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Ans: Akanksha, With an EWS rank of 34,768 and CRL rank of approximately 2.4 lakh, your admission prospects in NITs for Computer Science, ECE, or IT branches remain extremely limited but not entirely impossible for certain opportunities through JoSAA and CSAB special rounds. NIT admission chances are minimal as most NITs close EWS category admissions for popular branches like Computer Science below 20,000-25,000 ranks. The EWS cutoffs for top NITs show NIT Trichy CSE closing at 3,200, NIT Warangal ECE at 2,500, and NIT Surathkal Mechanical Engineering at 13,000, making your rank 34,768 significantly outside these competitive thresholds. However, IIIT admission remains moderately viable with institutions like IIIT Bhagalpur CSE (expected cutoff 34,000-34,550), IIIT Kalyani CSE (34,200-34,650), IIIT Agartala (33,500-33,850), and IIIT Raichur (28,900-29,450) falling within or near your EWS rank range. GFTI opportunities provide the most realistic pathway with Computer Science and Electronics branches closing between 25,000-50,000 ranks, while Assam University CSE shows EWS cutoff at 6,995-7,753 indicating potential seats in later rounds. Essential institutional quality aspects include qualified faculty with industry experience and advanced degrees, robust infrastructure featuring modern laboratories and comprehensive technical resources, strong industry partnerships facilitating internship and placement opportunities exceeding 70% rates, accredited curriculum aligned with NBA and NAAC standards providing regular updates matching industry requirements, and comprehensive placement cells offering career guidance supported by active alumni networks. Top 10 private college options include Amity University Noida (NIRF rank 31, accepting 85-90+ percentile for CSE with established placement records), Galgotias University (NIRF rank 101-150, strong placement infrastructure), JIIT Noida (NIRF rank 101-150, specialized IT focus with 90-100% placement rates), Noida Institute of Engineering Technology NIET (NIRF rank 101-150, solid engineering programs), Sharda University Greater Noida, KIET Group of Institutions Ghaziabad, GL Bajaj Institute of Technology, AKG Engineering College Ghaziabad, JSS Academy of Technical Education Noida, and ABES Engineering College Ghaziabad offering comprehensive engineering education with fees ranging ?2-6 lakhs annually and placement rates between 70-90%.

Recommendation: Participate actively in all JoSAA rounds and CSAB special rounds targeting IIIT Bhagalpur, IIIT Kalyani, or IIIT Agartala for CSE/ECE admission opportunities; focus on GFTI institutions like Assam University through later counselling rounds; simultaneously secure admission at reputable private colleges like Amity University Noida, JIIT Noida, or Galgotias University for guaranteed quality engineering education with strong placement records and comprehensive industry exposure. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Based on the values you mentioned, a fasting glucose of 110 mg/dL is in the impaired fasting glucose range, just slightly above normal. HbA1c of 6.0% falls within the prediabetes range. Many doctors would recommend lifestyle changes as the first line of action. Follow a balanced diet with controlled carbohydrates, high fiber, and healthy fats. Regular exercise of at least 150 minutes per week of moderate aerobic activity is necessary. Weight management and monitoring glucose regularly is of prime importance. Stress reduction and getting adequate sleep is encouraged.

Ans: With high blood sugar levels and an HbA1c of 9, you must consult your family doctor. He may prescribe medicine and suggest a lifestyle change. Ensure to maintain a body weight with normal BMI and follow a balanced diet with low refined carbohydrate foods like white bread, maida preparations and more complex carbohydrates like fruits and vegetable. Protein intake should be adequate with focus on low fat dairy products, eggs, lean meat, nuts, beans etc. Avoid high fat and high sugar foods like cakes, pastries, fast foods, aerated water, etc. Follow a regular exercise schedule with strength training. Drink plenty of water.

Ans: Go for iiitb ece integrated M.Tech

Ans: With an SC category rank of 2600 in the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT), admission to IISERs is unlikely, but not impossible. While the top IISERs like Pune and Kolkata are highly competitive and likely out of reach, some of the newer IISERs, like Berhampur and Tirupati, might have a chance in later counselling rounds if vacancies arise.

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Ans: Go for ECE in IIIT Bangalore.

Ans: With a 93.66 percentile and a General-EWS rank of 13400 in JEE Mains 2025, you have a good chance of getting into some NITs, particularly for less competitive branches or in later rounds of counseling, especially with your home state quota for Rajasthan.

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