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Ans: With a rank of 5,796 in JEE Main 2025, admission to PES University Electronic City's CSE (AI-ML) program is very unlikely through the JEE Main quota. Recent cutoff data reveals that the JEE Main closing ranks for B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) at PES University were 3,119 for general category in 2024, while historical data shows cutoffs have ranged from 426-733 for related CSE programs. The university offers only 24 JEE Main quota seats for CSE (AI-ML) out of 480 total seats, making competition extremely intense. Even the Electronic City campus, which typically has higher cutoffs than the Ring Road campus, would require significantly better ranks for CSE programs. Current trends indicate cutoffs may increase by 5-10% due to rising competition, making your rank further from the required threshold. While the university accepts both KCET and JEE Main scores for admission, your rank falls well outside the competitive range for direct admission through JEE Main quota to this program.

The recommendation is that with a JEE Main rank of 5,796, securing CSE (AI-ML) at PES Electronic City through JEE Main quota is not feasible, but you should explore management quota options or consider alternative engineering programs at PES University or other institutions where your rank would be competitive. All the BEST for your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Sreelakshmi, In 2021, VIT introduced its five-year Integrated M.Sc. in Physics, but no batch has graduated yet, so placement readiness remains untested and uncertain. Seniors have also cited concerns over syllabus alignment gaps. At Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, the five-year Integrated M.Sc. in Physics has a three-year placement rate of approximately 60 – 70 percent, with recruiters including Infosys, Bank of Baroda and other public sector banks. Amrita achieved an overall placement rate exceeding 100 percent in 2024, with 354 offers from 115 recruiters and paid internships at Microsoft and Google that often lead to full-time roles. The program offers MSc projects at IISc, IITs and international exchange opportunities at universities such as Colorado State University. The curriculum includes dedicated research mentorship, a freed-final semester for internships and thesis, and GATE/NET exam guidance. If IIT JAM admission is not secured, Amrita’s placement cell conducts regular campus recruitment drives for M.Sc. Physics graduates, ensuring continued industry entry pathways.

The recommendation is to enrol at Amrita, whose established M.Sc. Physics program delivers robust placement outcomes, paid internships, international research exposure, a structured curriculum with thesis and exam guidance, and guaranteed campus recruitment even if IIT JAM admission is not achieved, providing a safer and more comprehensive pathway for long-term growth. All the BEST for your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Last year’s EWS?category closing ranks across IISER BS-MS dual-degree programs never exceeded about 770 in the final counselling rounds (IISER Berhampur ~700–750, Round 5 highest at 772; IISER Tirupati ~767; IISER Bhopal ~525; IISER Kolkata ~373; IISER Mohali ~343) and EWS cutoffs for BS-only streams were similarly below 300, so with an EWS rank of 2 000 and an AIR of 26 101, admission to any IISER in 2025 is not attainable. Given the limited seats and high competition, pursuing alternative science or engineering programs at central/state universities or reputed private institutes would be the pragmatic path. The recommendation is to explore other undergraduate science or engineering courses outside IISER through JEE, state CET, or university entrance exams. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With an OBC-NCL rank of 14386, it's unlikely you'll get admission to any of the older, more established IISERs like IISER Bhopal, IISER Kolkata, or IISER Pune based on past cutoff trends. However, you may have a chance at IISERs like Tirupati, Thiruvananthapuram, or Berhampur, or newer IISERs, depending on the specific year's cutoff trends and seat availability.

Ans: With an SC category rank of 2382, admission to IISERs is possible, particularly in IISERs like Tirupati, Bhopal, and Berhampur, and potentially in later rounds for other IISERs based on past trends. However, specific seat availability and cutoffs vary each year and depend on the performance of other candidates.

Ans: With a 3525 ST category rank, you have a good chance of getting into IISER Berhampur or IISER Tirupati, and potentially IISER Bhopal depending on the specific program and round of admission. IISERs like Kolkata and Pune are highly competitive and may be out of reach with this rank.

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Ans: Go for ECE in SRM katangulathur.

Ans: Go for CIVIL, but it is not necessary to lean coding.