I saw a topper break down after getting a lower-than-expected GPAT rank, while someone else with an average score got into NIPER through smart choices. It made me question — does one exam truly define our career? If your GPAT rank wasn’t what you hoped for, how did you move forward? Or if you did well, did it actually change everything?
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Yes , exams are important to test ourselves where we stand as a individual , what are our capabilities but due to pressure, constant stress students think that they are the ultimate way to be successful in life but they should always remember one exam can not decide your future
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I don t think soo because exams will come in our life and go but the knowledge we gained at the time of preparation to the exam will remain constant with us. I f i will be qualified in the GPAT then i will be happy. If not i still feel happy because i gained the knowledge while preparing for the exam this knowledge i can utilize for the further opportunities and i can reach to the higher position in my career. I tried and i failed this satisfaction is enough for me and i will move forward.
Failures don’t define your worth!! I decided to explore more options and kept searching for new opportunities.
No, but it can influence the starting point of your journey.
I do not give gpat or niper exams.
But i think An exam can change your direction, but not your destiny.
What defines your career is not just where you start, but how you grow from there.
No, never. i have seen students who just went without preparation got a good rank and people who really worked not got enough. These ranks dont define what are you and what is your worth. Because we can do much better than that. It makes us realize that we need to work more hardly.
yes everyone says marks dont matter . Everythings matters , everythings . having good marks , rank, intelligence, connections everything
No. According to me it’s just an exam like other exams .No exam can decide anyones future, because anything can change even after securing rank or losing the rank ,it all depends on persons choice and decisons
Yes because the GPAT score is a entrance to the prestigious institutes and from that ypu can prosper in your career very well beacuse of the environment.
Definitely not, an exam or a failure doesn’t really define your worth. It might be a stepping stone towards your dream career, but hardwork and determination is what matters. If you fail one time, it doesn’t mean that you are not good enough, you can try again until you achieve it or the lessons you have learned would direct you to further oppprtunities.
No. Exams helps to analyze your knowledge but they never decide your future.
Yes, a good rank helps ,but it’s not the only thing that matters. Skills, confidence, and how you grow after the exam matter more.
If your GPAT didn’t go well, it’s not the end… it’s just one step.
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Just because someone didn’t get a top rank doesn’t mean they won’t do well in life. And getting a good rank doesn’t guarantee everything either. I think it’s more about how we use the opportunities we get, how smart we plan, and how much we keep learning. One exam is just a part of the journey, not the whole story.
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That’s a very balanced and mature perspective. You’re absolutely right — one exam, or even a rank, is just a snapshot in time. It doesn’t define a person’s potential or future. Real success often comes from resilience, adaptability, smart decision-making, and a mindset of continuous learning — exactly what you pointed out. The system should recognize and support that too, not just focus on marks or ranks.