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Asked by Anonymous - Feb 16, 2025Hindi
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I completed my graduation in 2023 and since then i have been in confusion what to do in life.I prepared for AAI ATC 2023 but failed by 1 mark.From february 2024 I had been preparing for SSC CGL 2024 cleared pre by securing 165 but got only 307 in mains.While preparing for SSC i was very motivated and had the confident of clearing the exam but after the answer key and cutoff analysis i have lost hope.I am no more interested in preparation for this exam and want to be financially independent as soon as possible.Should I give one more chance to this exam or do something else?(MBA).I am turning 22 this year.

Ans: As you are performing well in the aptitude exams you can give a try for MBA entrance exams. Give some mocks and see how you perform and then decide. But preparing for MBA need not be done full time. You can take up a job or prepare for government exams simultaneously.
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