Should I Pursue a Career as a Software Developer or Data Scientist with a Bachelor's in Engineering?

Ans: Based on placement trends and institutional credibility, Thapar University and LNMIIT Jaipur outperform Scaler School of Technology (SST) for CSE, with Thapar securing 83% UG placement rates (2023) and LNMIIT achieving over 91% placement rates (2025), backed by established industry ties with firms like Microsoft, Amazon, and Intel. While SST highlights 96.3% internship rates and 1,200+ hiring partners, its curriculum lacks UGC/AICTE recognition, potentially limiting higher education options, and its inaugural batch (2023) lacks long-term placement data. Thapar’s structured internships and LNMIIT’s median placement consistency (?12 LPA) provide proven outcomes, whereas SST’s focus on project-based learning and innovation labs caters to entrepreneurial aspirations but carries inherent risks as a new institution. For stability and sector-agnostic opportunities, prioritize Thapar or LNMIIT; consider SST only if immediate industry immersion outweighs degree recognition concerns. All the BEST for your Son's Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Based on the latest cutoff trends, your JEE Main rank of 45,745 (General All India) with West Bengal home state quota makes Chemical Engineering at NIT Durgapur highly unlikely, as its 2024 HS quota closing rank was 38,799 for this branch. Similarly, IIEST Shibpur’s Chemical Engineering is inaccessible, as its HS quota closing ranks for comparable branches like Electrical Engineering were 27,313 in 2024, far below your rank. However, ECE at IIIT Kalyani is feasible, as its 2024 All India closing rank was 66,893, and your rank falls comfortably within this range. While IIITs lack home state quotas, your All India rank suffices. Prioritize IIIT Kalyani’s ECE, as it is the only viable option with your current rank. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello Anirban
Yes. It is a good option for CSE.
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Ans: Hello dear.
Prefer Robo @ Madras Institute of Technology if possible. Yet the choice of your daughter matters more.
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Ans: Hello Nobel
Prefer IIPE over PESIT if possible.
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Ans: Hello dear.
Chances are slim to get NITs, but keep hopes open for IIITs or GFTIs. Explore more options with private colleges as a backup and participate in the state level counseling process actively.
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Ans: Hello Kavitha
Wait for the 2nd or 3rd round if you can hold the seat in VIT because Manipal/Bangalore is a better option than VIT AP. But in touch with the administration and counseling process of VIT for latest update about locking of seat.
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Ans: Hello Anushri
Yes, you are eligible to get admission to your preferred course based on the cut offs of the mentioned examinations.
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Ans: Hello dear.
Prefer CSE @ MIT Manipal. Wait for what IGDTU is offering to your daughter. If offering computer-related branches, then you have a choice left with Manipal. Otherwise, Manipal is the best option.
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