Should My Son With a 9.15 CGPA in Big Data Biology Pursue a Ph.D. or Job?

Ans: JIIT Noida’s ECE program holds NAAC ‘A’ accreditation and NBA recognition through 2027 with an NIRF engineering rank band of 54–150, delivered by PhD-qualified faculty across state-of-the-art labs including VLSI, 5G and AI research facilities, and backed by MoUs with Ericsson India and Texas Instruments Centres of Excellence, achieving an 88% placement rate in 2024. JSS University Noida’s CS AI ML program, under JSS Mahavidyapeetha, features NBA accreditation for all six UG engineering streams, a NIRF band of 201–300, 250 faculty advancing AI research, dedicated AICTE IDEA and embedded robotics labs, and 85–90% placements over recent years.

Recommendation: Choose JIIT Noida ECE if you prefer robust electronics curricula, multidisciplinary labs, established industry partnerships, and solid 88% placement consistency; select JSS Noida CS AI ML for broader AI/ML specialization, strong computing infrastructure, outcome-based pedagogy, 85–90% placements, and opportunities in emerging fields, guaranteeing competitive academic exposure, and marketable future-proof skills. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Abhishek, SVNIT Surat’s Electrical Engineering, ranked 59th in NIRF 2024, is NBA-accredited, boasts over 40 PhD-qualified faculty dedicated to power systems, power electronics, and renewable energy research, and maintains industry MoUs (MG Motor, Hazira belt) with consultancies for hands-on projects. Its department houses specialized labs (power systems, drives, simulation) and has sustained 68–71% placement rates over the past three years. DA-IICT’s B.Tech ICT, NAAC A+ accredited and NIRF-ranked 201–300, features 22 teaching and 11 research labs (RF, VLSI, IoT, HPC), a dedicated placement cell interfacing with 120+ recruiters like Google and Microsoft, and research-active faculty from IITs and U.S. universities. ICT placements ranged from 99% in 2023 to 58–60% in 2024 and rebounded to nearly 100% in 2025.

Recommendation: Choose SVNIT Electrical if you seek stable core-engineering placements (≈70%), top-tier NIT accreditation, and focused power and renewable-energy labs; opt for DA-IICT ICT if you prioritize cutting-edge computing infrastructure, premier ICT research, and broader software-centric placement exposure. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello dear.
Your daughter has moderate chances of getting into tech branches in Pune or Mumbai, but it might be possible in the rest of Maharashtra. We are currently unable to provide a list of colleges across Maharashtra. Sorry.
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Ans: Hello dear
Know your skills first, then decide on career options. Here are some options for you. Please relate your interests or develop them to secure a job. Set aside YouTube video learning and join offline courses for better clarity and faster learning. (1) Non-Technical - Data Entry / Virtual Assistant (2) Semi-Technical - Excel / Google Sheets (3) Creative - Canva Graphic Design (4) Writing - Content Writing (4) Technical - Web Design (HTML/CSS) (5) Printing - DTP etc. Choose one skill, Create a learning plan, practice consistently, build a strong foundation, Get a job, start earning, and keep improving.
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Ans: Dhanunjay Sir, IIIT Guwahati’s OBC cutoff for CSE closed at 39 596 and for ECE at 60 761. IIIT Nagpur’s OBC CSE cutoff ranged up to 73 994 and ECE to 52 830. IIIT Dharwad’s OBC CSE last?round closing rank was 36 708 and its OBC ECE cutoff near 37 239. Comparable OBC closing ranks above 22 059 are seen in IIIT Sonepat, IIIT Kalyani, IIIT Kottayam, and IIIT Bhagalpur, all admitting OBC candidates beyond rank 22 000. These mid?tier IIITs consistently offer seats in CSE and ECE during CSAB special rounds, aligning well with your daughter’s OBC rank.

Recommendation: Prioritise IIIT Guwahati CSE or ECE and IIIT Dharwad CSE in your CSAB special round choice list, then include IIIT Nagpur and other mid?tier IIITs (Sonepat, Kalyani, Kottayam) where OBC cutoffs exceed 22 059 to secure a seat. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello Rajiv
Both are good options. Yet prefer CS + Business systems @ NMIT Bangalore if possible. The final decision will be yours.
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Ans: Hello dear.
Choose CSE Core at CMR or Geethanjali (Hyderabad). CSE Core in a good, low-cost Hyderabad college is more sensible and future-proof, both financially and academically. The final decision will be yours.
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Ans: Hello Pavani,
There are many success stories of students passing out from local colleges who are now working as CEOs in various companies. Your son has secured a seat in a top college of Telangana (VNR VJIET). The cost of education there is lower compared to Manipal. It is not true that only institutes like Manipal provide better opportunities in terms of placement. Choose the best local college. The final decision will be yours.
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