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Dr Dipankar Dutta
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Dr Dipankar Dutta is an associate professor in the computer science and engineering department at the University Institute of Technology, the University of Burdwan, West Bengal.
He has 27 years of experience and his interests include AI, data science, machine learning, pattern recognition, deep learning and evolutionary computation.
Aside from his responsibilities at the college, he also delivers lectures and conducts webinars.
Dr Dipankar has published 25 papers in international journals, written book chapters, attended conferences, served as a board observer for WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) exams and as a counsellor for engineering college admissions in West Bengal. He helps students choose the right college and stream for undergraduate, masters and PhD programmes.
A senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (SMIEEE), he holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from the Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College and a an MTech degree in computer technology from Jadavpur University.
He completed his PhD in engineering from IIEST, Shibpur (formerly BE College).... more
He has 27 years of experience and his interests include AI, data science, machine learning, pattern recognition, deep learning and evolutionary computation.
Aside from his responsibilities at the college, he also delivers lectures and conducts webinars.
Dr Dipankar has published 25 papers in international journals, written book chapters, attended conferences, served as a board observer for WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) exams and as a counsellor for engineering college admissions in West Bengal. He helps students choose the right college and stream for undergraduate, masters and PhD programmes.
A senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (SMIEEE), he holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from the Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College and a an MTech degree in computer technology from Jadavpur University.
He completed his PhD in engineering from IIEST, Shibpur (formerly BE College).... more
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sir in this year 2025 i have to give my board exam but due to some issue i did not appear but my board result on website shows with absent in front of all subject and i have to prepare for jee adv for 2027 and on jee adv site shows that you have only two attemp with class 12 so is there any issue with that result or still i have two attempts
Ans: You pass Class 12 in 2026 → JEE Adv 2026 and 2027 allowed.
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Dear Sir, Please advise on following queries:
1) IIIT Gwalior: what would be a good choice between 4 year EEE and 5 year MTech (IT / CSE)?
2) Would it be advisable to exit 5 year MTech (IT / CSE) after 4 years (some institutes allow this and a decision has to be taken in the 3rd year) and are such students allowed to take part in placements?
Ans: Unless you are deeply interested in electrical engineering or plan a specific career in core EEE, the 5-Year Integrated M.Tech in IT/CSE is generally the better choice in terms of placements, industry relevance, and future-proofing.
Yes, many institutes (including IIIT Gwalior) offer an exit option after 4 years with a B.Tech degree, usually in the 3rd year or at the start of the 4th year.
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Yes, many institutes (including IIIT Gwalior) offer an exit option after 4 years with a B.Tech degree, usually in the 3rd year or at the start of the 4th year.
Answered on May 13, 2025
Hello sir i am form rajasthan i had scored 93 percetile in jee mains my CRl rank is107924 and obc caterogry rank is 34808 but i have scored only 70 percent in board so sir please suggest some collage in which i can get civill branch
Ans: ou may get Civil in:
NIT Mizoram / NIT Nagaland / NIT Arunachal Pradesh (through HS Quota + OBC)
IIIT Agartala (if offering Civil or similar branch)
NIT Sikkim
NIT Puducherry
NIT Uttarakhand
But some colleges are looking for 75% marks. Check that.
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NIT Mizoram / NIT Nagaland / NIT Arunachal Pradesh (through HS Quota + OBC)
IIIT Agartala (if offering Civil or similar branch)
NIT Sikkim
NIT Puducherry
NIT Uttarakhand
But some colleges are looking for 75% marks. Check that.
