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Dr Nagarajan J S K |3095 Answers |Ask -Follow
NEET, Medical, Pharmacy Careers - Answered on May 28, 2026
Asked by Anonymous - May 27, 2026
Hlo sir..I'm belongs to BCE (shaik) category I am from Telangana.Iam thinking to apply EWS certificate to get the reservation in pg admissions sir can you explain what to and how it helps to me.shall I apply state EWS or central EWS further for jobs and to get better seats in college
Ans: HI
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If you belong to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), which is designed for open-category individuals with certain privileges, you may see a significant change in your rank when applying for postgraduate (PG) admissions or entrance tests. This certificate is solely for admission purposes and does not apply to job-related categories—there are no subcategories for jobs.
Both state and central authorities provide EWS certificates, but it's important to note that the central certificate is more widely accepted for admissions compared to state-issued certificates. If you plan to apply for All India Quota (AIQ) seats, a central EWS certificate is necessary.
### How to Apply for an EWS Certificate in Telangana
If you need to obtain an EWS certificate in Telangana, follow these steps through the official state portal:
1. **Where to Apply**: Visit the nearest MeeSeva Centre or apply online through the Telangana MeeSeva Portal.
2. **Register/Login**: Create a citizen account using your mobile number and Aadhaar details.
3. **Select Service**: Search for and select the service titled "Issuance of Income and Assets Certificate for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)."
4. **Fill Application**: Provide accurate personal, family, income, and asset details.
5. **Upload Documents**: Attach necessary identification proof, address proof, income proof (such as Income Tax Returns, salary slips, or Form 16), property documents, and passport-sized photographs.
6. **Pay the Fee**: Complete the payment for the nominal application processing fee online.
7. **Verification**: A revenue officer or Tehsildar will verify your documents, which usually takes 15 to 30 days.
### Eligibility Criteria for the Central EWS Quota
To qualify for the central EWS quota, the following conditions must be met:
- The total annual family income must be below Rs. 8 lakhs (inclusive of all income sources, such as salary, agriculture, and business).
- The family must own less than 5 acres of agricultural land.
- The family must own a residential flat of less than 1,000 square feet.
- The family must own a residential plot of less than 100 square yards in notified municipalities.
- The family must own a residential plot of less than 200 square yards in areas outside notified municipalities.
### Documents Required
When applying, you will typically need to provide the following documents:
1. **Identity Proof**: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or PAN Card.
2. **Address Proof**: Utility bills or Ration Card.
3. **Income Proof**: Salary slips, Form 16, or Income Tax Returns (ITR).
4. **Asset/Land Proof**: Land deed, property documents, or municipal records.
5. **Affidavit/Self-Declaration**: A self-attested affidavit regarding your income and assets.
### Application Process for Central EWS Certificate
1. **Download the Form**: Obtain the Central Government EWS format, often named Income & Asset Certificate in Annexure-I of the DoPT EWS Guidelines.
2. **Submit to Authorities**: Go to your local Revenue Department office, such as the Tehsildar, Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), or District Magistrate.
3. **Verification**: A local revenue officer will verify your income and asset declarations against the submitted documents.
4. **Issuance**: The certificate is typically issued within 7 to 21 working days.
Validity: The central EWS certificate is valid for one financial year. You must renew your application each year to continue availing benefits in central recruitment or university admissions.
Follow these steps to obtain your EWS certificate.
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GREETINGS FROM REDIFFGURUS!
If you belong to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), which is designed for open-category individuals with certain privileges, you may see a significant change in your rank when applying for postgraduate (PG) admissions or entrance tests. This certificate is solely for admission purposes and does not apply to job-related categories—there are no subcategories for jobs.
Both state and central authorities provide EWS certificates, but it's important to note that the central certificate is more widely accepted for admissions compared to state-issued certificates. If you plan to apply for All India Quota (AIQ) seats, a central EWS certificate is necessary.
### How to Apply for an EWS Certificate in Telangana
If you need to obtain an EWS certificate in Telangana, follow these steps through the official state portal:
1. **Where to Apply**: Visit the nearest MeeSeva Centre or apply online through the Telangana MeeSeva Portal.
2. **Register/Login**: Create a citizen account using your mobile number and Aadhaar details.
3. **Select Service**: Search for and select the service titled "Issuance of Income and Assets Certificate for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)."
