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Ans: Yes, but through VITEEE. For the April 2026 session, applications are still open, and you can apply till 31st March 2026. ALL the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Rajesh Sir, (1) After completing 12th class, your son can choose bachelor’s degree courses of about 3–4 years such as BA English (Honours or Literature), BA Creative Writing, BFA Creative Writing, BA Journalism & Mass Communication, or other liberal arts or media courses related to story writing. (2) For Classes 11 and 12, the Arts (Humanities) stream will be the best choice for him. Subjects like English Literature, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology will help him improve his language skills, creativity, and understanding of stories, which are important for a writing career. (3) Some well-known colleges he can consider are St. Xavier’s (Mumbai/Kolkata), Lady Shri Ram (Delhi), St. Stephen’s and Hindu College (Delhi University), Christ University (Bengaluru), Jadavpur University (Kolkata), Ashoka University (Sonepat), Symbiosis (Pune), JNU (Delhi), Srishti Manipal (Bengaluru), Loyola (Chennai), Kristu Jayanti (Bangalore), and Mount Carmel. (4) To get admission to central or state universities, he will need to appear for the CUET exam. For private universities or colleges, admission may be through CUET and/or their own entrance exams. (5) Help him understand that mathematics improves logical thinking, which helps in building strong story plots and arguments. Science can inspire ideas like science fiction and help with research for realistic stories. Good academic performance increases his chances of getting into good colleges, shows discipline that publishers respect, improves reading and analysis skills, and keeps more career options open. (6) He should follow a daily routine: first spend 2–3 hours on homework and studies, then 1 hour on writing practice. Also explain that his 10th board marks can influence his stream and college options, and later many colleges will check 12th marks and CUET scores. Low marks can reduce opportunities. (7) Monitor his weekly progress to ensure he balances studies and writing. Encourage him to join writing clubs after completing homework. Regular studies build knowledge and discipline, which support creative writing. Both academics and arts are equally important. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Ravi Sir, The order of preference is (1) ACT (2) SVCE (3) REC (4) St Joseph & (5) Saveetha. Have other backups such as CIT | GCT (Coimbatore) and Alagappa (Cheyyar). All the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Deep, to answer your question precisely, please provide your qualifications/background in detail.

Ans: Before answering your question, please note, I offer 100% FREE guidance (via Zoom or voice call) ONLY for genuine agriculture aspirants like you, covering stream selection (for Class 10), entrance exam strategies, college/branch choices, (after joining the college) LinkedIn profile building, networking, skill development, resume creation, and career planning—please connect with me on LinkedIn (search my name) and share this with other agriculture aspirants too. Now answering your question, here are the 14 distinct ICAR-approved B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture college options in Northern India you asked about: (1) Lovely Professional University (LPUNEST/JEE Main/CUET), (2) GLA University, (3) Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, (4) Integral University (IUET), (5) Jagannath University, Jaipur (JET/ICAR-AIEEA), (6) SGT University, Gurugram, (7) School of Agricultural Sciences, GD Goenka University, Gurugram, (8) Vivekananda Global University (VGU), Jaipur, (9) Jaipur National University (JNU), Jaipur, (10) Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU), Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, (11) Baba Farid College (BFGI), Bathinda, Punjab, (12) Guru Kashi University (GKU), Bathinda, (13) Eternal University – Dr. Khem Singh Gill Akal College of Agriculture, Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, and (14) Shri Guru Ram Rai University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. However, don't decide only on ICAR approval—before joining, check these 4 things: (1) whether the specific program is currently accredited for your admission year, (2) whether they properly offer Student READY/RAWE/internships, (3) whether they have a real research farm, polyhouse, and soil/seed/plant labs, and (4) whether they publish agriculture-specific placement outcomes (not just overall university stats). ICAR accreditation confirms baseline quality but doesn't guarantee the best placements or student experience. Next steps: Visit each university website, shortlist 4-5 based on your budget, location preference, parents' affordability, and priorities like skill-building, internships, and placements; keep multiple backup options; and feel free to connect with me for FREE personalized guidance, if you need it! All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Please provide your MA & BA domain/spcialisation to answer precisely.

