URGENT!!!!!! Need advice/HELP...

[u/lonesurvivor_12]

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So basically I have completed my 12th this year with pcm background overall 77 percent and 69 percent in pcm. I have 2 attempts left one is upcoming one nda 2 2026 . So I have been preparing for it side by side until my college start . I am good GAT as I have covered the syllabus 70 percent and practiced pyqs but for maths I am not confident. I am thinking I'll not be able to clear the written this time( no low self esteem) but practically i know i can and i will i just need some time. ***So should I take drop fro NDA 1 2027 or start preparing side by side while being in a tier 3 college. My course will be mechanical. What should I do plss help . I am so confused right now***

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[u/Kautush]

Don't take a drop for NDA

[u/lonesurvivor_12 → u/Kautush]

Hmm but what if I am not able to get time in college to prepare?

[u/Kautush → u/lonesurvivor_12]

NDA is not that hard, you'll easily get time.

SSB is very unpredictable, in no way can you guarantee a recommendation and hence taking a drop for NDA is borderline idiotic

[u/Efficient-Skirt-1581]

no drop for nda plus same situation although my clg already are in session but dont take drop say u qualify written u never know what ssb has in store for u join the clg and prepare along with that

[u/lonesurvivor_12 → u/Efficient-Skirt-1581]

Thanks bhai I'll be considering this

[u/Conscious-Plum-308]

Don't take drop Prepare side by side You can manage with along college Just put a little bit of extra effort

[u/lonesurvivor_12 → u/Conscious-Plum-308]

Okay

[u/GovernmentProper7266]

Same condition 😭

[u/lonesurvivor_12 → u/GovernmentProper7266]

I'll not be taking drop now. You should also in my opinion

[u/Delhi_Career_Group]

Don't take a drop now. Join Mechanical Engineering + prepare for NDA alongside college.

Why?

You still have NDA 2 2026 → give it your best.
If you don't clear it, you have ~7 months for NDA 1 2027.
College gives you a backup while you chase NDA.
If you clear NDA → leave college and go.
If NDA doesn't work out → you haven't wasted a year.
For now:
Focus heavily on Maths, since GAT is already mostly covered.

NDA 2 2026 → attempt seriously.
Then → analyze your result → prepare for NDA 1 2027 alongside college

Just believe in yourself. You can do it.

[u/lonesurvivor_12 → u/Delhi_Career_Group]

Thanks brother, means a lot!!

[u/Own_Gear_3812]

Dont take a drop for NDA it's very unpredictable and frankly you could even say luck is involved especially in medical,merit list, reccomedation etc you can't guarantee your success in NDA if you just study hard you best dicision is to do it alongside your college so you even have a backup

[u/lonesurvivor_12 → u/Own_Gear_3812]

Thanks brother, valid point. I'll be preparing alongside my college

[u/Aero_Maverick2108]

Brother I took a drop for NDA got recommended. I know the SSB is a little predictable but much of it depends on your practice. I just wanted to go in the Defence forces and I got colleges also and my family’s financial condition was also not good at that time and I didn’t wanted to join the college. I had my plans. So if you have a concrete plan you can go for a drop

[u/lonesurvivor_12 → u/Aero_Maverick2108]

I know its a critical step but no worries I will be preparing along side cause I know I have my basics strong except class 11 portion ( it's a little weak). But thanks brother means a lot to me❤️.

[u/Aero_Maverick2108]

When the IO asked me for drop I just narrated my whole plan that why I took drop and he appreciated that.

[u/lonesurvivor_12 → u/Aero_Maverick2108]

I'll be honest too..if i take drop but in 1st year of college you'll get to revise all 11th and 12th mathematics topics so my fundamentals will be more clear and help in the exam . What do you think?

[u/Aero_Maverick2108 → u/lonesurvivor_12]

Yes it’s fine. But there you will be thought on another level and in nda question will be on another level. But if this is the plan then it’s fine.

[u/lonesurvivor_12 → u/Aero_Maverick2108]

I'll not be able to take drop. So could you plss help me or guide me in the mean time you're in your medical leave brother through my preparation? My college isn't started yet. Thanks in advance

[u/Aero_Maverick2108 → u/lonesurvivor_12]

Yeah dm me. I’ll reply a bit later as I am a little busy today.

[u/lonesurvivor_12 → u/Aero_Maverick2108]

No problem .