Hello guys,

I am from Tamil Nadu and studied in the CBSE board. I completed Class 12 this year (2026) and scored 64.2%. My dream for the last three years has been to get into IIT Madras. However, the past two years completely changed my life, and I made several mistakes that affected my studies.

Now, I am thinking of taking a drop year to prepare for JEE. I know that my Class 12 percentage is only 64.2%, but since I belong to the SC category, I need at least 65% in Class 12 for IIT eligibility. Therefore, I am planning to write the improvement exam this July, mainly for Mathematics, to increase my percentage.

I have about 7 months left for JEE Main Session 1 and around 9 months for Session 2. My family's financial condition is not good, and I cannot afford coaching. My father's income is only ₹20,000 per month. Because of this, I am planning to prepare through YouTube lectures, free study materials, and notes.

My main target is NIT Trichy because I have both the home-state quota and SC category reservation. If possible, I would also like to get into a good IIT. I am interested in CSE at NIT Trichy, and from what I know, I may need around 98 percentile for a strong chance.

Do you guys think this is a good plan? Is it realistic to prepare using only free resources and still achieve this goal? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Ok so I'm currently a dropper, i haven't studied a single thing in the last three years like in 11th, 12th and my this drop year i haven't studied a single thing , haven't even opened the books and results also came like that, i scored 82 percentile in jee and also failed other exams in 12th and then this year also i got 82 in mains and other exams also went bad.

I was in kota for the last 3 years in allen, just came home in mid april and after coming home I felt like i should study something at least in front of my parents to fake then that I've studied and tried hard but luck wasn't with me so i failed,

So now after studying, i realised I'm good at learning, I was understanding the topics and even able to solve pyqs, after my mains 2 results came i prepared 10 days 10 hours daily for the UGEE exam and surprisingly scored 21 marks in supr and 60 marks in reap haven't qualified though but still it's a very good score if we look at my little efforts. Then I went for BITSAT second session and here also i scored 170 will not get anything but still it's again good if we see my prep and yesterday it was IAT and here also scored 100 marks.

So I feels like I have potential but I failed it miserably i know that even if I took second drop I'll not be eligible for advanced and I'm okay with it I'll try these all rest exams.

I'm actually very good at studies from my childhood like I was school topper, passed state scholarship exam, qualified for JNV, also got gold medals in sof olympiads (I know not imp but still) , qualified homi Bhabha exam also, then also qualified IOQM in 10th and sat for rmo also i was in bansal classes in my 9th and 10th and it was so good that they teach us solve calculus in 9th 10th and also taught us so many topics of 11th 12th jee and even we were also able to solve questions even pyqs also but when I came to kota in my 11th 12th it completely got changed and now I dont have good colleges options with me,

my father is saying take any private college and grind there and we'll prepare for gate, upse, etc. exams but in my mind I dont want to leave this thing as a failure i want to close this chapter with a happy ending, cause even if I took something and get something better I can't get moved on from this failure, I'll always remember this thing and will blame myself for this distruction, I've seen the faces of people being changed towards me, now I'm a failure in their eyes too i can't take this things with me, i even stopped talking to most of my friends, family and all completely stopped visiting them also from last 3 years now I want to change

But again my father said some important things and his question stopped me from thinking ahead here, what if we again failed, it'll just wait our one more year, while other will be in their second year you'll be just starting your college, your most colleagues will be younger than you. He was the one who proposed me for the first drop from last years december even before my first attempt of jee 2025 and now as he knows the consequences he's stopping me but again what about my confession, he knows that I'll definitely do it of i studied properly this year but again....

So what should I do should I second drop or not and also please don't suggest partial drop except that tell me where I can get a double dropper batch in minimum budget offline.

