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What career path should I choose after failing the SSC CGL exam?

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CAT, XAT, CMAT, CET Expert - Answered on Feb 17, 2025

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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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Hey sir, I want some suggestions from you, I did my graduation in 2019 but my grades were not that good but still I decided whether I want to go to a good college or fulfill my dream but Aaj 2024 hai main abhi tk cat ya koi achcha management exam crack nahi kr paya. Now the problem is that I am 27 years old and my family is telling me to do MBA from any college.I have so many reasons for disappointment like my bad graduation marks, no extracurricular activities, gap after graduation but i don't know why i am not want to settle for less. I always wanted to do postgraduation from good place and make a good career but now I don't understand what to do or how to do it. Can you give me some suggestions as to what I can do next. And please reply with full honesty.will i go to some private university for mba and prepare well for placements ,2. Do some certification courses like data or business analytics and start preparing for job with that.

Ans: If you plan to write Management entrance exams again then ensure that you take up a job. Having a huge gap of 4+ years is not advisable. You can simultaneously do some relevant course that will help you progress in your jog.
Alternately do an MBA from private institutes (beware that if there are quite a few MBA colleges where the placements are not good).

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Asked by Anonymous - May 15, 2024Hindi

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Hey sir, I want some suggestions from you, I did my graduation in 2019 but my grades were not that good but still I decided whether I want to go to a good college or fulfill my dream but Aaj 2024 hai main abhi tk cat ya koi achcha management exam crack nahi kr paya. Now the problem is that I am 27 years old and my family is telling me to do MBA from any college.I have so many reasons for disappointment like my bad graduation marks, no extracurricular activities, gap after graduation but i don't know why i am not want to settle for less. I always wanted to do postgraduation from good place and make a good career but now I don't understand what to do or how to do it. Can you give me some suggestions as to what I can do next. And please reply with full honesty.will i go to some private university for mba and prepare well for placements ,2. Do some certification courses like data or business analytics and start preparing for job with that.

Ans: You can prepare for Management Entrance tests, but would recommend you to take up a job simultaneously during your preparation. Having a large gap after graduation without any work experience will create a problem when you go for placements in your MBA college. Considering your situation, can settle for tier 2 MBA college. But before joining the college check their placements and talk to the students of that college. Should not happen that you are jobless even after doing an MBA.

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Asked by Anonymous - Jan 06, 2025Hindi

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I was working as a software developer for 3 years for a reputed company with good salary and perks. I have some interest technologies and also not bad at programming but somehow i felt i won't be able to thrive in the industry for long time and i was afraid it will be difficult to manage workload and constant upskilling, growing up in the corporate ladder and job insecurity after 35 or 40 years of age as a woman. So i quit my job and decided to take break for few months to reflect and think about what i want to do next. Its been 3 months since i quit and i'm thinking about preparing for SSC exams but it is very competitive and syllabus is vast. I'm good at analytical and logical skills but not good at General studies but General studies plays a huge role in SSC. I would need more time to prepare for the exam and getting home posting require higher cut off. I'm about to turn 25 and My parents have given me one year before they get me married. So i'm confused whether to go back to IT job and prepare for SSC.

Ans: Hello
I am sure your parents will be considerate enough to not being too rigid regarding marriage etc.
The real question is how firm/clear are you about your goals.
Since you have a taken a decision to take a break & recalibrate your career, it is vital to have a clarity & action the next steps without any other distractions. There will always be demanding/confliction situations that will tempt us to take easier/least disruptive path but then so will be the rewards/outcomes.
Simple advice - Get yourself firm, talk to your parents regarding your career goals/timeframe etc., and most important action things with conviction. You can always course correct basis how things evolve with time but being indecisive will not help.
All the Best !!

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In 2023 I had given Ipmat exam along with Narsee Mojee and Mit for bba programee. I got selected in both narsee monjee and mit and got 30 marks less than the cut off in ipmat. Then in 2024 i had taken admission in a private college for bba and had given ipmat once again. And i had failed once again. Now I got stuck in this college for 2 more years. And is blind regarding what to do in future. Thinking about Cfa but its is costly and I cant afford to fail more than once in it.

Ans: Can do CFA course now along with your BBA. You can simultaneously start preparing for CAT26. Your IPMAT preparation would help you for CAT.

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Hi Sir. I got 79.89 marks percentile in mht cet . Which college should I get in Pune in open cast

Ans: Aditi, With a 79.89 percentile in MHT-CET under the open category, assured admission in Pune’s reputable AICTE-approved, NBA/NAAC-accredited institutes offering B.Tech programmes is possible at these fifteen colleges, each featuring modern labs, experienced faculty, strong industry linkages and placement cells achieving 75–88% branch-wise placement consistency over the last three years. Indira College of Engineering and Management, Pune (Talegaon) offers robust computing and electronics labs. JSPM Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, Tathawade features dedicated project centres and industry moUs. MIT Academy of Engineering, Alandi provides specialized software and hardware labs. Sinhgad College of Engineering, Vadgaon boasts an active coding culture. PVG’s College of Engineering, Pune ensures hands-on practical exposure. Army Institute of Technology, Dighi leverages defence-grade infrastructure. MIT-WPU, Kothrud combines liberal-arts electives with tech labs. AISSMS College of Engineering, Shivajinagar delivers urban campus connectivity. Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology, Bibwewadi maintains strong recruiter networks. Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Karvenagar supports focused technical training. Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Lavale offers interdisciplinary workshops. Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Lavale integrates analytics and AI labs. Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Kiwale partners with industry for live projects. Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Akurdi hosts a centralized placement drive. Pune Vidyarthi Griha’s College of Engineering, Nashik extends Pune-campus collaborations.

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Indira College of Engineering and Management stands out for its balanced curriculum, strong electronics and computing labs and consistent 85% placement rate. JSPM Rajarshi Shahu College follows for its extensive industry partnerships and hands-on projects. MIT Academy of Engineering merits due to its specialized labs and proactive placement cell. Sinhgad College of Engineering offers an active coding community and 80% placements. PVG’s College of Engineering ensures comprehensive practical training and steady recruiter engagement. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Asked by Anonymous - Jul 15, 2025Hindi

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Sir i have got cse category 2 in vit bhopal and it in jss university noida which is not affiliated with aktu while i asked the jss cell they said that the labs will be better and the professor will be same i cam. Confused as their first batch has not even passed but jss is reputable in north india while vit bhopal i have heard is not a good option by my peers and seniors pls tell me

Ans: Choose VIT Bhopal CSE if you prioritize established brand recognition, proven placement records, dedicated infrastructure, and can manage the higher fees and campus restrictions. The FFCS system and centralized placement opportunities provide significant advantages despite location and hostel challenges.

Choose JSS University Noida IT if you value location advantages, potentially lower fees, and access to NCR's IT ecosystem. However, carefully verify the degree's recognition, placement guarantees, and long-term career prospects given its unproven status as an independent institution.

Given the uncertainty surrounding JSS University's first batch and lack of independent track record, VIT Bhopal CSE remains the safer choice despite its acknowledged challenges, provided you can secure Category 1 fees or have adequate financial resources for Category 2. If possible, please provide your entrance exam scores and your 12th-grade score. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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