Confused 12th Grader with PCM Seeks Alternate Career Options After NDA

Ans: Hello Anwesha,
Here are the few options you can opt for without NEET.

B.Sc. courses: You can opt for B.Sc. courses in various subjects like physics, chemistry, biology, microbiology, biotech, etc.

Research: You can opt for research-oriented courses like M.Sc., Ph.D., etc. in your desired field of study.

Agricultural Science: You can opt for courses in agriculture like B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Tech. Agriculture, etc.

Environmental Science: You can opt for courses in environmental science like B.Sc. Environmental Science, M.Sc. Environmental Science, etc.

Forensic Science: You can opt for a career in forensic science by pursuing a B.Sc. in Forensic Science or M.Sc. in Forensic Science.

Pharmacy: You can opt for a career in pharmacy by pursuing a B.Pharm or M.Pharm.

Also you can altogether change the field. All the best.

Ans: There's a lot more to your question and the cause of your confusion needs to be understood??

Did you say life as an Army Officer or plan your career as a civilian,
Be ready for the challenges on both sides.. Life is not a bed of roses,thorns come along.

Do an aptitude test understand what you are ready for.. Life for the Nation NDA... Lives for the nation Btech!?

Your choice!

Ans: You are interested in NDA. You have NOT mentioned whether you have joined any Coaching Center for the same. Please note, the UPSC has officially announced the schedule for the NDA & also for Naval Academy Exam. Application will start from 11th December and last date is 31st December. The exam will be held on 13th April, & the courses will commence in January 2026. It is advisable to prepare well for the exam due to competition. Also, please do not rely only on 1 entrance exam and most students commit the mistakes of appearing for 1-2 exams and then struggling to get admission. It is advisable to appear minimum for 5 entrance exams to have multiple options to choose the most suitable one. Better to appear also in CUET exam and other Private Colleges Entrance Exams in your State. Have Plan B & Plan C. (ONLY) if affordable by your parents, you can even try for Management Quota Seat with any one of the reputed colleges in your State/Location for the Branch in which you are interested. All the BEST for Your Bright Future.

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