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Nayagam P

Nayagam P P

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Nayagam is a certified career counsellor and the founder of EduJob360.
He started his career as an HR professional and has over 10 years of experience in tutoring and mentoring students from Classes 8 to 12, helping them choose the right stream, course and college/university.
He also counsels students on how to prepare for entrance exams for getting admission into reputed universities /colleges for their graduate/postgraduate courses.
He has guided both fresh graduates and experienced professionals on how to write a resume, how to prepare for job interviews and how to negotiate their salary when joining a new job.
Nayagam has published an eBook, Professional Resume Writing Without Googling.
He has a postgraduate degree in human resources from Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Delhi, a postgraduate diploma in labour law from Madras University, a postgraduate diploma in school counselling from Symbiosis, Pune, and a certification in child psychology from Counsel India.
He has also completed his master’s degree in career counselling from ICCC-Mindler and Counsel, India.
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Answered on Jul 20, 2026

Answered on Jul 20, 2026

Career
Sir I got cse at sastra , could get cse at iiit Trichy, kottayam, dharwad and ece at iiit Trichy , kurnool , bhopal etc I'm ok with joining cse or ece can u tell me the preference order , also is it a wise choice to prefer iiit or nit tag? Because I'm a dropper already so shall I prefer private or govt institutions? Also tell me about mech and civil branches scope as I could get these branches in many nits as well already I asked u once but very confused sir pls let me know
Ans: Yamini, (1) please refer to my earlier response to your same question for detailed insights. (2) As all five rounds are likely completed by now, it is unclear how you could still have many of the options you mentioned available. (3) Prioritize branches that align closely with your interests rather than focusing solely on the institution or its reputation. (4) Every branch has its unique strengths, and no college, including institutions of national importance, is flawless. (5) Consider choosing Mechanical or Civil only if you have a strong interest in these fields, keeping in mind your future career goals and the types of challenges you wish to address. (6) Otherwise, opting for ECE or CSE is advisable. (7) Prefer government institutions over private ones for better assurance, and (8) consider Sastra as one of your last options. I hope these factors assist you in making the most suitable decision. All The Best for Your Prosperous Future!

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Answered on Jul 16, 2026

Asked by Anonymous - Jul 16, 2026
Career
Good Afternoon Sir, I need your guidance regarding my admission situation. I scored 77 percentile in JEE Main and 95 percentile in MHT CET. Unfortunately, I got a compartment in CBSE Class 12 Chemistry, so I am currently not eligible for MHT CET CAP rounds or JEE-based admissions. As a result, my current percentile scores are of no use this year. My compartment examination is scheduled for 28th July, and I am confident that I will clear it. Given this situation, I wanted to ask: - Should I take admission in a below-average college that is still available after clearing the compartment? - Or would it be better to take a one-year drop, prepare again, and aim for a much better college next year?
Ans: I could have given a more accurate response if you had also shared your 12th Grade Maths and Physics marks. However, based on the information provided, I want to remind you—in case you are not already aware—that you need to ensure a score of at least 75% or be in the top 20 percentile in your board exams. Scoring above the 96 percentile in JEE 2027 will be extremely challenging but not impossible based on your JEE 2026 performance. Your MH-CET performance is good and can be further improved with focused preparation over 7-8 months. The large disparity between your JEE and MH-CET results is unclear to me. To answer your question, I suggest considering a drop year to prepare well and strategically for both exams. Additionally, it is advisable to have at least 8-9 backup options apart from JEE and MH-CET, such as COMEDK, PERA-CET, VITEEE, AEEE, SITEE, etc., and/or register with some reputed colleges that accept your Board Exam or JEE scores. All The Best for Your Prosperous Future!

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Answered on Jul 08, 2026

Asked by Anonymous - Jul 07, 2026
Career
hi sir, i gave my 12th boards .. i had total 6 subjects, i passed in 5 and failed in 1 subject and that was physics and i need to pass anyhow to get mbbs admission.. i am not able to form the fill through cbse so i will give nios ODE(on demand exam)on physics..i will have dual marksheet i.e one of cbse and the other of nios(nios one is probably a certificate not marksheet) .. will this be valid for my mbbs admission.. will i get admission in medical college..i have seen that nmc accepts but in my state, tripura..the colleges never saw a situation like this and they said they have no idea and one college said i can show only 1 marksheet either nios or cbse but nmc guidelines says that its valid and i can get admission (i saw on websites and Google..i didnot read the bulletin myself yet) sir, i just saw you are having answers to everyone's problem.. can you please tell if ill get admission in medical college for mbbs or not especially in tripura med college.. i am very stressed
Ans: According to current National Medical Commission (NMC) rules and National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) guidelines, you remain eligible for MBBS admission if you pass Physics through NIOS ODE/part admission and submit both your original CBSE marksheet and NIOS Physics marksheet. NIOS allows candidates who fail a subject to clear it through ODE, and NMC accepts candidates who reappear through another recognized board as long as both marksheets are shown during counselling. Make sure your total score in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) meets the minimum requirement. In Tripura, if college officials are not familiar with such cases, ask the counselling authority to confirm your eligibility with the State Directorate or MCC using NMC rules, instead of relying on verbal opinions. Carry your CBSE marksheet, NIOS marksheet, NEET scorecard, and relevant NMC/NIOS notices during document verification. It’s recommended to email the Tripura State NEET Counselling Authority before admission and get written confirmation. This written proof will help if any issue arises during document verification. Although some colleges in Tripura may not yet be familiar with these updated rules, the state counselling must follow the NMC 2023 regulations. Use the official NMC 2025-26 Public Notices to support your case. Your dual-board status is legally valid for admission as long as you meet the PCB percentage and qualify in NEET. All The Best for Your Prosperous Future!

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