Jee adv 2611 in Delhi/Bombay : Dual degree in IIIT Hyderabad vs Chemical or Energy branches - which is the better option for my coding interests?

Ans: Tanushri, as your interest is more important to maintain your level of motivation high for 4-years, prefer CSE in MSRIT. Please also note (just for information) that Course Curriculum of ECE is slightly difficult than CSE. Compared to CSE, less number of Recruiters visit for ECE (Core). And, even some software companies prefer Students from ECE during Campus Recruitment. Only thing you have to ensure is that you should get additional Software Certifications from NPTEL, Coursera, Internshala, LinkedIn etc. from 1st year itself. if you join ECE. All The BEST for your Bright Future Tanushri. To know more on ‘ Careers | Education | Jobs | Resume Writing | Profile Building | Salary Negotiation Skills | Building Professional LinkedIn Profile | Choosing Right School Board (State | Matriculation | CBSE | ICSE |International Board) | Student Psychological Counselling | Exam Preparation Techniques (Board | Entrance & Competitive)| Strategies to Attempt Exams | Job Interview Skills | Skill Upgrading | Parenting & Child Upbringing Skills | Career Transition | Abroad Education | Education Loan (India | Abroad) | Scholarship (India | Abroad) | SOP Writing Tips’, please FOLLOW me in RediffGURU here.

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Ans: Hello.
It is sad to hear that even after 2 attempts, you cannot score well in NEET.
But take a good decision to join B.Sc. in Life Sciences.
You are thinking in the right direction to go for a PG and then a PhD.
Being a professor is a good thought and this profession has a much more stable life than other fields.

Related to your dilemma about medical coding: Medical coding is the process of translating healthcare diagnoses, procedures, medical services, and equipment into standardized codes. These codes are used for billing purposes, insurance claims, and maintaining accurate medical records. Medical coding offers a stable career path with opportunities for advancement. You can go for medical coding but the payment criteria vary from institute to institute. It may range from 15 K to 30 K or on the higher side from 50 K to 70 K. There’s a high demand for medical coders in countries like the US, UAE, and Australia, offering higher salaries.
If you are not interested to shift to abroad for a job and want to stay in India only, then try to become a Professor rather than entertain in the medical coding field. First, you try to become a professor. Learn medical coding and then do two jobs simultaneously. First, teach the students and part-time, give your consultancy services in medical coding.

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Ans: Sahil, Given your interest in coding and tech roles, prioritize Electrical Engineering at IIT Ropar (75.76% placements, 2024 data) or IIT Jodhpur (61.66% EE placements), as these institutes offer flexibility for upskilling in coding through electives and internships, with recruiters like Amazon and Microsoft hiring across branches. Production & Industrial Engineering at IIT Delhi (91.18% placements) is another strong option, given its high placement rate and proximity to tech roles via interdisciplinary projects. Avoid Civil Engineering (IIT Madras: 77%, IIT Kanpur: 69.2%) and Chemical/Mechanical branches, as core-sector placements dominate, requiring proactive upskilling for IT roles. Material Science at IIT Bombay (70.37% placements) and Biotechnology at IIT Delhi (lower tech roles) are less aligned with coding goals. If institutional prestige is critical, IIT Madras/Roorkee provide robust coding ecosystems despite lower Civil placements. Explore IIT Mandi’s Electrical Engineering (61.66% placements) for its AI/ML focus or IIT Delhi’s Mathematics & Computing (if eligible via branch change). Prioritize institutes with coding clubs, hackathons, and CS minors to bridge branch gaps. Confirm internship support and alumni networks in tech sectors during enrollment. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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