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vinod Question by vinod on Feb 12, 2025Hindi
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Sir with due respect, I would like to ask about my son’s education and career. right now he is writing his 12th board exams (PCMC in Mangalore) and he will write Karnataka State entrance exams also KCET. Please advise for his future which courses / degrees will be helpful to have a secured career. He is confused whether he should take Electronic and Communication or got for Software engineer with BE. Please advise in which the opportunities are more in his education line. Many thanks in advance. Vinod Kumar

Ans: Vinod Sir, both CSE and ECE are excellent choices. Even if he opts for ECE and later develops an interest in software, he can pursue relevant certifications to prepare for campus placements. Many software companies also hire ECE and students from other branches, so there’s no need to worry. The college and branch he gets into will ultimately depend on his KCET rank. All the Best for your Son's Prosperous Future. Follow RediffGURUS to Know More on 'Careers | Health | Money | Relationship'.
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My son is in class 11th. He scored 84.6% in his cbse class 10th exams. He scored 99/100 in maths and 74/100 in science. He has chosen PCM with English and physical education. He is interested in computers and wants to become software engineer.what other possible career options will be good for him? He is introvert and takes time to mix with people . Please suggest the roadmap and best coaching options also. Will it be ok to join the online coaching classes for JEE in this year ? Or after completing 12th class, should he take a drop for coaching?
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My son has a COMEDK rank of 1211 and KCET rank of 4556. What are his chances of getting Computer Science or Computer Related courses in RVCE? Or any other top colleges in Bangalore?
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