I am jee but I am not allowed to take drop can I do diploma(from 10th result) and prepare for jee. within time I want to give on demand exam for 12th marks improvement. Is it a good choice Please suggest

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Ans: Gagan, Taking a partial drop (preparing for JEE while attending college) is possible but challenging. Students often join engineering colleges via state quotas or management seats (e.g., AP/TS EAPCET Category-B) to secure admission with lower board scores (64% is sufficient for many private colleges). However, balancing college academics (attendance, assignments) with JEE prep requires strict time management and discipline. For instance, students in integrated programs (e.g., Resonance, Sri Chaitanya) combine 12th boards with JEE coaching, but this model is harder to replicate in college. Alternatives include lateral entry after a diploma or targeting colleges with flexible attendance policies. While partial drops are mentally taxing, they allow backup options if JEE isn’t cleared. Prioritize colleges with lighter academic loads or online/distance programs to focus on JEE. Note that NITs/IIITs require 75% boards (65% for reserved categories), so improving board scores via compartment exams may help future attempts. Recommendation: If confident in multitasking, opt for a partial drop; otherwise, focus on college and switch branches later via GATE or state exams. All the best for your admission and a bright future!

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Ans: Srishty, You can improve your 12th board percentage via UP Board’s improvement (compartment) exam or by registering as a private candidate to retake all subjects, both through the UPMSP portal from May 19 to June 10, 2025. Improvement exams allow re-attempting only failed subjects with a fee of ?306 per paper, whereas private candidature lets you re-enrol to redo the entire 12th course, requiring fresh registration, documentation, and ?4,000 board fee paid via demand draft to UP Board. Both routes reset your marks, but private candidature offers full?subject retake and hence higher scoring scope, while improvement exams are limited to maximum two or three failed subjects. For JEE Main/Advanced 2026 eligibility, you must secure ≥75% (general) or ≥65% (SC/ST) in Class 12 aggregate or top 20 percentile, and re-appearing privately gives full control over your board percentage. Recommendation: Opt for UP Board private candidature to re-take all subjects and maximize your chance of crossing the 75% threshold for JEE eligibility. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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