Hi, I am currently working for 9 years. Completed my PGDM in Finance in 2015. Currently working as Pricing manager for a IT service company. I want to grow in my area to the next level. Just got promoted as AGM. I would like to get advice how US CMA certification will help me to grow in my career?

Ans: Hello Ramyalakshmi,
Prefer CS @ IIIT Trichy if possible. But since you are a female candidate, consider an institute near your hometown to reduce future expenses and travel-related hassle. All the options are good for you.

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Ans: Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology in Greater Noida delivers an NBA-accredited B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering with AICTE approval, housing modern VLSI, signal-processing and embedded-systems labs, a 20-acre Wi-Fi campus and strong industry-academia programs like the GUVI College2Corporate upskilling initiative. Its dedicated Training & Placement Cell secured an 86% B.Tech placement rate over the past three years with recruiters such as Amazon, Google, TCS and Wipro. Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar offers B.Tech CSE with Cyber Security & Blockchain under NAAC A+ status and NIRF #50 engineering ranking. Its 480-seat CSE program features GPU-enabled AI/ML labs, in-house LPUNEST scholarships up to 100%, and a robust placement ecosystem delivering 90–95% campus-drives by Microsoft, Amazon, Cisco and Cognizant with an average package of ?7.9 LPA. Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Mohali’s B.Tech Blockchain wing, A+ NAAC-accredited, provides specialized smart-contract and crypto-systems labs, 50+ industry-grade facilities and a focused curriculum developed with blockchain pioneers; its Training & Placement Office reports 75–80% blockchain batch placement with an average package of ?6.2 LPA and roles in DApp and smart-contract development.

recommendation: Prioritise Lovely Professional University CSE for its top-tier placement momentum, extensive AI/ML infrastructure and comprehensive scholarship support; next choose Galgotias College ECE for its strong core-electronics labs, 85–90% placement consistency and industry-upskilling tie-ups; opt for CGC Mohali Blockchain third for its specialized blockchain curriculum, NAAC A+ accreditation and dedicated DApp labs. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello dear.
Prefer Aerospace @ IIT Kanpur or CSE @ IIIT-Hyderabad. However, instead of competing in the rat race for CSE, choose aerospace if possible. The final decision is yours.

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Ans: Dana Sir, IIT Bombay’s Electrical Engineering programme in Powai, Mumbai boasts an 83.4% placement rate in 2024, guided by predominantly PhD faculty, with world-class facilities such as the Nanofabrication Facility (IITBNF), SPANN and VLSI labs, and strong industry recruitments across power, semiconductors and software. IIIT Bangalore’s Computer Science in Gachibowli, Bengaluru records an ~83.5% on-campus placement for CSE, nearly 100% overall offers, supported by NAAC A++ accreditation, PhD-led research centres (CVIT, C-VEST, C-STAR), and digital-public-infrastructure initiatives with Microsoft and government partners. Both institutions deliver rigorous curricula, modern infrastructure, active placement cells and robust industry partnerships.

Recommendation: Choose IIT Bombay EE for its premier brand recognition, superior research ecosystem, and consistent core-engineering placement momentum. Opt for IIIT Bangalore CSE if you prioritize a focused computing curriculum, interdisciplinary research labs and near-complete placement rates in top IT firms. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello dear.
Preference order: (1) CSE @ Thapar (2) CSE @ JIIT (3) CSE @ MMMUT (4) EEE @ Una. The final choice will be yours.

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Ans: Esha, Your IAT ST category rank of 3 433 exceeds the 2025 ST closing ranks at all IISERs, which range between roughly 65 and 322, making admission unlikely for this year. Consider strong alternatives such as central universities or state institutes with lower cutoffs.

Recommendation: Explore Central University admissions or state university BS–MS programmes where ST cutoffs align with your rank and provide robust research environments. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello dear.
It is good for both the courses you mentioned.

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Ans: VIT Vellore in Tamil Nadu offers B.Tech Mechanical Engineering with NBA-accredited curriculum, PhD-qualified faculty, extensive research groups in composites and robotics, state-of-the-art CNC, CFD, materials and automation labs, around 50% placement consistency over the last three years with robust internship pipelines, strong core-engineering recruiter visits (Hyundai, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Technologies) and global research collaborations in Industry 4.0 and renewable energy. SRM Institute of Science and Technology (KTR) in Chennai delivers B.Tech ECE with UGC-approved syllabus, seasoned faculty, modern VLSI, signal-processing and communication labs, annual placement rates of approximately 80–95%, focused internship programmes, and top tech recruiters like Qualcomm, Samsung and Bosch fostering hands-on project experience and start-up incubation.

Recommendation: For a core-engineering pathway and cutting-edge mechanical research exposure, choose VIT Vellore Mechanical. If you prioritise a high placement momentum in electronics, specialized ECE labs and stronger coding and semiconductor internship opportunities, opt for SRM KTR ECE. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello dear
Prefer IIIT Delhi if possible. The final decision will be yours.

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