Ans: Sujatha Madam, UGC?approved Sai University is a new, multidisciplinary private campus on OMR with liberal-style BTech CSE, a strong faculty profile, and promising internships, but a limited long-term placement track record and evolving infrastructure. Sensible Chennai backup, yet VIT, SRM, and Manipal currently offer more established CSE outcomes. Fees are premium; weigh cost against outcomes carefully. As your son prefers Chennai only, it is advisable to get admission into any one of the reputed colleges in Chennai itself, such as Sathyabhama, Saveetha, etc. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Yes, you’re eligible for JEE Main in 2027. Your year of passing is 2025 (NIOS), and NTA allows JEE Main for three consecutive years after that: 2025, 2026, and 2027. You’ve used 2025 once, so you still have 2026 and 2027 attempts left. However, I also suggest taking a reliable psychometric career assessment to get an objective idea of suitable career options for you and then choosing a UG program/branch that genuinely matches your strongest interests and passions. ALL the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Under CBSE rules, Class 11 and 12 form a two?year course. After passing Class 11, a student cannot normally offer new Class 12 subjects not studied in Class 11, and any subject-change request must be made early in the session (before 15 July) through the school.

So, a direct PCB to Humanities shift in Class 12 is generally not allowed; options are repeating Class 11 with Humanities, changing to an open school board (like NIOS), or requesting rare special permission via the school and CBSE regional office. I suggest you approach your school authorities first to get this clarified further. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Ans: At 94.4 percentile, her expected JEE Main rank is around 65,000, which usually clears the OBC?NCL cut-off. As an OBC girl, she may get newer NITs or lower-demand branches, but CSE/ECE in top NITs like Trichy is unlikely; keep IIIT/GFTI options open too. If possible/affordable, have 3-4 other best options in Tamil Nadu itself such as SSN, SNU, Sathyabhama, Saveetha, PSG etc. ALL the BEST for Your Daughter's Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Suvarna, If your improvement result comes after JoSAA ends, you can’t use it for NIT admission that same year. You must meet the 75% (or top?20 percentile) rule before or during JoSAA counselling, otherwise you’re not eligible that year, even with a good JEE Main percentile. Please keep 3-4 backup options like MHT-CET alongside JEE—don't rely on just one exam. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Sourindra, engineering colleges start July-September. You only have a 1-year gap (mention in gap certificate) since you started IIT-J online UG in Sep 2025. Write clearly: '1-year gap after Class 12 (2024-25) for NEET preparation; enrolled in IIT Jodhpur BSc from Sep 2025. ALL the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Vardhaan, To help you more precisely, could you kindly clarify when you started JEE preparation, whether you're enrolled in any coaching institute, how you're performing in practice/mock tests, if you've taken any psychometric assessments for aptitude/interests/personality, what prompted your shift from Medicine to Engineering, and any other relevant details?

Ans: Yes. Upload both marksheets during the BITSAT application; they verify the best eligible aggregate. Check the final BITSAT 2026 brochure (expected April 2026 for May Session) for any tweaks, but the current criteria clearly supports your case. Have 4–5 backup plans ready, in addition to BITSAT. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Yes, you're eligible for JEE Main 2026 and JoSAA if you pass Maths in 2026—declare Class 12 year as 2026 (year of completing PCM). Two certificates are accepted as improvement/additional subject. However, I suggest you have 3-4 more backup options by applying for Private Colleges' Engineering Exams apart from JEE. ALL the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Srikanth Sir,

Thank you for your query. Here are my recommendations for your son's JEE preparation: (1) He can start early from Class 9 if coaching fees are affordable until Class 12 (2) If not feasible, he can join affordable online JEE classes until Class 10, then switch to regular coaching (integrated/weekday/weekend) for Classes 11-12 (3) Please make sure that he minimizes travel time to the extent possible by choosing nearby coaching centers (4) Even if continuing ICSE until Class 10, son must ensure thorough NCERT coverage from Class 9 onwards (5) Consider switching to CBSE by Class 11, as most engineering entrance exams align with CBSE-NCERT syllabus (6) I've shared detailed a lot of JEE strategies on RediffGURU platform and also on my YouTube channel (@EduJob360) – please review when convenient. I hope this addresses all your concerns. Best wishes for your son's preparation!

