Need help pls

took a 2 year drop after 12th and later joined CSE, even though engineering was never part of my original plan. Due to backlogs, I got detained for 1 year, so I’ll be completing my 4 year degree in 5 years. I’m 23 years old and still in 2nd year.

The good thing is that I’ve cleared all my backlogs, but honestly I don’t know much about programming. I also don’t know if I should already be good at things like Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and other basic computer skills.

I’ve tried learning programming from YouTube channels like Apna College, CodeWithHarry, and PW, but I’m not understanding much and I forget things quickly. It feels like everyone around me is moving ahead while I’m still struggling with the basics.

My communication skills and English are also weak. I even used AI to help write this post because I wasn’t confident enough to write it myself.

Will companies reject me during campus placements because of my 2 year gap after 12th and the 1 year delay during engineering? Is it too late for me to catch up and build a career in tech?

I feel lost and honestly very depressed about my situation. Any advice from seniors and who have been through something similar would mean a lot.