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Career Change at 27: Mechanical Engineer to IT?

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Asked by Anonymous - Sep 15, 2024Hindi

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Hi Sir, I have 2 years of experience in mechanical engineering field now I want to change my career to IT industry it is good or bad dicision. I am already 27 year old. And I have offer letter from Infosys system engineer position. Now I moved to software industry or remain in Mechanical industry?

Ans: Congrats on the offer from Infosys. I am not aware about your mechanical engineering experience. However, the fact that you decided to apply to Infosys and have got an offer for a system engineering job, you should make a move. Once you put in your best efforts and show results you can expect ample opportunities in the coming years.

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Hai I'm 34 years old from Mysore, Unmarried, completed b.e in mechanical engineering working in private factory as production manager but im now having interest in IT sector for data base work by learning (Power BI, SQL,MS excel, phyton and Java) can I learn and shift to IT sector or proceed same with this comfortable job

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Question by Rajesh - Jun 14, 2025

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Sir, my son got 9731 rank in COMEDK 2025. What are the best options for him regarding CSE and ECE branches?

Ans: With a COMEDK 2025 rank of 9731, your son has very good chances of getting CSE or ECE in several top-tier private engineering colleges in Karnataka, though the top 2–3 may be tight for CSE.
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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 14, 2025

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My daughter got cet 39500 rank in cet and she want to study cse in Bangalore. Pls. Suggest shall she gets seat in Bangalore

Ans: With a KCET 2025 rank of 39,500 (General category), your daughter has a fair chance of getting CSE or related branches in decent private engineering colleges in Bangalore, though top colleges might be out of reach for core CSE.

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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 17, 2025

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Dear Sir, I have taken admission in PES RR AIML via JEE Mains route but I wish to contest through the KEA KCET route as well. I am expecting that I will get either PES EC AIML or PES EC CSE in Round 2 in KEA KCET too. PES has given a deadline of surrendering the JEE Mains seat by 7th July. However, the catch is that I don't think the KEA Round 2 counselling will happen before that and unfortunately I cannot surrender the seat before Round 2 which will happen after 7th July. Based on your past experience, do you really think PES will really forfeit the first year fee of 5 lakh as they keep saying it is Management discretion whether to offer refund or not. Any guidance provided will be much appreciated. Thank you.

Ans: Hello dear.
I'm sorry to say that we don't have any updates regarding the admission cancellation and fee refund policy of any private institute. It would be better to speak in person with the admission committee for the latest updates. If the terms and conditions are favorable, then proceed with the admission; otherwise, reconsider your admission decision. If you are certain that you may secure a seat via KEA KCET, then there is no need to worry about PES admission cancellation. Wait for a few days and then make your final decision.
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My daughter got 89.86 percentile in MHT CET. Any changes to get CSE in COEP, PICT, VJTI, SPIT in SC category. or Chemical Engg. in ICT. Actually, she is interested in Aerospace Engg. and Petrochemical Engg. but unfortunately, no colleges for these courses in Maharashtra

Ans: Hello Ranjit
The chances of securing a seat in the mentioned colleges are moderate to slim. It may be advisable to consider the CSE or chemical branch to explore additional options. In tier 2 or 3 colleges, your daughter might gain admission to CSE or computer-related branches. You can also pursue management quota for CSE in a reputable private college if she is genuinely interested in that field. Additionally, you will need to leave Maharashtra for Aerospace and Petro Engineering.
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Dear Sir, We are from Mumbai & fall in general category. My son has scored 99.1755006 percentile in MHTCET. He wants to study CSE for his BTech. What are the chances to get a seat in either VJTI or COEP or SPIT. In addition he has already secured a seat in VIT for CSE core in Chennai campus under Category 2. If we get seat in either of the above 3 colleges, should we prefer them over VIT. We are also participating in Josaa rounds but expect a little chance as JEE CRL was 63337 & Adance rank was 25656. He is also trying in Bitsat 2nd attempt. Kindly guide as we are getting confused. Also, please let me know if domicile certificate is mandatory to take admission in Maharashtra colleges as my son does not have it. However, I am having my domicile based on which my daughter took admussion for BArch in Mumbai college in 2019.

Ans: Hello dear.
(1) The chances are strong of getting CSE in one of the mentioned colleges, i.e., COEP, VJTI, and SPIT.
(2) Consider dropping VIT if your son secures a seat in one of the mentioned colleges.
(3) With the mentioned JEE rank, the chances of admission to NITs or IITs are moderate to slim.
(4) Wait for the BITSAT second attempt result. If it turns out positive with a high percentile, then the BITSAT option will be available to your son.
(5) If your son does not have a domicile certificate, then it is required for admission. If you have it, then it is sufficient.
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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 17, 2025

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Got 99.4 percentile in mht cet , can I get cs in spit ?

Ans: Hello dear.
Chances are there to get a seat in Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT)
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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 17, 2025

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I got a rank of 10.5k in kcet(general merit) please suggest some strong college options for cse and ece in Bangalore as soon as possible.Thank you.

Ans: Hello dear.
We can't suggest the names of colleges here on this platform. However, with your mentioned score, your chances for CSE in Bangalore-based colleges are moderate to slim. ECE is a viable option. For CSE, specifically in Bangalore, you may need to consider the management quota. Participate actively in the counseling process to explore more options. The names of colleges located in Bangalore are readily available online.
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I'm getting ise and cs(cyber security) at bit, is bit good?

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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 17, 2025

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IIT Bombay metallurgy or IIT BHU Mechanical or IIT Patna AI Data Science or BITS Goa CSE

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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 17, 2025

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I have given pcm cet exam but don't get my percentile as I thought but I am really not expecting that much lower percentile what to do now

Ans: Hello dear.
There was no harm in sharing the actual percentile with us. The term "low" does not clearly indicate how low it is. Even with a low percentile, one can secure a seat in a reputed college via management or NRI quota. It would be better to pursue this option instead of considering a gap year. You can also explore different career paths at this stage since many options are available. You might consider B.Sc. or commerce options as well. Please speak in person with a counselor for proper guidance.
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