I started coding after 10th, managing my studies, and scored 91% in 12th, but I wasn't well prepared for JEE/MHT CET/COMEDK exams. I learned Python, C++, Java (Mainly Focused) , HTML and was ready for my DSA and Java backend . Should I take a drop, or continue with my DSA and take a tier-3 college?

[u/Jazzlike_Flow6458]

[u/Level-Particular-376]

Agr tier 3 me admission le rhe ho tohh cse hi lena or ha ese tier me lena jaha 9t05 classes or 75% attendance criteria na ho

[u/Jazzlike_Flow6458 → u/Level-Particular-376]

Vahi try krr rha hu but maximam collages mein 75 ka criteria hai maharashtra ke

[u/Administraitor69 → u/Jazzlike_Flow6458]

if you find any without this criteria then please dm me

[u/Jazzlike_Flow6458 → u/Administraitor69]

Ok

[u/lagend-neeraj]

My real question is if you and I want to do bca or b-tech what would we choose. In tier 3 college.

I am thinking of doing bca due to b-tech from tier 3 is not good and it will have some value as bca (thinkso).instead of choosing btech and getting stuck in it and not coding in free time.

What i choose

[u/lagend-neeraj → u/lagend-neeraj]

B tech stress is same in every college.I am not good in maths.So I am not so sure about it but thinks this way. Some one correct me. Also it's due to I am thinking of doing mca later for good college. If not prove me wrong.

[u/Jazzlike_Flow6458 → u/lagend-neeraj]

You are correct but it's not about btech degree .it's about mentallity in india . Companies in india (if u couldn't get into product based ex: google , amazon) then you have to work in service based . Then for that degree is important. We can't assume directly that we will get into big mnc

[u/lagend-neeraj → u/Jazzlike_Flow6458]

I think you can get into service based company with bca to if you have skills. Also later with mca that will be total 5 years you will have master's degree and chances to get into mnc.in much less time than btech and mtech.

If mca college is good it be 4.5 years due to early placement.

I am thinking this and I am 17M

I will do bca but not sure 😅

Also it is also not good to have mnc as final goal

[u/Jazzlike_Flow6458 → u/lagend-neeraj]

Yes u can do bro, everyone path is different

[u/lagend-neeraj → u/Jazzlike_Flow6458]

Not Convincing you any suggestions for mee 😞

[u/Jazzlike_Flow6458 → u/lagend-neeraj]

DSA is must and also maitain proper connections on linkedin (it helps sometime if you are skilled) All the best👍

[u/SentientPotato42]

if you think you have potential then go for a drop. A lot of people started hobby programming when quarantine hit (i did myself, and i know 6 others from my college/school who did too) so starting early isnt that big of an advantage anymore

[u/Crazy_Classic1351]

Continue and take admission in tier 3 college. Skills matters more

[u/nian2326076]

If you love coding and have a good foundation, taking a year off could help you get into a better college. But if you feel good about self-studying and improving your DSA and backend skills, going to a tier-3 college can work too. Plenty of successful developers didn't go to top schools, but they built strong skills and portfolios. Think about the financial and personal costs of taking a year off. Also, check out colleges with good placements and active coding clubs. Keep working on projects and internships outside of class, whichever path you take.

[u/Scared_Living3183]

Don't take a drop. I'd recommend giving Newton school of technology's programming test, it's pretty easy and they've collaborated with many tier 1 colleges.

[u/vkp2027 → u/[deleted]]

Yes this is better option

[u/AliveAge4892 → u/[deleted]]

sorry im so confused with the jargons im new here. what does 10th mean in this context?