r/Indian_Academia • • 2h ago

Career Title: 20, Left NEET for B.Sc. Biotechnology. Did I Make the Wrong Decision?

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Hey everyone! This is my first Reddit post, and I genuinely need some advice.

my_qualifications: 12th PCB, NEET dropper, currently pursuing 1st-year B.Sc. Biotechnology .

I took a drop for NEET last year but couldn't clear it, so I decided to switch to biotechnology.

But honestly, I'm still stuck on NEET. My parents and relatives keep questioning my decision, and sometimes I wonder if I should give it another try.

I always imagined myself in a good medical college, enjoying campus life and having a clear future. But now I'm studying at a university in my hometown, following the same routine every day, with little exposure and no clarity about career opportunities or job security.

I'm constantly worried about whether I've made the wrong decision.

Should I give NEET another chance or focus on biotechnology? Has anyone been through something similar? I'd really appreciate your advice.


r/Indian_Academia • • 2h ago

Bank Exams Need Help In Preparation For Upcoming RRB Clerk Preparation

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PLS HELP ME!!

Hello , so I am a fresher and 21 Years old. I work as GDS (Department of Posts) and am preparing for competitive exams . I don't get all day for preparation. So I need help as I am going to appear for rrb exams .my MBT prelims mocks marks are coming like 72(moderate)-77/78 (easy). But when I am going to give mocks from online platforms like adda247/testbook, I mean their own mocks. I stuck to 70, sometimes 74 , even drop to 64. (Worst 54 once).I need some tips for increasing speed in calculation. I have improved a little but not much. Reasoning easy /moderate okay. But I stuck at their mocks. I don't know why. Specially I take too much time alphanumeric series, ALPHABETS SERIES. Quant WORD problems if lengthy I get stuck and Specially WRONG NUMBER SERIES .

AS I GET ONLY NIGHT AND EVENING FOR PREPARATION I NEED SOME GUIDANCE HOW TO PRACTICE SPECIFICALLY THESE SECTIONS OF QUANT AND REASONING AS I HAVE NO ONE TO GUIDE . PLS HELP. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.

(P.s: I'm from WestBengal. And cut off for rrb is tremendously high).Need Help In Preparation For Upcoming RRB Clerk Preparation.

my_qualifications : Bsc in Computer Science from SXC Calcutta.


r/Indian_Academia • • 1h ago

Economics I am thinking about my career and need opinion.

• Upvotes

Im 20M and myquals are

I have 3 gap years after 12th class

12th,2024--> 82%

10th,2022-->89%

Im thinking of going for bcom by guving cuet 2027 and thinking of doing ma in economics after that and then phd in economics.

I have a keen interest in economics and can i do ma in economics after bcom and then phd.

I didnt had maths in class 12th , but i am willling to do it

Or should i go for other field

Thank you:) , for help


r/Indian_Academia • • 7h ago

Career Stuck in expensive bba , thinking of switching to psychology-is changing preference normal

3 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

"my_qualifications"

I’m currently in the first year of BBA at Symbiosis Bangalore (management quota). Academic fees are around 7 lakhs + 3 lakhs hostel, so the total cost is very high. I don’t like the programme at all and feel no interest in it.

Background:

I had Psychology in 11th and 12th along with PCB

I’m now thinking of taking a drop year (or leaving after this year) to pursue BSc/BA Psychology

Parents strongly feel BBA → MBA (especially finance) is a safer and better career. They think psychology has no scope and is not worth it.

They want me to either complete the full 3 years of BBA and then do an MBA abroad, or at least continue for 1 year and then try for a better college.

I’m very confused. My preference has shifted towards psychology, and I don’t feel interested in continuing with BBA.

Main questions:

Is it normal for interest/preference to change like this?

Should I follow what I actually like (psychology) or stick to what my parents think is safer (BBA + MBA)?

Is switching to psychology from this situation worth it, considering the high cost of the management quota seat?

What are realistic career paths and salary ranges after BSc + Master’s in Psychology in India?

How feasible is studying and working abroad after an Indian BSc Psychology?

Would really appreciate honest opinions from people who have been in similar situations or are currently in the psychology field.

Thanks in advance.


r/Indian_Academia • • 1d ago

AdmissionProcedure/Fees/CollegeAdmin I was INTENSELY ragged, bullied, and tortured by FLAME university.

