A year gap can lessen the job prospects for the candidates.
By taking a gap of one year, students are able to concentrate more on their preparation. They can also attempt the board exams without any tension.
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) for the year 2024-25 is scheduled to be held on May 5, 2024. Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main in the year 2024 will be held in two sessions. The first session will be conducted between January 24 and February 1. The second session is slated for April 1 to April 15.
It is not easy to prepare for these competitive exams along with or before the Class 12 board exam. Some of the students prepare for these exams by taking a year gap after Class 12. On the other hand, others aspire to prepare for these exams while taking admission to some colleges. Let us take a look at the pros and cons of taking a year gap after Class 12 to prepare for the JEE and NEET (UG).
Pros of Taking a Year Gap
1. By taking a gap of one year, students are able to concentrate more on their preparation. They can also attempt the board exams without any tension.
2. A year gap also helps the aspirant students to work on their weak portions in the syllabus in a better way. They have ample amount of time to improve those portions.
3. Students can utilise the time to research the necessary colleges and courses relevant to their studies. etc.
4. Not only taking admissions in colleges, students can also devote their time to coaching. These steps will ensure that the candidates will be able to spend their year gap productively.
Cons of Taking a Year Gap
1. A year gap can hamper the self-confidence of many students. They may develop a feeling of inferiority complex in comparison to their counterparts.
2. A year gap can also lessen the job prospects for the candidates. Their colleagues, who have not opted for the gap, will benefit immensely. They will be able to prepare themselves according to the job requirements of the industry.
3. Practically thinking, it will be a difficult task for the students to spend all their time in coaching or revision only.
4. Students opting for a year gap have to also cope with the family pressure.