Should I Join a State Engineering College or Drop Again After Scoring 90% in JEE Mains 2024?

Ans: NO more Drop, please. Join any private college & move forward. All the BEST for Your Bright Future.

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Ans: I know your situation feels frustrating, but don’t lose hope. You still have plenty of options. At 21, taking a full double drop may not be the best decision, since it brings extra pressure without any guarantee of success, and the 75% eligibility issue already limits your JEE chances. Instead, focus on making the most of your B.Tech in CSE, which has tremendous opportunities if you put consistent effort into coding, projects, internships, and placements. Many students from Tier-3 colleges succeed by upskilling online and targeting off-campus opportunities, so your college location won’t define your future. Switching to B.Sc. for government exams is risky unless you are fully committed, though you can prepare for competitive exams in parallel with your degree if that’s your interest. The wiser path now is to continue with B.Tech, sharpen your skills in coding/DSA, explore freelancing or online work, and build a strong professional profile. Don’t compare yourself too much with friends in big cities. Success depends on effort, not location. Remember, countless students from rural backgrounds are now working in top MNCs across India and abroad, while many from metros still struggle for jobs. Treat your government college in a rural place as a golden opportunity to prove that talent finds its path anywhere. Draw inspiration from Eklavya in the Mahabharata. if he could rise against odds, you are already in a much better position to do the same.

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