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17-Year-Old Aspiring for UPSC: Choosing the Right Degree and College

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Career Counsellor - Answered on Jul 01, 2024

Parthiban TR, a former professor, has been working in the fields of training and learning development for over 17 years.
As a career counsellor and mentor, he has been tutoring students from Classes I to XII (predominantly CBSE), UG (engineering) and others for nearly a decade.
He has worked as a lecturer and professor at the Kuppam Engineering College, Kuppam; the NRI Group of Institutions in Bhopal; and the Bhopal Institute of Technology and Science in Bhopal.
Parthiban qualified for GATE in 2002, 2011 and 2013 and has been training aspirants to prepare for NEET-UG and IIT-JEE.
He holds a bachelor's degree in computer science and engineering from the Guru Ramdas Khalsa Institute of Technology College in Madhya Pradesh and a bachelor's degree in education, specialising in physics and mathematics, from the Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati.... more

Asked by Anonymous - Jun 30, 2024Hindi

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Hello Sir. I'm 17 right now and my aim is to crack the UPSC exam. I would be giving my board exam next year but I'm not sure about the degree I should choose? Should I choose it according my optional or is it safe to have a plan b? Also, is there any college in Mumbai that's good for the UPSC prep or should I move to Delhi? Please kindly help.

Ans: Right now you are just 17. This age is the time to focus on your school curriculum rather than upsc.
As you have already taken a stream of study go ahead and excel in it first.
You will get enough time to prepare for upsc - cse during the time of ug studies.
Need not move from Mumbai if you are native

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Sir hello,, This is Revathi , doing Engineering . I have completed my 2nd year with Computer Sciences branch .I am opting to choose my career into UPSC. But in dilemma to start from where ? and how? Can you please guide me , so i could take my first step. Thank you in advance

Ans: Revathi,

Regarding your interest in preparing for UPSC, first of all, do a thorough RESEARCH about UPSC Exam like Exam Pattern, Syllabus of the Exam, Evaluation, Level of Competition, Coaching Centre to Join (offline or online or self-study), Availability of Time Everyday (as you are in 3rd year CSC to study & perform well parallelly), Preparation Strategies, Selection Process, Last 5-10 Years Question Papers (which you can get online), Economic Status of Your Parents, & Level of your Aptitude, Attitude, Personality Traits & your Orientation Style (which you can come to know by attempting a Psychometric Test, meant for College Students). After Researching & Analyzing all these factors, if you are confident enough, you can start preparing for UPSC. Also, make sure that you will be able to prepare for UPSC simultaneously if you get a job after you complete your Graduation in CSC or you can focus only on UPSC (depends upon your family conditions).

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Sir i am in my drop year currently preparing for iitjee i wished to know if i should target upsc from 1st year of college or get a work experience and sit for CAT ? Background - 95.4% in class 10 81% in class 12 (pcm) 95 in english Im keen about doing well in upsc as i m good at writing essays and have won 2 gold medals in WORLDS SCHOLARS CUP for the same. I have always been a good student (poor marks in 12th is due to iitjee preparation alongside boards) i am ready to give it my all.

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hii sir if we want to study upsc in future after b tech which group we have to study jee mains 98.7 pecentile general male and in which college is best

Ans: Kavitha,

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Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering at top NITs, DTU, or COEP – These subjects have significant overlap with UPSC Mains optional subjects, making preparation easier.

If UPSC is a backup option and you prioritize job security, consider:
Computer Science (CS) or Information Technology (IT) at NITs, IIITs, or DTU – These fields offer excellent job opportunities in case you decide not to pursue UPSC later.

If you prefer to stay close to Delhi for UPSC coaching, consider:
DTU, NSUT, or IIIT Delhi – Being in Delhi gives easy access to top UPSC coaching institutes and a strong competitive environment.

Key Advice Before Choosing Your Engineering Path:
After JEE Advanced, before participating in JoSAA counselling, take time to thoroughly research the UPSC exam pattern, syllabus, and preparation requirements.
If committed to UPSC, start preparing during your B.Tech by joining UPSC preparation groups, attempting mock tests, and balancing studies effectively.
Choose an engineering branch that allows you enough free time for UPSC preparation while also serving as a strong career backup in case your plans change.

Select a branch and college strategically to balance both UPSC preparation and career security for the best possible outcome.

All the best for your admissions!

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Sir/madam My jee main CRL is 23059 In csab round there are chances of getting NIT DURGAPUR ECE and IIEST SHIBPUR Information technology!! Which one should I prefer more ? I am from WB

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Sir i have scored 680 out of 1000 and scored AIR 843 . As going by past trends i am getting IIT kanpur CSE , IIT Hyderabad CSE and NIT Delhi CSE what to choose can you pls tell

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Question by Namachivayan - Jul 09, 2025Hindi

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Sir,My son got B tech mechanical in iit tirupati and also btech cse in shiv nadar university chennai.Which one will be the best for his future?

Ans: Namachivayan Sir, IIT Tirupati in Renigunta (Andhra Pradesh) offers B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with a curriculum blending thermofluids, manufacturing, design and robotics in DST-funded laboratories, guided by predominantly Ph.D.-qualified faculty and supported by project-based learning and research collaborations. Over the 2023–24 placement drive, 41.9% of Mechanical students secured roles with an average package of ?10.95 LPA, while core recruiters such as Microsoft, Amazon and Samsung participate on campus.

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Recommendation: Opt for Shiv Nadar University Chennai CSE if you prioritise higher placement consistency, strong industry partnerships and cutting-edge computing specializations, (OR) choose IIT Tirupati Mechanical Engineering for a government institute pedigree, robust core-engineering foundation and growing research infrastructure. My Suggestion: Prefer IIT-T-Mechanical over SNU. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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