I've always dreamed of being my own boss and creating something impactful. I have a degree in business administration and a few years of experience working in a corporate sales role, but I feel a strong pull towards entrepreneurship, particularly in the social impact space. I'm exploring an idea related to sustainable rural tourism in Odisha, which could empower local communities. However, the biggest hurdle for me is funding. I don't have personal savings to start with, and approaching venture capitalists seems daunting and out of reach for a social enterprise in its nascent stage. My question is, for a first-time female entrepreneur with a social impact focus, what are the most realistic ways to find initial funding? Beyond traditional VCs, are there specific grants, incubators, or angel networks that support social ventures? How can I effectively present my vision to potential funders and overcome the initial financial challenges of launching a startup, especially as a woman navigating a male-dominated investment landscape?

Ans: Hello dear
Chances are slim to get into IISER even in round 4. Explore other options.

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Ans: Hello Aditya
Electrical @ MMMUT is a good option. Yet try with CSAB for better branches (like lower CS/IT) in newer IIITs or GFTIs. The final decision/choice will be yours.

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Ans: Hello Anish B
Chances with CS/IT @ VIT Wadala seem to be challenging. Try with KJ, Thakur, SIES, Vivekanand etc. for tech branches,

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Ans: Hello dear.
Your son has bright chances to get CSE or EC @ SPIT.

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Ans: Based on your son's interest, long-term goals & the insight provided here, he can choose the most suitable option he has: Among your four confirmed admits, each program excels across accreditation, faculty strength, infrastructure, placement outcomes, and student support yet differs in research orientation, industry alignment, and career trajectory. BIT Mesra’s Aerospace PhD offers Institute Research Fellowships of ?25 000/month (first two years) rising to ?28 000/month, NBA-accredited labs in propulsion and aerodynamics, and ISRO/DRDO–funded projects under PhD?qualified mentors, positioning graduates for academic and R&D leadership with over 90% PhD placement into premier research agencies. Its two-year M.Tech. stream similarly benefits from NIRF #48 ranking, NAAC accreditation, ?11.57 LPA average M.Tech placement, and robust departmental infrastructure. DIAT Pune’s M.Tech (UAV) is NAAC-‘A’–graded NIRF #63, with a focused UAV curriculum initiated in 2016, state-of-the-art remote-sensing and avionics labs, and 89% PG placement averaging ?19.5–20 LPA, driven by DRDO, GE Aerospace, L&T and private drone firms, plus strong DRDO campus recruitment and internships. Mahindra University’s M.Tech in Computational Mechanics, NAAC A++–accredited, offers a 15-student cohort, industry-co-designed simulations and FEM/CFD labs under École Centrale faculty, and a ?9.1 LPA average placement with peaks up to ?38 LPA, emphasizing practical internships and live projects through its Indo-French partnership. Student support at all three includes dedicated placement cells, technical clubs, and mentorship; BIT and DIAT add government?sector tie-ups, while Mahindra leverages global industry networks.

Recommendation: For a research?driven career and leadership roles in space R&D, pursue the PhD at BIT Mesra; for a defense-aligned UAV specialization with top placements and DRDO engagement, choose DIAT Pune’s M.Tech (UAV); if you prefer industry-oriented computational modeling in a global academic setting, opt for Mahindra University’s M.Tech in Computational Mechanics; M.Tech at BIT is best if you later decide to pivot to government research or pursue a PhD there. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Given your son’s rank and the goal of securing admission with certainty, pursuing ECE at NIT Bhopal offers greater probability of allotment and solid industry exposure, whereas IIIT Lucknow’s CSE-Business programme is preferable only if he attains a JEE Main rank under 10 500, unlocking top-tier placements and premium tech careers. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Prefer KIIT-CSE, followed by MUJ-CSE & VIT-B-CSE. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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