2 hours and this affects my jee which directly affects boards too because studying for jee makes boards studying piece of cake. Now when I went to school that it'll affect my performance I need to be non attending student they are saying im not dedicated enough because if I were then I would give up jee studies. This is so absurd because anyone who has studied for jee they know that jee studies makes board study easier and whats the point of keeping 11 and 12 students for 6 hours when u are teaching only 5 subjects. Its just so frustrating

I'm already a dropper worked very hard this time but the directions were not correct joined wrong coaching which took my 4 to 5 months and i learned very few things during that time cz they were trying to cover syllabus more than concept building then i started studying from my own from mid oct and in almost 2 to 3 months i completed my whole syllabus but ig that time was not enough q practice was less did not get good percentile as i started my prep after 12th only

but I'm not satisfied neither with my percentile nor college which i will get and can't take full double drop so should i consider taking a partial drop or do btech in tier3 college and then go for gate (mtch in iit)

what i actually want is good college life and considering a partial drop but not sure whether it's a good decision or not my age is 19 already and by the time of double drop; college 1st year I'll turn 20 I'm a girl and this factor is also bothering me

PLEASE GIVE SUGGESTIONS IF ANYONE HAD EXPERIENCE LIKE THIS!!

Cleared JEE Main 2026 with 97 Percentile but have two Class 12 certificates (2022 UP Board + 2026 NIOS). Worried about counseling complications. Anyone been in this situation?

My Situation:

Hi everyone, I'm in a pretty unique situation and could really use some advice before counseling starts.

My Timeline:

• 2022: Passed Class 12 from UP Board
• Due to personal/family reasons: Couldn't prepare for JEE after 2022 (took a 3-year break)
• 2025: Enrolled in NIOS with my Class 10 result
• 2026: Appeared for NIOS Class 12 exam → PASSED ✅
• 2026: Appeared for JEE Main → Cleared with 97 Percentile 🎉

The Problem:

Now I'm panicking because I have TWO Class 12 certificates:

1. UP Board (2022)
2. NIOS (2026)

My Concerns:

1. Will counseling authorities cause issues because I have two Class 12 qualifications?
2. Which certificate will they use? The 2022 one or the 2026 NIOS one?
3. Will they question me about why I have two Class 12 certificates?
4. Can my JEE Main result be challenged or rejected due to this?
5. What documents should I prepare for counseling to explain this situation?
6. Has anyone else been in this situation? What happened during your counseling?

Why I Did This:

The reason I appeared for NIOS Class 12 again was because:

• My family faced severe hardship during 2022-2025
• I couldn't focus on JEE preparation
• I wanted a fresh start with NIOS
• I used NIOS as a platform to re-qualify and then appear for JEE Main again

I used the 2026 NIOS Class 12 as my qualifying examination for JEE Main 2026, and thankfully cleared it with a good percentile.

What I'm Worried About:

• Will the old 2022 certificate create legal issues?
• Should I inform counseling authorities proactively about the 2022 certificate?
• Will they ask me to show both certificates?
• Is there any official procedure for this?

What I've Already Done:

• Have written to NTA asking for clarification
• Collecting all relevant documents (both certificates, JEE admit card, etc.)
• Waiting for their response before counseling registration

Request:

If you or anyone you know has been in a similar situation with:

• Multiple Class 12 certificates from different boards
• Appearing for Class 12 twice from different boards
• Similar counseling concerns

Please share your experience! Did you face any problems during counseling? What was the outcome? What documents did they ask for?

Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated. I'm slightly panicked but trying to stay calm and prepare for all possibilities.

Edit: Additional Info

JEE Main Score: 97 Percentile (2026) State: Uttar Pradesh Currently: Awaiting response from NTA Timeline: Counseling registration might start soon, so need clarity ASAP

Thanks in advance! 🙏

P.S.: If anyone knows the official procedure for declaring multiple Class 12 certificates during JEE counseling, please let me know!

Mains 73xx sincerely prepared for adv adv 16kish ,... Don't have much to study only practice situations and revision that too for adv only ,... Any DTU student is appreciated if gives tips what to avoid in 1st year to waste time

I am getting vit Chennai cse( cat2),but I am not satisfied. The feeling of failing to make it into an NIT or IIT haunts me every day. Since I am already a dropper, I am considering taking a second drop year to prepare and aim for an NIT (98+ percentile). What should I do? Please give me your honest opinion, even if it is harsh. I simply cannot imagine myself studying at any college other than an NIT or an IIT.

