Hello Sir, I have been allotted Integrated MSc Food Science and Technology at VIT Vellore, but I am also considering doing a BSc in Computer Science. I am confused about which path would be better for my future career. Also, I come from a financially lower background, so I want to choose a course that will give me better career opportunities, job stability, and help me support my family early. Kindly guide me and suggest which option would be better for my situation. Thank you.

Ans: Mohammed, Choosing Integrated M.Sc. in Food Science & Technology at VIT Vellore offers specialization in food processing, quality control, R&D and regulatory roles across FMCG, dairy and government sectors, with placement eligibility from the 5th year and typical placement rates for food technology grads reaching 80–90% in similar institutes. A B.Sc. in Computer Science delivers broader IT roles—software developer, web engineer, data analyst, cybersecurity specialist—with freshers’ employability near 85–95% across recruitments by major tech firms like TCS, Infosys, and Cognizant. Food science careers often require a master’s for core research, whereas B.Sc. CS secures entry-level IT roles immediately after three years. Given limited financial resources and need for early income, B.Sc. CS enables quicker campus placement participation, diverse job profiles and higher early-career hiring flexibility, whereas Food Science placements commence later and may involve internships before securing permanent roles. Recommendation: pursue B.Sc. Computer Science for faster employability, diverse entry-level opportunities and earlier financial support for family needs. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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