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Can I Pursue an MBA After Completing My Diploma in Mechanical Engineering?

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Asked by Anonymous - Feb 21, 2025Hindi

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Sir I completed diploma in mechanical engineering in 2018,having 3 yrs of experience in MNC company,can I do MBA

Ans: You need a graduation to do an MBA. So you will have to do a graduation degree before you plan to do MBA. Can do graduation through correspondence along with your job. But understand that when you apply for MBA work experience is usually calculated from the time you completed your graduation.

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Hi Sir I have diploma in mechanical engineering IN 1995. I want to MBA. Is it POSSIBLE.

Ans: Of course you can. IT shouldn't be a regular MBA, though.

If you have been working all this time, I would suggest either go for a premium executive MBA from a premiere institute OR do an MBA from abroad.

Because that's the only thing which would add value.

The fact that you have a diploma and not a degree might make it a bit complicated. Regular MBA expects you to have a degree. Check for individual institutes rules for that

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Question by Vishu - Nov 19, 2023Hindi

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Sir, Can I do regular MBA after 9 year experience in Manufacturing industry? If , Yes , Can College provide Placement or not ?

Ans: Can do a regular 2 year MBA after 9 years work experience, but it is rare. Known students with 10 years work experience doing regular MBA from top B schools in India. Yes, they do provide placements.
It is recommended to try for 1 year Executive MBA course for which in most colleges the work ex criteria is minimum 5 years. They too provide placements and you could leverage your work experience during placements.

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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 12, 2024Hindi

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Im a mechanical engineering graduate working in automobile industry can i do MBA in general management sir.

Ans: Yes, can do MBA in general management. There is no restriction in what field you want to do MBA as long as you are interested in it. So a student from Arts - Literature background can do MBA in Finance, so definitely a Mech Engg graduate can do a General MBA.

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Asked by Anonymous - Sep 05, 2024Hindi

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Sir, iam a 32 year old b.com graduate, with no work experience, due to personal issues i couldn't study before. But now can i pursue mba for better job opportunities.. please guide me sir

Ans: Being 32 years old with no work ex, you could face a problem during placements even if you get inro a MBA college. Would recommend you to do correspondence MBA and simultaneously do short term job oriented courses and take up a good job.

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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 23, 2026Hindi

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Hello sir My son gets 35210 rank in mains, resident of Maharashtra, looking for CSE/ECS/EE What are possibilities Please guide on IIITs like Surat, vadodara, nagpur and Bhopal

Ans: At CRL 35,210, General male, Maharashtra, CSE in top NITs is difficult, but strong chances exist for CSE/ECE in several IIITs and ECE/EE in some NITs/GFTIs. JoSAA confirms Open-seat cut-offs are based on CRL rank.

For your target IIITs:
IIIT Surat – CSE is borderline/tough, but ECE is realistic. In 2025, IIIT Surat ECE closed around 31k–33k+, while CSE was around 24k–26k in regular rounds.
IIIT Vadodara / IIIT-Vadodara International Campus Diu – better chances for CSE/ECE, especially Diu campus.
IIIT Nagpur – ECE/EE-related branches possible; CSE tougher.
IIIT Bhopal – CSE tough but ECE/IT-related options possible.

Also try VNIT Nagpur (EE/Mechanical), MANIT Bhopal, SVNIT Surat, NIT Raipur, NIT Jalandhar for ECE/EE/lower CSE-allied branches. Backup: CSAB, MHT-CET CAP counselling, COEP/VJTI/SPIT/PICT, and good private colleges. Prioritise branch interest over only institute tag.

At CRL 35,210, General male, Maharashtra, CSE in top NITs is difficult, but strong chances exist for CSE/ECE in several IIITs and ECE/EE in some NITs/GFTIs. JoSAA confirms Open-seat cut-offs are based on CRL rank.

For your target IIITs:
IIIT Surat – CSE is borderline/tough, but ECE is realistic. In 2025, IIIT Surat ECE closed around 31k–33k+, while CSE was around 24k–26k in regular rounds.
IIIT Vadodara / IIIT-Vadodara International Campus Diu – better chances for CSE/ECE, especially Diu campus.
IIIT Nagpur – ECE/EE-related branches possible; CSE tougher.
IIIT Bhopal – CSE tough but ECE/IT-related options possible.

Also try VNIT Nagpur (EE/Mechanical), MANIT Bhopal, SVNIT Surat, NIT Raipur, NIT Jalandhar for ECE/EE/lower CSE-allied branches. Backup: CSAB, MHT-CET CAP counselling, COEP/VJTI/SPIT/PICT, and good private colleges. Prioritise branch interest over only institute tag.

At CRL 35,210, General male, Maharashtra, CSE in top NITs is difficult, but strong chances exist for CSE/ECE in several IIITs and ECE/EE in some NITs/GFTIs. JoSAA confirms Open-seat cut-offs are based on CRL rank.

