32 Years Old, Only Have a 10th Certificate—Now Going for 12th in NIOS with Hopes for Engineering. Is It Too Late?

Hey everyone,

I’m 32 and feel like I’ve seriously messed up. I only have a 10th-grade certificate, but I’m trying to turn things around by doing my 12th through NIOS with STEM subjects. My goal is to crack JEE Mains and get into an NIT or IIIT for engineering.

The dream? Eventually, I want to move to a developed country like the USA, Germany, Australia, or the UK for an MS or a job, and settle down there. But honestly, I’m worried it might be too late for me to pull this off.

I’d love to hear your honest thoughts and advice. Please don’t just say "anything is possible"—I know that’s nice to hear, but I’m looking for practical advice here. Is this something I should even try for, or am I too late in the game? What can I do to make this happen if it’s still possible? Any tips would be really appreciated.

Thanks!