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Along with his wife, Rochelle, he trains students for competitive management entrance exams such as the Common Admission Test, the Xavier Aptitude Test, Common Management Admission Test and the Common Entrance Test.
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I am 21, will pursuing a 4 years bachelors degree and then going for CAT be a disadvantage for me due to my age factor.As I will be 25 by then

Ans: Can go for CAT at the age of 25. Can do some internships during your 1st 2 years and also do some additional courses or publish papers in college.
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Sir, I scored 96.6 in CBSE Board XII and the 99.4 percentile in CUET 2025, totalling 816 marks out of 1000 in PCM and English. I am planning to take admission in B.Sc. (Physics) at DU, preferably at St. Stephen's, Hansraj, Hindu, Kirorimal, Ramjas, or Khalsa College. What are the chances for an admission in those colleges, and which one do I have to opt for higher study (MS and research in physics)? Kindly advise.
Ans: Param, Your 99.4 percentile in CUET 2025 and 96.6% CBSE XII score place you well above the estimated cut-offs for B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics at all six colleges: St. Stephen’s (expected CUET ≥550), Hindu College (≈520), Hansraj College (≈490), Kirori Mal College (≥425), Ramjas College (≈735 marks equivalent to 98%), and Khalsa College (≈700 marks equivalent to 93–98%). All six colleges indicate first-list admission based on these thresholds.

For pursuing an MS and research in physics—where having knowledgeable teachers, good research facilities, connections with industries, and chances to work on different projects are important—Hansraj and Hindu are the best options because they have strong physics departments, high rankings, modern labs, and many research publications. Kirori Mal and Ramjas offer strong mentorship and campus placements in scientific roles, while Khalsa provides solid project-based learning on North Campus. St. Stephen’s, lacking an Honours Physics programme, is less aligned with specialized research pathways.

Recommendation: Choose Hindu College or Hansraj College for B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics to maximize exposure to advanced research projects, collaborative faculty, and a robust peer network essential for seamless progression into MS and research programmes in India and abroad. Hansraj’s notable research grants and Hindu’s interdisciplinary centers make them prime choices. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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