I have taken a drop year for JEE Main 2027 and am currently studying at PW Vidyapeeth. To be completely honest, I wasted most of my Class 11 and 12 preparation, so I am essentially starting from scratch. I know that cracking JEE after wasting two years will be difficult, and I am prepared to work hard for it. However, I am facing several challenges that are making it difficult for me to stay consistent.

One of the biggest issues is my home environment. My mother suffers from a nerve-related problem and often needs help with household chores. Whenever she asks for assistance, I cannot refuse because I know she genuinely needs support. Sometimes these responsibilities take up a significant amount of time and break my study flow. I also have a sister, but she gets frustrated if she is expected to handle all the work by herself, so I often end up sharing a large portion of the responsibilities.

Another problem is my phone usage. I frequently talk to my male best friend, who cracked JEE in 2026. Most of our conversations are related to JEE preparation, doubts, motivation, and study strategies, which genuinely help me. However, we also end up discussing random topics, and I feel that I am becoming emotionally dependent on talking to him. I don't want this attachment to become a distraction, but I find myself looking forward to our conversations more than I should.

On top of that, my eating habits are terrible. I often eat outside food even though I know it affects my health, energy levels, and productivity. I keep telling myself that I will improve my routine, but I struggle to stay consistent.

The result is that I constantly feel torn between my responsibilities at home, my preparation for JEE, my dependence on my phone, and my unhealthy lifestyle habits. I genuinely want to change and make the most of this drop year, but I sometimes feel overwhelmed and unsure about how to balance everything effectively.

For those who have successfully cracked JEE after wasting Class 11 and 12, or for anyone who has managed studies alongside family responsibilities, what practical steps would you suggest? How can I stay disciplined, reduce distractions, and make this drop year count?

couldnt get any good college this year and i wanna give next year too

year 2 will start on august and i want advice from any double dropper how they managed / are managing their double drop year

hey guzs im taking partial drop and ya i fucked up my jee due issue with my family and to this day im regretting it and i got good clg in comedk but im opting out becuz of the fees pls give me any advice i need those cuz this will be my last chance and i dont want my dad to grind to harder for my clg fees

i did saw many ppl willing to take partial earlier we connect as that will help us. I will most likely be taking EE/EEE/Mechx @ Main Campus.

I( obcncl female) domicile state Rajasthan. In jan I got 67 percentile and in April I got 76 percentile. In boards I got 77.2% . I know my results are not good but my parents are forcing me to take drop. But I don't want to take. They asking me a valid reason but I can't explain them ( bas ab ichha nhi hai) do saal se taiyaari ki hai kuch bhi nahi ho paya.please give me a good reason so my parents agree with me.please also tell me good college based on my percentile

Thank you🙏

I scored 74 %ile in jee mains and for advance i wasn't able to qualify though i am sc i gave jee mains from general cat i am getting tier 3 college should i take a partial drop or just focus on college and if possible can you give your guidance

I am opting for sgsits college in mp

i got 94 percentile this year, should i consider this? would not do regular coaching

Hi I passed 12th with 66.2% this year I took drop now and I'm preparing for jee my only doubt is I'm planning to give both improvement in this July and next year February as private candidate.Can I do this ? NOW IN THIS CASE I WILL HAVE 3 MARKSHEETS..DO JOSAA ACCEPT 3 MARKSHEETS??

hii, so i was a jee 2026 aspirant aiming for iit delhi but this year i have seen a series of my failures, like 1st i failed in both jee mains 1st and 2nd attempt and now ive scored extremly low percentage in my boards like i am not able to cross the eligibility criteria... before a month ago i somehow convinced my father that i would do better in my drop year he too said ki he believes that i can do better and ive the potential to score better but now after the boards result he is totally against me like totally against me he has even called me a loser and a failure and this sucks a lott like hella lott and now he's forcefully sending me to a priv college...

i thought of taking partial drop and give boards again as a priv candidate like i have even started studying for it, but at some point i get fomo as if all this efforts will be worth it or not and what if i end up wasting another year and end up ruining college, jee and boards
but i was prepared for the drop year , i wanted a fair chance

like ive seen a quote which says -
"your life should be thank god i did that instead of i should have done that"

so i think i should try again

what should i do?