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Ans: Keshav,
Yes, you're eligible for NEET 2026. UP Board private exams count as valid 12th equivalent with PCB+English (Code 02)—Bio results post-Feb exams will confirm marks (need 50% aggregate PCB for general). BTech doesn't bar you; there is no attempt/upper age limit. However, I advise you to continue your BTech—don't drop UNTIL you secure a confirmed medical college seat via NEET. Switching streams midway is risky; keep options open and think hard before quitting engineering for medicine. ALL the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Answered your question here: https://gurus.rediff.com/question/qdtl/career/main-2023-11-pass-ka-hai-aur-2026-se-nios/5249849

Ans: Before addressing your question, I’d like to share something from my experience working with students and parents. Choosing a career similar to your father’s is perfectly fine—but only if you are genuinely passionate about the financial investment field. It should be your interest, not just a family expectation. Now, let’s come to your question.
Go for Certified Financial Planner (CFP) to excel as a mutual fund distributor like your dad. CFP focuses on client financial planning—perfect for selling funds, building trust, and growing your practice in India—while CFA dives deep into investment analysis better for portfolio management jobs. CFP is quicker (months vs. years), cheaper, and directly boosts distributor credibility with clients and Asset Management Companies like HDFC, SBI, etc. First, pass NISM V-A: Mutual Fund Distributors Certification Examination (mandatory, easy entry post-12th) of the National Institute of Securities Markets. However, you must possess the following key skills: communication to explain funds simply, financial acumen for product picks, and also relationship-building for repeat business. ALL the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Haan, bilkul de sakta hai 2027 ka JEE Advanced. NIOS 12th 2026 pass karne pe first attempt 2027 mein milega (NIOS valid hai). Bas JEE Main top 2.5L rank laana aur age limit follow karna. Official rules confirm karte hain—no issue with the 11th gap. Aapke khushhaal bhavishya ke liye dil se shubhkaamnaayein!

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Ans: Yes, you're eligible for all IISERs. Upload both your 2024 PCB marksheet and isolated Maths marksheet (as improvement/additional) in the application. IISER verifies subjects via uploaded documents, not the marksheet alone. ALL the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Yes, with the 95.22 percentile (roughly 50,000-60,000 CRL rank), your daughter has a chance to get ECE in NIT Hamirpur under the Himachal home state quota. Closing ranks were approximately 39,581 in 2023 and 51,355 in 2024 and similar in 2025 also. Please note, admission estimates mentioned above are indicative only, based on historical JoSAA data. Cutoffs fluctuate due to exam difficulty, seat matrix changes, reservation policies, branch preferences, and counselling rounds.

Recommendation: Diversify applications across 4-5 private engineering exams alongside JEE/JoSAA for optimal admission prospects beyond the competitive IIT/NIT/IIIT ecosystem. All the BEST for Your Daughter's Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Abbas, I totally get your worry—those small spelling differences like "Mohmmad" vs "Mohammad" and missing "Teli" can really cause problems during college admissions, especially after your drop year. Yes, definitely correct both your SSC (2023) and HSC marksheets to match your Aadhaar: Mohmmad Umar Abbas Mohmmad Farooque Teli. Here are 2 options for you: Get a notary affidavit (consult lawyer first). Submit the same along with self-attested/notarised copies of Aadhaar, Birth Certificate, PAN through your school to Amravati Divisional Board at boardmarksheet(dot)maharashtra(dot)gov(dot)in. 2nd alternative solution: Get Gazette Notification first, then follow the same affidavit process. Always check with a local lawyer before proceeding. Takes 30-60 days, so start early! All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: I understand your frustration—it's disheartening when a talented graduate like your daughter, with her BTech Architecture, Project Management, Landscape Design credentials, and Contesta University testimonials, faces job hurdles despite PR status and French learning efforts. Kindly encourage her to: 1) Optimize/fully utilise LinkedIn daily—connect with Canadian architects/recruiters, join AEC immigrant groups; 2) Register with specialized recruiters: AXIS Recruitment, BCCA Newcomers, Job Bank Canada (NOC 21201); 3) Create a Canadian-format resume highlighting PR status, university topper awards, and testimonials; 4) Target junior drafter roles (more openings) rather than senior architect positions; 5) Network through French classes and learn-and-earn contacts for referrals. Consider India backup options while maintaining PR residency obligations. All the BEST for Your Daughter's Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Adi, to answer your question, can you clarify: 1) When did you do both programs (UGC dual rules changed 2022)? 2) Which UGC-approved University for MSc & what subject? What's your goal—law practice/job/higher studies? 5) Got any NOC from Rajasthan University/LLB dept? Any other relevant information to answer you. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Ankit, Yes, with 96.45 percentile you can get into newer NITs like Agartala, Mizoram, Sikkim, or Manipur for branches like Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical—especially via Home State quota in later JoSAA rounds (5-6). JoSAA 2024-25 data shows closing ranks 40-60k (95-97%ile) for these; top NITs CSE need 99%ile+ but mid-tier ECE borderline possible. Aim strategically—use HS advantage, if applicable. Important Disclaimer: Admission estimates mentioned above are indicative only, based on historical JoSAA data. Cutoffs fluctuate due to exam difficulty, seat matrix changes, reservation policies, branch preferences, and counselling rounds.