Answered on May 13, 2025
VIT vellore, MIT manipal, MIT bengaluru, Thapar patiala, LNMIIT jaipur, JIIT noida, NMIMS mumbai, PES bengaluru & KIIT bhubhneshwar, Amrita Engineering college, Shiv Nadar University for b-tech CSE. Kindly guide. Thanks
Ans: VIT Vellore
MIT Manipal
Shiv Nadar University
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala
NMIMS Mumbai
PES University, Bengaluru
LNMIIT Jaipur
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Coimbatore campus preferred)
MIT Bengaluru (MAHE)
JIIT Noida
KIIT Bhubaneswar
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MIT Manipal
Shiv Nadar University
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala
NMIMS Mumbai
PES University, Bengaluru
LNMIIT Jaipur
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Coimbatore campus preferred)
MIT Bengaluru (MAHE)
JIIT Noida
KIIT Bhubaneswar
Answered on May 13, 2025
hello sir i got 60 percentile in jee main 2025 , can i take a drop? my parents are saying that they would allocate a management seat in CIT(chennai).which options of the both could i opt,also getting a mangement seat would result in a great dread for a middle class family like us. kindly share your opinions
Ans: Go for management seat
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does JAC Delhi counselling accept 2 marksheets if its from the same cbse board? (like one has PCB and another is of Maths additional subject)
Ans: Yes, JAC Delhi counselling generally accepts two separate mark sheets from the same CBSE board, provided both are valid and official, and the Maths subject is shown as an additional subject in the second mark sheet.
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Asked by Anonymous - May 11, 2025
I'm a PCB student without maths. am i eligible for M.tech in IITs through GATE if i do online BS Data Science course from IIT-Madras?
Ans: Great question.
No, currently you are not eligible for M.Tech in IITs through GATE if you have only the BS in Data Science from IIT Madras and do not have Mathematics in 10+2 or a BSc/BTech degree with core Mathematics and relevant engineering subjects.
No, currently you are not eligible for M.Tech in IITs through GATE if you have only the BS in Data Science from IIT Madras and do not have Mathematics in 10+2 or a BSc/BTech degree with core Mathematics and relevant engineering subjects.
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what about MSc degrees in IIT? would i be eligible for it through gate or any other exam?
Ans: For M.Sc. programs at IITs, the standard route is IIT JAM (Joint Admission Test for M.Sc.), not GATE.
Asked on - May 13, 2025 | Answered on May 13, 2025
so, ill be eligible for MSc programs? if i do BS Data science online course of IIT-M as pcb without maths?
Ans: Unfortunately, you will not be eligible for most MSc programs in IITs (like MSc in Mathematics, Physics, Data Science, or Statistics) if you are from a PCB background and don’t have Mathematics in 10+2, even if you complete the online BS in Data Science from IIT Madras.
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My class 10th exams with 95% overall I score 99 in biology 92 and mathematics I prefer both subject equally I have a keen interest in physics(95%) I'm struggling to choose between PCM and bcb in class 11th because I am not sure whether I am better suited for biology or mathematics in West Bengal student prayer prefer PC MB but I feel might concerned about handling the pressure of 4 core subjects have already advised me to go for PCM for engineering and PCB for medical but my problem is I am not able to understand that I am should I go for biology or should I go for math with PCM of PCB can you please suggest what stream might be more suitable for me considered considering my strength and interest?
Ans: How can I understand your strength and interest? You should know it better than me. You can take PCMB as many students are doing well
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Sir i am a 12th pcb student from chse (orissa state board) from this 2024-25 batch & i have scored 89% in my 12th boards .
I want to build my career in engineering by doing b.tech cse from (NIT Rourkela or IIT Bhubaneswar ) . Can i apper jee mains or jee advance next year( 2026 ) by appearing additional nios maths in this year 2025. It's an urgent please ans me as quick as possible.
Ans: Yes, you can appear for JEE Main and JEE Advanced in 2026 if you meet the eligibility criteria by completing Mathematics as an additional subject through NIOS.
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Respected Sir, Am I eligible to mtech cse in free/less cost having 8.35 cgpa in BTech in 2022 from tier 3 college without giving any entrance exam.Please help me asap.
Ans: Unfortunately, without appearing for any entrance exam like GATE, you are not eligible for free or low-cost M.Tech in CSE at government or top-tier institutes in India.
Asked on - May 10, 2025 | Answered on May 10, 2025
Thank you sir for your guidance.Can you please make some necessary suggestions regarding any other colleges available.
