Which college is better for CSE specialisation in AI/ML: KIIT Bhubaneswar or PSIT Kanpur?

Ans: Mohana, Float preferences to IIIT Bhubaneswar CSE and then IIIT Guwahati, followed by IIIT Kalyani or Jabalpur CSE. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With a JEE Main rank of 8952, your son has a strong chance of getting into good NITs and IIITs for Computer Science and AI/ML. Specifically, he could target NITs like NIT Warangal, NIT Trichy, or NIT Surathkal, or IIITs like IIIT Allahabad, IIIT Gwalior, or IIIT Jabalpur.Best of luck. I am always there by the side of the children who need counselling. May GOD bless always. Prof. Suvasish Mukhopadhyay.
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Ans: Abhishek, With JEE Main score of 87 and CRL rank 190500, your daughter's current options require careful evaluation. Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT) Noida's ECE program maintains 88-98% placement rates over the last three years, with 184 ECE students receiving 166 offers in 2024 from recruiters like Microsoft, Cisco, and Amazon. For GGIPU colleges, top ECE options include USICT (90% placement rate, 32+ companies), MAIT (80-90% placement consistency), BVP (67% placement with 130 ECE students placed), and MSIT (80% placement with 166 ECE offers). The IIIT NTPC quota (15% of seats) offers strong placement prospects with IIIT Naya Raipur reporting 100% placement for five consecutive years and ECE median packages around ?13.5 LPA. JAC Delhi ECE cutoffs for colleges like DTU and NSUT typically close around 20,000-25,000 rank, making them unreachable with the current rank. Recommendation: prioritize IIIT through NTPC quota if eligible for its superior placement record and industry connections, followed by USICT or MAIT under GGIPU if available, with JIIT Noida as a solid backup given its proven 88% ECE placement consistency and established recruiter network. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With 105 marks in IAT and an OBC-NCL category, getting into IISER Thiruvananthapuram for astrophysics is possible, but not guaranteed. While 105 is a decent score, the competition for IISERs, especially TVM, can be high, particularly for popular specializations like astrophysics. The final allotment depends on the overall performance of all candidates and the availability of seats in your preferred subject. According to Shiksha.com, scores around 100-105 are considered borderline, and getting into IISER TVM might require a higher score, especially for a specific subject like astrophysics. Best of luck. I am always there by the side of the children who need counselling. May GOD bless always. Prof. Suvasish Mukhopadhyay.
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Ans: Go for Dayanand sagar university. Best of luck. I am always there by the side of the children who need counselling. May GOD bless always. Prof. Suvasish Mukhopadhyay.
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Ans: For your daughter's EEE (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) education, both Manipal Main Campus and RV College of Engineering (RVCE) in Bangalore are strong contenders, but they offer different advantages. Manipal is known for its well-developed infrastructure, global recognition, and diverse student and faculty culture. RVCE, on the other hand, is known for its strong industry connections, good placements, and affordability, especially for those in Karnataka due to KCET.
Best of luck. I am always there by the side of the children who need counselling. May GOD bless always. Prof. Suvasish Mukhopadhyay.
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Ans: Don't take drop. Take Computer Science wherever he is getting.
Best of luck. I am always there by the side of the children who need counselling. May GOD bless always. Prof. Suvasish Mukhopadhyay.
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Ans: While the cutoff for CSE can fluctuate year to year, Shiksha.com states that a rank around 1083 (Round 1 cutoff) and 1432 (Round 2) was typical for CSE. Even if you don't get CSE initially, you might have a chance in later rounds.
Best of luck. I am always there by the side of the children who need counselling. May GOD bless always. Prof. Suvasish Mukhopadhyay.
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Ans: Yes as long as you show interest in IT, you should be able to sit for IT placements.