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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 20, 2025Hindi
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Hi Sir, My son's jee mains rank is 26258 and he is got cse ds at vit vellore however he doesnt want to study at vit and is looking for options in tier 3 nits or tier 2 iiits or gfits. What would you suggest also how is the integrated course of btech mtech cse at UoH can he consider it over vit vellore

Ans: With a JEE Main rank of 26,258, your son is unlikely to get CSE in any NIT, as CSE cutoffs for even lower-tier NITs generally close well below 20,000 for the open category, though non-CSE branches in some NITs or tier-2 IIITs/GFTIs may be possible. The integrated BTech+MTech CSE at University of Hyderabad (UoH) is a five-year program with a strong curriculum, excellent faculty, and a 90% placement rate, but it does not allow an exit after four years and the alumni network is smaller than VIT’s. VIT Vellore’s CSE (DS) program offers a four-year degree, 90%+ placement rates, a median package of ?9.9 lakh, and a strong national brand. UoH’s integrated program is highly respected academically, offers lower fees, and has good placement outcomes in Hyderabad’s tech hub, but industry exposure and peer group are more limited compared to VIT Vellore. The recommendation is to consider the UoH integrated BTech+MTech CSE if your son is interested in a research-oriented, five-year program with strong fundamentals and is comfortable with no early exit; otherwise, VIT Vellore CSE (DS) remains the better choice for broader industry acceptance, placement consistency, and flexibility. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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