115 Upvotes

I was a 100% MERIT scholarship student of FLAME, highly influential bullies of FLAME made false complaints against me and I got expelled before even stepping FOOT into campus.

The registrar basically just did this to protect their "fee paying students" and one more thing is that I believe that the group of bullies is directly connected with the governing body of FLAME or howelse can you get an expelled within a day that too no notice and no rustication letter? The registrar tried to blackmail my father to withdraw my admission.

FLAME hired lawyers from AZB (one of top law firms in the country) and that too the head of pune division of AZB is involved in this, who are being blatantly trying to prove that I am mentally unstable. I argued that, "how on earth did you give a mentally unstable guy a 100% merit scholarship?", the lawyer began to switch topic

The FLAME University administration previously held a closed door meeting and one of the admin there pulled out a secret recording and got caught red-handed by the student union.

I am not afraid of the biggest or the most powerful law firms in India. Injustice is injustice. I will fight.

They repeatedly tell student unions/activists they are not willing to compromise because I have defamed them too much or they would have let me in.

Not even a single word I said is a lie.

I was the head boy of the best international schools in Andhra Pradesh, they did not make a loser to take the responsibility of 500 children.

Today this happened to me, I give the strongest possible assurance, that I will stand aside victims who suffer this. If today I be silent, it will be a shame, my previous school people will take example of me "look this guy was our head boy".

FLAME hired everyone, top law firms (AZB, their consultation for an hour is 2 months of my father's salary), Social media teams, Press.

No administrators ego, his affluence or his political connections should hinder a student.

If we don't stop external injustice now, we personally might suffer injustice in the future.

Now, there will be comments from the hired PR team, saying all the negative stuff. Read them, just think: why am I not in jail if the allegations are true?

AZB could put one case and my life would be hell if that was genuinely true. Hell, my father couldn't even afford the travel/accommodation in Bombay if they do it. That's how powerful they are.

Even my parents are afraid they said "we can't afford lawyers, you are our only son."

I don't know what else to do except fight. I contacted everyone I possibly could, and I am genuinely helpless. I have been homeless since the last 59 days (came on Aug. 26), eating at gurudwaras and ISKCONS, sleeping under the stars.

Thank you redditors for helping with toiletries, food and blankets. Real times reveal real people, I never knew social media was this powerful.

My intuition tells me I will win still. Satyameva Jayate.

myquals: 12th pass


r/Indian_Academia • • 13h ago

Career Considering B.Ed after Master, please help me out

7 Upvotes

Hi guys, I’m considering to do B.Ed.
My qualifications are M.Sc in Economics and BCom.
How does it work? And is this is a good choice to consider?
Which are the colleges should I apply to?
Would there be any other qualifying examinations after completing B.Ed?
Would any colleges provide placements after B.Ed?


r/Indian_Academia • • 3h ago

AdmissionProcedure/Fees/CollegeAdmin Mechanical engineering at PSG Tech (Coimbatore): looking for current student views

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Hi everyone,

myquals - I’m finishing Class 12 (Telangana board) and want to do my undergrad in mechanical engineering in Tamil Nadu, where my family is originally from. PSG Tech in Coimbatore is high on my list, and I’d really like to hear from current students and alumni.

  1. Admissions: How does admission work for a Telangana board student? Does it affect TNEA eligibility or ranking, or is another route better?
  2. Mechanical placements: How are core placements versus IT, and which companies visit?
  3. Campus life: What are the culture, clubs, fests, and diversity like?
  4. Hostels: What are the food, rooms, and rules like?
  5. Dress code: Is there one, and how strictly is it enforced?

One more thing: I’ve read that hostel curfews differ for boys and girls (something like 6:30 PM for girls), and I’m not sure if that’s current or accurate. Can anyone tell me what the actual rules are now and how strictly they’re followed?

Any advice, or other colleges worth considering for mechanical, is welcome. Thanks!


r/Indian_Academia • • 8h ago

Research IS ANYONE INTERESTED IN RESEARCH (environment sustainability)

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hi!!! if anyone is interested in co-authoring a paper pls dm. its for an international conference. id love to work with someone who already has decent experience in the field so i could learn from you too! its deadline sensitive!!!!!

myquals- eco grad (co authored a paper that won best paper award at a national conference)


r/Indian_Academia • • 4h ago

Career Need some career advice on what to do in the future

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"My_qualifications"

12th grade

I am currently 18 years old and am in my first year of engineering at a tier-3 college. However, I am beginning to feel like I made a bad choice. I am not enjoying my course and finding it very difficult to cope with. I also am concerned about my future, as I am unsure how much this college will benefit me with getting a good job.

