240000 Rank in JEE Mains, Can I Get a Good NIT or IIIT Seat?

Ans: CSE Category 2 at VIT Bhopal offers annual tuition fees of ?2.35 lakh (totaling ?9.4 lakh over four years), with placement data showing a CSE-specific average package of ?8–11 LPA, though the 2024 institutional average reached ?11 LPA. While the highest package hit ?88 LPA, most CSE students secure mid-tier roles, with 87–90% placement rates and strong recruiter diversity (Microsoft, Amazon, Deloitte). The fee-to-salary ratio remains reasonable, but Category 2’s higher cost demands careful financial planning. Compared to lower-demand branches, CSE retains better industry alignment despite slightly lower averages than institutional figures. If BITSAT/Pilani options are unavailable, accepting CSE Category 2 is advisable given VIT Bhopal’s structured placement cell and growing tech recruitment, provided the fee burden is manageable. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Priya Madam, With a JEE Main rank of 23,000 (Open category), your son’s viable options include Civil, Metallurgical, or Production Engineering at NIT Trichy (2024 closing ranks: ~24,691–26,669), Integrated M.Sc. in Physics/Mathematics at NIT Warangal (closing ranks up to 22,490–23,183), and ECE at IIITDM Kancheepuram (2024 closing rank: 27,634). While NIT Trichy offers established core engineering programs, these branches may have limited industry demand compared to electronics. NIT Warangal’s integrated sciences provide interdisciplinary flexibility but may require postgraduate specialization for engineering careers. IIITDM Kancheepuram’s ECE program aligns better with emerging tech domains like VLSI and communication systems. If BITSAT yields admission to higher-ranked BITS campuses (e.g., Pilani/Goa) in preferred branches like ECE or CS, it would surpass these options due to brand value and curriculum. However, if BITSAT results are uncertain, prioritize IIITDM Kancheepuram’s ECE for its focused tech curriculum and better alignment with current industry trends over NIT Trichy’s core branches or NIT Warangal’s science programs. All the BEST for your Son's Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Go for Thapar Institute (Electronics and Computer Engineering). It is clearly the best choice from the available options

Ans: Good Chance (CSE/ECE/IT)
CMR Institute of Technology, Bangalore – ECE/IT likely

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore – ECE and IT possible

Acharya Institute of Technology – CSE (specializations) / IT possible

BNM Institute of Technology – ECE likely, CSE less likely

New Horizon College of Engineering – IT or CSE (Data Science)

JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore – ECE/ISE possible

Sapthagiri College of Engineering – CSE/IT/ECE likely

Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur – IT/ECE likely

???? Moderate to Low Chance (CSE core in later rounds or under management quota)
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering – ECE/IT possible

Sir MVIT – ECE more likely than CSE

Presidency University, Bangalore – CSE specializations more accessible

Ans: Yes

Ans: Its a mid tier institution.

Ans: Hi,
The NTA is expected to release the marks and ranks later this month, so you will need to wait for that information. Based on your predictions, chances are there but it depends upon the college. I suggest waiting for the official results in order to obtain more precise marks and your rank.
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Ans: Hi Ravi,
The NTA is expected to release the marks and ranks later this month, so you will need to wait for that information. Based on your predictions, the rank is likely between 1.45 L to 1.70L. I suggest waiting for the official results in order to obtain more precise marks and your rank.

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Ans: Hi,
The NTA is expected to release the marks and ranks later this month, so you will need to wait for that information. Based on your predictions, admission is unlikely possible in general category but if you are obc moderate chances are with semi gmc. I suggest waiting for the official results in order to obtain more precise marks and your rank.
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