4. **Fill Application**: Provide accurate personal, family, income, and asset details.
5. **Upload Documents**: Attach necessary identification proof, address proof, income proof (such as Income Tax Returns, salary slips, or Form 16), property documents, and passport-sized photographs.
6. **Pay the Fee**: Complete the payment for the nominal application processing fee online.
7. **Verification**: A revenue officer or Tehsildar will verify your documents, which usually takes 15 to 30 days.
### Eligibility Criteria for the Central EWS Quota
To qualify for the central EWS quota, the following conditions must be met:
- The total annual family income must be below Rs. 8 lakhs (inclusive of all income sources, such as salary, agriculture, and business).
- The family must own less than 5 acres of agricultural land.
- The family must own a residential flat of less than 1,000 square feet.
- The family must own a residential plot of less than 100 square yards in notified municipalities.
- The family must own a residential plot of less than 200 square yards in areas outside notified municipalities.
### Documents Required
When applying, you will typically need to provide the following documents:
1. **Identity Proof**: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or PAN Card.
2. **Address Proof**: Utility bills or Ration Card.
3. **Income Proof**: Salary slips, Form 16, or Income Tax Returns (ITR).
4. **Asset/Land Proof**: Land deed, property documents, or municipal records.
5. **Affidavit/Self-Declaration**: A self-attested affidavit regarding your income and assets.
### Application Process for Central EWS Certificate
1. **Download the Form**: Obtain the Central Government EWS format, often named Income & Asset Certificate in Annexure-I of the DoPT EWS Guidelines.
2. **Submit to Authorities**: Go to your local Revenue Department office, such as the Tehsildar, Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), or District Magistrate.
3. **Verification**: A local revenue officer will verify your income and asset declarations against the submitted documents.
4. **Issuance**: The certificate is typically issued within 7 to 21 working days.
Validity: The central EWS certificate is valid for one financial year. You must renew your application each year to continue availing benefits in central recruitment or university admissions.
Follow these steps to obtain your EWS certificate.
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NEET, Medical, Pharmacy Careers - Answered on May 27, 2026
Asked by Anonymous - May 26, 2026
Hi , my son got 263 in BITSAT May 2026, wat r chances for him
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For BITSAT 2026, based on your son's rank, there are strong possibilities of securing core engineering branches at BITS Goa and Hyderabad or integrated M.Sc. programs at the flagship BITS Pilani campus. Exact options will depend on previous year cutoffs and campus preferences:
BITS Pilani Campus:- Top Possibilities: Integrated M.Sc. programs (Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/Biological Sciences).
- Borderline/Later Rounds: B.E. in Chemical/Civil may be possible depending on cutoffs in the final counseling rounds.
BITS Goa Campus:
- Top Possibilities: B.E. in Chemical/Mechanical or Integrated M.Sc. in Economics.
- Borderline/Later Rounds: B.E. in EEE/ENI may become available in later rounds.
BITS Hyderabad Campus:
- Top Possibilities: B.E. in Mechanical/Chemical/Civil/Integrated M.Sc. in Economics/Mathematics.
- Borderline/Later Rounds: B.E. in ENI may be available in later rounds.
Plan and participate in the counseling to secure a seat in your desired field.
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For BITSAT 2026, based on your son's rank, there are strong possibilities of securing core engineering branches at BITS Goa and Hyderabad or integrated M.Sc. programs at the flagship BITS Pilani campus. Exact options will depend on previous year cutoffs and campus preferences:
BITS Pilani Campus:- Top Possibilities: Integrated M.Sc. programs (Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/Biological Sciences).
- Borderline/Later Rounds: B.E. in Chemical/Civil may be possible depending on cutoffs in the final counseling rounds.
BITS Goa Campus:
- Top Possibilities: B.E. in Chemical/Mechanical or Integrated M.Sc. in Economics.
- Borderline/Later Rounds: B.E. in EEE/ENI may become available in later rounds.
BITS Hyderabad Campus:
- Top Possibilities: B.E. in Mechanical/Chemical/Civil/Integrated M.Sc. in Economics/Mathematics.
- Borderline/Later Rounds: B.E. in ENI may be available in later rounds.
Plan and participate in the counseling to secure a seat in your desired field.
All the best!
