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Pradeep Pramanik
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Pradeep Pramanik is a career coach, placement consultant and director at Fast Track Career Consultants, which provides career counselling, soft skills training and placement consultancy services.
Pradeep, who hails from Bhagalpur in Bihar, has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 15 years in sales, marketing, training and product management roles in companies like Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Elder Pharmaceuticals and Ranbaxy Laboratories.
During his tenure in the pharma industry, he has worked in different states including Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
In 1998, he launched Fast Track Career Consultants with the aim of helping youngsters find jobs through the right career counselling, training and placement services.
They also offer HR analysis and appraisal services.
Over the years, he has been invited by management and engineering institutions to discuss education and employment policies, entrepreneurship, soft skills and emerging careers in India.
He has published four books on career counselling and contributed articles to print publications.... more
Pradeep, who hails from Bhagalpur in Bihar, has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 15 years in sales, marketing, training and product management roles in companies like Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Elder Pharmaceuticals and Ranbaxy Laboratories.
During his tenure in the pharma industry, he has worked in different states including Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
In 1998, he launched Fast Track Career Consultants with the aim of helping youngsters find jobs through the right career counselling, training and placement services.
They also offer HR analysis and appraisal services.
Over the years, he has been invited by management and engineering institutions to discuss education and employment policies, entrepreneurship, soft skills and emerging careers in India.
He has published four books on career counselling and contributed articles to print publications.... more
Answered on May 27, 2025
My daughter got BBA honours with reserch in Christ university central campus .campared to Rajagiri college of social science which is better for BBA
Ans: Dear .. I will suggest while asking questions , pl. share more details to know and compare before replying. Th Christ University is an old one , you can ask your daughter for this . she must do MBA in Future if she is planning for better career .
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How is college of engineering Bharati Vidyapeeth (deemed university) dhankawadi pune for computer engineering.
How is the placements
Ans: You may go for it if you are getting a call. I don't know what are the other options you have. However Bharti Vidyapeeth Dhankawadi Pune has good placement records .
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Hello sir/maam please suggest me My son got Robotics and AI in Thapar University Patiala Punjab,is there scope of placement offers after 4 years because this branch started 2 years before..He is eligible for COE,COBS,AI AND DATA SCIENCE BRANCHES also .plz suggest me what can I do ..
Ans: Dear These courses are in demand and future lies for these courses only. AI/ Data Science , Robotics are equally good.
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Answered on May 27, 2025
My son is getting CSE in HBTU. I need advice that he should take admission in HBTU or join any good private college for CSE in Noida . Which one is better option.
Ans: Dear , If your son is getting HBTU , Kanpur and if you stay near by , better to opt for it. You know pvt colleges do charge very hefty fees too.
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I got 77 percentile in JEE mains category OBC-3B, do I get seat in any of top NITs or IIITs for Mechanical engineering branch
Ans: Dear , When top NITs , IIITs get huge number of students with more than 90% marks even for OBC category , I am afraid , Getting NITs /IIITs will be difficult . Yes ... for Private colleges , you may try.
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I get cse in data science in nsut delhi and IT and MNC in DTU and NSUT both, which i should prefer or i should go with mechanical in nit warangal
Ans: Dear , Considering the latest trend in hiring of engineers and what is expected in next coming few yrs CSE , Data Science , Machine learning , Robotics , Mechatronics etc are in demand /will remain so too. . Hence You may go for CSE at NSUT .Delhi ..
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Hi sir I have got 75 percentile in jee mains and 73 percentage in board exam ISC BOARD. CAN I GET ANY BETTER COLLEGE WITHIN U.P. CLOSE TO PRAYAGRAJ
Ans: Dear As per the latest admission trends 75% in JEE Mains or 73% in ISC Board is not very impressive . You can try for NITs like Motilal Nehru NIT ,Prayagraj ... Or else there are other Engineering colleges . However If you have confidence & patience , You can try through next JEE to get into IITs or NITs of good ranking. ...
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Asked by Anonymous - May 26, 2025
Hello Sir
My daughter has passed grade 12 CBSE with 90% marks PCM. She has not appeared in JEE. She is getting admission in govt College Faculty of Engineering and Technology,Agra college in Btech. CSE. Can you share your insights about this govt. College.
Ans: Dear There are teo options One your daughter should appear in JEE and then decide or directly take admission in Faculty of Engineering & Technology Agra in B.Tech CSE. As far as rating of this college is concerned , to be honest I cant make any comment.