For your target IIITs:
IIIT Surat – CSE is borderline/tough, but ECE is realistic. In 2025, IIIT Surat ECE closed around 31k–33k+, while CSE was around 24k–26k in regular rounds.
IIIT Vadodara / IIIT-Vadodara International Campus Diu – better chances for CSE/ECE, especially Diu campus.
IIIT Nagpur – ECE/EE-related branches possible; CSE tougher.
IIIT Bhopal – CSE tough but ECE/IT-related options possible.

Also try VNIT Nagpur (EE/Mechanical), MANIT Bhopal, SVNIT Surat, NIT Raipur, NIT Jalandhar for ECE/EE/lower CSE-allied branches. Backup: CSAB, MHT-CET CAP counselling, COEP/VJTI/SPIT/PICT, and good private colleges. Prioritise branch interest over only institute tag.

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At CRL 35,210, General male, Maharashtra, CSE in top NITs is difficult, but strong chances exist for CSE/ECE in several IIITs and ECE/EE in some NITs/GFTIs. JoSAA confirms Open-seat cut-offs are based on CRL rank.

For your target IIITs:
IIIT Surat – CSE is borderline/tough, but ECE is realistic. In 2025, IIIT Surat ECE closed around 31k–33k+, while CSE was around 24k–26k in regular rounds.
IIIT Vadodara / IIIT-Vadodara International Campus Diu – better chances for CSE/ECE, especially Diu campus.
IIIT Nagpur – ECE/EE-related branches possible; CSE tougher.
IIIT Bhopal – CSE tough but ECE/IT-related options possible.

Also try VNIT Nagpur (EE/Mechanical), MANIT Bhopal, SVNIT Surat, NIT Raipur, NIT Jalandhar for ECE/EE/lower CSE-allied branches. Backup: CSAB, MHT-CET CAP counselling, COEP/VJTI/SPIT/PICT, and good private colleges. Prioritise branch interest over only institute tag.

At CRL 35,210, General male, Maharashtra, CSE in top NITs is difficult, but strong chances exist for CSE/ECE in several IIITs and ECE/EE in some NITs/GFTIs. JoSAA confirms Open-seat cut-offs are based on CRL rank.

For your target IIITs:
IIIT Surat – CSE is borderline/tough, but ECE is realistic. In 2025, IIIT Surat ECE closed around 31k–33k+, while CSE was around 24k–26k in regular rounds.
IIIT Vadodara / IIIT-Vadodara International Campus Diu – better chances for CSE/ECE, especially Diu campus.
IIIT Nagpur – ECE/EE-related branches possible; CSE tougher.
IIIT Bhopal – CSE tough but ECE/IT-related options possible.

Also try VNIT Nagpur (EE/Mechanical), MANIT Bhopal, SVNIT Surat, NIT Raipur, NIT Jalandhar for ECE/EE/lower CSE-allied branches. Backup: CSAB, MHT-CET CAP counselling, COEP/VJTI/SPIT/PICT, and good private colleges. Prioritise branch interest over only institute tag.

For your son's rank, CSE in top NITs is difficult, but strong chances exist for CSE/ECE in several IIITs and ECE/EE in some NITs/GFTIs. JoSAA confirms Open-seat cut-offs are based on CRL rank.

You can try for IIIT Surat – CSE is borderline/tough, but ECE is realistic. In 2025, IIIT Surat ECE closed around 31k–33k+, while CSE was around 24k–26k in regular rounds. IIIT Vadodara / IIIT-Vadodara International Campus Diu – better chances for CSE/ECE, especially Diu campus. IIIT Nagpur – ECE/EE-related branches possible; CSE tougher. IIIT Bhopal – CSE tough but ECE/IT-related options possible. You can also try VNIT Nagpur (EE/Mechanical), MANIT Bhopal, SVNIT Surat, NIT Raipur, NIT Jalandhar for ECE/EE/lower CSE-allied branches. Have the following backups: CSAB, MHT-CET CAP counselling, COEP/VJTI/SPIT/PICT, and good private colleges. Prioritise branch interest over only institute tag. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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My son jee mains 30000 rank General category me kya koi NIIT or IIIT CSE or ECE , Milsakta hai ? Kindly Advise

Ans: You have not mentioned your son's home state. Given his rank, securing a CSE seat in NITs may be challenging, but admission to ECE in some NITs and CSE/IT/ECE in several IIITs is more realistic, especially during the later JoSAA and CSAB rounds. Consider applying to IIIT Una, IIIT Kottayam, IIIT Dharwad, IIIT Kalyani, IIIT Bhagalpur, IIIT Raichur, IIIT Manipur, and IIIT Agartala. For ECE, newer and mid-tier NITs and IIITs are good options. The CSAB special rounds are crucial as they fill vacant seats after JoSAA. It is also important for your son to have backup options through GFTIs, state counseling, and reputable private CSE colleges. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Question by kaivalya - Apr 24, 2026Hindi

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ihave got 92.67 in jee 2026. what is the option now

Ans: Please mention your Home State, Gender, and Category to answer precisely. Also, clarify what other Entrance Exams you have appeared for/yet to appear.

