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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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Asked by Anonymous - May 23, 2026Hindi

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Sir,my son is selected for IIT Kharagpur for Mechanical Engineering or he is also selected for CSE Thapar Engineering College. Which is better

Ans: If possible, prefer Mechanica @ IIT Kharagpur until he is not inclined towards CSE. IIT is a big brand name compared to Thapar. Or you can wait for lower tech branches @ IITs (you did not mention the score of JEE adv)

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Asked by Anonymous - May 23, 2026Hindi

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Sir, Which is the best option kindly suggest. NIT trichy E&E, NIT -Rourkela /NIT W / NIT Calicut - ECE, MNNIT Allahabad-CSE , IIIT Allahabad - IT. Got CRL 5340 , JEE main 2026 with home state UP

Ans: Preference order may be: IT @ IIIT Allahabad > CSE @ MNNIT Allahabad > EEE @ NIT Trichy > ECE @ Rourkela

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Sir, my son wants to do mechanical engg. or aerospace. Looking the current scenario where CS is everywhere, is it good to go for ME. his JEE percentile is 97.46(Gen,UP)).

Ans: Yes, Mechanical/Aerospace is still a good choice if he genuinely likes core engineering. He has a good chance with some NITs and IIITs.

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Sir ,I got a seat in vit ap CSBS in category 1 and i also have a aeee rank of 14,000 and intermediate marks of 979 can I try for sastra cse ,what will we good for future placement? Do you think i should take csbs in vit ap

Ans: Prefer CSE @ Sastra compared to VIT AP. Take VIT-AP CSBS only if better CSE options are not available.

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My son got comedk in 111 marks gujrat Hsc overall 91.40% pr. HSC science 86.32 % GUJCET 84.44% Jee mains CRL rank 102855 EWS Catagory rank 15516. Home state gujrat. Nirma aur PDEU Ke Admission me apply Kiya hai. Ab final kya choose karna sahi rahega. Please advise me.

Ans: Prefer Nirma if CSE/IT is available. For CSE/ICT, prefer PDEU. COMEDK (111) also gives good Bangalore college backup options. (Ramaih, Dayananad, Bangalore Institute of Technology, RNS, etc.)

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Asked by Anonymous - May 23, 2026Hindi

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I got 93.04%ile in jee mains 2026. I belongs to gen category but I have applied for ews category which possibly will be ready before June. Please suggest me for any good options in josaa and csab for IIITs or NITs. My home state is West Bengal.

Ans: You can hope for lower branches at Durgapur NIT, IIITs like Kalyani, and ECE/IT/CSE specialisations in CSAB rounds; newer NITs/IIITs also look achievable.

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Which NITs and IITs are possible?

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Sir, my daughter got Integrated CSE AIML course in SRM AP and integrated CSE in Vit. Which one is better.

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Question by Prakash - Apr 10, 2026Hindi

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am having flat in hyderabad which was registered as gift deed in 2009 and if i want to sell the flat on today date the valve may be 75 Lakhs what can be capital gain. Actual cost was 2.2 lakhs in 1986 . As my age is 65 years and i dont want to use for contruction or investment in new flat. How can i save capital gain. Your advise

Ans: Whatever LTCG (Long Term Capital Gain) is there, you may purchase Capital Gain Bonds (maximum limit is Rs.50.00 (L) to save your tax. Since you don't want to invest in a new Flat or House, this may be a good option. Please remember the time limit of purchasing the Bonds is within 6 months, from the date of sale of Asset/Flat.
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Which term insurance is better for me? I am a 31 year old male. I am unmarried and plan to marry in the next 1 to 3 years. I plan to have children later and take a home loan in future. My current salary is 24.5 LPA. I already have assets worth more than 10 crore. My family members have lived beyond 75 years. My mother passed away at 40 due to brain stroke. I am considering two plans: Option one cover of 3 crore till age 75 Option two cover of 4 crore till age 65 Which option is better?

Ans: Your selection of Option One : Cover of Rs.3 crores till the age of 75 seems better, in view of your family age history.
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