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NEET, Medical, Pharmacy Careers - Answered on May 27, 2026
Asked by Anonymous - May 27, 2026Hindi
My daughter is getting 74 in comedk wt clgs can she expect in blr
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For COMEDK ranks between 7000-10,000, based on your daughter's rank, she can secure a seat in the following institutions with the respective programs:
- DSCE: Information Science, Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical
- BIT: Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical, Civil
- BMSIT: Mechanical, Civil, Telecommunication
- NMIT: Electronics & Communication, Electrical
- Acharya: CSE (AI), Information Science
- RNSIT: Information Science, Electronics & Communication
Plan the program and institutions based on her interests and seize the opportunity.
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For COMEDK ranks between 7000-10,000, based on your daughter's rank, she can secure a seat in the following institutions with the respective programs:
- DSCE: Information Science, Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical
- BIT: Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical, Civil
- BMSIT: Mechanical, Civil, Telecommunication
- NMIT: Electronics & Communication, Electrical
- Acharya: CSE (AI), Information Science
- RNSIT: Information Science, Electronics & Communication
Plan the program and institutions based on her interests and seize the opportunity.
ALL THE BEST.
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NEET, Medical, Pharmacy Careers - Answered on May 27, 2026
Asked by Anonymous - May 27, 2026Hindi
My son get vit rank one lack nine thousand ninety pcb group wher get admission and which course
Ans: HI SIR,
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Regarding your query, you are eligible for the following programs at VIT campuses:
- B.Tech in Biotechnology
- Bioengineering
- CSE (Bioengineering)
- CSE (Educational Technology)
- CSE (Bioinformatics)
- CSE (Health Informatics)
- Health Sciences and Technology
Based on your rank, here are the possibilities for securing a seat:
1. B.Tech Biotechnology (Vellore/Chennai): Possible in categories 3-5.
2. B.Tech CSE (Bioinformatics / Health Informatics): Possible in categories 3-5 in Bhopal/AP.
3. B.Tech Health Sciences and Technology / Bioengineering / CSE (Educational Technology): Feasibility is highly possible.
Outlook: Newer and specialized branches, such as Bioengineering at VIT Bhopal, have relatively lower cut-offs. With your rank, you have a strong chance of securing a seat in these newer campuses or higher categories at older campuses. Plan accordingly and choose the field that interests you.
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Regarding your query, you are eligible for the following programs at VIT campuses:
- B.Tech in Biotechnology
- Bioengineering
- CSE (Bioengineering)
- CSE (Educational Technology)
- CSE (Bioinformatics)
- CSE (Health Informatics)
- Health Sciences and Technology
Based on your rank, here are the possibilities for securing a seat:
1. B.Tech Biotechnology (Vellore/Chennai): Possible in categories 3-5.
2. B.Tech CSE (Bioinformatics / Health Informatics): Possible in categories 3-5 in Bhopal/AP.
3. B.Tech Health Sciences and Technology / Bioengineering / CSE (Educational Technology): Feasibility is highly possible.
Outlook: Newer and specialized branches, such as Bioengineering at VIT Bhopal, have relatively lower cut-offs. With your rank, you have a strong chance of securing a seat in these newer campuses or higher categories at older campuses. Plan accordingly and choose the field that interests you.
ALL THE BEST.
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IIT-JEE, NEET-UG, SAT, CLAT, CA, CS Exam Expert - Answered on May 27, 2026
My sons rank is mains General Category is 7720. IIIT Bangalore ECE vs IIIT Delhi CSE Specializations like CSAM, IIIT Delhi ECE , IIIT Allahabad ECE, NIT Allahabad/Calicut/Jaipur/ Rourkela ECE, RVCE or other top COMEDK Colleges( Score of 127) ECE or CSE. can you advice on the sequence considering future proof careers and at present he is not coding types( May develop later) but generally likes Mathematics and Physics like any Class 12 student preparing for JEE.
Ans: Hello Deep
Congrats on having such great options in your basket.
The sequence as per me should be for BOTH coding + electronics
IIIT Bangalore ECE
IIIT Delhi CS Specializations
IIIT Delhi ECE
IIIT Allahabad ECE
NIT Calicut ECE
NIT Rourkela ECE
MNIT Jaipur ECE
MNNIT Allahabad ECE
RVCE CSE
RVCE ECE
if Pure Coding then keep IIIT-D up
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Congrats on having such great options in your basket.