Recommendation: Diversify applications across 4-5 private engineering exams alongside JEE/JoSAA for optimal admission prospects beyond the competitive IIT/NIT/IIIT ecosystem. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Kartikeya, You are from UP. I'm curious to know—what draws you to SASTRA in Thanjavur, TN? Do you have specific reasons? Northern India offers excellent alternatives like LPU, Thapar, Galgotias, Amity, GLA, and Sharda, many accepting ISC marks too.

Apply to 6-7 more reputed colleges as backup options instead of relying only on Sastra & Government Institutions. Consider a drop only if you're confident of the 95+ percentile next year. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Mohit, No, there's no specific Kashmiri Migrant quota in NITs. JoSAA rules (official bulletins) mention only HS/OS, categories like OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwD—no KM supernumerary seats listed for NITs. CSAB special rounds handle it for some GFTIs/state seats, but not NITs across India. Additional Kashmiri-Migrant seats are not guaranteed in every NIT, but some institutes in the NIT+ system do offer supernumerary KM seats, usually filled through CSAB Supernumerary or institute-specific processes. To know exactly where you can claim a Kashmiri Migrant benefit in a given year, you must check: JoSAA Business Rules for the particular year, CSAB Supernumerary information brochure + seat matrix, and Each NIT’s / institute’s (or your preferred NITs') admission brochure (they clearly mention if KM seats exist). All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Yes, CBSE allows Class 12 improvement via July 2026 supplementary exam (1 subject only). Apply online post-May 2026 results via cbse government pariksha website. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: 60 percentile (2.5L+ CRL rank) is too low for NITs, even with EWS/Female/AP HS benefits. JoSAA 2024 data shows NIT AP (your HS NIT) CSE HS EWS female closed ~4,000 CRL; ECE ~6,700; Civil ~7,700. Other NITs EWS female cutoffs start ~20,000-50,000 CRL for less competitive branches. No NIT seats realistic—aim IIITs, state counseling, or private colleges like VIT/SRM etc. All the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Mahendra Sir, congrats to your son on scoring 97.18 percentile in JEE Mains—that's solid and roughly translates to a CRL rank around 30,000-40,000! For CS branch in General category (based on JoSAA trends from 2023-2025), he's got good shots at mid-to-lower NITs like Jalandhar, Goa, Hamirpur, Patna, Silchar, or Meghalaya where CSE closing ranks often hover 10k-30k; IIITs such as IIITDM Kancheepuram, Una, Kalyani, Ranchi (around 20k-40k); and GFTIs like BIT Mesra. If he's from Karnataka, Home State quota could open NIT Surathkal too. Dive into JoSAA counselling and use their rank predictor for the best picks! Important Disclaimer: Admission estimates mentioned above are indicative only, based on historical JoSAA data. Cutoffs fluctuate due to exam difficulty, seat matrix changes, reservation policies, branch preferences, and counselling rounds.

