Sir, We've observed that you tend to recommend institutions like VIT, which have a non-transparent category system (where you 'buy' your way up over other deserving students) over Manipal CSE at both the main campus and the Bangalore campus. You also seem to favor institutions such as RV (I am from RV and a Bangalorean for over 40 years) and BMS, which are no doubt good , but ranked lower than Main Manipal in their placements. Is there a particular reason for this bias against Manipal in your recommendations? Manipal Sikkim, we can understand. Please note, I do not have any family connections to Manipal nor We have anyone studying there. We are exploring fallback options including Manipal for our son in case he doesn't get his desired branch at BITS Pilani or NITs. If a reason as to why 'No Manipal' it'll be helpful for all. Thank you for your guidance.

Ans: CET of Which State?

Ans: Jagadish Sir, Parala Maharaja Engineering College (PMEC), Brahmapur, is a government autonomous institution under BPUT, Odisha, offering eight B.Tech branches: CSE, ECE, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Automobile, and Metallurgy & Materials Engineering. The college is NBA-accredited, has well-qualified faculty (many with IIT/IISc backgrounds), and maintains strong infrastructure with advanced labs, digital and print libraries, hostels, and sports facilities. Placement rates in recent years have ranged from 54% to 66%, with CSE and ECE consistently achieving the highest placement percentages (CSE: 83% in 2023–24, ECE: 57% in 2023–24), and a significant share of software roles in CSE/ECE. Mechanical and Civil branches offer robust labs and broad career options in core sectors but have lower placement rates and are more dependent on government/public sector recruitment. The curriculum is industry-aligned, and the placement cell actively engages with recruiters, though most high-value placements are in CSE and ECE.

Recommendation: For a JEE rank of 10 lakhs, prioritize Computer Science Engineering or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering at PMEC, as these branches consistently achieve the highest placement rates (up to 83% for CSE) and offer the best prospects for both IT/software and core sector roles; consider Mechanical or Civil only if strongly interested in core engineering, as placements are more variable. IMPORTANT: Given your son's JEE rank, he will need to invest significant effort to succeed in engineering studies. Alternatively, he may consider enrolling in a three-year degree program that aligns with his interests and future career goals. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Mohammed, you yourself have mentioned that above 60% is required for placements & you are already having 64% right? Your CGPA / Skill Upgradation / Other Skills also play important roles for campus placements (not only of your Board Performance). All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: In M.E. Computer Science and Engineering at Thapar University, the two-year program holds NAAC A+ accreditation and a NIRF #29 engineering rank. Its department comprises PhD-qualified, research-active faculty managing government and industry-funded projects that enhance teaching and research. Students utilize 27 teaching labs, 15 research labs, and a high-performance data centre. MoUs with Infosys, Cisco, and CSIO enable internships and live projects. Graduates achieve about 90% placement and near-100% for CS branches over three years.
Recommendation: M.Tech CSE at Thapar University combines top accreditation, research-led faculty, cutting-edge labs, industry partnerships, and 90%+ placements, making it a compelling choice for engineers. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology (GCET) is AICTE-approved and NBA-accredited, with modern computing and electronics labs, 580+ on-campus recruiters, and an 86% placement rate in 2022. Its low fees free time for competitive-exam self-study while offering core degree credibility. BML Munjal University’s CSE is UGC-recognized and NAAC-accredited, featuring IoT, digital and Hero training labs, PhD-qualified faculty, industry collaborations (Siemens, IBM) and an 87% placement rate over the last three years with Deloitte, Google and KPMG among recruiters. Scaler Academy delivers an online, mentored software curriculum, boasts partnerships with 900+ companies, and reports an average package of 21.6 LPA for its professional cohorts, but issues no formal degree. Newton School of Technology (ADYPU) is UGC-recognized and NAAC A+-accredited, provides dedicated AI/ML labs, achieves a 98% placement rate through tech giants like Google and Amazon, and integrates mandated internships, yet functions as a post-graduate professional program rather than a traditional university degree. Only GCET and BMU confer recognized B.Tech degrees enabling government-job eligibility; Scaler and Newton drive private-sector entry with high salary potential but lack formal degree status.

recommendation: For dual preparation—government exams and strong corporate placements—opt for BML Munjal University CSE for its accredited degree, modern labs, industry tie-ups, and consistent ~87% placements, while leveraging peer-led government-exam clubs; choose Galgotias CSE if you prioritize affordability and more self-study time; pursue Scaler or Newton after graduation for specialized software upskilling and private-sector roles. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello dear.
Prefer CSE core @ BML Munjal if possible. The final decision will be yours.
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Ans: JIIT Noida’s ECE program holds NAAC ‘A’ accreditation and NBA recognition through 2027 with an NIRF engineering rank band of 54–150, delivered by PhD-qualified faculty across state-of-the-art labs including VLSI, 5G and AI research facilities, and backed by MoUs with Ericsson India and Texas Instruments Centres of Excellence, achieving an 88% placement rate in 2024. JSS University Noida’s CS AI ML program, under JSS Mahavidyapeetha, features NBA accreditation for all six UG engineering streams, a NIRF band of 201–300, 250 faculty advancing AI research, dedicated AICTE IDEA and embedded robotics labs, and 85–90% placements over recent years.

Recommendation: Choose JIIT Noida ECE if you prefer robust electronics curricula, multidisciplinary labs, established industry partnerships, and solid 88% placement consistency; select JSS Noida CS AI ML for broader AI/ML specialization, strong computing infrastructure, outcome-based pedagogy, 85–90% placements, and opportunities in emerging fields, guaranteeing competitive academic exposure, and marketable future-proof skills. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Abhishek, SVNIT Surat’s Electrical Engineering, ranked 59th in NIRF 2024, is NBA-accredited, boasts over 40 PhD-qualified faculty dedicated to power systems, power electronics, and renewable energy research, and maintains industry MoUs (MG Motor, Hazira belt) with consultancies for hands-on projects. Its department houses specialized labs (power systems, drives, simulation) and has sustained 68–71% placement rates over the past three years. DA-IICT’s B.Tech ICT, NAAC A+ accredited and NIRF-ranked 201–300, features 22 teaching and 11 research labs (RF, VLSI, IoT, HPC), a dedicated placement cell interfacing with 120+ recruiters like Google and Microsoft, and research-active faculty from IITs and U.S. universities. ICT placements ranged from 99% in 2023 to 58–60% in 2024 and rebounded to nearly 100% in 2025.

Recommendation: Choose SVNIT Electrical if you seek stable core-engineering placements (≈70%), top-tier NIT accreditation, and focused power and renewable-energy labs; opt for DA-IICT ICT if you prioritize cutting-edge computing infrastructure, premier ICT research, and broader software-centric placement exposure. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello dear.
Your daughter has moderate chances of getting into tech branches in Pune or Mumbai, but it might be possible in the rest of Maharashtra. We are currently unable to provide a list of colleges across Maharashtra. Sorry.
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