Ans: You can try private engineering colleges, but fees will be high. One college I know where fees in less, that is, University Institute of Technology, The University of Burdwan
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Sir,
My daughter is studied until 2nd class in Hyderabad and then 3rd to 6th in in USA. Then 7th to 10th in Hyderabad. Then she came to USa for 1 year and stayed over there. Then she studied 11and 12th in Telangana. Is she comes under local area? Does she qualify for 85% quota in MBBS seats in Telangana?
Ans: Your daughter is most likely eligible
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I got 94.5 with 82420 CRL and 25000 OBC-NCL rank in jee mains and I have delhi as my Home State..my advanced preparation isn't that great can u please guide me for some colleges..
Ans: JAC Delhi Colleges (Home State Quota)
You have a fair chance in:
NSUT (Non-CSE branches) – Possibly Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Civil.
DTU (Non-CSE branches) – Could get Mechanical or Production Engineering.
IIIT Delhi (non-CSE) – You may not get CS, but CSAM (CS + Applied Math) is a remote possibility if cutoffs drop.
IGDTUW (for girls only) – If you’re a girl, IT, ECE, or MAE are possible.
JoSAA – NITs (OBC-NCL Quota)
At your OBC rank ~25k, your chances in top NITs are slim, but these lower NITs and IIITs may be possible in core or newer branches:
NIT Mizoram / Meghalaya / Sikkim – ECE, Civil, Mechanical.
NIT Puducherry / Andhra Pradesh – Possibly Mechanical or EEE.
IIIT Una / IIIT Bhagalpur / IIIT Kalyani – ECE or CS (borderline).
IIIT Bhopal / IIIT Nagpur – ECE might be open.
See previous years' cut off
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You have a fair chance in:
NSUT (Non-CSE branches) – Possibly Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Civil.
DTU (Non-CSE branches) – Could get Mechanical or Production Engineering.
IIIT Delhi (non-CSE) – You may not get CS, but CSAM (CS + Applied Math) is a remote possibility if cutoffs drop.
IGDTUW (for girls only) – If you’re a girl, IT, ECE, or MAE are possible.
JoSAA – NITs (OBC-NCL Quota)
At your OBC rank ~25k, your chances in top NITs are slim, but these lower NITs and IIITs may be possible in core or newer branches:
NIT Mizoram / Meghalaya / Sikkim – ECE, Civil, Mechanical.
NIT Puducherry / Andhra Pradesh – Possibly Mechanical or EEE.
IIIT Una / IIIT Bhagalpur / IIIT Kalyani – ECE or CS (borderline).
IIIT Bhopal / IIIT Nagpur – ECE might be open.
See previous years' cut off
Answered on May 09, 2025
Sir I am very much confused about my career..I don't know which field will be best for me...Recently I saw something like scientific thing numerology who tells us about which profession should be best for us according to our date of birth and other things should I follow it for career clarity ?
Ans: Without knowing all information about you I cannot sagest anything about you. You should consult any career counsellor at your locality
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Hello sir. I have got 146 marks in KCET and 297 in my boards. So most likely i will get a rank within 500.I got a rank of 10131, and am in category one in VITEEE exam. I am very much interested in ECE. I just wanted a suggestion if I should take ECE in RVCE, PES or in VIT Vellore
Ans: Go for ECE in RVCE or PES
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Sir , i got 95.5 percentile in JEE mains , which is 67000crl and 20000obc. i think i might not be able to crack jee advance. i have also written vitee and got 18000 rank. I am also writing bitsat. I am interested in mechanical and electrical field . which college should i choose among GFTIS like BIT mesra, VIT, Bits pilani and north east nits for me to have a good career
Ans: Go for Bits pilani
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I'm getting core branches other than mechanical at pec Chandigarh and IT at uiet Chandigarh. I have interest in tech field but uiet doesn't have much good on campus placement record and also not so strong alumni ( on basis of as much I got to know from seniors) so can I take core branch at pec and develop skills by side. Will it be safe for my future career?
