Can't give CUET, no hope for NEET, suspect autism - need career advice

[Hardik]

Hey folks! I scored 90% in my 12th, but physics has always been my weak point. I attempted NEET 2024 and didn't make the cut. I didn't sit for 2025 and joined an Aakash institute, but I still can't bring myself to study physics. My family has always put huge pressure on my academics - they see me as the once‑top student who can do anything. The truth is, I just can't handle physics. Because of their high expectations, they didn't let me fill the CUET form. As I mentioned, I've struggled with studies especially in 11th, 12th and again during my Aakash year, and I wasn't sure what was wrong. I took some neuro‑divergence tests thinking it might be ADHD, but it looks like I could be autistic, and I know my family won't care. I want a proper diagnosis, but I don't want my academic journey to stay stuck at 12th grade forever. I'm tired of NEET. Now I have very few college options. I want something that will make me financially independent, so I looked into B.Sc. Biotech - Amity Noida showed up, but it's too pricey for my low‑income family. I also saw on Quora that it doesn't lead to great career options unless you go for M.Sc. and Ph.D. Please help!

[Arpita]

There are some state universities in my state that admit students based on 12th‑grade marks. Those universities are often better than private ones. If there are similar universities in your state that use 12th marks, you can try applying there. After completing your B.Sc., you can appear for the IIT‑JAM exam, pursue an M.Sc. from a good college, and then do a Ph.D. My situation is similar to yours. This is my second drop year for NEET and I'm exhausted from preparing and taking the exam. Now I want to move on.