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NEET, Medical, Pharmacy Careers - Answered on Jun 03, 2025

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Sambhav Question by Sambhav on Jun 02, 2025Hindi
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hello sir, i am a unsure about taking a drop year. I was doing fairly well in the tests before final neet exam but just before a week my father passed away tragically in an accident because of which i got severely depressed and couldn't keep up. I am ambitious about pursuing mbbs but very scared of the uncertain future. What should I do?

Ans: Hi Sambhav,

I’m sorry to hear about your difficult situation. Don’t worry about your future; sometimes you need to face challenges in order to overcome them.

Regarding your query, it seems you did not appear for the NEET exam. I’m not familiar with your family background, but if your family is financially stable, consider taking a gap year to prepare for the NEET. Approach the exam with confidence. You have at least 11 months to prepare for NEET 2026, and I believe you will secure admission to a medical program.
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Hello, i really have a serious issue regarding my studies as i am 24 yrs now and gave NEET 4times and i am still preparing for nxt year 2025 but at the back of my mind i am really tensed what if the same thing repeats in the neet 2025 also like paper leak and all, So now i am confused that should i take a full drop or partial drop. The mental pressure is really hitting hard and also its almost been 4years that i am still 12th pass only and my classmates have already completed their college and some are flight attendant and earning well, So this all things just hits so hard and also the hope in parents eyes as my father is already proud that i studied science so i would definitely become doctor. I wasted a lot of money in pg and coaching (fastrack) and this all things are hitting so hard that i really feel sad and have no ways to go.
Ans: Hi Bhima
I must say you have got perseverance & I appreciate your parent's trust in you. You have already appeared multiple times and you are going to appear again in 2025. By the time you will be 25 years old. They say there is no age to learn. But after getting admission you need another 10 years to practice as a qualified specialist. Make sure you take admission in the next session.

If higher cutoff & high fees of private colleges are an issue for you, then try exploring the MBBS abroad option, I can help with that too. Since NEXT is compulsory for Indian & Foreign graduates too it won't make a difference if you study in India or Abroad.

For time forget all the societal pressure and give your 100% and make your parents proud.

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