New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- A Punjab man who claims to have qualified for two government jobs regrets his decision to continue studies in India post-high school instead of going abroad. Seeking advice for starting a handicraft business, he reflected on his decision to stay in India and prepare for government jobs.

"Parents told me to go abroad after my 12th in 2012. Process got delayed due to passport. I took personal decision to stay here and get a good job," the 31-year-old said.

After obtaining a Master of Economics degree from Punjab University, he began preparing for a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) job and the Indian Economic Service. Meanwhile, he cleared the UGC NET on his first attempt. He wanted to go abroad for further studies, but his...