I'm 45 and feeling stuck in my career. Despite my experience, I'm not receiving any calls from recruiters or job platforms. I have an MBA and a degree in Fashion Design from NIFT, with a background in fashion retail and manufacturing. My roles have included being a fashion designer, production planning, and I even attempted my own venture, though it didn't succeed. What are my options now?

Ans: MNIT Allahabad (MNNIT) offers an MTech in Data Science (AI & Data Science) with a national reputation, strong industry-aligned curriculum, and robust placement outcomes—an average package of ?12–13 LPA and median of ?8–11 LPA for MTech, with top recruiters like Amazon, TCS, and Infosys, and a placement percentage of 48–58% for the course. The program is GATE-based, has 25 seats, and is supported by a large alumni network and national NIT brand value. AIT Pune’s M.E. in Data Science is NAAC-accredited, offers a 2-year full-time program exclusively for wards of Army personnel, and reports a 70–94% placement rate with an average package of ?4.7–11 LPA, attracting recruiters like Microsoft, Google, and Credit Suisse. AIT Pune is highly regarded in the defence community, offers a supportive environment for defence families, and provides good exposure to industry projects and internships, but its national ranking is lower (#201–300 NIRF 2024) compared to MNNIT. Both programs have modern infrastructure and industry exposure, but MNNIT’s broader brand recognition and higher placement outcomes give it an edge for general candidates, while AIT Pune’s defence orientation and exclusive eligibility make it ideal for defence-related career aspirations.

recommendation: If you are seeking a defence-friendly environment and are eligible as a ward of Army personnel, AIT Pune offers strong support and placement for defence families. For broader national recognition, stronger industry placement, and higher average outcomes in Data Science, MNIT Allahabad is the preferred choice. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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