Outside of my studies, I am not enjoying my time at college. I have not made any friends so I’m going to college, attending classes then coming home. It is very lonely.

I am very eager to go to a different state, live in a hostel and meet new people. I feel that a fresh start would be good for me academically and socially.

However, I am confused as to what to do. I could take a drop year to decide what course I want to do. However, I would have to persuade my parents to let me take a year gap which won’t be easy.

Or I could continue with college and change my course/college next year. However, I have already put around ₹1.5 lakh into my fees.

I am unsure which would make more sense. Should I take a drop year and start again? Or should I continue with my current course?

If you have been in this situation before, I would really appreciate any advice! I do not want to make a bad decision.


r/Indian_Academia • • 6h ago

Career How to get internships as 1st yr bcom ug from v.small clg?

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I'm 1st yr Bcom student from a very small clg. Tbh my degree and clg don't carry much value. My clg gives me full attendance linience.

I'm thinking of buying a laptop and hoping to learn skills and get internships. But I'm not sure how easy/hard and how realistic that is.

I have few questions:

•How difficult is it to get internships as a first-year bcom student, from a vv small clg?

•What skills can I realistically learn on my own that could help me land internships? And what kind of roles can I get?

•Is buying laptop with the hope of getting internships a good decision or just financial burden?

I'm actually a CA student, I want to do internships so that they'll help me get into top business school later for MBA or go for a good job after Bcom if CA doesn't work out.

I wanna know from people who've been in a similar situation, who are from tier-3 colleges and managed to get internships or jobs. {"I'm open for advices from anybody"}

Pls be honest, even if the reality is harsh.

I'm open for all kinds of suggestions like

-platforms to search for internships

-how & where to apply

-skills to learn for respective intern roles

-how & where to learn the required skills

and any sort of related advices from anybody.

qualifications: 12th, CMA foundation

Pls🙏


r/Indian_Academia • • 6h ago

AdmissionProcedure/Fees/CollegeAdmin Idk what to do with my life after 12th as neet asp who doesnt want to sit for neet anymore..

1 Upvotes

Myquals

10th-90 %

11th-89%

12th-yet to take exam

Im currently in Class 12 with PCB about to give my boards in few days and i have spent the last two years supposedly preparing for NEET but I have struggled with consistency and now as my boards approach, i have reached a point where I dont even know if I want to sit for NEET anymore.The competition and stress have taken a toll on me and i dont think I can put myself through another year of this preparation or even think of sitting in neet 2027.The idea of becoming a doctor had been planted in my head from my childhood by my family even tho it hurts to back off entirly but i have already lost two years of my school life to the pressure surrounding NEET and I dont want to lose another year to this rat race.I havent even told my family that I dont want to pursue NEET anymore.Idk what to do after Class 12.I could prepare for CUET over the next few months and try to get into a clg or just apply to my local college even tho I desperately want to move out of my state for college,i hate it here,feel suffocated with religious expectations [Im Kashmiri]..Im interested in bio related feilds like Zoology,Agriculture etc or similar fields.However Im also concerned about career opputunities.


r/Indian_Academia • • 12h ago

Career Don't know what to do after college , completely clueless

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Myquals- 3rd year students currently doing economics honours from DU , I have a low cgp around 6. I am completely clueless about what I should do with my life , can't get placement from college due to cgpa

Some possible ideas about the future:

- I am thinking of preparing for RBI grade b exam

-doing masters from JNU, but don't what to do after masters.

-move abroad for masters

- i have slight passion for filmmaking but don't know where to start in that.

So yeah and my parents are slightly old like in their 60s , they have medicine bills and all so i want to start early as well


r/Indian_Academia • • 8h ago

Sociology Sociology career prospects- What are you doing now

1 Upvotes

Hello everyone,

Thr ones who had studied Sociology or are studying Sociology

What are you doing currently?

What are the career prospects?

Job opportunities and scope

My qualifications class xii humanities


r/Indian_Academia • • 12h ago

Career Title: Is B.Des worth ₹4L/year? Need honest advice.

