Should I pursue an Integrated MTech in Software Engineering at VIT AP?

Ans: Sahil, The HSC Improvement Exam in June-July 2025 might be open for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) subjects only. Eligibility is based on passing the HSC board exam (2025). Candidates can choose to improve one, two, or all subjects. If only the theory part is improved, it must be indicated during registration. Practical marks from the main exam (2025) will carry forward. The best score between the main exam and improvement exam will be considered for the final mark sheet. Improved scores will be valid for JEE Main/Advanced if they meet the eligibility criteria. Ensure to complete the improvement exam registration correctly and on time. Contact your school or board office to get accurate information about the application process and deadlines.

Be sure to prepare well to improve your PCM scores, as it directly impacts your JEE eligibility.

Double-check whether your board requires a separate form or fee for the theory-only improvement. All the best!

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Ans: You can apply for JEE Advanced 2026 if you meet certain eligibility criteria. You can apply for the exam twice in two consecutive years, and you must have first appeared in the Class XII board exam in either 2024 or 2025. You must also qualify for JEE Main 2026 and be among the top 2,50,000 candidates (changes every year). The year of first appearance in Class XII (2024) is considered for eligibility, not the reappearance year (2025). Both attempts are still available, and you must clear JEE Main 2026 with the required rank to be eligible for JEE Advanced. All The BEST.

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Ans: Saruu, If you want a curriculum with a wide range of specializations, a focus on hands-on learning, and a lively campus community, you can go for Woxsen University.

If you value a curriculum that is in line with industry demands, first-rate facilities, and a solid placement record, you can better choose Mahindra University. All the best for your admissions!

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Ans: Piyush Sir, Securing admission to Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) or Mechanical Engineering (ME) at SRM Kattankulathur (KTR) campus may be challenging due to your son's 34,400 SRMJEEE 2025 rank. The expected closing ranks for these branches are 22,000 to 27,000, Careers360 Engineering, 31,000, and Embibe. However, your son's 34,400 rank is above these expected ranks, making admission to these specific branches unlikely. Alternative options include considering other SRM campuses, such as Ramapuram, Vadapalani, and NCR (Ghaziabad), which often have higher closing ranks for various branches. Additionally, exploring other engineering disciplines like Automobile Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Biotechnology may also increase admission chances. It is better to have other BACK-UPS, instead of relying only on SRM. All the best for your Son's admissions!

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Ans: Career path will depend on your interest. One option is to do Executive MBA from one of the top colleges. Check their placements before you join. Second option is to contact placement agency to find what skill sets are required to get a job in the area of your interest and do some short term course relevant to that. Simultaneously you can keep looking for job.

Ans: Just switch your job and do an online MBA in the most suitable branch. That's all. Professor......................:)

Ans: JAC Delhi Colleges (Home State Quota)
You have a fair chance in:

NSUT (Non-CSE branches) – Possibly Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Civil.

DTU (Non-CSE branches) – Could get Mechanical or Production Engineering.

IIIT Delhi (non-CSE) – You may not get CS, but CSAM (CS + Applied Math) is a remote possibility if cutoffs drop.

IGDTUW (for girls only) – If you’re a girl, IT, ECE, or MAE are possible.

JoSAA – NITs (OBC-NCL Quota)
At your OBC rank ~25k, your chances in top NITs are slim, but these lower NITs and IIITs may be possible in core or newer branches:

NIT Mizoram / Meghalaya / Sikkim – ECE, Civil, Mechanical.

NIT Puducherry / Andhra Pradesh – Possibly Mechanical or EEE.

IIIT Una / IIIT Bhagalpur / IIIT Kalyani – ECE or CS (borderline).

IIIT Bhopal / IIIT Nagpur – ECE might be open.

See previous years' cut off