I've scored 149 marks in PCB in 12th boards out of 300. The eligibility criteria is 150. Can I give HSC boards again? I want to give NEET.
Since you have fetched 149/300, or 1 less than the absolute minimum of 150 marks set for eligibility for appearing at higher secondary level. Your best remedy would be that you consult either your education board or school head. There have been boards wherein if a person did not happen to achieve el
Yes, you can reappear for the HSC boards to enhance your marks. Many students opt for this by sitting for an Improvement Exam or by re-enrolment for the 12th board exams.
Here is what you can do
1. Improvement Exams Application: For details regarding this, refer to the concerned education board (State
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"Yes, you can appear for HSC (12th board) exams again to improve your marks and meet the eligibility criteria for NEET. Many state boards and open schools like NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) allow students to reappear as private candidates or through improvement exams'.
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