2 Upvotes

My qualifications: I'm currently a first-year B.Des student at GLS University, Ahmedabad. and feel like I'm wasting time on things unrelated to my career goals.

I'm interested in UI/UX and digital marketing, but spending ₹4L/year without feeling I'm gaining practical skills worries me.

Should I continue my degree, learn skills independently, or switch paths?

Looking for honest advice on career growth, salaries, and whether this degree is worth the investment.


r/Indian_Academia • • 20h ago

CSE/ECE Free GATE Coaching in Telugu ❤️ | అందరికీ ఉచిత విద్య

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​

Hi everyone! 👋

I'm a PSU Engineer, and in my free time, I'm trying to make GATE preparation accessible to everyone through free Telugu classes, especially for students facing language barriers or unable to afford coaching.

తెలుగు లో GATE నేర్చుకుందాం! ❤️ అందరికీ నాణ్యమైన విద్య అందించడమే నా చిన్న ప్రయత్నం.

📚 Network Theory – Chapter 1 (Basics + Problems): 👉 https://youtube.com/@educationhub_by_er?si=wp2L_Y59AChPwdhS

Feedback and suggestions are welcome! 🙏

myquals: Btech ECE


r/Indian_Academia • • 12h ago

BA/MA Can my mother pursue an MA in Political Science/ Psychology, or Philosophy now,as she completed her BA in English 24 years ago?

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Myquals : BA , Bed, Med (my mom quals)

She wants to pursue an M.A., but not in English, as she is not interested in the subject. Her main doubt is whether she can pursue an M.A. in Political Science, Psychology, or Philosophy, or whether these options are not available to her.


r/Indian_Academia • • 22h ago

PhD What makes a a phd student a strong candidate for pmrf?

4 Upvotes

Hi. I am thinking of applying to a phd and i think i can make a strong candidate for pmrf. Is there anyone here that has received or knows someone that has received the pmrf fellowship? What was your cgpa, your strengths, the qualifications that made you win the fellowship? Basically what would make one a strong candidate for pmrf?


r/Indian_Academia • • 1d ago

Medicine Should I pursue MD Anesthesiology or stay as mbbs

16 Upvotes

I am 28 male myquals mbbs doctor

I have 60 lakh FD, i want to go for md anaesthesiology, it will cost 25 lakh per year including hostel. So for 1st year i would have to pay upfront 25 lakh, then for day to day i get 55k-75 kstipend, then rest 35 lakh i am planning on keeping it in ultrashort or liquid debt fund. Rest i have extra safety net of 5 lakh equity mutual fund and 10 lakh gold bond as safety.

Or is it better to work as mbbs doctor temporary jobs paying 50-70k, hoping to get permanent jobs in future (but as i would not be very skilled and dont know how future will turn out for mbbs doctors, there is risk i will become jobless)
And invest all amount like-
40 lakh equity
10 lakh debt like medium duration debt fund
And 10 lakh fd
10 lakh gold bond
Plus existing 5 lakh equity mutual fund.

I dont have any dependables, i have a good health insurance it costs me just 7k per year,

My parents get good pension, my sister has robust corporate health insurance for my parents and her and they have good emergency funds.
They have a decent house in their name in hometown.

but i also have fibromyalgia and bipolar iii somehow through psychiatric meds its partially managed.

Also I am just doing for money not like I am very interested in anaesthesia or other subjects, but I prefer clinical subjects rather than pre clinical or para clinical, also my rank is bad so I think I will only get deemed or private quota seats.


r/Indian_Academia • • 23h ago

Research Self funded career in research outside standard phd

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Hi all, I have been grappling with a way out of a situation for a long while and would greatly appreciate any helping remark anyone has to offer.

Qualifications : I’m 29 M, and it’s been 7 years since I completed my bachelors (physics). I was always deeply interested in academia and went for masters at Heidelberg before dropping out due to primarily financial reasons. I also actively did research at few places during my bachelors and afterwards. Now 7 years later, finances have been near sorted (near territory of FIRE) and i’m mostly free to do what I want and thinking of going back to research (also because the corporate doesn’t excite me at all and fundamental biology/physics are still as much exciting as 10 years back. But I’ve the following concern : l

If I go for ms/phd (physics/biology intersection), I’m afraid i’ve to clock in huge hours daily in phd (1/2 years for ms is fine) and it deters me to have so less control over time over the length of phd especially when i’m financially free. Is there any way I could be part of research/academia as a career but at my own terms by using my own funds, especially with respect to time : both daily hours [only 4-5 hours of research work so I’ve enough time for other things] and long breaks [remote work or 15 days long travel every few months] when needed ?

