u/GeneralCollection857

Hey everyone,

​I’m a 22-year-old from Delhi and honestly, I’m just an average student. Neither a topper nor a failure, just somewhere in the middle.

​I have an opportunity to go abroad for studies, but I’m confused:

​India: Competition is insane (CAT, Govt exams, etc.). Can an average guy really make it big here?

​Abroad: Is it worth the financial risk for someone who isn't "academically brilliant"? Will I just end up struggling?

​I’m a hard worker, but not a "bookworm." In 2026, which path is safer and better for a career-starter like me?

​Looking for some brutal honesty. Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I’m a 22-year-old from Delhi and honestly, I’m just an average student. Neither a topper nor a failure, just somewhere in the middle.

I have an opportunity to go abroad for studies, but I’m confused:

India: Competition is insane (CAT, Govt exams, etc.). Can an average guy really make it big here?

Abroad: Is it worth the financial risk for someone who isn't "academically brilliant"? Will I just end up struggling?

I’m a hard worker, but not a "bookworm." In 2026, which path is safer and better for a career-starter like me?

Looking for some brutal honesty. Thanks!

The trend of paper leaks in India has become so common these days. Earlier, there was a leak in the GATE exam, but no one pay much attention iitg take so much casually. Now, after that, what happened with the NEET paper is beyond understanding. A student who studies for 10 hours daily, 365 days a year, suddenly finds out that someone else—who put in much less effort and wasn't even capable or deserving—got selected, while they didn't. It is hard to process this.