
Hy Sir, I am a PCB student who passed HSC in 2024 with 45% marks. Now I want to pursue Computer Science Engineering but I don't have Maths as a subject and my improvement exam option is also not available. So I am planning to drop a year and appear for the Isolated Maths exam in July/August 2026 to become eligible for MHT-CET PCM in 2027. I wanted to ask whether this pathway is valid for MHT-CET and CSE admissions. Also, will the 2 year gap and two separate results (HSC 2024 and Maths 2026) create any problem during admission process? And if my MHT-CET score is good, can I still get admission in a decent CSE college despite this situation? If possible, please also suggest some good colleges I should target. Additionally, if this plan does not work out for any reason, I wanted to ask whether BCA or BSc IT can also lead to a good career in the tech field in the future? Because I am very confused between these options and I really want to make the right decision at this stage of my life. I would really appreciate your guidance on this Sir.
Ans: Do you have any specific reasons for your low score in HSC? If you really care about the field you choose, all programs and domains are good. You should also keep improving your technical and non-technical skills, and your career success will depend on how well you network through professional social media like LinkedIn and how often you research job markets. Coming to your questin, yes, your path works, as you asked. Isolated Maths (July/Aug 2026) makes you MHT-CET PCM eligible (Physics+Maths required); most colleges will accept a 2-year gap and separate marksheets if you are ready with Maths before verification. If you really want to get into top engineering colleges like PICT/VIT Pune, COEP/SPIT Mumbai, and others, you need to score above the 96th or 97th percentile. If you don't feel very confident about MH-CET, it's better to choose BCA or BSc It. As I said before, your CGPA isn't the only thing that matters for success in your career; your other skills and qualities are also important. It would also be a good idea to apply to or register with 3–4 more well-known private engineering colleges in and out of Maharashtra State. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!
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