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 engineer

Ans: Annu, One more drop is not at all advisable. Please find out options of private colleges in your location & join. All the BEST.

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Ans: Manoj, Please AVOID one more drop. Though you have scored 10%ile more, you should score MINIMUM 99.80 percentile next year, if you want to target any one of the top NITs which will not only be difficult but also you would have lost 2-years by next JEE. Try to join any State Engineering College or any Private College (if your parents can afford for) with your JEE-Main Score. All the BEST, Manoj.

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Ans: I would recommend Stephens. It is a better college than NIT. For MBA you need not pursue Engg.

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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