53 Years Old, 5 Months into Data Science Course – Can I Get Recruited?

Ans: Ankit, Yes, with 96.45 percentile you can get into newer NITs like Agartala, Mizoram, Sikkim, or Manipur for branches like Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical—especially via Home State quota in later JoSAA rounds (5-6). JoSAA 2024-25 data shows closing ranks 40-60k (95-97%ile) for these; top NITs CSE need 99%ile+ but mid-tier ECE borderline possible. Aim strategically—use HS advantage, if applicable. Important Disclaimer: Admission estimates mentioned above are indicative only, based on historical JoSAA data. Cutoffs fluctuate due to exam difficulty, seat matrix changes, reservation policies, branch preferences, and counselling rounds.

Recommendation: Diversify applications across 4-5 private engineering exams alongside JEE/JoSAA for optimal admission prospects beyond the competitive IIT/NIT/IIIT ecosystem. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Thank you for reaching out to REDIFFGURUS.
I understand that you have some confusion regarding the NEET. To clarify, there is no notification stating that candidates have limited access to appear for the NEET. There is no upper limit on attempts. The key is to focus on your preparation. You have already taken the exam twice, and this will be your third attempt. With your previous experience, you should have a better understanding of your weaknesses and strengths, which will help you in your preparation.

Please don't waste any more time and start analyzing what the issues were in your past NEET attempts. Based on your findings, you can adjust your study plan accordingly.

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Ans: Hi Prahlad,
Thank you for reaching out to Rediffgurus.
There are no issues with having multiple mark sheets. As per the norms of the JEE, you are eligible to proceed further.

For your information: If a student appears for improvement exams, the best score or the year in which they pass with required marks is usually considered, but they must still fall within the three-year consecutive window from their initial passing year.

Please make it a priority to complete your program without any delays moving forward. This is an important message for your future.

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Ans: Dear Anonymous,
I am not sure if you mean you both have romantic feelings for each other or just friendly. If it’s romantic, I am not sure I can help because in that case, you should be working on your marriages and figuring out what’s lacking in your relationship that you are seeking love and attention from a colleague. If the feelings are romantic, moving on from your colleague should be the least of your worries and working on your marriage your priority.

But if you mean you and your colleague were close friends, and you can’t move on from the friendship, then I am sorry you are in such a tricky situation. Sometimes people forget about all the good things we do for them; people forget friendships. It happens and it’s unfair. I know moving on from some friendships can be difficult but with time it will not feel much of a loss, especially when you understand that they were never your real friend.

Hope this helps.

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Ans: To improve placement and exam performance, such as GATE, your son should focus on strong core concepts (Networks, Signals, Control Systems, EDC), coding (C/C++/Python), Data Structures & Algorithms, MATLAB/Simulink, basic VLSI/Embedded Systems, internships/projects, aptitude practice, and consistent GATE-level problem solving.
However, let your son decide what is best for him. Ask your son to talk with seniors or keep in touch with pass-out students so they can tell what the tech industry actually needs. I would like to suggest one more thing. Please read the Wanted/Placement advertisements published in English daily papers on a regular basis to understand the recent trends.
To face upcoming challenges, ask him to master as many AI tools as possible.

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Ans: Dear Anonymous,
Your confusion is understandable. It is not everyone’s cup of tea. Some people do opt for an open relationship but the most important thing for that to work is that both the partners are on board with it. In your case, you are not. So I would suggest you be honest about your feelings here and let him know that you are not comfortable with open marriage. See what he says. I would also urge you to rethink this marriage and be very cautious about whatever you decide.

Hope this helps.

Ans: Dear Anonymous,
There can be various reasons behind this: for starters, maybe she is trying to be honest and transparent with you. Second, you might be right and she is actually trying to make you feel jealous. People can sometimes feel a lack of attention in a relationship and resort to different ways of gaining it. The best thing that you can do here is talk to her about it. Have an open conversation about how this makes you feel and also ask her why she always tells you about it. If she says that it is her being honest; there you go, you have your answer. If she admits that she is trying to make you jealous, then you need to have a deeper conversation about why she feels the need to do so, and where you or the relationship is lacking.

Hope this helps