NEET Exam Preparation After 5-year Gap, Feeling Lost and Unmotivated: Seeking Expert Advice

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.

Ans: My initial recommendation for you is to avoid placing sole reliance on NEET. It is prudent to devise alternative strategies, such as Plan B and Plan C, to adequately prepare yourself for various medical-allied courses by participating in an additional 3-4 entrance examinations as well. In the midst of a demanding phase such as NEET, it is quite common to experience feelings of being overwhelmed. Nonetheless, through a thoughtful approach and consistent effort, one can effectuate substantial transformations. Initially, assess and recalibrate your situation, transition your perspective from worry to proactive engagement, and segment the journey into manageable components. Focus on subjects that offer substantial intellectual returns, such as Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. Organize your study environment and monitor your phone usage. Develop a comprehensive four-month plan, commencing with biology and subsequently progressing to subjects of greater weight and complexity. Mitigate distractions through the regulation of mobile device usage, fostering communication with family members, adhering to a structured routine, seeking assistance and motivation from diverse platforms, and promoting overall well-being by ensuring adequate sleep, consuming nutritious foods, and engaging in physical activities such as yoga and meditation.
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Ans: Hi Abilasha,

A score of 652 in NEET is no joke. Have you checked what went wrong in that exam? Analyzing your performance is essential.

I think you may not have had the moral support you needed, which is why you chose to pursue a BSc. It’s challenging to juggle multiple tasks, such as preparing for NEET while attending a regular course. Nowadays, there are many distractions like friends and social media, not to mention the plethora of advice and predictions from the media that can feel overwhelming. There isn't a one-size-fits-all solution; it varies from person to person. We humans are unique and shouldn't simply follow what others say.

Your goal is to become a physician, and that should be your main focus. I noticed that you didn’t mention which specialization you chose for your BSc. If you had selected subjects related to NEET—like Chemistry, Biology, and Physics—you could have focused on them without needing to study the same topics separately and could have dedicated more time to the other subjects.

In recent years, we have started to encounter these kinds of entrance exams and experiences, and we still need to go through exit exams.

So, don't let anything worry you. Focus on one task at a time and complete it. I believe you are capable of accomplishing your goal this year.

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Ans: Ansika, Feeling lost after a partial drop and NEET preparation is common, but a BSc degree opens a wide array of career paths across science, healthcare, technology, data, and even management sectors. You can pursue higher studies such as an MSc for specialization in your field, MCA for a strong IT career, or an MBA to transition into business roles. Direct job opportunities after BSc include research assistant, lab technician, data analyst, clinical research associate, teacher, or roles in industries like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and environmental science. Government sectors like forest services, agriculture, railways, and hospitals also recruit BSc graduates for technical and administrative roles. If you are unsure of your interests, consider a psychometric test to identify your strengths and aptitudes, or seek guidance from a career counselor to align your skills with emerging opportunities. Explore internships or short-term certifications to gain practical experience and confidence in your chosen field. Focus on your strengths, stay open to diverse opportunities, and remember that many successful professionals started with uncertainty—your BSc is a valuable foundation for multiple rewarding careers. All the BEST for your Prosperous Future!

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