I appeared for my 12th boards in PCB this year and also gave NEET.
I have no desire to go into medicine and want to switch.
Law looked like a good alternative; I solved past year papers and was scoring in the 80‑90s. My parents, however, are not supportive because they have seen many lawyers struggling to make ends meet. I get their worry, but I am interested in corporate law, which I feel is more stable than litigation.
I have also been checking out other options like BSc, but I'm not sure if that's right for me. I feel very confused and have no clue what to do. Every field I research shows high unemployment and needs connections I don't have.
I will appear for CUET, but I don't know what to expect.
Before 10th I was very ambitious, but the NEET rat race has left me regretting choosing PCB. Sorry if this post isn't well‑articulated; I'm losing sleep over this overthinking.
My qualifications:
10th – 85%
12th – results pending
NEET – expect 400+
My hobbies are reading and painting, though I'm not even sure about those anymore.
The safest route is to crack NEET, become an MBBS doctor and then pursue an MD, or alternatively prepare for a government job.
NEET can mess with your head, I've been there. Law isn't just about starving lawyers; it's highly stratified. A top NLU plus a corporate internship can pay well, while a random private college without a network can be painful.
Maybe try CUET for a decent BSc as a backup and still prepare for CLAT—you're young enough to risk a year. Every option feels risky when jobs are drying up.
I applied everywhere and kept getting blocked. The only fix was using a tool to customise my resume, and that finally got me interviews.
Someone sent me this tool, it's a Chrome extension: https://jobowl.co?src=nw
You can switch to maths if you want; you could take maths through NIOS.
I'm also a PCB pass‑out and don't feel any interest in the medical field.
Are you interested in oceanography or aquatic ecosystem and life studies?
Trust me, many parents discourage law without really thinking it through. You need connections and money to succeed in law.
BSc in arts has very limited scope. If you want a BSc, consider a BSc in Nursing (BSc‑Bed) or look at BDS, BAMS, BHMS, etc. Law is also a solid option—try convincing your parents.
If you can't create your own opportunities, any career you pick may end up unemployed. Many parents don't see that.
I've even seen MBBS students struggling to make ends meet.
Choose what you feel comfortable and confident about; if you don't fight now, how will you survive later?
I was in a similar situation. I didn't take a drop year; I did BSc and then MSc. Was it the right choice? Absolutely. I wish I had prepared for government exams alongside, which I'm doing now.
Check out my post; I was in a similar boat.
Corporate law is a very niche field in India. Only students from the top 4‑5 NLUs get recruited by corporate firms, and even then you need to be in the upper quartile of your batch. Most others go into litigation, the judiciary, or UPSC preparation. Big‑law firms have one of the highest attrition rates—around 50 % of associates leave within 1‑3 years—because the salaries are good but the working hours are terrible. NLUs are also quite expensive.
I'm not trying to discourage you, just being realistic. A lot of CLAT marketing has created a surge in interest for NLUs and corporate law after Covid.
If you end up in DU after CUET, consider taking part‑time evening foreign‑language courses alongside your BSc—East Asian languages like Japanese or Korean have good market demand. You can also allocate time for government‑exam preparation during your BSc, or think about a distance degree in Data Science from IITM alongside your BSc; many people do this and the placements are solid.
Don't be too hard on yourself—most fields are tough right now.