Confused CS Student: IIIT Kottayam AI/Data Science vs. IIIT Una CSE?

Ans: Arnav, Choosing between CSE at Manipal Bengaluru, CCE/Maths & Computing/Data Science at Manipal Main, DSAI at Thapar, CSE at BMSCE, and UPTAC colleges depends on branch relevance and institutional strengths. Manipal Main’s Data Science & Engineering offers 90–95% placements with specialized AI/ML training and robust industry ties (Amazon, Microsoft), ideal for tech-driven roles. Thapar’s DSAI provides 83% placements in niche AI sectors (Goldman Sachs, Qualcomm) and a strong alumni network. BMSCE CSE (74% placements, NAAC A++) balances affordability and core programming but lags in emerging tech exposure. Manipal Bengaluru, while newer, benefits from centralized placements but lacks Main Campus’s legacy. UPTAC colleges (excluding IET) offer lower fees but uncertain placements. Prioritize Thapar DSAI for AI specialization or Manipal Main’s Data Science for interdisciplinary opportunities, balancing innovation and placement consistency. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hi Nagalakshmi,
May be possible with private medical colleges.

Ans: With a JEE Main rank of 90,636 (General category), participation in JoSAA counselling is possible, but securing CSE in NITs/IIITs is unlikely (2024 CSE cutoffs: ~15,000–60,000). Between SRM Ramapuram CSE and Thapar Derabassi CSE, prioritize SRM Ramapuram for 93% placements (2025 data) with recruiters like Amazon, Microsoft, and TCS, backed by a robust industry network and NAAC A++ accreditation. Thapar Derabassi’s CSE, while part of a reputed institution, faces challenges like limited infrastructure, fewer core tech roles, and mixed placement reviews (81% placement rate in 2023). SRM’s established CSE program offers better internship access and coding culture, whereas Derabassi’s remote location and newer campus may hinder opportunities. Confirm branch-specific training and alumni networks during enrollment. All the BEST for your Son's Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With a JEE Main rank of 90,636 (General category), participation in JoSAA counselling is possible, but securing CSE in NITs/IIITs is unlikely (2024 CSE cutoffs: ~15,000–60,000). Between SRM Ramapuram CSE and Thapar Derabassi CSE, prioritize SRM Ramapuram for 93% placements (2025 data) with recruiters like Amazon, Microsoft, and TCS, backed by a robust industry network and NAAC A++ accreditation. Thapar Derabassi’s CSE, while part of a reputed institution, faces challenges like limited infrastructure, fewer core tech roles, and mixed placement reviews (81% placement rate in 2023). SRM’s established CSE program offers better internship access and coding culture, whereas Derabassi’s remote location and newer campus may hinder opportunities. Confirm branch-specific training and alumni networks during enrollment. All the BEST for your Son's Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Sahil, Given your interest in coding and tech roles, prioritize Electrical Engineering at IIT Ropar (75.76% placements, 2024 data) or IIT Jodhpur (61.66% EE placements), as these institutes offer flexibility for upskilling in coding through electives and internships, with recruiters like Amazon and Microsoft hiring across branches. Production & Industrial Engineering at IIT Delhi (91.18% placements) is another strong option, given its high placement rate and proximity to tech roles via interdisciplinary projects. Avoid Civil Engineering (IIT Madras: 77%, IIT Kanpur: 69.2%) and Chemical/Mechanical branches, as core-sector placements dominate, requiring proactive upskilling for IT roles. Material Science at IIT Bombay (70.37% placements) and Biotechnology at IIT Delhi (lower tech roles) are less aligned with coding goals. If institutional prestige is critical, IIT Madras/Roorkee provide robust coding ecosystems despite lower Civil placements. Explore IIT Mandi’s Electrical Engineering (61.66% placements) for its AI/ML focus or IIT Delhi’s Mathematics & Computing (if eligible via branch change). Prioritize institutes with coding clubs, hackathons, and CS minors to bridge branch gaps. Confirm internship support and alumni networks in tech sectors during enrollment. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With a JEE Main 78 percentile (~200k rank) and VITEEE rank 93,000, securing CSE in top Pune colleges like COEP or PICT (MHT-CET cutoff: ~99.8 percentile) is unlikely. However, mid-tier institutes like DY Patil College of Engineering (CSE cutoff: ~77,335 via JEE) or PCCOE (CSE cutoff: ~97.65 via MHT-CET) may offer seats through management quotas or later rounds if available. MIT-WPU (CSE cutoff: ~85–90 percentile) provides 90% placements with recruiters like Amazon and Infosys, while Bharati Vidyapeeth (BVCOE) (CSE cutoff: ~86.9 percentile) reports 95% placements via TCS and Cognizant. Prioritize MIT-WPU or BVCOE for balanced branch relevance and placement consistency. Explore SIT Pune or VIT-AP via Category 5 if regional flexibility is acceptable. Confirm MHT-CET eligibility and consider state counseling for vacancies in Civil/Mechanical as backups. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Possibilities are there.

Ans: Aarti Madam, you have outlined your expectations for her pursuits, but you have not indicated what her plan is. Parents should refrain from imposing their choices on what their children should study. Kindly return with the specifics of your daughter's plan to respond accurately, Madam. All the BEST for your Daughter's Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Kindly provide more details. So that I can predict