College CSE Entrance Exams in India: What should I focus on?

Ans: Uday Sir, thank you for reaching RediffGURU. Your concern is completely valid — and many parents face the same confusion after 10th, especially after taking a DMIT test. Let me explain everything in a clear and practical way: DMIT (Dermatoglyphics Multiple Intelligence Test) is based on fingerprint patterns and claims to assess a child’s inborn talents, personality, and learning style. While it can give some general insights, it is not scientifically proven and should not be the sole basis for career decisions. However, to some extent, Psychometric Test will be more helpful, compared to DMIT, providing some suitable career options for your son. So, use DMIT as a guidance tool, not as the final decision-maker. What Should You Focus on Instead? His Interest + Aptitude + Effort — These matter more than any test. Look at your son's performance in Maths, Science, English, etc. during SSC. Has he shown any interest in: Coding or Computers? Business or Finance? Design or Creativity? Communication or Language? Based on this, you/he can help select the right stream (Engineering | Medical | Commerce | Arts-Humanities) or he prefers Diploma (like CSE Diploma after 10th) if he's not confident about handling 11th-12th Science, then a diploma in Computer Engineering (CSE) is a good alternative. After 3 years of diploma, he can join 2nd year of Engineering (B.E/B.Tech) through lateral entry. But again, it should be based on his interest in technology or computers — not pressure.

Talk to your son — ask what he enjoys or dreams about. Use DMIT + school marks + family guidance together to decide. Don’t choose a stream only because “DMIT said so” or “log kya kahenge.” All the best for your Son's Bright Future!

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Ans: Aapke VITEEE rank 79,324 ke saath, aapko VIT Vellore ya VIT Chennai campus me Computer Science Engineering (CSE) ya uske specializations milna possible nahi hai, chahe kisi bhi category me ho. In campuses me CSE ki Category 5 cutoff bhi lagbhag 25,000–34,000 (Vellore/Chennai) tak hi hoti hai.

Lekin, VIT Bhopal aur VIT-AP (Amaravati) campuses me aapko CSE ya CSE specializations mil sakte hain, kyunki yahan closing ranks 90,000–95,000 tak jati hain. Yahan admission mostly higher fee category me hoga, lekin CSE branch milne ke chances ache hain. Counseling me actively participate karein aur Bhopal/Amaravati campuses ko priority dein.