Oversaturated Market: Why So Many Are Struggling to Stand Out

When too many people chase the same goal—like cracking the UPSC Civil Services Exam, India’s most competitive civil service test, or getting into a top MBA program, a degree that promises high salaries and leadership roles—you’re in an oversaturated market, a situation where supply far exceeds demand, making success rare and hard-won. It’s not that these paths are bad. It’s that everyone thinks they’re the best path. And that’s the problem.

Look at government jobs, once seen as lifelong security. Millions apply for a few thousand openings. Same with NEET coaching, a billion-dollar industry where students spend years preparing for a single shot. Even coding bootcamps, marketed as quick tickets to tech jobs—now have more graduates than actual entry-level roles. The result? Burnout, debt, and quiet regret. People work harder, not smarter. They follow the crowd instead of asking: Is this still worth it?

Here’s the truth: in an oversaturated market, effort alone doesn’t win. Strategy does. The person who studies the oversaturated market and picks a different lane—maybe a vocational path, a niche certification, or a career outside the usual suspects—often ends up ahead. That’s why posts here cover everything from the least useful degrees to whether an MBA after 30 still pays off. They show you what’s real, not what’s popular.

You’ll find stories about how some cleared the JEE Mains, a test so crowded it filters out 99% of applicants not by studying 16 hours a day, but by mastering pattern recognition. Others got into top MBAs without a business background, turning their odd past into their biggest strength. And some walked away from the rat race entirely—choosing skill-based careers that don’t require competing against 500,000 others.

This isn’t about giving up. It’s about choosing differently. The posts below don’t just list problems—they show you the hidden paths, the overlooked alternatives, and the quiet wins that happen when you stop running with the herd. You’ll see who’s actually succeeding, how they did it, and what you can copy—or avoid—when the market is flooded.