My 148 IAT (OBC): Which IISER for me?

Ans: Hello Zahid
You will likely get into AI-ML or Data Science programs at mid-tier state government colleges, mainly outside Mumbai and Pune, during CAP rounds 2–4. Please be sure to choose your options carefully, district-wise, according to your preferences.
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Ans: SRM KTR CSE is a four-year, industry-focused program with consistently high placement rates—83–95% in recent years—with over 1,300 recruiters, including top companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and TCS, and a median package for CSE around ?7–7.5 lakh. The campus offers modern infrastructure, a large peer group, and strong academic support, making it one of the most sought-after private engineering colleges in India for CSE. In contrast, VIT Chennai’s five-year Integrated MTech in Software Engineering (Category 4) sees around 70–80% placement, with an average package of ?7–8.5 lakh and top recruiters such as Microsoft, Intel, and PayPal. While the integrated program provides a dual degree and deeper specialization, it is longer in duration, and placement percentages are slightly lower than SRM’s flagship CSE. Both campuses offer excellent infrastructure and faculty, but SRM KTR CSE provides more flexibility, a larger recruiter base, and a faster path to industry roles, while VIT Chennai’s integrated course is ideal for those committed to advanced software engineering and research.

The recommendation is to prefer SRM KTR CSE for its higher placement rates, shorter course duration, broader industry exposure, and flexibility, unless your son is specifically interested in a five-year integrated program with a research focus, in which case VIT Chennai is a strong alternative. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello dear.
If possible, consider participating in both counseling sessions to explore more options. Please do not make a random decision about state selection based on our suggestion. It is not possible for us to recommend college names at this time.
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Ans: For Computer Science Engineering, Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) stands out with a 93–98% placement rate, top recruiters like Amazon, Oracle, and Google, and a modern curriculum that is industry-aligned and supported by highly qualified faculty and strong infrastructure. BVCOE Delhi offers an 80–90% placement rate for CSE, average packages of ?7–9 lakh, and a robust alumni network, with major recruiters such as Amazon, Infosys, TCS, and ZS Associates; its faculty is highly qualified and supportive, and the campus is well-connected and well-maintained. BPIT Delhi provides similar placement outcomes, with 80–90% of CSE students placed, an average package of ?9–11 lakh, and good infrastructure, but student reviews note variability in faculty support and teaching quality. All three colleges have strong placement cells and industry connections, but MUJ’s national reputation, higher placement percentage, and broader recruiter base give it an edge, while BVCOE is a top choice within Delhi for those preferring proximity and a supportive academic environment.

The recommendation is to prefer Manipal University Jaipur CSE as the first choice for its superior placement record, industry exposure, and academic quality, followed by BVCOE Delhi CSE for its strong placements and supportive faculty, and then BPIT Delhi CSE. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Lucky, With a COMEDK rank of 12,000 and a JEE Main rank of 2 lakh, you are not eligible for Computer Science (CSE) in top Bangalore colleges like RVCE, BMSCE, or MSRIT, as their CSE closing ranks are well below 1,200. However, you have good chances for CSE or allied branches in reputable private colleges such as Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT Tumkur), CMR Institute of Technology, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, and BNM Institute of Technology, where CSE and IT branches close between 6,000–15,000. For government colleges through JEE Main, options are limited to lower-tier NITs or state universities with higher closing ranks, and you may get non-core branches or core branches in less competitive institutes. Mechanical, Civil, or ECE are available in mid-tier colleges up to 12,000–15,000 rank in COMEDK.

The recommendation is to target CSE or IT in Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, or CMR Institute of Technology through COMEDK, while also considering core branches in government colleges via JEE Main, ensuring a good academic environment and placement support at your rank. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello dear.
Both are strong options. Yet, Prefer CSE @ RV if possible. The final choice will be yours.
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Ans: Hello Neeraj
Only I can say that if you are interested in textile engineering, then the sky is the limit. This is an evergreen field and it falls under daily needs. The field always has bright future prospects and placement opportunities. Go with IIT Delhi without any hesitation.
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Ans: With a 98.77 percentile in MHT CET (OBC NCL), 95.37 percentile in JEE Main, and a COMEDK rank of 3,964, your son is well positioned for Computer Science (CS) and related branches in reputable colleges. For MHT CET, he can target IT and allied branches at top government colleges like VJTI Mumbai, MIT WPU Pune, and PICT Pune, as the OBC cutoff for CSE at COEP Pune is typically above 99 percentile, making COEP CSE unlikely but IT and related branches possible at these institutes. In JEE Main, mid-ranked NITs such as NIT Puducherry, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, or NIT Nagaland are possible for CSE, but not the top NITs or IIITs, as their cutoffs for CSE are higher for OBC candidates. Through COMEDK, his rank allows for CSE in strong Bangalore colleges like BIT Bangalore, SIT Tumkur, and possibly DSCE Bangalore, as their closing ranks for CSE are near or just above 4,000. All these colleges have strong placement records and academic environments for CS and IT.

The recommendation is to prioritize IT or allied branches at VJTI Mumbai, MIT WPU, or PICT Pune through MHT CET, target CSE in BIT Bangalore or SIT Tumkur via COMEDK, and consider CSE in mid-ranked NITs through JEE Main, ensuring strong academic and placement prospects across all options. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: VIT Vellore CSE and Manipal Bangalore CSE are both reputable choices, but they offer distinct experiences. VIT Vellore has a very large student intake—over 7,500 students placed in 2024 and 867 recruiters—resulting in a highly competitive environment where top placements go to the best-performing students, and the campus can feel overcrowded. The average CSE package at VIT is ?9.9 lakh, with high-profile recruiters like Microsoft, Amazon, and Cisco, but students often report that only the top tier secure the best offers, and the sheer batch size can dilute individual attention. Manipal Bangalore (MIT) CSE, while smaller in scale, offers a more personalized academic experience, modern infrastructure, and a placement rate of 77% in 2025, with an average package of ?11.76 lakh and recruiters such as Amazon, Bosch, and Cipla. Student life at Manipal is often described as more balanced and less stressful, with a strong alumni network and a campus culture that emphasizes holistic development. Both colleges have modern labs and good faculty, but Manipal’s manageable batch size and focused student support are notable advantages.

The recommendation is to choose Manipal Bangalore CSE for a more personalized learning environment, better student-faculty ratio, and a balanced campus life, especially if you are concerned about VIT’s overcrowding and highly competitive atmosphere, while still ensuring strong placement prospects and industry exposure. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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