The sequence as per me should be for BOTH coding + electronics
IIIT Bangalore ECE
IIIT Delhi CS Specializations
IIIT Delhi ECE
IIIT Allahabad ECE
NIT Calicut ECE
NIT Rourkela ECE
MNIT Jaipur ECE
MNNIT Allahabad ECE
RVCE CSE
RVCE ECE
if Pure Coding then keep IIIT-D up
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Career Counsellor - Answered on May 27, 2026
Asked by Anonymous - May 21, 2026Hindi
Hi, My name is Manish Sharmaane my daughter cleared NSAT exams of Newton , MET rank 30075 of manipal and 92000 in VITEE and she has option for Pune, Bangalore and Hyderabad. Some of my friends are saying that Newton is not a gud choice. Please suggest me.
Ans: Manish Sir, Prefer admission to any one of the Manipal or VIT campuses, based on your daughter's MET and VIT scores. All the Best for Your Daughter's Prosperous Future!
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IIT-JEE, NEET-UG, SAT, CLAT, CA, CS Exam Expert - Answered on May 27, 2026
In your professional opinion, which is better in terms of academic experience, internships, and placements for ECE and CS - VIT Chennai or Manipal Bangalore? Also, is it a good option currently to join NITs (even top NITs) under DASA in terms of fees vs. benefits? Please guide.
Ans: Hello
TOP 5 NITS thru DASA will be a good option, rather than going VIT Chennai or MIT Bangalore. Thru DASA you pay around 2000 USD per semester. It is almost same or less than these 2 institutions. TOP NITS will be better.
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TOP 5 NITS thru DASA will be a good option, rather than going VIT Chennai or MIT Bangalore. Thru DASA you pay around 2000 USD per semester. It is almost same or less than these 2 institutions. TOP NITS will be better.
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Career Counsellor - Answered on May 27, 2026
My son Got B.TECH ( AI& DS ) @ SHIV NADAR CHENNAI & ALSO B.TECH ( AI & ML ) @ VIT CHENNAI,WHICH ONE CAN HE CHOOSE
Ans: Both are good options. Still, you can prefer VIT-C-AI & ML. All the Best for Your Son's Prosperous Future!
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Asked by Anonymous - May 21, 2026Hindi
My son scored 99.46 in jee mains. will he get electronics and communications branch in top nit's. General category, home state Maharashtra
Ans: Yes. At the 99.46 percentile, your son has a good chance for ECE at VNIT Nagpur through the Maharashtra home-state quota and realistic chances in NIT Rourkela/Calicut/Durgapur/Jaipur/Allahabad. Trichy/Surathkal/Warangal ECE may be difficult, as 2025 open cutoffs were much tighter. Please review last year's JoSAA OR-CR to get a general idea for selecting your preferred institutions and branches. All the Best for Your Son's Prosperous Future!
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Career Counsellor - Answered on May 27, 2026
My son has got cse at vit chennai at category 4 and cse in amrita Vishwa vidyapeetham cse specialisation in Chennai . which to select him
Ans: Vishali Madam, both are good options. Yet, you can prefer Amrita-C over VIT-C. All the Best for Your Son's Prosperous Future!
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Career Counsellor - Answered on May 27, 2026
Asked by Anonymous - May 21, 2026Hindi
I got 99.1%ile(CRL:14K) in jee 2026.my jee advanced has not gone very well i expect 120~130 atmost.i got 278 in bitsat 1.and i will give WBJEE and bitsat 2.what are the best possible colleges with cse or ece.Also if i take a lower branch in better nit is there possibility of course upgradation(i.e. from some lower branch to ece).and during campus placement if i have the necessary skills can i get job opportunity in cs from electrical or other branches.(my HS is Jharkhand)
Ans: With your CRL of approximately 14,000, you can target NIT Jamshedpur ECE/EE under Jharkhand home-state quota. CSE may be difficult. Also consider IIITs for CSE/ECE and NIT Durgapur/Rourkela/Raipur/Patna for ECE/EE based on JoSAA closing ranks. At BITSAT 278, you have strong chances for BITS Hyderabad ECE/EEE/E&I and possible Goa E&I/EEE. Pilani ECE/CSE is unlikely by 2025 cutoffs. Branch upgradation in NITs is rare and CGPA/vacancy-dependent. EE/ECE students can get CS jobs if coding, DSA, projects and internships are strong. All the Best for Your Prosperous Future!
