Stuck at 30: B.Tech Engineer Laid Off, Upskill, MBA or Switch Sectors?

Ans: With a score of 100 marks in IAT 2025 as a general category male candidate, your chances of securing a seat in any IISER are very limited. The expected cutoff for general category candidates this year is between 120–130 marks for most IISERs, including IISER Pune, Kolkata, Mohali, and Bhopal, with even the newer IISERs like Berhampur and Tirupati likely to have cutoffs above 110 marks due to increased competition and rising trends. For IISER Berhampur, the last round closing rank in 2024 was 4484, but the corresponding marks for general category are still expected to be above 110 for 2025. Mohali’s expected general cutoff is also 110–130 marks. While EWS and OBC cutoffs are lower, the general category threshold remains higher, making a score of 100 insufficient for admission in any IISER in the general category this year. The recommendation is to consider alternative options, as admission to any IISER is not likely at your current IAT score. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: The top 10 COMEDK colleges for CSE, based on placement and reputation, generally include: R.V. College of Engineering (RVCE), BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE), M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT), PES University, and Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE). Other strong contenders are Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT), Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT), JSS Science and Technology University (formerly SJCE), The National Institute of Engineering (NIE), and B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology (BVB).Best of luck. I am always there by the side of the children who need counselling. For placement of CSE branch don’t worry. I personally placed more than one students of CSE branch in reputed international companies. May GOD bless always. Prof. Suvasish Mukhopadhyay.
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Ans: Mitul, IIIT Hyderabad CSE is among the most prestigious computer science programs in India, consistently achieving 99% placement rates, an average package above ?31 lakh, and attracting top recruiters like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook. The curriculum is rigorous, research-driven, and highly respected in both industry and academia, making it a top destination for students with a clear CS focus. IIT Kanpur, while globally renowned for its campus life, faculty, and alumni network, offers Mechanical Engineering, a branch you are not interested in, and branch change to CSE is extremely competitive—requiring a CPI above 9.5 and with only about 10% of aspirants successfully changing branches each year. The IIT brand and exposure are unmatched, but taking a branch you do not like with the hope of a risky branch change can lead to academic stress and dissatisfaction. Peer quality at IIIT Hyderabad remains high despite cutoff fluctuations, and the CSE environment there is on par with top IITs for placements and research. The recommendation is to choose CSE at IIIT Hyderabad, as it directly aligns with your interests, offers world-class placements and academic rigor, and avoids the uncertainty and stress of attempting a branch change at IIT Kanpur. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Yes, pursuing a B.Tech in Biotechnology from GGSIPU's main campus is generally considered a good choice. The course is well-regarded, and GGSIPU is a reputable university with decent placement opportunities, especially for biotechnology.

Ans: Arun Sir, VIT-AP ECE (Category 3) and BIT Deoghar CSE are both reputable options, but BIT Deoghar CSE is more advantageous for a student from Bihar aiming for strong placements and a tech-focused career. BIT Deoghar, affiliated with BIT Mesra, offers a prestigious degree, with CSE placements consistently above 90% and top recruiters like Microsoft, Amazon, Infosys, and TCS visiting the campus. The average package for CSE is higher than ECE, and the program’s national ranking (NIRF 48 in engineering) and industry connections provide a solid platform for software and IT careers. VIT-AP ECE also has a good placement record (around 90%), modern infrastructure, and strong faculty, but CSE at VIT-AP is the more sought-after branch for top placements, and ECE graduates often transition into IT roles rather than core electronics positions. For students with a clear interest in computer science, CSE at BIT Deoghar offers broader job opportunities, higher placement rates, and a recognized degree, while VIT-AP ECE is better suited for those specifically interested in electronics with some IT exposure.

The recommendation is to choose CSE at BIT Deoghar for its superior placement prospects, stronger tech industry alignment, and the advantage of a BIT Mesra degree, especially for a student from Bihar seeking a future in computer science or software engineering. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Go for Manual Jaipur CSE.Best of luck. I am always there by the side of the children who need counselling. For placement of CSE branch don’t worry. I personally placed more than one students of CSE branch in reputed international companies. May GOD bless always. Prof. Suvasish Mukhopadhyay.
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Ans: With a COMEDK rank of 1,211 and a KCET rank of 4,556, your son is highly unlikely to secure Computer Science or related branches at RV College of Engineering (RVCE) Bangalore. For 2024, the closing COMEDK rank for CSE at RVCE was 434 and for KCET, the CSE closing rank was 419, with Information Science and Data Science closing at 657 and 664 respectively—well below both your son’s ranks. Even for OBC category, the CSE cutoff via KCET is expected to be between 800–1,200. For other top Bangalore colleges, MSRIT’s CSE cutoff is typically under 1,500 (COMEDK) and 1,000–2,000 (KCET), and BMSCE also closes below 2,000 for CSE, making these options similarly out of reach. However, your son stands a strong chance for CSE, IT, or allied branches in respected colleges like Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, BMS Institute of Technology, and JSS Academy of Technical Education, where CSE and related branches usually close between 2,000–6,000 (COMEDK) and 3,000–6,000 (KCET). These colleges have robust placement records, industry connections, and good academic environments. The recommendation is to focus on CSE or allied branches in top mid-tier Bangalore colleges such as Dayananda Sagar, NMIT, BMSIT, and JSSATE, as RVCE and other top three colleges are not feasible at your son’s current ranks. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Abhay Sir, With a 98.54 percentile in MH CET 5-year BA-LLB, your daughter is just below the typical first-round cutoff for ILS Law College, Pune, which has opened above 99 percentile in recent years for the general category, but in later CAP rounds, the cutoff sometimes drops slightly, making admission possible for high 98 percentilers. ILS Pune is a top-ranked, NAAC Grade A, and India Today Top 15 law college, known for its experienced faculty, strong legal research culture, and active placement cell, with major recruiters including top law firms and corporates. The BA LLB program is highly sought after, offering excellent value with a total fee of around ?2 lakh for five years, and a vibrant campus life with moot courts, debates, and internships. Placement outcomes are strong, with students placed in tier 1 and tier 2 law firms, corporates, and banks, and the college’s alumni network is well established nationally. The recommendation is to prefer ILS Pune if allotted, as it is one of India’s best law colleges outside the NLUs, offering outstanding academic reputation, affordable fees, and strong placement support for a legal career. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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