I have completed my graduation and want to give the UPSC exam in 2026. I am not pursuing post graduation and have instead decided to give this time for full fledged preparation. Will not pursuing graduation in these years have any cons during my selection process?

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Considering your rank in JEE and domicile, it may be difficult to secure a seat in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy at NIT Trichy. Instead of NIT, I recommend trying for IIITs.

ALL THE BEST.

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If your son can secure a seat through MET counselling, it is very good. Why MET? Apart from education, it has a reputation for accommodating various cultures, which can minimize potential issues. Otherwise, consider Thapar University; it is regarded as one of the best options, especially if you are from NCR.

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The universities you are considering are all private institutions, each with its pros and cons. You are asking me to choose different programs across various universities. If the programs were the same, I could provide a more straightforward suggestion. But since you are looking at different courses, we need to focus either on the university or the program.

If you are from North India, I suggest Thapar University for Electronics and Computer Engineering, which covers both CSE and Electronics. Thus, based on your situation, the best choice is Thapar University for Electronics.

Feel free to reach out for any further clarification!

ALL THE BEST.

Ans: HI DANNANA,

In terms of your JEE Advanced score, your OBC-NCL category rank is expected to fall between 9,500 and 11,500. Considering your daughter's rank in JEE advance and domicile, it may be difficult to secure a seat in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy at NIT Trichy. Instead of NIT, I recommend trying for IIITs.

So plan accordingly.

ALL THE BEST.

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Regarding your daughter's rank in JEE, she has a good opportunity to secure a seat in core engineering branches in mid-tier NITs, IIITs, and top-tier GFTIs.

For Mid/New NITs, core branches like Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgical, and Production Engineering are highly accessible in NIT Patna, NIT Srinagar, NIT Manipur, and NIT Puducherry.

In IIITs, she has a good chance of securing a seat in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) or Information Technology (IT) in IIIT Bhagalpur, IIIT Ranchi, and IIIT Manipur.

For GFTIs, she has a very good chance of getting top branches, including CSE at BIT Mesra and Assam University.

Let her participate in the counseling process to secure the best programs for your daughter's future.

All the best!

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Regarding your rank in the VITEEE, with a rank of 49,558, your admission chances for top-tier Computer Science programs at Vellore and Chennai are highly competitive. However, you do have excellent opportunities in core branches such as Civil, Mechanical, Biotech, and Chemical Engineering in categories 1 and 2 at both Vellore and Chennai campuses, as well as Computer Science Specializations at the Bhopal and Andhra Pradesh campuses.
For JEE, securing a seat for Computer Science Engineering (CSE) or Electronics at NITs and IIITs will be challenging based on your rank. Nevertheless, you have strong opportunities for less competitive branches in newer or North Eastern NITs, newer IIITs, and Government Funded Technical Institutions (GFTIs).

Here are some possibilities for you:

1. NITs:
- NIT Agartala: Production Engineering, Bio-Technology, or Chemical Engineering.
- NIT Mizoram/NIT Nagaland/NIT Arunachal Pradesh: Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- NIT Srinagar: Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
- NIT Raipur/NIT Jalandhar: Bio-Technology or Industrial & Production Engineering (possible in CSAB special rounds).

2. Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs):
- Target newer public-private partnership (PPP) model IIITs, particularly for Smart Manufacturing or specialized tech branches.
- IIITDM Jabalpur: Smart Manufacturing.
- IIIT Bhagalpur: Mechatronics Engineering.
- IIIT Manipur: Computer Science Engineering or Electronics & Communication Engineering (highly likely in CSAB special rounds).
- IIIT Kurnool: Mechanical Engineering (with specialization in Design and Manufacturing).

3. Government Funded Technical Institutions (GFTIs):
- Securing a seat in GFTIs is the safest route, with the highest probability for competitive branches like Computer Science (CSE) or Information Technology (IT).
- Assam University, Silchar: Agricultural Engineering or Computer Science Engineering.
- Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar: Computer Science Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- Mizoram University, Aizawl: Information Technology or Computer Engineering.
- Ghanshyam Singh Lodhi Institute (SLIET), Longowal: Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- Central University of Jammu/Central University of Rajasthan: Biomedical Engineering or computer-related fields in later spot rounds.

The choice is yours. If you are looking for CSE, consider opting for NE-NITs or GFTIs. Plan, participate, and seize the opportunities for your future career.

All the best!

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Ans: If possible, prefer Mechanica @ IIT Kharagpur until he is not inclined towards CSE. IIT is a big brand name compared to Thapar. Or you can wait for lower tech branches @ IITs (you did not mention the score of JEE adv)

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Ans: Preference order may be: IT @ IIIT Allahabad > CSE @ MNNIT Allahabad > EEE @ NIT Trichy > ECE @ Rourkela

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