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Asked by Anonymous - Jan 30, 2025Hindi
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I am going to be 24 this year. Completed graduation in Bcom Finance in 2022. Had severe clinical depression and other health issues so I couldn't focus much on career for 2-3 years. In this period I did 2 Diplomas related to accounting and finance. Also wrote a few competitive exams like afcat, bank,cat etc but didn't qualify. Now I wish to prepare my dream of upsc. I have no work experience till now. Is it a right choice to pursue my dream of upsc or should I do a MBA from a tier 3 college instead and get a job.

Ans: UPSC is a good option but it is difficult to clear. So get into it only after talking to other students who are preparing for the UPSC exam. Try getting admission into a good MBA college by writing entrance exams. For tier 3 MBA colleges it is recommended you check their placements and talk to students out there before you take admission.
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