I am a service holder and receive a monthly salary from my employer.

In FY 2020-2021, the payment of salary was irregular.

Till date, I have received salary for 11 months.

The salary last received was on 13.08.2021 for the month of January and February 2021.

Taxes were deducted at source before payment.

Tax deducted for nine months (April 20 to December 20) were duly deposited and reflected in Form 26AS and Part A of the Provisional Form 16.

Taxes were deducted from the salary of January and February 2021 but not yet visible in 26AS or Part A (provisional) of Form 16.

In the meantime, Part B of Form 16 for the year 2021-22 AY, last updated on July 23, 2021, has been officially handed over to me by the employer which shows 'Salary as per provision contained in section 17(i); as salary for 12 months.

Other figures in that statement including tax calculation are based on 12 months' salary.

I sought clarification in this regard from my employer but nothing is informed.

Under the circumstances, can you kindly advise whether my I-T return for FY 2020-2021 (2021-2022 AY) is to be submitted based on nine months's pay, 11 months's pay or 12 months's pay.

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Bit difficult.
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Simply taking a drop year for NEET will not provide a solution without proper preparation. Many young people are choosing courses, colleges, or coaching centers based on their friends' influences. After your first attempt, you may have analyzed NEET better the second time. If you are still facing the same issues on your third attempt, it suggests there's a deeper problem. It seems you're preparing for NEET without genuine interest.

To succeed in competitive exams, specific strategies are required. For instance, if you analyze previous exam patterns, you’ll often find that most answers tend to be either B or C. You'll notice that among four options, two answers are relevant while the other two are completely irrelevant. It’s crucial to analyze the syllabus and past question papers thoroughly. Everyone seeks answers, but few consider the reasoning behind them.

Additionally, I noticed you’ve enrolled in a B.Sc. degree; I'm unsure which major you have chosen. If you selected either chemistry or physics, it would be beneficial. By choosing chemistry as your major, you could take physics as an ancillary subject, and vice versa. You can cover both subjects during your college education, and if you have any doubts, you can clarify them with your professors. Completing biology studies at home is also advisable.

Whenever you plan to take competitive exams, dedicate your time solely to that without engaging in college activities. Avoid distractions at all costs. Recently, many parents have been facing these types of challenges with their children, and it takes time to adapt.

Finally, please listen to your parents' advice and minimize distractions. I have shared a few tips; please follow them.
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Ans: HI Saloni,
Simply taking a drop year for NEET will not provide a solution without proper preparation. Many young people are choosing courses, colleges, or coaching centers based on their friends' influences. After your first attempt, you may have analyzed NEET better the second time. If you are still facing the same issues on your third attempt, it suggests there's a deeper problem. It seems you're preparing for NEET without genuine interest.

To succeed in competitive exams, specific strategies are required. For instance, if you analyze previous exam patterns, you’ll often find that most answers tend to be either B or C. You'll notice that among four options, two answers are relevant while the other two are completely irrelevant. It’s crucial to analyze the syllabus and past question papers thoroughly. Everyone seeks answers, but few consider the reasoning behind them.
If you want to change your path, then you might consider nursing, as there are excellent opportunities in that field. Additionally, you could opt for BNYS, MLT, or pharmacy programs.
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Ans: Hi Seetha Madam,

We haven't reached that stage yet. Who would choose to approach occupational therapist? The number of patients who prefer it is very small. Even for a bone fracture, many people are still using other treatments. So please think carefully before enrolling in any course.

I would like to know your daughter's NEET and 12th-grade scores; kindly share.

Instead of occupational therapy, you might consider Nursing, as there are excellent opportunities in that field. Additionally, you could opt for BNYS, MLT, or pharmacy programs. Kindly note: These programs do not require NEET score.
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Ans: With a 99.05 percentile and CRL rank of 14,621 in JEE Main, your son’s chances for a CSE seat under the Home State (HS) quota in Odisha are moderate. At NIT Rourkela, the HS closing rank for CSE in JoSAA Round 1 was 7,371, extending to 11,122 for Electronics but 15,797 for Mechanical, indicating that CSE is highly competitive with HS ranks typically below 8,000. NIT Bhubaneswar’s HS CSE cutoff closed around 10,000–12,000 across later rounds, making admission possible albeit in later counselling stages. Other Odisha-based NITs like NIT Silchar do not apply here. OUTR and GIET Bhubaneswar serve via OJEE, but their HS CSE cutoffs lie beyond 30,000. Recommendation: He should prioritise HS counselling for NIT Bhubaneswar CSE in subsequent rounds and list NIT Rourkela as a backup, remaining flexible across rounds to secure a seat. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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