Recommendation: Diversify applications across 4-5 private engineering exams alongside JEE/JoSAA for optimal admission prospects beyond the competitive IIT/NIT/IIIT ecosystem. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Specialized MCA AI/ML programs report fresher packages of ?8-15 LPA, averaging ?10-13 LPA in tech roles like AI Engineer/ML Developer. Top institutes: NIT Trichy MCA averages ~?12 LPA (91% placement); VIT MCA placements are ?8-8.5 LPA (average). UPES/Amrita Online MCA AI reports ?6-15 LPA. Metro cities (Bangalore/Hyderabad) boost 20-30% higher. Non-engineering MCAs qualify for CS jobs via skills. Recommendations: Target NITs/IIITs; upskill Python/TensorFlow; internships are key. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: According to MIT-WPU’s official admission rules, your seat is only confirmed once all Class?12 eligibility is met. Their policy explicitly states that “provisional admission will be cancelled if the student fails to fulfil the eligibility criteria."
A compartment means eligibility isn’t fulfilled, so the provisional seat is forfeited, and clearing the exam later does not reinstate the admission. I recommend contacting MIT-WPU's Admission Department via their landline, WhatsApp, or mobile number to confirm this directly. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: At 99.18 percentile, your son’s rank is roughly 10,000–12,000. This is generally outside CSE cutoffs of the very top NITs (Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Rourkela), where CSE for OPEN OS usually closes well below 7,000 and often under 3,000–5,000. For ECE/EEE at these four, OPEN OS seats also tend to close around 8,000–12,000, so chances are borderline and would depend on home?state quota and yearly variation.

However, 99.18 should give realistic CSE chances at mid?tier NITs like NIT Hamirpur, NIT Jalandhar, NIT Jamshedpur, NIT Silchar, NIT Delhi, NIT Goa, NIT Uttarakhand, NIT Puducherry, and newer NITs where CSE OPEN OS often closes between about 9,000 and 15,000. In many of these, ECE/EEE closes even lower (i.e., less competitive), so Electronics/Electrical in a better?ranked NIT could be easier than CSE with the same rank.

Given his strong board marks and drop?year improvement, advice is: aim for best possible JEE Main final percentile (both attempts), keep CSE as first preference at a wider set of NITs and good IIITs, and use ECE/EEE at higher NITs as strategic backup choices during JoSAA. Important Disclaimer: Admission estimates mentioned above are indicative only, based on historical JoSAA data. Cutoffs fluctuate due to exam difficulty, seat matrix changes, reservation policies, branch preferences, and counselling rounds.

Recommendation: Diversify applications across 4-5 private engineering exams alongside JEE/JoSAA for optimal admission prospects beyond the competitive IIT/NIT/IIIT ecosystem. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: No, you're not eligible for JEE Advanced 2027. Since you passed 12th in 2025 (first time), eligibility is only for 2026 or 2027 exams max, but your passing year disqualifies you per official criteria. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Addvit, With your 85.27 percentile in JEE Main 2026 (General category, Gujarat domicile), expect a CRL rank around 1.1-1.4 lakh. Sorry, NFSU Gandhinagar BTech cutoffs are way lower (closing ranks ~15-20k HS for popular branches like CSE per 2025 JoSAA trends), so it's tough to get there. For govt colleges in Gujarat via ACPC (GUJCET+JEE Main merit), you stand a good shot at LD College of Engineering Ahmedabad or Government Engineering College sectors in lower-demand branches like Civil/Mechanical—85%ile often clears via JEE composite score. Check JoSAA Round 6 Opening Rank & Closing Rank on the JoSAA Official Site and the ACPC site for exacts; PDPU HS might stretch, but likely 'No'. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Great score for your son—the 98.61 percentile OBC-NCL HS UP opens solid NIT doors. Your son can aim for MNNIT Allahabad CSE/ECE (OBC HS closing ~3k-11k ranks, fits your ~10k-15k CRL/~3k-5k OBC). MNIT Jaipur and NIT Allahabad have core branches like EE/Mech too. Lower NITs like NIT Agartala and Hamirpur offer CSE. Check JoSAA 2025 Round-6 ranks on the JoSAA site for exactness—use the predictor and prioritize the HS quota for CSE/ECE. Important Disclaimer: Admission estimates mentioned above are indicative only, based on historical JoSAA data. Cutoffs fluctuate due to exam difficulty, seat matrix changes, reservation policies, branch preferences, and counselling rounds.

