SCC wale Mumbaikars who didn't clear 9th in first attempt, did you repeat the year or gave 10th privately?

Did the decision impact your academic journey or career by any chance?

I flunked in 9th grade (my school used to and prolly still does, flunk majority of the weak students in 9th grade so they could get a 100% results in 10th), and I gave 10th privately, and it made ZERO impact on my life. I am thankful that my parents understood and instead of forcing me to repeat 9th grade allowed me to give SSC privately.