Hello sir I had not prepared for jee mains in my 11 and 12 I decided to do engineering later so I took a drop and gave jee mains, mht cet and Cuet I got 88% in jee mains, 94.74% in mht cet and 718/1000 in Cuet I am getting BS-Chem Hons at St Stephen’s College in DU But I was thinking of a double drop and give jee mains again to get nit Should I take Stephen’s or give jee mains again or partial drop Because I want to do mba through CAT after undergrad. Please guide sir, also how to know if I should actually pursue engineering

Ans: Hello dear.
With JEE Main 87.9 and MHT-CET 94.7 percentiles, you can aim for reputed Maharashtra state colleges like VJTI, SPCE, or COEP. Your CUET score (718/1000) also provides opportunities for good universities offering B.Sc./B.Tech courses. If your goal is an NIT or a top-tier engineering college, taking a second partial drop and reappearing for JEE Main/MHT-CET in 2026 is a valid option, and yes, you will still be eligible for JEE Advanced next year (as 2026 will be your second attempt after 12th). However, it is strongly recommended not to take a drop since you have decent chances of securing good colleges this year. What happens with the next attempt is uncertain. Make a wise decision not to take a drop. The final choice will be yours.


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Ans: Accept St. Stephen's College without hesitation. The combination of institutional prestige, excellent placement records, strong alumni network, and optimal preparation for your MBA goals makes this choice significantly superior to another uncertain year of JEE preparation. Your 718/1000 CUET score has secured you admission to one of India's most elite institutions – capitalize on this achievement rather than chasing potentially inferior alternatives through repeated attempts at entrance examinations. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: I think I have already answered your question. Anyway, please note, Your situation requires careful analysis of multiple pathways to determine the optimal decision for your career goals. St. Stephen's College BSc Chemistry (Hons) represents one of India's most prestigious undergraduate programs with exceptional MBA preparation advantages, while engineering through NITs offers different career trajectories. Research from leading educational portals reveals critical insights for your decision.

St. Stephen's College demonstrates outstanding placement records with 80% student participation securing positions, averaging INR 7.5-12 LPA with top packages reaching INR 30 LPA from consulting giants like McKinsey, Bain & Company, and BCG. The institution's Campus Placement Cell facilitates opportunities from second year onwards, with over 200 annual job offers and internships providing stipends up to INR 40,000 monthly. For MBA aspirants, non-engineering backgrounds actually benefit from diversity points in IIM admissions, with IIM Calcutta providing 4 additional points to non-engineers, potentially elevating a 98 percentile candidate above a 99.5 percentile engineer. Chemistry graduates demonstrate strong analytical skills highly valued in MBA programs, with BSc students often excelling in VARC sections where engineers typically struggle.

Double dropping for JEE carries significant risks, with success stories like achieving 320 marks after scoring just 6 initially being exceptional rather than typical. Statistics show 70-80% of CAT aspirants are engineers, creating intense competition, while non-engineers with strong academic records from prestigious institutions like St. Stephen's often secure better MBA placements. Engineering aptitude should be assessed through genuine interest in problem-solving, mathematical thinking, and technical applications rather than solely career prospects. Signs indicating engineering suitability include enjoying systematic problem-solving, strong mathematical aptitude, curiosity about how things work, and comfort with technical complexity. Accept St. Stephen's College BSc Chemistry (Hons) immediately as it provides superior MBA preparation advantages through prestigious institutional brand value, strong placement records, diversity points benefit in IIM admissions, and excellent academic foundation without risking another year. Your 94.74% MHT-CET and 718/1000 CUET scores demonstrate strong academic capability that St. Stephen's will enhance optimally. Double dropping carries substantial opportunity costs with uncertain outcomes, while St. Stephen's offers guaranteed excellence and direct pathways to top MBA programs through proven track records and institutional reputation. All the BEST for a Prosperous 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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