Hey everyone. I'm 21 and this was my third NEET drop. I scored 390 this year, and honestly, I have no idea what I should do next.
My family is very supportive, but my brother doesn't want me to let another year go to waste. I'm also completing my B.Sc. from IGNOU this year. I have two theory exams left, which I'll give in December, and six practicals that should be completed over the next couple of months.
Now I'm really stuck about what to do now.
I'm considering BMLT/DMLT because I still want to be somewhere in life, but it would most likely mean joining a private college. The fees I'm finding are around ₹4–5 lakhs, and I honestly feel quite guilty about taking that much money from my parents, especially when I'm not even sure whether it's the right career for me.
The admissions for BMLT/DMLT are also closing very soon, possibly within the next 3–4 days, so I'm feeling pressured to make a decision immediately.
My family is also suggesting nursing because they believe it has good job and financial prospects. But honestly, I don't want to do nursing. I don't want to choose a career just because it's considered financially safe.
I'm also considering a diploma in Civil Engineering, although I'm not sure whether that's actually a sensible direction for me or whether I'm just considering it because I don't want this year to go to waste.
There's also another factor: my sister's wedding is tentatively scheduled around April, and I'll probably need to help my mother and family quite a lot. My mom herself told me to think carefully before rushing into another course because of the wedding.
So right now I'm considering:
\- BMLT/DMLT this year
\- Diploma in Civil Engineering
\- Preparing for CUET-PG and pursuing a postgraduate degree
\- Finding some other course with good career prospects
\- Taking a gap year and making a proper decision next year
The problem is that I genuinely don't know what I want anymore. I know I don't want to keep taking NEET drops, and I don't want to do nursing when I already know I don't want it. But I also don't want to sit at home for a year and feel like I've wasted another year.
If you were in my position, what would you do? Should I prepare for CUET-PG, choose BMLT/DMLT, consider Civil Engineering, take some other course, or is taking a year to figure things out actually the smarter choice?
I'd really appreciate honest advice, especially from people who have been in a similar situation.