My son got VIT Vellore CSE Data Science in Cat. 5. He got 95% in Boards. We are resident of Delhi. He can also get in CSE in Jaypee Noida on the basis of boards, I think so. He has got 91400 rank in Jee Mains. We belong to General Category. We have also got offer from CSE, Thapar derabassi campus. Please advise regd. CSE whether VIT or Jaypee or any other NIT/IIIT/JAC Delhi or JAC chandigarh or Thapar derabassi. Regards, SKS.

Ans: With a rank of 2,17,000, your son is not eligible for CSE at any VIT campus in any category. The only possible way to join VIT would be in much less competitive branches at VIT Bhopal or VIT-AP, but even for those, CSE is not an option at this rank. Consider exploring other engineering branches or universities where the cutoff is higher. All the best for your son's admissions & for his bright future!

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Ans: Your son’s current ranks and scores provide multiple pathways, but his best chance for CSE lies in performing well in BITSAT, as BITS Pilani and its campuses are among the most prestigious private engineering institutes with excellent placements. The expected BITSAT cutoff for CSE is high (317-337 for Pilani), so scoring near or above this range is crucial. With a VITEEE rank of 16,000, admission to VIT Vellore CSE is possible but likely under higher fee categories, which may be a consideration. His MET score of 159 may restrict CSE admission at Manipal but could allow related branches. If BITSAT results are strong, prioritizing BITS campuses is advisable for quality education and career prospects. Otherwise, VIT Vellore remains a good option for CSE, provided fee considerations are manageable. He should also consider related branches like IT or Data Science to widen options. Continuous preparation for BITSAT and exploring all counselling options will maximize his chances.

Recommendation: Focus on maximizing BITSAT score for CSE admission at BITS Pilani or its campuses. If not feasible, consider VIT Vellore CSE under suitable fee categories or related branches at Manipal and VIT. Keep backup options open through JEE Main counselling. Have other options also as back-ups by applying for reputed other Private Engineering Colleges with your son's JEE/Board Scores. Which collges you should try depends upon your home state & neighbouring states. All the best for your son's admission and a bright future!

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