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My sone got 98+ percentile in symbiosis for all ug courses pune campus, it's good score to get in, Or please tell best ug course prefere and are wait for DU result.
Ans: Dear When your son has spent good number of years in Pune at Symbiosis , I feel he should continue there . The end results of symbiosis as far as placements are concerned ,It is impressive.
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Answered on May 26, 2025
CSE in IIT dharwad is better than nit surathkal for CSE
Ans: Dear Pl. prefer IIT Dharwad for the brand value of IIT however past placement records favour NIT Surat CSE . Now a days every one is opting for CSE but getting top IT companies through campus when IITs are also in race, It becomes quite tricky to get right placement. .
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Answered on May 26, 2025
My son has secured 92.4% in his 12th-grade board examinations and achieved an 85 percentile in the JEE, which colleges would be most advisable for him to consider for his undergraduate studies?
Ans: Dear As your question doesn't suggest the place or state you belong however ,if you are talking about Admission in Engineering , JEE Main 85 percentile is not very impressive . I am also not aware about his rank so with this percentile , getting admission in NITs IIITs getting choice stream may be difficult. For other UG courses , you need to consider on
various factors including city or state you belong to . Pl. check with local universities or apply though SAMS , they will suggest couple of colleges based on the rank. Thanks.
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various factors including city or state you belong to . Pl. check with local universities or apply though SAMS , they will suggest couple of colleges based on the rank. Thanks.
Answered on May 26, 2025
Sir my son scored 92% in class XII and ranked 238593 in JEE Mains. We belong to Gen category. He has been offered ECE in SRM Main campus and electrical in Thapar. Besides it he has scored 142 marks in Manipal and it is presumed that he will get CSE there. Which is the best option from your point of view. We belong to Haryana.
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I suggest you for your son , Pl prefer CSE at Manipal University or Electrical In Thapar Engg as both are good colleges and he can get admission easily. . Let me also suggest , for good students self study make the difference.
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I suggest you for your son , Pl prefer CSE at Manipal University or Electrical In Thapar Engg as both are good colleges and he can get admission easily. . Let me also suggest , for good students self study make the difference.
Answered on May 26, 2025
sir I got 77 percentage in my board exam can I get BA course in vit chennai or vellore or even SRM
Ans: Dear , Sorry for my late revert as I was busy in some other assignments . VIT Vellore is one of the top institutions in India as far as its technical courses are concerned followed by its Management courses and others .. For admission in VIT Vellore , admissions are only entrance tests on merit . I am not sure about BA hence suggest you to check with the administration directly. Thanks
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Sir I got 77 percentage in my board exam can I get BA course in VIT vellore or chennai or even SRM
Ans: eDear , Sorry for my late revert as I was busy in some other assignments . VIT Vellore is one of the top institutions in India as far as its technical courses are concerned followed by its Management courses and others .. For admission in VIT Vellore , admissions are only entrance tests on merit . I am not sure about BA hence suggest you to check with the administration directly. Thanks
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Can I Get a Seat in NIT with My 82 Percentile in JEE Mains 2025 (General Category Female)?
Ans: Dear Cheritha ,
As CS Engg is now sought after branch hence most top scoring students opt for CSE ... As your percentile is low as per latest trend where most top scorers remain in the top bracket of 95-99.5% so right now , it can't be suggested. we wish you best of luck..
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As CS Engg is now sought after branch hence most top scoring students opt for CSE ... As your percentile is low as per latest trend where most top scorers remain in the top bracket of 95-99.5% so right now , it can't be suggested. we wish you best of luck..
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Asked by Anonymous - Feb 23, 2025Hindi
Listen Will my daughter get admission in any NIT with her EWS quota score of 89.96 percentile in JEE Main 2025?
Ans: Dear ... NITs are Govt run Top engineering colleges in India where course fee are quite reasonable , Most parents want their children to get into NITs . Let your daughter try... Best of luck.
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I scored 99.7124606 in JEE Main, will I get admission in NIT Trichy?
Ans: Dear Mr Rakesh , I wish success for your son, let him prepare and then attempt for JEE Advanced. The top performers get into IITs and then tom NITs . If you are from Kerala or Puducheri , chances are , your son may get into .
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Can My Son Get an NIT Jamshedpur Seat with 95.70 Percentile in JEE Mains 2025?
Ans: Dear Ms. Anjali ,
Lets hope that your son gets NIT Jamshedpur but everything depends upon streams he opts. Now a days B.Tech CS is in demand. Other streams like Mech/ Electrical especially Electronics have less takers .
