Hey everyone,
I’m currently finishing my 3rd year BTech in ECE from a tier-2 college, and I’m honestly very confused and a bit worried about my future.
Academically, I score decent marks, but the reality is I mostly study just before exams. Because of that, my core ECE knowledge is weak, and if someone asks me practical or conceptual questions, I struggle to answer. My practical skills are almost zero, and I haven’t built any meaningful projects in 3 years.
I’ll be honest — I also didn’t put enough effort consistently. Part of it was laziness, but also lack of proper guidance, environment, and practical exposure in my college.
Now I’m at a point where I need to decide seriously, and I’ve narrowed down a few options:
Masters (India or abroad) — but I don’t know which field suits me
ETO (Electro-Technical Officer)
Core ECE jobs
IT job (backup option)
The problem is:
I’m not interested in coding/DSA. I feel like I can do it with extreme effort, but it doesn’t feel like my thing.
I’m worried IT jobs are too competitive and unstable (layoffs, AI, oversupply of CSE grads).
I don’t want to spend 2 years in IT and then struggle again.
My actual interests:
I enjoy drawing
I’m really interested in aeroplanes / aerospace-related things
At the same time, I feel pressure:
My parents are getting older
I want to become independent and not be a burden
I want a stable career with growth, not something temporary
Right now I feel overwhelmed because:
I don’t have strong skills in any area
Time feels very limited (only ~1 year left)
I don’t know what path is realistic vs just imagination
My questions:
Is it still possible to recover from this position in 1 year? If yes, how?
Which path makes the most sense based on my situation?
Is avoiding IT a smart decision or am I thinking incorrectly?
How do I figure out the right field quickly without wasting more time?
If anyone was in a similar situation, what did you do?
I’m open to honest advice (even harsh if needed). I just don’t want to make a wrong decision now and regret it later.
Thanks in advance 🙏