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Career Counsellor - Answered on May 27, 2026
I have got 50700 rank in viteee. Can i get ece/ eee/ vlsi/ ecm in vit chennai at any category
Ans: Swastik, At 50,700 VITEEE rank, VIT Chennai ECE/EEE/VLSI/ECM is unlikely in Categories 1–3, but possible only in higher-fee Categories 4/5, subject to vacancy. Prefer filling ECE, EEE, VLSI, ECM, and also have backups of VIT-AP/Bhopal. All the Best for Your Prosperous Future!
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I gave JEE paper 2A and 2B on April as a trial, I got my result, I got 1855 rank under ST category both on Architecture and Planning, I got 80% in my boards exam, do you think I'll get into a good college or i should work harder next year?
Ans: You already have good chances at decent Architecture/Planning colleges, so take admission this year unless you strongly aim for top SPA/IIT. As far as possible, drop the idea of taking a drop to appear next year.
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MY daughter got 12892 in Jee main under EWS female category and 4209 in TS eapcet. What will be best choice for her
Ans: Give preference to good NIT/IIIT options through JoSAA first, and keep top TS EAPCET colleges like Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology or VNR as strong backups.
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MHT-CET, IIT-JEE, NEET-UG Expert - Answered on May 27, 2026
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Hi I got 1300 st category rank in jee mains 2026, I'm getting ee in mnit jaipur,nit delhi,pec,nit kurukshetra and nit hamirpur (homestate), and ece in pec,nit hamirpur, svnit surat and nit jamshedhpur. Which college and branch should i keep as priority, I'm not interested in cse and my long term goal is to get into automobile sector maybe abroad. Additionally still waiting for my advanced result so if i get an IIT then i can go for mechanical too. Can you please guide me...
Ans: For an automobile/core career, prefer IIT Mechanical (if available, via JEE Advanced) > MNIT Jaipur EE > PEC ECE > NIT Delhi EE > NIT Kurukshetra EE > SVNIT Surat ECE.
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Hii i got 52416 rank in jee mains ews category i belong and my crl rank is 350000 do i have any chances in nit or iiit ece branch should i wait for csab counselling
Ans: Securing a decent NIT/IIIT in Josaa is difficult, but CSAB special rounds may offer lower NITs/GFTIs or newer IIITS. So wait and participate.
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My son is a General Category student. He secured 99.089 percentile in jee mains and 122 Marks in jee advanced. He has also sscored 257 marks in BITSAT.
He is interested in Engineering Physics and Chemical engineering.
In which IITs will he get?
Does he have a chance of getting in BITS?
Ans: Hi, there is fair chance of getting into BITS. Let the advanced result get declared will guide you exactly with the rank
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I was preparing for Jee examination. But I got compartment in mathematics in class 12th exams, I would be seriously appearing in the July attempt. If I appear properly and gain 75 percentage criteria , will I be eligible for jee next year properly ? Will the marksheet create any problem ? I am from general category
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IIT-JEE, NEET-UG, SAT, CLAT, CA, CS Exam Expert - Answered on May 27, 2026
my son got 2557 rank in jee mains and 135 marks in advance in gen. catagory. my preference is ece. which iit would be sugested for tier2 or nit of tier 1 than iit of tier2
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let the ranks get declared, with this score CRL can be around 7K. We will connect again with JEE ADV rank and then will guide you pin pointedly.
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let the ranks get declared, with this score CRL can be around 7K. We will connect again with JEE ADV rank and then will guide you pin pointedly.
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MHT-CET, IIT-JEE, NEET-UG Expert - Answered on May 27, 2026
my son got 2557 rank in jee mains and 135 marks in advance in gen. catagory. my preference is cse or ece. which iit would be sugested ither in tier1 or tier2 or nit of tier 1 than iit of tier2
Ans: With JEE (Adv), your son hopes to get into lower-demand branches at newer IITs. With a JEE (Main) score, he can hope for CSE/ECE at NITs Tiruchirappalli/Surathkal/Warangal, etc. Choosing CSE at NITS can be a wiser decision than choosing lower branches at IITs. But if you or your son is interested in the IIT tag/brand, then choose the core branch aligned with his interests.
