Which career should I choose among IIT and UPSC? I belong to a financially weak background so want to get settled as early as possible.
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Moving on from a Career in Mathematics at the Indian Institutes of Technology to UPSC is quite a complex choice based on individual interests, capability as well as long-term vision.
In fact, if your main interest is in pursuing in-depth research and specialised roles in the field of mathematics and pure passion for the subject, a Mathematics degree from IIT will provide the foundations to a potential successful future. The IITs provide an intense academic setting and many career windows, including those within academia, industry, and research for students. However, if you lean towards public service and want to devote yourself to your
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