3 Subjects Behind in 3rd Semester BSc? Can I Take MSc Entrance Exams?

Ans: Chinthamani, With a KCET general merit rank of 10,995, you are eligible for BTech Computer Science and Engineering in several reputable Bangalore colleges. Top-tier institutions like RV College of Engineering, PES University, BMS College of Engineering, and MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology have CSE closing ranks well below 2,500, making them out of reach at your rank. However, strong options include Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT), which closed CSE at 14,739 in 2024, and Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology (Sir MVIT), where the expected CSE cutoff is between 14,000 and 16,000. Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT) typically admits CSE candidates up to around 15,000, with recent years showing cutoffs between 10,000 and 15,000. Other accessible colleges include CMR Institute of Technology, New Horizon College of Engineering, and RNS Institute of Technology, all of which accept CSE ranks up to 13,000–18,000 in later rounds. These institutes offer robust placement records, modern infrastructure, and active industry collaborations, ensuring strong academic and career prospects. Prioritize BIT, Sir MVIT, and NMIT for CSE, and include CMRIT, New Horizon, and RNSIT in your preference list to maximize your chances of securing a quality seat in Bangalore. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

Follow RediffGURUS to Know More on 'Careers | Money | Health | Relationships'.

Ans: With a COMEDK rank of 4,500, your son is eligible for Computer Science Engineering (CSE) in strong mid-tier Bengaluru colleges such as BMS Institute of Technology (BMSIT, closing CSE ~4,647), NIE Mysore (CSE ~4,498), and BIT Bangalore (CSE ~3,787), all of which maintain 85–95% placement rates and robust industry connections. Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE, CSE ~2,577) and BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE, CSE ~1,365) are likely out of reach, but ECE at BMSIT (ECE ~7,019), BIT (ECE ~8,040), and NIE Mysore (ECE ~8,863) are accessible if CSE is unavailable in top choices. These colleges offer modern infrastructure, experienced faculty, and active placement cells, ensuring strong academic and career outcomes. For Hyderabad-based students, Bengaluru’s connectivity and industry ecosystem provide additional advantages. Recommendation: Prioritise CSE at BMSIT, NIE Mysore, and BIT Bangalore; if unavailable, opt for ECE at these colleges for optimal placement and academic prospects. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

Follow RediffGURUS to Know More on 'Careers | Money | Health | Relationships'.

Ans: Hello Neeraj
Preference order: (1) CSE with specialization @ SRM KTR (2) CSE @ Jain (3) CSE @ Hyderabad (4) CSE @ Nagpur
Best of luck.
Follow me if you like the reply. Thanks
Radheshyam

Ans: With a 98.13 percentile in MH CET, your son is eligible for CSE branches in reputable Maharashtra colleges, though the absolute top-tier options are just out of reach. COEP Pune’s CSE cutoff is typically above 99.8 percentile, and VJTI Mumbai closes near 99.3–99.7 percentile, making them highly competitive this year. However, strong alternatives like PICT Pune (CSE cutoff ~99.37 percentile), Cummins College Pune for Women (CSE cutoff ~99.21 percentile for open category girls), and MIT Academy of Engineering Pune (CSE cutoff ~97–98 percentile) are realistic and offer robust placement records. SPIT Mumbai’s CSE cutoff is generally above 99.3 percentile, so it may be slightly out of reach, but branches like IT or ECE could be considered if available. Given admission in BTech IT at VIT Vellore (Category 5), which has a lower placement density and higher fee, prioritize CSE at PICT Pune, Cummins College, or MITAOE Pune through MH CET counselling, and keep VIT Vellore IT as a backup option for broader national exposure if preferred colleges are not secured. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

Follow RediffGURUS to Know More on 'Careers | Money | Health | Relationships'.

Ans: Hello dear.
Among the mentioned two options, choose CSE + DS @ VIT if possible. Through COMDEK, your son has chances to get admission to good, reputed colleges may be with CSE compromise branches.
Best of luck.
Follow me if you like the reply. Thanks
Radheshyam

Ans: Hello Shree
IIT - Indian Institute of Technology. There are many IITs in the country that are meant to provide professional courses related to various engineering fields.
Best of luck.
Follow me if you like the reply. Thanks
Radheshyam

Ans: Prefer RVU-CSE. Go for PES only if your daughter gets RR Campus. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

Follow RediffGURUS to Know More on 'Careers | Money | Health | Relationships'.

Ans: Nitin Sir, BIT Mesra Jaipur’s EEE branch recorded a 69% placement rate in 2024–25, with an average package of ?11.5 LPA and core recruiters like Samsung and Ericsson visiting campus. MIT Manipal’s EEE program boasts about 92% placement over the past three years, supported by 230+ recruiters including Microsoft and Deloitte and a broad mix of core-electrical and software roles. SRM Kattankulathur’s ECE department achieved 80–95% placements between 2021 and 2023, hosting 980+ companies such as Qualcomm and Siemens with significant offers in telecom and VLSI domains. While SRM ECE delivers versatile opportunities in both hardware and communications, MIT Manipal EEE stands out for consistent high placement density and diverse recruiter engagement, and BIT Jaipur EEE offers solid core-electrical hiring but lower overall rates. Recommendation: Opt for MIT Manipal EEE for superior placement consistency and recruiter network, with SRM Kattankulathur ECE as a strong alternative if you prefer electronics and communication specialization. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

Follow RediffGURUS to Know More on 'Careers | Money | Health | Relationships'.

Ans: Rishabh, Scoring 80 in IAT 2025 places an OBC-NCL candidate just above the expected cutoff of 75–85 marks, making admission to newer IISERs like Berhampur and Tirupati feasible where OBC-NCL cutoffs range between 85–90 and 90–95 respectively in early rounds. IISER Thiruvananthapuram (95–100) and Mohali (95–100) remain marginal, while higher?threshold campuses—Bhopal (100–105), Pune (105–110) and Kolkata (100–105)—are unlikely at this score unless cutoffs dip in later counselling. Participation across all rounds with top priorities set to IISER Berhampur and Tirupati maximizes allocation chances, listing Thiruvananthapuram contingently. Recommendation: Choose IISER Berhampur or Tirupati first, with Thiruvananthapuram as a secondary preference. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

Follow RediffGURUS to Know More on 'Careers | Money | Health | Relationships'.