How I Restarted My Education After a 4-Year Gap – My Real Story + Tips

 👋 Hi, I’m Chandan Chauhan — the founder of Student Sathi.

After completing my 12th and diploma in Mechanical Engineering, I took an unexpected 4-year break. It wasn’t easy.  

But today, I’ve restarted my education with a goal to help others like me.

 🧩 Why Do Students Take a Gap?

- Financial problems  

- Family responsibilities  

- Confusion about career  

- Mental health/stress  

- Lack of guidance

💡 *And that’s okay. What matters is restarting with confidence.

📅 My 4-Year Gap Journey

After my diploma, I was unsure about the future.  

I didn’t have the money for engineering, and I didn’t get the right support.  

For 4 years, I worked small jobs, explored options, and faced rejection.  

But I never gave up. I decided to go back to education through an affordable, flexible route.

🎓 How I Restarted My Education

1. Researched affordable options:

I chose to do BBA from IGNOU — low fees, recognized degree, and flexible learning.

2. Explained my gap:

I wrote a gap certificate and prepared documents to show my intent.

3. Got documents ready:

- 12th marksheet  

- Diploma certificate  

- Income certificate  

- Identity proofs

4. Applied for scholarships:

Through the **National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and State-level schemes .

📢 Tips for Students with a Gap

- Don’t feel ashamed of your gap — use it to inspire others.  

- Start with open universities (IGNOU, YCMOU, etc.)  

- Keep your documents ready  

- Focus on skill-building during study (digital skills, communication)  

- Apply for all possible scholarships

💬 Final Words

If you're reading this and you’ve had a gap in your education, just know this:

✊ You are not alone.  

🎓 You can restart.  

🔥 You can succeed — just like I’m doing.

If you need help with admissions, certificates, or scholarship tips, just comment below or message me.

Let’s build this Student Sathi community together!

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💌 *Have questions? Contact me at: cc832583@gmail.com