Recommendation: Diversify applications across 4-5 private engineering exams alongside JEE/JoSAA for optimal admission prospects beyond the competitive IIT/NIT/IIIT ecosystem. All the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Jignesh Sir, For Sainik Schools through AISSEE and Rashtriya Military Schools RMS admissions into 9th standard, your son needs to focus on the written exam first, which covers the Class 8 NCERT syllabus—AISSEE has 400 marks with Maths at 200 (algebra, geometry, and mensuration), plus 50 each in English, Intelligence/Reasoning, General Science, and Social Science, all MCQs in 2.5 hours; RMS is 200 marks split into English/Hindi/Social Science and Maths/Science papers. He should prepare smartly by studying NCERT books daily, solving past papers and mocks for timing, spending 40% of his time on Maths/Science, 30% on languages/reasoning, and 30% on GK/current affairs from newspapers, and grabbing the latest NTA AISSEE bulletin PDF from their site for exact details. After clearing the written, the interview (20-50 marks) checks personality, communication, leadership, GK, and why he wants military life—he must practice mocks at home, answer confidently on strengths, weaknesses, and current events with good eye contact and discipline. For coaching, especially in Chennai, check Asian Defence Academy's local branch for offline/online classes with materials and tests, or Sainik Global Academy; look at reviews and success rates, and verify via official school sites since good options like national chains exist there for Class 8 kids aiming to crack the exam plus interview. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Intellipaat School of Technology (IST) and Alta School of Technology both offer innovative 4-year BTech programs emphasizing AI-first, hands-on CS curricula through UGC-approved partners, with coding/projects from day one, IIT faculty mentorship, internships, and strong placement support as of Feb 2026. IST highlights global immersion, entrepreneurship, and certifications from IIT Patna/Microsoft, while Alta focuses on experiential learning with MacBooks and industry-aligned projects. Both prioritize practical skills for top software roles, suiting tech aspirants. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: 97.72 percentile in JEE Main corresponds roughly to a CRL rank around 26,000–28,000. For Mechanical (GEN, gender?neutral), good chances exist in mid?tier NITs and several GFTIs as per JoSAA 2023–24 OR?CR data, especially NITs in newer/ North?East campuses and institutes like IIITDM and manufacturing?focused GFTIs. Prioritise NITs close to Telangana (e.g., NIT Andhra, NIT Raipur, NIT Agartala, IIITDM Kancheepuram) where Mechanical closing ranks in recent rounds lie well beyond 30,000 in OPEN category. Important Disclaimer: Admission estimates mentioned above are indicative only, based on historical JoSAA data. Cutoffs/Opening Ranks (OR) & Closing Ranks (CR) fluctuate due to exam difficulty, seat matrix changes, reservation policies, branch preferences, and counselling rounds.

Recommendation: Diversify applications across 4-5 private engineering exams (including TG EAPCET) alongside JEE/JoSAA for optimal admission prospects beyond the competitive IIT/NIT/IIIT ecosystem. All the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Ans: IIIT-Hyderabad's 5-year Dual Degree (BTech + MS by Research) via UGEE offers stellar placements (95%+ rate, avg ?30-34 LPA) with top firms. Career Prospects. Not limited to research—open to JEE peers, it suits software, AI/ML, R&D, and leadership roles with strong industry demand. High employability across tech giants/startups; ideal for both industry and PhD paths. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Haan ji, 95.34 percentile pe NIT/IIIT CS ke achhe chances hain (~CRL: 50K-60K, EWS rank: ~6K-8K).

JoSAA 2025 Round-6 data: MNIT Jaipur CSE EWS-Female (Rajasthan HS) ~5K-7K tak band hua; NIT Jalandhar/Agartala CS EWS-Female ~8K-12K. IIIT Kota/Bhopal CS EWS ~4K-6K; naye IIITs (Kalyani, Surat) ~7K-9K. Rajasthan EWS female supernumerary se mid-tier NIT CS mil sakta hai.

