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Title: Don't want any more competitive exams or science after NEET - what now?
Post by: Chitra on Apr 17, 2026, 02:19 PM
My qualifications: 10th - 84%, 12th PCB - 68%. This was my first drop for NEET and I don't want to study science or prepare for any competitive exam anymore. What should I do next and how can I pivot?
Title: Re: Don't want any more competitive exams or science after NEET - what now?
Post by: Ashok on Apr 17, 2026, 02:19 PM
I'm in the exact same situation.
Title: Re: Don't want any more competitive exams or science after NEET - what now?
Post by: Kiran on Apr 17, 2026, 02:19 PM
I took science but never studied properly, so I'm not sure if I should continue. I was distracted and ended up with marks similar to yours.
Title: Re: Don't want any more competitive exams or science after NEET - what now?
Post by: Ronit on Apr 17, 2026, 02:19 PM
Need advice for a 3-year gap after 12th. I gave the NEET exam, then did a BCom from a tier-3 college. Now I feel lost and hopeless. How can I turn this around? Is a 3-year gap after 12th okay or bad? I want a job with a salary of 5-6 LPA, but I'm also fine with a 2-3 LPA non-voice role for the first job. How can I make my resume work?
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Post by: Vivek on Apr 17, 2026, 02:19 PM
Your only option might be a professional course like computer science in that case.
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Post by: Rekha on Apr 17, 2026, 02:19 PM
You could consider nursing or pharmacy, and then maybe an MBA. But most of those paths still require some competitive exams - even getting into a good MBA college needs the CAT, which is also tough.
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Post by: Raghav on Apr 17, 2026, 02:19 PM
You can't escape competitive exams in Indian academia.
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Post by: Dev on Apr 17, 2026, 02:19 PM
Career options include physiotherapy, BHMS, lab scientist, or pharmacy.
Title: Re: Don't want any more competitive exams or science after NEET - what now?
Post by: Jatin on Apr 17, 2026, 02:19 PM
Same here - I did a BSc in life sciences and then took two drop years for NEET prep. Life feels rough. Any suggestions, please?
Title: Re: Don't want any more competitive exams or science after NEET - what now?
Post by: Preeti on Apr 17, 2026, 02:19 PM
Competition exists everywhere, regardless of the field you choose.
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Post by: Omkar on Apr 17, 2026, 02:19 PM
In India, if you want to study at a reputed college or land a decent job, you need to drop the mindset of 'I don't want to give any competitive exams'. Once you change that, you'll find opportunities you never imagined. P.S. Even if you're ready to spend a lot of your parents' money, you still have to score well, whether you're a reserved or unreserved candidate. Thanks later!