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Asked on - May 27, 2026 | Answered on May 27, 2026
thanks . one more thing which tier 2 iit is better for ece
Ans: Yes, ECE @ Tier-2 IIT is a good option and is often preferred over lower branches in old IITs.
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Asked by Anonymous - May 27, 2026
My son got CSE core in SRM KTR campus and
Manipal main campus
Which is best ?
Ans: Prefer CSE @ Manipal if possible. The final decision/choice will be yours.
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Asked on - May 27, 2026 | Answered on May 27, 2026
Please explain detailed, why manipal is best ?
Ans: Location, placement, faculty, strong industry backup etc.
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MHT-CET, IIT-JEE, NEET-UG Expert - Answered on May 27, 2026
I gave CBSE and NIOS(April) exam but in cbse i have not got 75% In NIOS im sure that I will get 75% in nios i will be eligible in jossa with nios marksheet In jee mains and adv i gave detail of CBSE but in jossa uploading nios marksheet??
Ans: Yes, if the NIOS marksheet meets the JoSAA 75% eligibility and is declared before counselling verification, you can usually upload it even if CBSE details were used in the JEE registration. However, it is highly recommended to read the brochure published by the competent authority carefully.
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Asked by Anonymous - May 27, 2026
Sir,
My son has scored 96%in cbsc 2026. His jee mains percentile is 99.17 he has attended jee adv and bitsat2 only, his advance marks calculated is 148 and bitsat 2 marks is 251 both results are due.
Our home state is karnataka.
He is interested in csc/ece
Please suggest can he get seat in IIT, Nit or bits
Should I apply for iiitb for dual mtech in ece can he get there
Please give your valuable feedback and suggestions thanks.
Ans: (1) With the expected JEE Advanced score, he has good chances of admission to newer IITs in core or lower branches. (2) With the JEE Mains score, he can expect admission to ECE-related branches at NIT Surathkal and other NITs/IIITs (3) BITS Goa/Hyderabad ECE/CSE can be the best option if he gets admitted. (3) Keep Dual M.Tech. as a strong backup.
Final suggestion: Prefer CSE/ECE @ top NITs or BITs compared to lower branches @ IIT
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Final suggestion: Prefer CSE/ECE @ top NITs or BITs compared to lower branches @ IIT
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Asked by Anonymous - May 27, 2026Hindi
Mera ladka jee.mains me 89.77 percentile sc rank 7698 hai svnit me mechanical & Chemical branch mil rahi hai best option kya hai
Ans: SVNIT (Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology Surat) Mechanical is usually the better choice over Chemical for broader placements and future opportunities. Yet, your son's interest is more important. Ask your son closely what he thinks before making the final decision.
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Asked by Anonymous - May 27, 2026
will two marksheets from same boards but different academic year be acccepted as i plan on gving chemistry from same boards but in next academic session
Ans: Your question is unclear. However, here is a reply to you:
Yes, most colleges accept improvement marksheets from the same board in a later academic year, but all subject rules must align with the specific counselling/college eligibility policy.
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Sir - I have 2 questions -
1 I have been provisionally allotted a BTECH CSE - Data Science (Category 4) at VIT Vellore. However, given my score of 200/390 in BITSAT Session-2, the possible choices (in order of my preference) based on 2025 cutoff are - 1st: M.Sc. Physics - Hyd, 2nd: M.Sc. Chemistry - Goa, 3rd: M.Sc. Chemistry - Hyd, 4th: M.Sc. Biological Sciences - Pilani, 5th: M.Sc. Biological Sciences - Goa, 6th: M.Sc. Biological Sciences - Hyd, 7th: BE Environmental and Sustainability - Pilani, 8th: BE Environmental and Sustainability - Goa, 9th: BE Environmental and Sustainability - Hyd
Question 1: Should any of the BITSAT options be preferred over VITEE allocated option, keeping financial consideration (like 5th year extra for M.Sc OR Higher tution fees of BITS over VIT) outside of decision ?
Question 2: Is my preference order for BITSAT options correct? If anything wrong, then please suggest corrections.
Question 3: Is M. Sc. Option right choice over BE option, considering vertical switch to higher BE courses from Year 2?
