My son got 282 marks in BITSAT. Can be get computer science in Hyderabad? He has already got COE in Thapar so which is better

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Ans: Hello Rajdeep.
When weighing Thapar against BITs, making a choice between the two would be challenging. Overall, we suggest considering CSE at Thapar. An offer for an M. Sc. has been extended to your son. Mathematics in Pilani and Electronics and Communication in Goa. However, neither of the choices provided by BITs meets your son's interests. Always select the branch or course that you are passionate about. The most wonderful news is that your son is receiving an offer for CSE from Thapar. Therefore, taking into account his enthusiasm, he opts for CSE at Thapar without much hesitation, disregarding distance.
Best of luck to you.
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Recommendation: Choose BITS Hyderabad Mathematics and Computing for its superior placement record, interdisciplinary flexibility, and strong prospects in both industry and international research, unless your son’s primary passion is pure physics research, in which case IIT Hyderabad Engineering Physics remains a top academic choice. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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