Took a Drop, Didn’t Work Out — Now Completely Stuck (Need Advice)
Hi everyone,
I really need some guidance because I feel completely stuck right now.
I’m a 2024 graduate from Delhi University. After graduating, I took a year to explore what I actually want to do. My main goal has always been to get into a good college with solid placement opportunities.
In 2025, I gave CUET PG (Economics) and got calls from colleges like BHU. But coming from DU, I wasn’t sure if moving there made sense for me, especially considering my focus on placements.
For 2026, I aimed for IIT JAM Economics, but I couldn’t clear it. For CUET PG this year, I played it “safe” based on previous year cutoffs instead of going all out, and now I’m not confident about the outcome.
Right now:
ISI MSQE exam is in ~20 days
I’m unable to focus or figure out what to do
I feel like I wasted time and now don’t have a clear direction
I’m scared of ending up with no good college and no solid career path
I also come from a middle-class background, so I can’t afford to keep experimenting endlessly or take big financial risks.
My main questions:
Should I take a college like BHU this year if I get it, or drop another year?
Is ISI MSQE still realistically achievable in 20 days if I restart seriously?
Should I shift focus completely toward skills/jobs instead of exams now?
How do I get out of this “stuck” phase mentally and practically?
I’m not looking for motivational lines — I really need practical, honest advice from people who’ve been through similar situations.
Thanks in advance.