Hey! First of all, don’t feel bad seeing a rank like 10 lakh — I know it can be disappointing, but it’s honestly not the end. For NIH, the cutoff ranks are usually much lower, so with this rank, it’s going to be tough through the normal counselling route. But that doesn’t mean you’re out of options.

You can still look into private colleges, some state-level quota seats, or even take a drop year if you feel confident enough to give it another shot. A lot of students come back stronger after a gap year, especially with the right guidance and mindset.