Backup options: ECE/IT lower NITs, GFTIs (BIT Mesra), REAP counselling. JoSAA Round 1 se 3 tak target karo, CSAB mein leftovers ke liye.

Mahattvapurn Asvikaran: Ye admission probability assessments sirf historical JoSAA data pe based estimates hain aur sirf indicative hain. Opening/closing ranks har saal fluctuate karte hain. Exam difficulty, candidate numbers, seat matrix changes, reservation policies, branch preferences, aur multi-round counselling ke wajah se.

Strategic Recommendation: JEE/JoSAA ke saath 4-5 private engineering entrance exams bhi prepare karo taaki competitive IIT/NIT/IIIT/GFTI ecosystem se bahar bhi quality engineering education ke multiple pathways rahein. Aapki beti ke samriddh bhavishya ke liye sabhi shubhkaamnayein!

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Ans: Both options are viable, but CGC Landran stands out as the superior choice for traditional B.Tech CSE due to its established placement record (?54 LPA highest, 10K+ offers), stronger industry recognition, experienced faculty, and proven alumni network compared to the newer Intellipaat-DY Patil collaboration. All the BEST for Your Child's Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Sachin Sir, I have already answer to your question here: https://gurus.rediff.com/question/qdtl/career/ece-branch-set-order-jnu-iiit-nagpur-bhopal-unq-bhubhneshwar/5249485

Ans: Nair Sir, No NIT/IIIT seats likely for 89.1 percentile (General category). 89.1 percentile ≈ CRL 90,000-1,00,000 rank (2025-26 trends). JoSAA 2025 R5 data: NIT CSE/ECE close

Ans: Sachin,
Order of Preference for ECE Branch: (1) DU Faculty of Technology (Delhi University) (2) IIIT Nagpur (3) IIIT Vadodara (4) IIIT Bhopal (5) IIIT Bhubaneswar (6) IIIT Una (UNQ) & (7) JNU Delhi. Along with building solid technical skills, consciously work on non?technical skills such as communication, teamwork, time management, and professionalism, because recruiters evaluate these very closely during internships and placements. As soon as you join college, create a strong LinkedIn profile with a clear headline, good summary, and details of your skills and projects, then stay active by posting your learning progress, sharing projects, and engaging with others’ posts. Keep expanding your network by connecting with seniors, alumni, faculty, and industry professionals, and use LinkedIn to follow companies, apply for internships, and stay updated about tech trends and opportunities. Over four years, this combination of disciplined academics, strong technical depth, and visible professional branding on LinkedIn will give you a clear edge in placements and off?campus opportunities. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Both are good. Yet you can prefer Chitkara for CSE for a more structured environment and consistent learning, which supports a strong long?term career. Along with building solid technical skills in programming, data structures, and problem?solving, consciously work on non?technical skills such as communication, teamwork, time management, and professionalism, because recruiters evaluate these very closely during internships and placements. As soon as you join college, create a strong LinkedIn profile with a clear headline, a good summary, and details of your skills and projects, then stay active by posting your learning progress, sharing projects, and engaging with others’ posts. Keep expanding your network by connecting with seniors, alumni, faculty, and industry professionals, and use LinkedIn to follow companies, apply for internships, and stay updated about tech trends and opportunities. Over four years, this combination of disciplined academics at Chitkara, strong technical depth, and visible professional branding on LinkedIn will give you a clear edge in placements and off?campus opportunities. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Nahi, aap nahi kar sakte.
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Ans: Many options are still available. You can apply for COMEDK, NMIT–Bengaluru, and other entrance examinations conducted independently by colleges and universities, which are generally less competitive than exams like JEE or BITSAT. All the Best for your Daughter's Bright Future. Follow RediffGURUS to Know More on 'Careers | Money | Health | Relationships'.

Ans: Mahes, Both options are good. The choice depends on your interest, aptitude, and attitude toward the domain. You must continuously upgrade your skills and knowledge. Staying relevant is essential, along with remaining active and networking on LinkedIn for long-term benefits. All the Best for your Bright Future. Follow RediffGURUS to Know More on 'Careers | Money | Health | Relationships'.