Ans: Yes, taking a core branch at PEC Chandigarh and upskilling in tech is a safer and better long-term career move than IT at UIET
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Sir I scored 96.34 pr in jee mains 2025...Right now I am preparing for jee advance but I know that I will not able to get IIT.. I am going for Tier 2 colleges in my state Gujarat..Should I take a partial drop to excel in jee mains 2026...I only want to score good in mains so that I can get good colleges..
Ans: No
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Hello sir, I'm a DASA student applying to IIITH for the 2025-26 batch. My current curriculum is the NSW HSC from Australia, which includes Mathematics and Physics but not Chemistry. IIITH requires Maths, Physics, and Chemistry for DASA eligibility, and I need to figure out how to add Chemistry.I've been looking into taking Chemistry through NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling), but I'm concerned because IIITH's brochure specifies that the subjects must be completed "outside India," and NIOS is an Indian board. I've emailed IIITH for clarification, but I'm still waiting for a response. Is NIOS accepted for DASA?
Ans: NIOS Chemistry is unlikely to be accepted for DASA at IIITH
Asked on - May 08, 2025 | Answered on May 09, 2025
If NIOS chemistry qualification isn’t valid for DASA, can I supplement it with another recognized exam or course to meet the eligibility criteria for IIITH admissions?
Ans: Opt for an internationally recognized Chemistry course/exam, such as A-Level, IB, or AP Chemistry, taken from a foreign board.
Asked on - May 09, 2025 | Answered on May 09, 2025
Since I’m taking the exam in India, will it still qualify as a ‘foreign board’ for DASA purposes? (e.g., can I take AP Chemistry at a test center in India and have it recognized as an international qualification?)
Ans: Yes
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what should be the preferred sequence of options amongst NMIMS, KIIT, JIIT for b-tech in computer science
Ans: 1. NMIMS (Mumbai) > 2. KIIT (Bhubaneswar) > 3. JIIT (Noida)
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Ans: Welcome
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Asked by Anonymous - May 06, 2025
does JAC Delhi and JOSAA accept 2 marksheets of PCB cbse marksheet and NIOS maths marksheet if i have completed class 12 with PCB in 2024 and appear for only maths additional subject in NIOS in 2026?
Ans: Yes
Asked on - May 09, 2025 | Answered on May 09, 2025
other sir (Radheshyam Zanwar) is saying I can't. now im confused
Ans: Sorry, its my mistake. Answer will be "No"
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Asked by Anonymous - May 06, 2025
Sir my son got b.tec.CSE in kiit bhuneshwar and 41120 rank in VITEEE it is possible for him to get vit in 1st category CSE branch and COMEDK entrance exam on 10th of May please suggest me what is better for him
Ans: KIIT CSE Good backup option, but high fees
VIT CSE (41k rank) 1st category CSE not possible; 3rd/4th category may be costly
COMEDK (if prepared) BEST CHOICE if he gets a rank under 8k – better colleges, ROI, and Bangalore advantage
VIT CSE (41k rank) 1st category CSE not possible; 3rd/4th category may be costly
COMEDK (if prepared) BEST CHOICE if he gets a rank under 8k – better colleges, ROI, and Bangalore advantage
Asked on - May 06, 2025 | Answered on May 08, 2025
Sir Thanks for your response sir my question is is vit bhopal is good for b.tec CSE because in vit bhopal he definitely get CSE in category 1 or 2 please suggest
Ans: See faculty profile of VIT Bhopal. If profiles of the faculties are good, then it is good.
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Asked by Anonymous - May 06, 2025
86.27 percentile in jee mains 2025 but 67% in boards which best colleges i can get in computer related branch (i falls in EWS category)
Ans: If your 67% is not in the top 20 percentile of your board, then you will not be eligible for NITs/IIITs/GFTIs (even if your rank qualifies).
GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes):
Assam University, Silchar – CSE or IT
Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar – CSE
Institute of Technology, GGV Bilaspur – CSE / IT
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GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes):
Assam University, Silchar – CSE or IT
Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar – CSE
Institute of Technology, GGV Bilaspur – CSE / IT
Answered on May 05, 2025
Dear Sir, as my son Inter bord got 91% but in Jee mains 1st attempt got 50% and 2nd attempt got 70%, but he was not eligible for Advance, and he was wrote other college exams as (IIIT Hyd + VIT+TSEAPCET) in that VIT got results as 1.20 Lakh rank and he was eligible for Round of Category of 5th for VIT-AP & VIT-Bhopal, and expecting results for IIIT Hyd and also waiting for other Exams as (COMEDK + MIT + BITS), he was sincerely trying the efforts private college entrance exams, but the results which is not satisfy for him, and getting disappoint, but I was giving the motivation for other exams and do the hard work and focus on, BITS & IIT-Hyd also very tuff and more competitive, as i need to think for the negative side, if he could not get any cut of marks, what is the next option....? I request you pls give any other alternate suggestions for which is alternate engineering university for the course of (CSE AI & ML), my son interested in CSE course only
Ans: You have tried almost all.
Asked on - May 05, 2025 | Answered on May 06, 2025
No there is more 3 exams are pending like (COMEDK+MET+BITS)
Ans: You have already written that. Considering those exam I told "You have tried almost all."
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Asked on - May 06, 2025 | Answered on May 06, 2025
Sir, I request you pls give any other alternate suggestions for which is alternate engineering university apart from above for the course of (CSE AI & ML), my son interested in CSE course only
Ans: Data science degree by IIT Madras. It's a part time course.
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Asked by Anonymous - May 03, 2025
My daughter as got jee mains 90 percentile, her puc board in karanataka 97% and her kcet marks 126 , which branch is bestCSE or AI ML orAI&DS which college can she get in bangalore or in possible to get nit surathkal, we are in cat1 reservation and obc ncl in central pls guide me sir
Ans: Prefer CSE > AI & ML > AI & DS unless she is very focused on AI from the beginning.
With 90 percentile JEE Main (OBC-NCL & Cat-1): It’s difficult to get CSE or AI at NIT Surathkal, especially under the Other State quota.
Prioritize KCET counseling for Bangalore-based Tier 1 and 2 colleges where CSE or AI & ML are possible.
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With 90 percentile JEE Main (OBC-NCL & Cat-1): It’s difficult to get CSE or AI at NIT Surathkal, especially under the Other State quota.
Prioritize KCET counseling for Bangalore-based Tier 1 and 2 colleges where CSE or AI & ML are possible.
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Asked by Anonymous - May 03, 2025
Hey I scored about 97.62%tile and a rank of 36091 in jee main 2025. Initially I planned of considering mechanical engineering at IIITDM Kancheepuram. But now due to the availability of options I am also starting to consider ECE at IIIT Kottayam and IIIT Sri city. From previous year cutoffs' I am also getting branches like Civil and Biotech at top NIT's. At this point I am really confused on what to take and what not to. Initially i planned of doing my bachelors in mechanical and then masters in aerospace engineering. But that's a long way down. I do understand that in terms of placements Mechanical is not much preferred. But on the other hand ECE is a fast growing industry and I am sure placements would be nice if i consider it. I have discussed this with my parents and other people and they all have given me a free hand on the choice. Thus the real dilemma is whether to take Mechanical engineering and do masters, take ECE and consider placements or consider top NIT's over these? I would also like to mention that I am not really focusing on other upcoming exams thus these being my options.
Ans: If you're deeply passionate about Aerospace or Mechanical systems, and ready for a committed path toward higher studies, then Mechanical at IIITDM Kancheepuram is a justifiable and fulfilling choice.
If you're inclined toward industry-readiness and future flexibility, ECE at IIIT Sri City is safer and more versatile.
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If you're inclined toward industry-readiness and future flexibility, ECE at IIIT Sri City is safer and more versatile.
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