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Lets hope that your son gets NIT Jamshedpur but everything depends upon streams he opts. Now a days B.Tech CS is in demand. Other streams like Mech/ Electrical especially Electronics have less takers .
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Listen What College Can I Get with 93.035%ile in JEE Mains 2025 (Open Category)?
Ans: Dear
Considering high percentile obtained by thousands of students who remain in the bracket of 95%-99.8% or even 100% , It can be predicted about the college . Normally vacant seats if any are there you may get college of your choice in the state but as I mentioned , these things cant be predicted.
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Considering high percentile obtained by thousands of students who remain in the bracket of 95%-99.8% or even 100% , It can be predicted about the college . Normally vacant seats if any are there you may get college of your choice in the state but as I mentioned , these things cant be predicted.
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ST Category Student with 63% in 12th Boards and 91% in JEE Mains 2025: Eligible for JEE Advanced?
Ans: Dear Anisha , As per new JEE regulations , Board exam percentile is also calculated for your eligibility for JEE Advance. You may get some advantage of reservation quota but you need to wait for final list from JEE as there are many streams which remain vacant . and hence you may get a. call.
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BBA Aspirant Seeking Specialization Guidance: BBA in Finance or Marketing?
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It seems that you have accepted that you are average or slightly better than average students , hence want to study BBA . Let me suggest BBA will not give you high paying jobs either initially or even in later phase of your career . I suggest my students to complete graduation then go for MBA from any good institution. if you work hard , try for better in entrance exams conducted by various deemed universities, you may land good job . Marketing , Finance , HR , International business studies etc can offer you campus placement opportunities. In Pune Symbiosis is a reputed one, you should try there.
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It seems that you have accepted that you are average or slightly better than average students , hence want to study BBA . Let me suggest BBA will not give you high paying jobs either initially or even in later phase of your career . I suggest my students to complete graduation then go for MBA from any good institution. if you work hard , try for better in entrance exams conducted by various deemed universities, you may land good job . Marketing , Finance , HR , International business studies etc can offer you campus placement opportunities. In Pune Symbiosis is a reputed one, you should try there.
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Listen Class 11 student worried about JEE preparation: What are my options?
Ans: Dear , When you are aware about the areas where you need to work on, then you need not to worry. Just keep working hard with only one objective to crack JEE. Everyday ona piece of paper Write 3 times that how many days are left for the exam. On your study table , keep a large reminder - YOU NEED TO CRACK JEE IN 2026.
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Listen 7th Grader Dreams of IIT: What Skills to Master Now?
Ans: Dear , Happy to know that you have already aimed to join elite institutes like IIT. Though it is too early however the basic criteria are Good at Maths, Analytical abilities , English & GS . Once you start preparation after your 11th , you will get enough idea , how to crack. There are Guides availble, Coaching institutes are also there who can help you. .
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Confused 22-year-old: How can I land my first job?
Ans: Dear...
Probably without knowing your profile, your educational background , your past experience , it becomes very difficult to suggest. However to get a job, there are many ways to get any job. You need to applythrough the company's website , you can approach any job consultancy, you get thorugh reference or you can drop your resume in person. You can also use job portals like Naukri, Apna, Shine jobs, Times Jobs , placement india, work india etc.
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Probably without knowing your profile, your educational background , your past experience , it becomes very difficult to suggest. However to get a job, there are many ways to get any job. You need to applythrough the company's website , you can approach any job consultancy, you get thorugh reference or you can drop your resume in person. You can also use job portals like Naukri, Apna, Shine jobs, Times Jobs , placement india, work india etc.
Answered on Nov 28, 2024
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Should I pursue a career in writing or computer science?
Ans: Dear Linges, It is very difficult to pin point however it all depends upon your interest , You can make fortune if you follow your interest. There are people who achieved great success by changing their passion to profession. So just carry on with diligence.
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Listen I'm a UPSC Aspirant with No Technical Skills - What Online Courses Can I Take for Job Security?
Ans: Dear , When you are aiming for UPSC and are serious in your pursuation , Thhinking about any other back plan is not wise as this will dilute your efforts and concentration hence you will not get the success which you aim for.
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Stuck Choosing a Teaching Path: Science, Grades 10, JEE/CA, or Professor?
Ans: Dear Mr. Sujal, Being into educationa and career fileds , all I can say that Faculties of JEE/NEET are well paid and do command respect in the society , more than teachers of any high school. You can run your own coaching centre as well.