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Question by Aryan - Apr 24, 2026Hindi

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My son got 170000 rank in jee main...nd my son want cse branch...is it possible in any good nd reputed government college?

Ans: Admission to top NITS/IIITs seems unlikely. You can try lower-ranked govt colleges/IIITs or state colleges for CSE, or consider other branches in NITs via CSAB.

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Question by sreenivasulu - Apr 23, 2026Hindi

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My daughter got jee mains 89.28 percentile /ews.in which colleges she will get admission

Ans: You have not mentioned your daughter's home state. Anyway, please note, with an 89.28 percentile as an EWS female candidate, the chances of securing a CSE seat in top NITs or IIITs are low. However, she may have opportunities in lower-ranked branches at newer NITs, some IIITs, and GFTIs, with better prospects during the CSAB special rounds. You can consider applying to IIIT Kurnool, IIIT Manipur, IIIT Dharwad, IIIT Raichur, IIIT Bhagalpur, IIIT Kalyani, and various GFTIs. While CSE and ECE seats may be challenging to obtain, other branches might become available in later rounds or through CSAB. It is advisable to also explore backup options through state counseling and reputable private universities. ALL the BEST for Your Daughter's Prosperous Future!

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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 23, 2026Hindi

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Dear sir, Im based at chandigarh.My daughter got rank 99510 general in jee 2026,chandigarh home state. Is there any chance of getting admission in chandigarh or near Chandigarh, Mumbai, hyderabad.cs,ece for Btech

Ans: You can try PEC Chandigarh through JAC Chandigarh separately, not JoSAA. Through JoSAA/CSAB, fill IIIT Una, IIIT Sonepat, IIIT Kalyani, IIIT Bhagalpur, IIIT Manipur, IIIT Raichur, IIIT Dharwad, but CSE/ECE may mostly depend on CSAB vacancy movement. You must have backup options of JAC Chandigarh, HSTES Haryana, Punjab colleges, IPU Delhi, Private Universities, and State counselling. Prioritise branch interest + placement record, not only institute tag. ALL the BEST for Your Daughter's Prosperous Future!

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Question by Jyotsna - Apr 24, 2026Hindi

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Hello Sir, my daughter got 50564 rank in JEE mains 2026, in General category. Any chances in any of the NIT's in South India? Why beaches can she apply to?

Ans: Chances with South NITs are slim. You may try for lower branches in lower NITs. Yet the chances are on the borderline. Better to keep an alternative option open.

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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 23, 2026Hindi

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My son got 98.2 percentile in JEE mains and rank of 28550, has domicile of UP. Which all places he is likely to get good branch like CSE?

Ans: At CRL 28,550, NIT CSE is difficult, including MNNIT Allahabad CSE. Better CSE chances are in IIITs, especially IIIT Bhagalpur, IIIT Kalyani, IIIT Agartala, IIIT Raichur, IIIT Dharwad, IIIT Manipur, IIIT Kottayam, IIIT Una/Sonepat in later rounds or CSAB. Some 2024 IIIT CSE closing ranks crossed 30k–37k. Also fill ECE/IT/AI-related branches in better IIITs and lower NIT branches. Have CSAB as a backup option. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 23, 2026Hindi

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Hi Sir, My Son has score 98.4 percentile in JEE Mains 2026 and CRL is 25624. We are General Category, Gender-Neutral and Home state is Telangana. He is more interest in Mechanical Stream for the b.Tech. Can you please advise best possible college options for him?

Ans: At CRL 25,624, General male, Telangana HS, Mechanical is a realistic target. NIT Warangal Mechanical may be difficult in regular JoSAA, as recent HS Open Mechanical closing ranks were around 15k–17k in early 2025 rounds and around 15k in 2024 Round 1. Better Mechanical options: NIT Calicut, NIT Rourkela, NIT Durgapur, NIT Patna, NIT Raipur, MANIT Bhopal, VNIT Nagpur, NIT Jalandhar, NIT Silchar, plus CSAB round. Also consider NIT Warangal Metallurgy/Chemical/Civil. dditionally, please review the JoSAA opening and closing ranks from the last 2-3 years to gain further insights and better understand admission trends. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Question by Dinesh - Apr 23, 2026Hindi

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Mere bete ka IIT jii main maine 85 percetile hai, 12th pass sikar se kiya hai. Home town UP main hai, category General hai 12th marks 85 percentage hai. AI, cse, kaha par batter chance hain, abhi delhi main hai. Aur kya kar sakta hai .pl advise

Ans: Dinesh Sir, CSAB Special Rounds try karo, GFTIs/newer institutes mein lower branches, aur private/state options. Sikar se padha hai to confirm karo ki Home State eligibility Rajasthan school state follow karega ya UP hometown. JoSAA & CSAB pe sirf depend mat karo, ye backups rakho: AKTU/UP counselling, REAP Rajasthan, IPU Delhi, BCA/B.Sc IT, Private CSE/AI colleges. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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