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Swaraj
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Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Hii I am confused what should I do take drop or admission ?
I had gate 76 percentile in mht cet
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ANTHONY SYLVESTER
School counselor
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Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria
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ANTHONY’s Answer
Hi, I understand why you’re confused. Getting 76 percentile in MHT-CET can make the decision between taking admission now and dropping for another attempt quite difficult.
As a counselor, I would suggest that you don’t decide based on the percentile alone. First, consider:
1. What colleges and branches can you realistically get with 76 percentile?
2. Are you satisfied with the available options, or do you strongly want a better college/branch?
3. Are you mentally and financially prepared to take another year and prepare again?
4. What are your chances of significantly improving your score next year?
5. What are your career goals? Sometimes the branch, skills, internships and your own efforts matter more than the college name.
If you can get a decent college and a branch you are comfortable with, taking admission may be the safer option. But if you have a clear goal, believe you can improve substantially, and have a proper preparation plan for another attempt, taking a drop can also be considered.
Most importantly, don’t take a drop simply because 76 percentile feels low compared with others. Make the decision based on your own goals, circumstances and realistic chances of improvement.
If you tell me your PCM/PCB, category, preferred branch, and whether you are aiming for government or private colleges, I can help you think through the admission vs drop decision more objectively.
As a counselor, I would suggest that you don’t decide based on the percentile alone. First, consider:
1. What colleges and branches can you realistically get with 76 percentile?
2. Are you satisfied with the available options, or do you strongly want a better college/branch?
3. Are you mentally and financially prepared to take another year and prepare again?
4. What are your chances of significantly improving your score next year?
5. What are your career goals? Sometimes the branch, skills, internships and your own efforts matter more than the college name.
If you can get a decent college and a branch you are comfortable with, taking admission may be the safer option. But if you have a clear goal, believe you can improve substantially, and have a proper preparation plan for another attempt, taking a drop can also be considered.
Most importantly, don’t take a drop simply because 76 percentile feels low compared with others. Make the decision based on your own goals, circumstances and realistic chances of improvement.
If you tell me your PCM/PCB, category, preferred branch, and whether you are aiming for government or private colleges, I can help you think through the admission vs drop decision more objectively.
Sijoy Sagar
Program Manager
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Updated
Sijoy’s Answer
Hi Swaraj,
I can understand why you are feeling confused, deciding whether to take admission or drop a year is a big choice, especially with your MHT‑CET percentile. At 76 percentile, you may not get admission into the very top colleges, but you still have good options available in mid‑tier institutes. Here’s how you can think about it step by step:
If You Take Admission Now:
1. You can start your engineering studies right away without losing any time.
2. Even if the college isn't your first choice, you can gain valuable skills through internships, online courses, and projects.
3. Many students from mid-tier colleges achieve success by focusing on practical learning and building networks.
If You Take a Drop Year:
1. You will have more time to study and aim for a higher percentile next year.
2. This could lead to better college options and branches.
3. However, it means waiting a year, and you will need to stay motivated and disciplined to improve your score.
My Personal Tips for Decision Making:
1. Think about your long-term goals: Do you want to get into a top-ranked college, or are you ready to start now and focus on developing skills outside of academics?
2. Talk to seniors or mentors who have been in your position. Their experiences can help you see things more clearly.
3. Remember, success in engineering is more about your skills, projects, and adaptability than just the college name.
My Personal advice: If you believe you can significantly improve your score with focused preparation, a drop year could be beneficial. But if you would rather not wait, take admission now and work on building your skills while earning your degree. Wishing you all the very best and stay motivated.
I can understand why you are feeling confused, deciding whether to take admission or drop a year is a big choice, especially with your MHT‑CET percentile. At 76 percentile, you may not get admission into the very top colleges, but you still have good options available in mid‑tier institutes. Here’s how you can think about it step by step:
If You Take Admission Now:
1. You can start your engineering studies right away without losing any time.
2. Even if the college isn't your first choice, you can gain valuable skills through internships, online courses, and projects.
3. Many students from mid-tier colleges achieve success by focusing on practical learning and building networks.
If You Take a Drop Year:
1. You will have more time to study and aim for a higher percentile next year.
2. This could lead to better college options and branches.
3. However, it means waiting a year, and you will need to stay motivated and disciplined to improve your score.
My Personal Tips for Decision Making:
1. Think about your long-term goals: Do you want to get into a top-ranked college, or are you ready to start now and focus on developing skills outside of academics?
2. Talk to seniors or mentors who have been in your position. Their experiences can help you see things more clearly.
3. Remember, success in engineering is more about your skills, projects, and adaptability than just the college name.
My Personal advice: If you believe you can significantly improve your score with focused preparation, a drop year could be beneficial. But if you would rather not wait, take admission now and work on building your skills while earning your degree. Wishing you all the very best and stay motivated.
Chinyere Okafor
Educationist and Counseling Psychologist
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Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
Updated
Chinyere’s Answer
Hi Swaraj,
This is a tough decision, and there's no single right answer. It really depends on why you're thinking about taking a drop year.
If your goal is to get into a much better college and you believe you can improve your MHT CET score with another year of focused preparation, then taking a drop year could be worth considering. Before making that choice, be honest with yourself. Ask whether you can stay motivated for another year and whether you have a realistic study plan to improve your score.
On the other hand, if you have an admission offer from a college where you can see yourself doing well, accepting it may be the better option. Many students build successful careers from colleges that weren't their first choice. What you learn, the skills you develop, and the effort you put in during college often matter more than the name of the institution.
I would also encourage you to talk with your family, teachers, or a career counselor who knows your academic strengths and can help you weigh your options.
Whatever you decide, make it a decision based on your long-term goals, not just on disappointment with this year's result. One exam does not define your future.
Best wishes!
This is a tough decision, and there's no single right answer. It really depends on why you're thinking about taking a drop year.
If your goal is to get into a much better college and you believe you can improve your MHT CET score with another year of focused preparation, then taking a drop year could be worth considering. Before making that choice, be honest with yourself. Ask whether you can stay motivated for another year and whether you have a realistic study plan to improve your score.
On the other hand, if you have an admission offer from a college where you can see yourself doing well, accepting it may be the better option. Many students build successful careers from colleges that weren't their first choice. What you learn, the skills you develop, and the effort you put in during college often matter more than the name of the institution.
I would also encourage you to talk with your family, teachers, or a career counselor who knows your academic strengths and can help you weigh your options.
Whatever you decide, make it a decision based on your long-term goals, not just on disappointment with this year's result. One exam does not define your future.
Best wishes!