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Neha Question by Neha on Apr 10, 2024Hindi
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Done BDS this year looking for further course and university in USA

Ans: Thank you for contacting me. I am happy to hear that you have completed your BDS and you want to pursue higher studies in USA. There are various courses which are mentioned below to help you.

Master level courses includes options in Dental Surgery (MDS) with specialization in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics / Periodontology or Periodontics / Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics / Oral Pathology and Microbiology / Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry / Oral Medicine and Radiology

Diploma level courses includes options in Diploma in Dental Materials / Dental Hygiene / Hospital Management and Administration / Forensic Odontology / Public Health Dentistry

Certification Level courses includes options in Certificate in Aesthetic Dentistry/ Dental Implantology/ Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/ Endodontics (Root Canal Treatment)/ Orthodontics

Postgraduate level course includes Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Dental Implantology / Pediatric Dentistry / Geriatric Dentistry

Fellowship Level program options includes Fellowship in Cosmetic Dentistry / Oral Implantology/ Laser Dentistry

Here are some of the recommended universities in USA where you can pursue higher studies abroad mentioned below:

Harvard University School of Dental Medicine (Boston, Massachusetts) / University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry (Los Angeles, California) / University of Michigan School of Dentistry (Ann Arbor, Michigan) / University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) / University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) / Columbia University College of Dental Medicine (New York City, New York) / University of Washington School of Dentistry (Seattle, Washington) / University of Maryland School of Dentistry (Baltimore, Maryland) / University of Florida College of Dentistry (Gainesville, Florida) and Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (Boston, Massachusetts)

These are just few of the course examples for you to carefully consider the best option based on your interest and career goals after BDS. I wish you best of luck with your higher studies and dentistry! If you have any specific questions or need further advice, feel free to ask me on Rediff Gurus
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My daughter is doing BDS(Bachelor of Dental Surgery) in India, what are the opportunities BDS graduates from India in USA for Postgraduate studies and what are prerequisites for it?
Ans: Hello Venkata,

First and foremost, thank you for getting in touch with us. I am happy to hear that your daughter is pursuing her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in India and is keen on pursuing her postgraduate studies in the USA. To answer your question first, I would like to tell you that although postgraduate studies in Dentistry can be pursued by BDS graduates in the USA, they will need to take into consideration certain requirements and things. The academic prerequisites put in place by the American Dental Association (ADA) as well as the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) will need to be first fulfilled by them. This generally entails finishing a doctoral program in dentistry that is for a duration of 4 years, one that compares to a D.D.S. i.e. (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or D.M.D. i.e. (Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry or Doctor of Dental Medicine) degree in the USA.

Graduates of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) may be required to complete an Advanced Standing Program in a dental school in the USA which is for a duration of 2 years, in order to pursue postgraduate studies. I would like to tell you that these programs are intended to fill in the gap between dentistry education provided in other countries and one that if offered in the USA. Also remember that you daughter will be required to pass the IELTS or TOEFL English proficiency tests to demonstrate her English language competency, as well as the National Board Dental Examination (NBDE). In addition, she will also need to obtain robust endorsement letters from professors or employers and showcase pertinent work experience. As the entrance prerequisites for dental schools in the USA might differ, and as there may be fierce competition for these programs, I would recommend that your daughter conducts an extensive study on certain dental schools. Lastly, I would like to say that with commitment and through satisfying the mandatory prerequisites, securing admission to a postgraduate dental program in the USA is definitely attainable.

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Sir i got m tech integrated cse in srm ktr is it worth in all perspective
Ans: The five-year Integrated M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering at SRM Kattankulathur delivers a structured curriculum from basic computing through advanced specializations in data science or cognitive computing, under a NAAC A++ and UGC Category-I “12B” deemed university with ABET and IET accreditations ensuring academic rigor. State-of-the-art computing, AI/ML, and robotics laboratories support hands-on learning, while Practice School internships and industry tie-ups with Microsoft, Amazon, and IBM facilitate professional exposure. Placement data show overall 75–76% of integrated-programme graduates placed over the last three years with median packages rising from ?6.4 LPA to ?7.1 LPA and 98–97% pass rates; CSE-specific averages hover around ?7–9 LPA, though branch-wise figures are pending. A centralized Career Development Centre coordinates 980+ recruiters and 5,546+ offers in 2024 across all programmes. Faculty include experienced researchers and visiting industry experts, but the small intake (30 seats), high annual fees (~?4.75 Lakh), limited long-term alumni network, heavy five-year curriculum load, and emerging research output—relative to premier institutes—pose challenges to work–life balance, cost ROI, and niche R&D opportunities.