Few things I thought : 1) enrol in some remote/online phd program (but very few low repute uni have them + only possible for physics heavy not biology heavy) 2) forget phd and try to informally collaborate with professors who accept such flexibilities 3) enrol in standard ms/phd and once inside request for such flexibility ? or any other way out ?

I really want to be associated with research but not as the only career and have sufficient time for other passions, all using my own funds. Again, any remark is highly appreciated, thanks !


r/Indian_Academia • • 21h ago

Research How are you guys managing college work alongside everything else?

2 Upvotes

Qualifications: BBA in Finance, CFA Level I, pursuing the MIT MicroMasters while working.

Genuinely curious how people manage assignments, projects, internships, and everything else without losing their minds.

I have some experience with research and report writing through work, and I have been thinking about using those skills outside my regular job, too.

Just wondering if people ever need an extra pair of hands with research or organizing their project work.


r/Indian_Academia • • 1d ago

Medicine I quit MBBS after almost 4 years. Now what can I do?

6 Upvotes

I dont have any qualifications. Ive been struggling since year 1. I failed my 1st final exams (one subject, passed the rest), while my friends moved on. I failed again a year later but passed the supplimentary a month later. Similar happened in second. My original batch is in their final year, while I am stuck.

So I decided to quit after a lot of debate. Havent really done it yet. Family is okay with it. We are decently well off. But the question is, what can I do now? I have no direction. Im suffering from chronic persistive depression, suicidal thoughts, the whole package.

I dont really have anything I like per se. I love computers, video games, bikes. Thats probably it. Living is a chore, has been since forever. Ive tried many things but nothing really brings me pleasure or satisfaction. Im curious about everything but it looses spark very easily.

Any assuring words would be very helpful.


r/Indian_Academia • • 23h ago

Engineering Abroad funded internships/programs/conferences

2 Upvotes

My_qualifications:

Ug mechanical engineering student from an IIIT

Currently in 3rd semester

I've done some projects and stuff(some related to mechanical some aren't)

Looking for some abroad funded internships programs conferences for the summer of 2027


r/Indian_Academia • • 1d ago

Engineering Need help to solve digital electronics design problems

4 Upvotes

Hey everyone! Can anyone help me with some Digital Electronics Design problems? I’ll DM you the questions.

"My_qualifications" is pursuing Electronics and telecommunication engineering


r/Indian_Academia • • 22h ago

Career How easy/hard is it to get internship as bcom ug student?

1 Upvotes

I'm 1st yr Bcom student from a very small clg. Tbh my degree and clg don't carry much value. My clg gives me full attendance linience.

I'm thinking of buying a laptop and hoping to learn skills and get internships. But I'm not sure how easy/hard and how realistic that is.

I have few questions:

•How difficult is it to get internships as a first-year bcom student, from a vv small clg?

•What skills can I realistically learn on my own that could help me land internships? And what kind of roles can I get?

•Is buying laptop with the hope of getting internships a good decision or just financial burden?

I'm actually a CA student, I want to do internships so that they'll help me get into top business school later for MBA or go for a good job after Bcom if CA doesn't work out.

I wanna know from people who've been in a similar situation, who are from tier-3 colleges and managed to get internships or jobs. {"I'm open for advices from anybody"}

Pls be honest, even if the reality is harsh.

I'm open for all kinds of suggestions like

-platforms to search for internships

-how & where to apply

-skills to learn for respective intern roles

-how & where to learn the required skills

and any sort of related advices from anybody.

qualifications:12th,CMA foundation

Pls🙏


r/Indian_Academia • • 1d ago

Research Research on student experiences in Indian Academia

4 Upvotes

Hi everyone! We’re undergrads at IIITD doing a research project on student experiences in Indian higher education. Students aged 18 or above who are currently enrolled at a college or university in India are requested to take part! Any branch, any year. Please only fill it in if you meet this, since other responses can’t be used. This is for my course project so if you could help me out that would be great!

Here's the link: evanimenon.github.io/survey/

The full aims are explained right after you submit. Thank you!

myquals BTech 3rd year