Last Updated on July 31, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar
Okay, let us come straight to the serious question- what to do after failing in 12th standard? Many students face this tough situation. Normally, they wait for the re-examination and apply for it, write the exam again and expect to pass in it. But there are other options as well, let me mention it in the article.
12th Science students may pursue Diploma course
If a Science stream student fails in 12th standard examination, he/she may make use of the 10th standard marksheet and apply for Diploma course using it. After pursuing Diploma, one may finish it up and go for BE/B Tech too, depending on performance and marks.
Students may also go for Open Schooling option
Instead of sitting and wasting time, students may also make use of NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) and pursue school courses right from their home. The advantage of Open Schooling is that the timings are quite flexible.
One may do 12th standard studies from home, prepare for the exams and appear for it. Also, the result will help you apply for Professional Courses after passing the course.
At the same time, while pursuing 12th standard studies from NIOS, one may also go for ITI, Certificate as well as Diploma courses too, pursuing two or more courses at the same time.
This is a good option, for one can complete 12th standard schooling at one’s own flexible timings and at the same time, make use of time, pursue other useful courses and acquire some skills. Remember to pursue courses that’ll instill skills, which will help get jobs!
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Similarly, Commerce stream students, who have failed in 12th, may pursue schooling course from NIOS. While pursuing this course from home, one may also enroll at institutes offering courses like Tally, Office Assistant course etc and acquire some useful skills!
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Hello sir, my friend has been failed for two subjects in 12th state board examination of Kerala in 2014 and he hasn’t cleared it in that year. Now he want to clear it so how can he clear his failed subjects. Will he have to write or reappear for all subjects again.
I have failed in 12th maths & physics what should I do ?
Re-appear for the specific subject exams or try open schooling.
Hello sir,
May I know that , how can I apply for NIOS .
sir
I am a student of nios I have fail two subjects (ecomomi and accountancy) I have appear 3 time but again fail what will I do now sir and their is no one to teach me I have lost 3 years in this 2 subject
I m science student.I m failed in additional subject math.
But passed in main
What i can do.
can i fill any form that year.
You may reappear for that failed subject’s examination in the re test phase.
Hello sir, I’ve given cl 12th cbse exams this year and I know I’m gonna fail in 2 main subjects. My parents are supportive and they want me to re appear as they don’t have a problem with that. My concern is ,can i save my time by giving NIOS exam and after that, can i appear for medical exam? I mean Will there be any problems after nios or is it equivalent to cbse? are nios students eligible to appear for AIPMT(NEET) or other entrance examinations?
Ali, I think the regular re examination will be better. There are some concerns regarding the validity of NIOS. There are some people saying it is enough to secure medicine seat. Some others say that they were rejected. I think it is better to stay on the safe path. Since your parents are supportive, you must focus on studies and give the examination your best shot.
I am failed in 12th science?nd i want to do further study which would be better for me
Which subjects did you fail in?
Hello sir,
My name Imran nd tommrow I hav results but iam very afraid because i know iam going to fail in 3main subjects i.e maths,physics,chemistry but I don’t hav any knowledge abt this subjects I hav wasted my time in enjoying college life but now iam thinking that I hav done wrong nd I wasted my money nd 2years time..but iam not interested to give re-exam because I don’t hav any knowledge about this subjects and my parents puts hopes on me but iam wrong but now I want to study well and I want to make my parents happy nd to be feel proud..and my is to become software engineer nd my parents too want to see me in softwr engg….plz can anyone suggest me plz what I want to do now..for my further studies
You may reappear for the exam and clear it completely. It will help you pursue Computer Engineering course. Otherwise pursue Diploma in Computer Engineering program.
how to apply for nios 12th open schooling can i do 12th in non medical or commerce.
My brother got D grade in two subjects for his HSE. He don’t know what to do after this. Is it possible to rewrite the failed subjects?
Aparna, yes it is possible.
It seem to be like my papers are incomplete to check they have given only 20 in both physics and chemistry both which iz impossible they had missed to input my theory marks so do u think my marks will increase after rechecking from there present state please answer me
Juhi, apply for re-evaluation.
Hi. I am studying 11th Non-medical from a CBSE school. Can I pursue 3 year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at the same time this year (2016)? This will save my time as I will complete 12th next year (2017) and final year of diploma in 2018. Please suggest
Jaskaran, you may pursue Diploma after completing 12th. Better yet, you may go for B.E./B.Tech. program in Mechanical Engineering after completing 12th standard.
want to do only mathematics in 12th standard from nios, is this possible
sir you are doing great job by guiding peoples.
I have passed my 10th with Science and English but no maths and I have failed in 12 with same subjects is I am eligible to go for a diploma in Mechanical Engineering?
How can i get 12th certificate after complete diploma throgh me from hsbte
I am gonna fail in mathematics of CBSE 12th. But as I belongs to a lower middle class family. I can’t afford money ( as I wasted Much money) to continue my 12th. Is there any option to get good result without dropping a year?
I’m failing in math and physics of Cbse 12th all india, and I have to get into medical. Can I Give physics and math from nios and then get admission in any government college by getting through cet? This year only? Also if I can give physics and math from nios when can I Give them like Which month? Also will the nios passing 12th certificate be a problem for admission in medical?
Not the same year Rashi, it will take some time (months). You’ll have to check it with the NIOS site and their academic program.
so im a commere 12th student i’ve given maths cbse exam and i know im gonna fail. i want admsn in ipu. is it possible without clearing one subject or maybe any college!?
Not possible, Yashi.
While my friend (who’s gonna fail 12 th commerce this year in maths) prepare 4 12th again but also simultaneously 4 other courses such as business management , as she’s quite good with the other subjects, and then join an institution directly as a 2nd year student after passing the 1st year exams?? N can v study business management (or any other courses really) on our own without joining any institute in the first year??
Apurva, I don’t think that is possible.
passing nios exam is easy ?
Anoop, depends on the paper that they put out each time. If you prepare decently, there won’t be much trouble clearing it.
Whether it will be easier to pass NIOS cl XII exam in commerce than CBSE Cl XII?
I want to ask , can i online aply now for diploma, if i failed in hsc in2014?
I failed in my 12th boards, maths exam twice. What should i do now ?
I was interested and wanted to persue my career in architecture
Darshit, re appear for examinations and clear it.
Its (NIOS) is awsome for that student who failing in 12th science exam.. guys go with them and make ur future bright …!!