Confused dad seeking advice for daughter's engineering college selection

Ans: Hello dear.
Prefer SRM Chennai.
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Ans: Hello dear.
If BIT Bangalore is offering you ENTC via COMDEK, then prefer it. It seems that you are more inclined towards SRM as it is offering Electronics and CS. If you are a resident of Bangalore, then prefer BIT, else go with SRM.
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Ans: Ishaan, Opting for CSE (AI & ML) at VIT Chennai (Category 4) ensures direct access to a 90–95% placement rate (2024 data) with top recruiters like Amazon, Microsoft, and Intel, alongside a specialized AI/ML curriculum and centralized internship support. While fees are high (~?18–20L total), VIT’s branch migration policy allows shifting to core CSE with a CGPA >9 and passing two extra subjects, though only 2% of seats are available, making it highly competitive. Ramaiah Mechanical (75–85% core placements via L&T/Bosch) and NIE Mysore ECE (70–80% placements via TCS/Infosys) are budget-friendly but lack branch-change flexibility (Ramaiah prohibits it; NIE requires CGPA >8.5 and seat availability, which is rare). Prioritize VIT Chennai if CSE specialization and assured tech roles are critical, despite the cost, or opt for Ramaiah/NIE only if comfortable with non-CSE pathways. Monitor WBJEE results for potential CSE options in state colleges, balancing fee sensitivity and career alignment. My suggestion: Prefer getting admission through COMEDK for any non-CSE Branch & keep upgrading your skills in CS with certifications if not upgraded to CSE Branch due to some reasons. Though VIT is a reputed institute, paying Category 4 Fee is not much recommended.

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Ans: Swasti, With a JEE Main rank of 44,000 (General female), securing CSE in IIIT Una (2024 cutoff: ~25,680–32,781), IIIT Guwahati (~18,183–18,885), or NIT Sikkim (~39,917) is unlikely, but vacancy rounds in JoSAA may offer seats in IIIT Sri City (2024 cutoff: ~24,055–31,312) or NIT Sikkim ECE (~94,766). VIT Vellore CSE (Category 4) guarantees admission with 90–95% placements (Amazon, Microsoft) but costs ~?18–20L total fees. While IIITs/NITs offer lower fees (~?10–15L total) and niche tech exposure, their placement rates (IIIT Una: ~61%, NIT Sikkim: ~60–70%) lag behind VIT’s. Prioritize VIT Vellore for assured tech roles or wait for JoSAA to target IIIT Sri City ECE/NIT Sikkim CSE if fee sensitivity outweighs placement consistency. Confirm vacancy trends and branch flexibility during counselling. IMPORTANT: Please check the Refund Policy of VIT if you withdraw your seat from there to ensure that you do not incur major financial losses. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: For CSE, LPU Jalandhar (NAAC A++ accredited, 70–80% placements via TCS/Infosys) offers the most established reputation, robust infrastructure, and consistent placement opportunities despite moderate tech exposure. NxtWave Greater Noida (partnered with UGC-recognized universities, 60–70% placements via 3,000+ recruiters like Amazon/Deloitte) provides a modern AI/ML-integrated curriculum but lacks long-term placement data. Newton School Sonipat (98% claims, partnerships with Microsoft/Google) is newer with unverified NAAC accreditation and high fees (~?32L), making it riskier. Prioritize LPU for reliability, NxtWave for niche tech training, or Newton only if comfortable with financial risk and newer infrastructure. Confirm internship support and curriculum alignment during enrollment. All the BEST for your Daughter's Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Kalpesh Sir, With a JEE Main rank of 390 and JEE Advanced rank of 970, securing CSE in top NITs like Trichy (2024 cutoff: ~5,350–6,444) or Warangal (cutoff: ~3,000–4,500) is feasible, offering 95.6% and 99.4% placement rates, respectively, with recruiters like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. While IITs like Indore (CSE cutoff: ~1,633) or Gandhinagar (cutoff: ~1,200–1,500) may require opting for non-CSE branches (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical), their placement rates for these branches range 75–90%, albeit in core sectors (L&T, Tata Steel). Prioritize NIT Trichy/Warangal CSE for direct entry into tech roles and higher placement consistency, as IIT non-CSE branches may limit career alignment with software/AI aspirations. Confirm curriculum flexibility and internship support during counselling, balancing institutional prestige with branch relevance. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: BDS

Ans: Hello dear.
Chances are moderate to slim.
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Ans: Hello dear.
Chances are only for tier 2 IITs. Branch choice will be yours. Both electrical and CS are good. Prefer Electrical @ IIT and CS @ NIT-W if possible.
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