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MHT-CET, IIT-JEE, NEET-UG Expert - Answered on Sep 16, 2025

Radheshyam Zanwar is the founder of Zanwar Classes which prepares aspirants for competitive exams such as MHT-CET, IIT-JEE and NEET-UG.
Based in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, it provides coaching for Class 10 and Class 12 students as well.
Since the last 25 years, Radheshyam has been teaching mathematics to Class 11 and Class 12 students and coaching them for engineering and medical entrance examinations.
Radheshyam completed his civil engineering from the Government Engineering College in Aurangabad.... more

Asked by Anonymous - Sep 16, 2025Hindi

Hello sir, I'm currently preparing for jee mains and advanced and also for class 12th as a private candidate for improvement. My story is that- i first gave my boards as a regular student in 2024 from cbse but i didn't pass in one subject, also couldn't clear my compartment also..I was at my lowest it was a very disturbing time in my life. Then i decided to give it my all so, i reappeared in boards 2025 as a failure students in all the subjects I scored 70% and passed every subject. I only focused on the boards no jee. I got some offers from private colleges but i wasn't satisfied. So i searched a bit and got to know that I still I one more chance for JEE ADVANCED as a I passed my 12th in 2025 means this year's but my percentage are not upto the eligibility criteria so I'm giving improvement exam for that. I wanted to ask like in future while college placements or job interviews will this 2 years of gap will affect my opportunities for jobs in good companies. I talked to some seniors they said it might do cuz the market is already very crowded. But it also depends upon my college cpga or projects and my skills. I'm bit scared of it although I know that it was anyway gonna be a question in future but still I want to how should I be prepared for it , what should I do in future that makes its less noticeable? Please suggest

Ans: First of all, don’t worry too much. In your life, five years will pass anyway! Many students experience setbacks in their academic journey, and what matters most is how you bounce back. In placements and job interviews, gaps are noticed, but they don’t define your future. Companies mainly look at your college CGPA, the quality of your projects, internships, problem-solving ability, and communication skills. Your two-year struggle will matter far less if you can demonstrate strong technical skills, good internships, and consistent performance during your B.Tech. To minimize the gap's visibility, focus on building a solid profile: keep your CGPA decent. When asked about your past, be honest but frame it positively. Say you faced setbacks, but you worked hard, improved, and learned resilience. That narrative actually shows maturity. Instead of being scared, use this as motivation to build yourself stronger in the next four years. If you do that, those two years will hardly matter.
Finally, forget what happened with you. Complete your B. Tech. in your preferred branch. Focus on your future without overthinking. With proper management, your future is in your hands! Failure makes a person wiser, a hard worker, and better at handling any situation.

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