With 74.17% in your science HSC board, you meet the basic acedemic  eligibility for most undergraduate programs in india including engineering, science and commerce. While some of the most prestigious colleges (like top NITs, IITs, or universities with high entrance criteria) may expectation  higher percentages, your board score still keeps you in a strong position especially if supplementa with good performance in entrance exam  such as JEE, MHT CET, or other state/university-specific tests. Many well know  institutes are admission-driven primarily by entrance scores, so focus on achieving a competitive rank. Boards percentages like yours are also acceptable for courses in science, pharmacy, agriculture, and allied  fields. In summary, a 74.17% board score is sufficient to apply to top colleges entrance exam performance and strategic choice filling  will be key to securing admission