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My son scored 68% in 12th Science (PCM) and is preparing for JEE. What should he select in online application forms - 'Appearing candidate' or 'Passed candidate'?

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Question by Savendra on Dec 01, 2024Hindi

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Dear Sir, My son completed 12 from SCIENCE ( PCM) for engineering stream,unfortunately he was unable to score 75% marks in 12 SCIENCE, Due to this he is not eligible for Sit in JEE Main / Advance, he got only 68% marks in 12 science. Now he is preparing for JEE and other exam. he is also applying for different colleges entrance exam where 75% marks are not mandatory. He has also filed form for improvement exam of 12 science for 2025 so he can score up to more than 75% for JEE. He is also applying for engineering colleges entrance exam, during his application fill up for different colleges, on line form ask about " Appearing candidate " or "passed candidate" of 12 science. He is going to appear in improvement exam of 12 science in 2025 for improvement of his marks of PCM. Can you please suggest what he should write in his online application form " appearing candidate " or Passed candidates. PL suggest. Regards- Savendra Jha

Ans: Savendra Sir, Opt for 'APPEARING'. You have a solid plan, sir, as you have possibilities for backup entrance exams. Excellent. All the BEST for Your Son’s Prosperous Future.

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