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Listen Can My Son Skip Two Years, Take NIOS 10th, CBSE +2, and Appear for NEET?
Ans: Dear, The Introduction of NIOS was with the aim to support students who for any reason fail to continue theur regular studies from CBSE/ICSE patterns . With New NEP 2020 , NIOS enables students to undertake NEET exams so don't worry , just support your son.
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Listen Help! Lost tech skills in summer break. How can I catch up?
Ans: Dear , I do appreciate your concerns however I don't fully agree that with a gap of only 4 months , you are lost ... Even of you feel like out of touch , a serious revision will certainly higher studies bridge the gap to great extent. Let me also add, Nothing can stop you if you are determined to crack any technical job after resuming your studies. Moving to abroad for higher studies ??? , I don't find any justification however if your parents want you can try but I don't think . It will change your career to 360degree if your fundamentals are weak. Better you try to complete your engineering course and then plan for career options.
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IT Professional Seeking Guidance: Job Offer with Unexpected Twists
Ans: Dear Mr. Keshava ,
There are many unscruplous job agents who are fake and claim themselves to be a Placement consultant. In short You have been cheated . Before paying any fee for registration , you must ensure that the agency is genuine . If not don't even upload your resume . You may write to company , lodge a complaint against the agency. If the amount is very high , pl. take the help of police . .
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There are many unscruplous job agents who are fake and claim themselves to be a Placement consultant. In short You have been cheated . Before paying any fee for registration , you must ensure that the agency is genuine . If not don't even upload your resume . You may write to company , lodge a complaint against the agency. If the amount is very high , pl. take the help of police . .
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Confused between BHMS and BTech Biotechnology: Which path to choose?
Ans: Dear Yashwantha , By doing BHMS , you can be a Homoe pathic doctor where as by doing B. Tech In iotechnology , you will be engineer and can explore your career pathway in Research in Pharma , FMCG, Vet , Food processing etc
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Telecom Veteran Struggling to Find Stability: How Can I Excel in My Current Role?
Ans: Dear ,
It is quite unfortuante that many like you have been facing Mid life career crisis . As Telecom Industry has seen many changes in terms of infrastructure developments , Technological advancements , The requirement of technical manpower has also been reduced to great extent. Most telecom companies either closed there operations or merged to keep themselves afloated . Now the only thing I see for you to change the track and get into Business developmental assignments . Sustaining 3 yrs in a job in todays' era is quite ok. so don't worry , keep working whereever you are.
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It is quite unfortuante that many like you have been facing Mid life career crisis . As Telecom Industry has seen many changes in terms of infrastructure developments , Technological advancements , The requirement of technical manpower has also been reduced to great extent. Most telecom companies either closed there operations or merged to keep themselves afloated . Now the only thing I see for you to change the track and get into Business developmental assignments . Sustaining 3 yrs in a job in todays' era is quite ok. so don't worry , keep working whereever you are.
Answered on Nov 21, 2024
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Failing Math in 12th but Wanting to Study Engineering: Which Exam Should I Take?
Ans: Dear Ms.Sheetal , If you are confident that you have imprved your Maths and take up JEE , You can go ahead . If you need any additional support you may join any reputed coaching Institute which will thoroughly guide you for the exam.
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Should my son go abroad for work after completing his BTech in ECE?
Ans: Dear Mr. Mathew,
We understood that your son is a graduate Engineer with ECE which is not anyless as far as qualification for job is concerned however ECE engineers are not in demand due to market situation however , he can get into any technocommercial assignments with equally good package within India . For a fresher , I don't think going to a foreign countries is not a right decision . Thanks
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We understood that your son is a graduate Engineer with ECE which is not anyless as far as qualification for job is concerned however ECE engineers are not in demand due to market situation however , he can get into any technocommercial assignments with equally good package within India . For a fresher , I don't think going to a foreign countries is not a right decision . Thanks
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Ans: Dear ,
In fact there has some amendments in JEE Advanced criteria especially on Number of attempts for any student was increased to three then it was again rolled back to two sebsequent attempts . The students must have Maths , Physics & Chemistry as their main subjects. Rest other conditions are same.
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In fact there has some amendments in JEE Advanced criteria especially on Number of attempts for any student was increased to three then it was again rolled back to two sebsequent attempts . The students must have Maths , Physics & Chemistry as their main subjects. Rest other conditions are same.
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