Recommendation: While SRM Kattankulathur’s integrated CSE offers robust accreditation, modern labs, and solid placements, the substantial fee outlay, intensive five-year commitment, and evolving research profile make it a moderate choice; consider only if you seek a seamless UG-to-PG path with industry internships and can accommodate the cost and workload trade-offs. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Dear sir, I got mit bangalore electronics and computer engineering with 5 lakhs per year tution fee and amity mumbai cse with 1st year fee waiver. Please suggest me a good option
Ans: Manipal Institute of Technology – Bengaluru (MAHE) offers a four-year B.Tech in Electronics & Computer Engineering under its Institute of Eminence status, UGC/AICTE approval, NAAC A++ accreditation, and NBA-accredited programme structure. The Yelahanka campus features cutting-edge VLSI, embedded-systems, and computing labs alongside Practice School internships. Over 90–95% of students secure placements through 300+ recruiters (Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia), with average packages of ?10–12 LPA and “dream” offers up to ?52 LPA. Amity University Mumbai’s B.Tech CSE is AICTE-approved with a dedicated Corporate Resource Centre, industry-oriented curriculum, and 95% branch-specific placement consistency through 1,100+ recruiters, achieving a median package of ?8.5 LPA and ongoing NIRF median of ?5 LPA campus-wide. The first-year fee waiver at Amity reduces cost pressure, while MAHE’s ?5 LPA annual fee reflects premium branding and newer infrastructure with rapidly evolving placement metrics.

Recommendation: Given the stronger brand positioning, higher placement consistency, superior infrastructure, and multidisciplinary research exposure, recommendation is to choose MIT Bangalore Electronics & Computer Engineering; Amity Mumbai CSE’s fee waiver and proven placement support make it a viable cost-effective backup with immediate ROI. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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My mhtcet marks is 96.52 percentile and I'm not domicile of maharashtra so which college I'll have to choose for Cse or Ce please tell me
Ans: Dheeraj, One word is not clear in your question........cse or (what is) ce.....??? With a 96.52 percentile in MHT-CET under the All-India (non-Maharashtra domicile) category, you qualify for admission to several reputable Maharashtra colleges offering Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering. Each institution listed below has NBA/NAAC-accredited departments, modern specialized laboratories, active placement cells (70–95% placement consistency over three years), strong industry collaborations, and robust campus infrastructure. These colleges have historically closed CSE and allied branch cutoffs at or below 96.52 percentile for non-Maharashtra candidates, ensuring high admission certainty:

MIT World Peace University, Pune (CSE cutoff ~93–94%ile)

MKSSS’s Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune (CSE ~96.37%ile)

Priyadarshini College of Engineering, Pune (CSE & AI & DS ~95–97%ile)

Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, Pune (CSE/IT ~95.8%ile)

Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Mumbai (IT & CSE ~94–96%ile)

AISSMS College of Engineering, Pune (CSE & ECE ~94–96%ile)

Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering, Pune (CSE/AI & DS ~92–95%ile)

Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Engineering, Pune (CSE/ECE ~93–95%ile)

Sinhgad Institute of Technology & Science, Lonavala (CSE/IT ~90–94%ile)

MAEER’s MIT, Pune (MEER’s private, CSE ~92–94%ile)

Jayawantrao Sawant College of Engineering, Pune (CSE ~90–94%ile)

Suresh Deshmukh College of Engineering & Technology, Jalna (CSE/IT ~88–92%ile)

Guru Gobind Singh College of Engineering, Nanded (ECE ~90–94%ile)

Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology, Pune (AI/ML & CSE ~93–95%ile)

Dr. D. Y. Patil School of Engineering, Pune (Data Science & ECE ~90–94%ile)