2 BITSAT has added B.E. Pharmaceutical Engineering in Pilani and Hyd. What could be likely cutoffs respectively?
Ans: Ignore BITS lower branches/MSc if you already have VIT Vellore CSE-DS Cat-4 (if the fee is manageable for you) and want safer tech placements; 2) reorder as MSc Physics Hyd > MSc Bio Pilani > MSc Chem Goa > MSc Chem Hyd > MSc Bio Goa > MSc Bio Hyd > all Environmental; 3) MSc is better than Environmental because dual-degree students get branch-upgrade chances after 1st year. But practical advice is don't work with so many options. With the options mentioned, it is clear that you have not set your goal properly. You seem to be a little bit confused between BITS and VIT. If finance is the issue, prefer BITS with a choice of course; else go with CSE @ VIT. B.E. option is always better than M.Sc. option.
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hello sir, i am getting ece in manipal main campus and vit chennai ece in category 2 and my ews rank in 17k with uttar pradesh domicile what should be my priority order and what are my option for ece with my ews rank
Ans: Preference order may be: ECE @ Manipal > ECE @ VIT. Please target IIIT Lucknow/IIITDM Jabalpur lower branches, NITs like Hamirpur/Patna/Northeast ECE-related branches via CSAB.
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Asked by Anonymous - May 21, 2026Hindi
I scored 95.39 percentile this year in jee mains, am general from Uttar Pradesh, wot govt college choices do i have? I don't mind taking civil, mechanical etc. Should I take thapar cse or manipal cse in pvt cllgs?
Ans: My general advice to all students regarding branch and college selection is to prioritize choosing a branch that truly interests you over the reputation of the college. It’s important to select a field you are genuinely passionate about, rather than opting for a branch you are less interested in, just because of the institute's brand.
Regarding your question, you mentioned being open to civil or mechanical engineering. While flexibility is good, I recommend only pursuing these branches if you have a genuine interest in them, as choosing otherwise may not lead to the most fulfilling experience. Coming to the first part of your question, at the 95.39 percentile, NIT CSE/ECE is unlikely via JoSAA, but try NIT lower branches, GFTIs, and new IIITs in later/CSAB rounds. Realistic backups can be HBTU Kanpur, IET Lucknow, MMMUT, BIET Jhansi, KNIT Sultanpur, JSS/AKGEC/GCET through UPTAC. I also suggest you go through last year's JoSAA official OR-CR, which will further help you in filling out your choices. If you do not get into your preferred institute/branch through JoSAA/CSAB, you better prefer Thapar-CSE (than Manipal-CSE). All the Best for Your Prosperous Future!
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Regarding your question, you mentioned being open to civil or mechanical engineering. While flexibility is good, I recommend only pursuing these branches if you have a genuine interest in them, as choosing otherwise may not lead to the most fulfilling experience. Coming to the first part of your question, at the 95.39 percentile, NIT CSE/ECE is unlikely via JoSAA, but try NIT lower branches, GFTIs, and new IIITs in later/CSAB rounds. Realistic backups can be HBTU Kanpur, IET Lucknow, MMMUT, BIET Jhansi, KNIT Sultanpur, JSS/AKGEC/GCET through UPTAC. I also suggest you go through last year's JoSAA official OR-CR, which will further help you in filling out your choices. If you do not get into your preferred institute/branch through JoSAA/CSAB, you better prefer Thapar-CSE (than Manipal-CSE). All the Best for Your Prosperous Future!
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MHT-CET, IIT-JEE, NEET-UG Expert - Answered on May 27, 2026
Should I prefer core branch like mech or electrical from newer IIT over CSE from a top 3 COMEDK college or IGDTUW ?
Ans: Prefer newer IIT core only if you are ready for non-CSE careers/higher studies; otherwise, prefer CSE @ top COMEDK or IGDTUW
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MHT-CET, IIT-JEE, NEET-UG Expert - Answered on May 27, 2026
Sir Btech vlsi is it best option at vit chennai. My son got 17288 rank & 12th cbse 89 % & jee main percentile 88. I am open category from madurai, tamilnadu. I got amirtha also. TNEA cut off 177. Sastra applied. I got vit at Ist phase & category 2 tuition fees structure. Kindly advise. Waiting for your reply
Ans: VLSI @ VIT Chennai (Category-2) is a good, safe option now; if SASTRA CSE/ECE or top TNEA colleges come later, prefer them over VLSI.
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