My son has currently appeared for his 10th Boards in IGCSE. The subjects he had opted for in Grade 9 are Maths, physics, chemistry and computer science He is doing extremely well in Computer science, is fair in math and physics and not too comfortable with chemistry. He wishes to pursue the PCM stream with computer science in plus two as he wishes to pursue computer science in college in India snd hence has decided to switch to the CBSE Board in plus two. My husband however feels he should continue his A levels. My son's decision to switch to an Indian Board is twofold 1. He can score better in an Indian Board and marks make a little of difference in getting into a good college 2. He needs the NCERT syllabus in order to take entrance exams Request you to kindly give us direction as to whether he is right in his reasoning and if so, what his options are for undergrad in computer science that would enable him to get good placements.

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Ans: Hello Arindam,
If he has a good interest in computers, then ask him to focus on his studies more seriously as he has 1 year in hand.
Admissions in good NITs or any good Govt. Engineering college requires a really good rank and there is no scope without it.

As you said, private college is beyond your means then he has to pursue B.Sc in computer science with additional certification courses from outside. And finding placements would be hard.

it would be good if he pursues B.Tech or B.E.

All the best

Ans: Yes Ashok Sir. All the BEST for Your Son's Bright Future.

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