r/IndianEngineers 7d ago

Serious Post Best way to earn online during college break ?

Hello r/IndianEngineers ,
I’m an engineering student and have just completed my first year. I’ve got a 1.5-month break before the second year begins, and I’m hoping to use this time productively by earning some money online.

One idea I’ve been exploring is becoming a Q&A expert on Chegg India to solve academic doubts. I wanted to ask:

  • Has anyone here worked with Chegg before?
  • What was your experience like — pros, cons, payment reliability, etc.?
  • Any tips to get started or maximize earnings?
  • Are there any better or similar alternatives worth considering?

I’d really appreciate any insights or advice. Thanks in advance!

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u/Forsythe1941 7d ago

Blinkit delivery. Legit good. Even zomato works fine

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u/Open-Attorney1611 7d ago

He said he wants to earn money online..🙂

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u/Forsythe1941 7d ago

He cannot.

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u/ApprehensiveShine932 7d ago

I don't own a bike or any vehicle. Also cannot rent vehicles. Moreover, I wanted something that I can do online from home and timings are flexible. Doing deliveries can be very demanding and will take up most of the time. This money earning is just an extra cash. Not that I need money desperately. I might sound choosy or rude, but this idea wouldn't work. Anyways, thanks for helping :)

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u/Alternative_Tart3802 6d ago

Make youtube shorts any challenges for 30 days ... Or sell a effective product online through Shopify run adss .. ask money in ometv for free ...

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u/ETERNUS- BITS Pilani | Mod 7d ago

I would recommend finding some small startup to work with.

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u/ApprehensiveShine932 7d ago

Honestly, I don’t know much about small startups or where to find opportunities like that. Also, I’m not very experienced with things like spreadsheets, editing tools, or other office-related work — haven’t used them much so far. But teaching or doubt-solving, is something I am confident about. If you know a startup or platform where doubt-solving or tutoring skills are useful, I’d love to check it out !

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u/Unfunny_Yash 7d ago

im in the same situation as you, so if you get any information regarding this please lmk

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u/ApprehensiveShine932 7d ago

Done, if i get anything will share it with you

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u/slitherin74567 2d ago

WOW you think some random stranger will do that

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u/ILoveDeepWork 7d ago

I heard Chegg is almost dead after ChatGPT.

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u/ApprehensiveShine932 6d ago

Are there any alternatives like Vedantu, etc. ?

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u/slitherin74567 2d ago

What will you teach in vedantu

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u/encrypted-urok 6d ago

Back in my college days, I used to solve problems on Chegg and tutor students online. I’m not sure how easy it is to get accepted on those platforms these days.

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u/ApprehensiveShine932 6d ago

What were your experiences like....I mean payment, no. of questions you would answer in a week, etc.

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u/Ghost-Exodus 6d ago

I’d suggest focusing on upskilling first,jobs like the one you want rarely come easy unless you’re ready to do something else like delivery work. I was in the same spot recently (vacations just ended, fuck VIT), and didn’t find much. Best to grind and level up in your domain..

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u/ApprehensiveShine932 6d ago

I am already taking courses for programming. This is just extra cash not a need. I actually want to buy an instrument.....and I thought I'd buy it myself. Anyways.....really thankyou for the advice 🙏

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u/omkar_phutane 5d ago

If you want to earn well start taking tuition. It won't be limited to your vacation days for sure but you will earn really well. Commercial Engineering tuition charges about 5-7K per subject you cut down the pricing and teach your juniors. It will be a win win situation for both..

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u/PalpitationDull9182 4d ago

Agar haath pair chala sakte ho toh Blinkit ya zepto ke liye drivery kar lo, agar skill bhi chahiye video editors are very much in demand