Should I pursue MBBS or appear for UPSC exam?

I am good in GK and social science. I have a good command over science too. My parents want me to pursue MBBS.

919 Views|Posted 8 years ago
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Lalit Bhandari
8 years ago
Hi Amit, Let me tell you in simple words. A lot of students prefer a normal graduation degree than going for MBBS who aim at UPSC exams later. If you're ultimate aim is to clear UPSC exam and become a civil servant, don't think twice. Go for it. You pursuing 5 years of MBBS for UPSC would make less

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This answer is very beneficial for me.

Saket Raj Sahu
6 years ago
If you are serious enough to crack UPSC in to go for civil service, then keep preparing UPSC CSE. Otherwise, go for MBBS it has a bright future. Best of luck.

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Konatham Abhishek
6 years ago
Hello Admit Lack of opportunities in core fields: Every year more than 15 Lacs students pass their engineering exams and more than 3 Lacs students clear management exams in India. But, are there enough job opportunities for them in their core fields (I. e. core engineering or respective management

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Dr  Swastik Sahu
7 years ago
The best choice will be pursue MBBS and try for UPSC later on. Because for appearing UPSC a graduation is required. You cannot directly appear UPSC.

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Deekshitha Reddy
7 years ago
It totally depends on your interest. Firstly, question yourself like"in which can I do better?" Keep a lot of interest on that. According my knowledge, I think UPSC is the best choice than MBBS because I too want to appear for UPSC exams. And one more thing, if you want to appear for UPSC exam pleas

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