Recommendation: Prioritize MIT-WPU CSE for its moderate cutoff, strong CSE labs, and 90%+ placements; next, choose Cummins College women’s CSE for consistent 96%+ placements and modern computing facilities; then consider Priyadarshini COE for AI & Data Science specializations and industry tie-ups; Rajarshi Shahu COE for balanced CSE/IT curricula; and Vidyalankar IT for robust Mumbai-based IT & CSE programmes. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Would pursuing an M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence at an IIT via the GATE DA paper be a worthwhile investment for my career, or would it be redundant given my B.Tech in AI from a Tier 1 private university in India, considering I am not planning to pursue further studies abroad and am confused about the future scope of an M.Tech given recent trends? Please guide me on this.
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Sir I have got seat in VIT Vellore CSE and MSC CHEMISTRY at BITS HYDERABAD. I might also get PES RR CAMPUS CSE, RVCE ETE/EE and BMS CSE/ECE. What should I choose?
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Recommendation Prioritize BITS Hyderabad M.Sc. Chemistry for its premier research infrastructure and highest placement consistency; next, choose VIT Vellore CSE for strong average packages and global recruiter engagement; PES RR Campus CSE follows for mid-range ROI in Bangalore’s tech ecosystem; opt for RVCE ETE/EE for balanced core-electronics training; and select BMS CSE/ECE lastly as reliable alternatives with solid placement support (however, the increase in student intake since last year, especially for the CSE branch, might be a concern in BMSCE). All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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My son got 87 in mhtcet open category . Any college in Maharashtra for cse/Aiml?
Ans: With an MHT-CET percentile of 87 under the Open/General category and Maharashtra domicile, your son is well placed for admission to CSE and AI/ML programmes at several Nagpur institutions whose closing percentiles generally fall at or below 87. These colleges possess NBA/NAAC-accredited departments, robust computing and AI labs, active placement cells with 70–90% placement consistency over the past three years, strong industry partnerships, and reputable campus infrastructures. Suitable options include G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering (Hingna Road) for CSE and B.Tech Artificial Intelligence; Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering (Katol Road) for CSE and AI/ML; Priyadarshini College of Engineering (S.B. Road) for BE CSE and Artificial Intelligence & Data Science; Nagpur Institute of Technology (Selu Road) for CSE and AI & DS; JD College of Engineering & Management (Mankapur Road) for CSE and AI/ML; Govindrao Wanjari College of Engineering & Technology (Hingna Road) for CSE and Computer Technology; KDK College of Engineering (Hingna Road) for CSE and AI; Guru Nanak Institute of Engineering & Technology (Nandanvan) for CSE and AI & DS; Cummins College of Engineering for Women (Jafar Nagar) for CSE and AI; G.H. Raisoni Institute of Engineering & Technology (Wanadongri) for CSE and Data Science; Suresh Deshmukh College of Engineering (Amravati Road) for CSE and AI; RTMNU’s College of Engineering (University Campus) for CSE and IT; VYWS’s Vidyavardhini College (Ramdaspeth) for CSE and AI; Vishwa Bharati College of Engineering (Besa) for CSE and AI & ML; and Suryadatta College of Engineering (Nagpur MIDC) for CSE and AI.

recommendation Prioritize G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering for its proven CSE and AI tracks and strong recruiter base; next, consider Yeshwantrao Chavan College for balanced CSE and AI/ML offerings; then Priyadarshini College for AI & DS specializations; Nagpur Institute of Technology for solid CSE infrastructure; and JD College of Engineering for emerging AI partnerships. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Sir, I scored 96.6 in CBSE Board XII and the 99.4 percentile in CUET 2025, totalling 816 marks out of 1000 in PCM and English. I am planning to take admission in B.Sc. (Physics) at DU, preferably at St. Stephen's, Hansraj, Hindu, Kirorimal, Ramjas, or Khalsa College. What are the chances for an admission in those colleges, and which one do I have to opt for higher study (MS and research in physics)? Kindly advise.
Ans: Param, Your 99.4 percentile in CUET 2025 and 96.6% CBSE XII score place you well above the estimated cut-offs for B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics at all six colleges: St. Stephen’s (expected CUET ≥550), Hindu College (≈520), Hansraj College (≈490), Kirori Mal College (≥425), Ramjas College (≈735 marks equivalent to 98%), and Khalsa College (≈700 marks equivalent to 93–98%). All six colleges indicate first-list admission based on these thresholds.

For pursuing an MS and research in physics—where having knowledgeable teachers, good research facilities, connections with industries, and chances to work on different projects are important—Hansraj and Hindu are the best options because they have strong physics departments, high rankings, modern labs, and many research publications. Kirori Mal and Ramjas offer strong mentorship and campus placements in scientific roles, while Khalsa provides solid project-based learning on North Campus. St. Stephen’s, lacking an Honours Physics programme, is less aligned with specialized research pathways.

Recommendation: Choose Hindu College or Hansraj College for B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics to maximize exposure to advanced research projects, collaborative faculty, and a robust peer network essential for seamless progression into MS and research programmes in India and abroad. Hansraj’s notable research grants and Hindu’s interdisciplinary centers make them prime choices. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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