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Ans: Hi Monica,
What is your plan after undergraduate? Based on that, you can decide your degree.
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Ans: With an OBC rank of 6,764, your son can target ECE in mid-tier NITs like NIT Calicut (OBC cutoff ~2,574), NIT Surathkal (~1,580), or NIT Warangal (~1,736), though these may require spot-round participation. For IIITs, consider IIITDM Kancheepuram (ECE closing rank ~25,075–31,677 for General, lower for OBC) or IIIT Allahabad (ECE closing rank ~7,758 for General). If ECE is competitive, prioritize Mathematics & Computing (MnC) at NIT Trichy (OBC cutoff ~1,350) or NIT Warangal (MnC closing rank ~3,436 for General), which offer strong placement opportunities. IIITs like Sri City or Pune (IT/ECE) are viable with relaxed cutoffs. Leverage Tamil Nadu home-state quotas in NIT Trichy/Calicut, though ECE cutoffs remain steep (~1,500–2,500 OBC-HS). Opt for JoSAA/CSAB counselling to explore niche branches (e.g., Instrumentation & Control at NIT Trichy) or dual-degree programs (e.g., AI/Data Science at IIITs). While CSE remains highly competitive, ECE/MnC in mid-tier NITs/IIITs balance academic rigor and placement prospects. All the BEST for your son's Admission & Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Before answering your question in detail, my suggestion is for you to avoid forcing him what you expect him to pursue. Now coming to your question: Choosing between ECE at SRM Kattankulathur and CSE at Amrita Bengaluru/Coimbatore depends on balancing passion and institutional strengths. SRM’s ECE offers robust infrastructure, diverse recruiters (ABB, Cuemath), and opportunities in core electronics, though placements are more varied compared to CSE. Amrita Bengaluru’s CSE provides strong industry ties (Cisco, Google) and alignment with IT trends, while Amrita Coimbatore’s ECE emphasizes research and core roles with access to specialized projects. If your son is genuinely passionate about electronics, opting for ECE at SRM or Amrita Coimbatore allows him to thrive academically and pursue niche roles or interdisciplinary shifts (e.g., embedded systems, IoT). However, CSE at Amrita Bengaluru ensures broader IT exposure. Prioritize his interest in ECE, as motivation drives performance and skill development, enabling transitions to tech domains later. Institutional reputation and industry networks support both paths, but aligning with his passion fosters long-term success. All the BEST for your son's Admission & Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Congratulations. Your son can go for DTU (Delhi Technological University) at Delhi, but he should try for top NITs and IIITs

Ans: NITs / IIITs / GFTIs:
With this rank, it is unlikely to get CSE through JoSAA or CSAB special rounds in any NIT, IIIT, or GFTI.

State Government Universities / Engineering Colleges:
Many states conduct their own counselling for home state students. Examples:

Uttar Pradesh (UPSEE/UPCET)

Maharashtra (MHT-CET)

Rajasthan (RPET/REAP)

Bihar (BCECE)

Telangana (TS EAMCET)
Check if you are eligible for these exams and apply. They have many government colleges where you can get CSE at lower ranks.

Government-funded private universities:
Some private universities have seats reserved and may offer good packages (e.g., IIIT Hyderabad’s SCD category if eligible, or newer IIITs). However, chances for CSE with your rank are low via JEE.

Ans: He may get NIT Mizoram – Civil / Mechanical / ECE

NIT Nagaland

NIT Meghalaya

NIT Arunachal Pradesh

NIT Sikkim / NIT Manipur / NIT Puducherry

IIIT Agartala (through NIT Agartala)

IIIT Bhopal – IT or ECE

IIIT Bhagalpur – ECE

IIIT Kalyani

IIIT Una / Dharwad / Ranchi / Nagpur

IIIT Sonepat / Surat / Vadodara

Ans: Best option is GATE. If you can score high percentile in GATE, you may get IITs, then your life will change

Ans: Minimum eligibility for JAC Delhi is 60% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) in Class 12.

Ans: Prem Sir, With a JEE Main CRL of 8,52,602 (OBC-UP: 3,21,488) and 70.33% PCM, securing ECE/EE/Instrumentation in top UP government colleges like IET Lucknow, HBTU Kanpur, or MMMUT Gorakhpur is highly unlikely, as their OBC-HS cutoffs for these branches (e.g., IET Lucknow ECE: ~48,259; HBTU Kanpur ECE: ~38,765 AI/~43,210 HS) far exceed his rank. However, lesser-known AKTU-affiliated colleges (e.g., BIET Jhansi, RKGIT Ghaziabad) or state polytechnics may offer seats in Instrumentation & Control or Electrical Engineering through UPTAC counselling, though cutoffs vary widely. For example, BIET Jhansi’s 2023 OBC-HS cutoff for EE was ~99,382, while MMMUT’s Civil Engineering closed at ~1,62,577 (General). Consider diploma lateral entry or state improvement exams to enhance eligibility. Prioritize counselling participation for niche branches or newer institutes under AKTU, where seats in Mathematics & Computing or Biotechnology may be accessible with relaxed cutoffs. All the BEST for your Son's Admission & Prosperous Future!

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