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Aasif is a mechanical engineer with 16 years of experience, specialising in maintenance, troubleshooting, planning, training and creating documents. He currently works as a manager at Rashtriya Chemical and Fertilizers Ltd in Mumbai.
Aasif is passionate about guiding students and aspiring engineers as they aim to choose the right educational paths, including courses and colleges.
He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the Indore Institute of Science & Technology in Indore and is currently pursuing a master's degree in thermal and fluid engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai.... more
Krishna Question by Krishna on May 26, 2025
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Sir during our 4 years of engineering how can we develop our skills which are required for placements and future. Since AI Is developing day by day and is replacing humans which is reason for many people losing their jobs and in future very less number of jobs. Could you please tell how can we develop our skills both dependent on college and independent on the engineering college in which we are studying

Ans: Skills to be Developed in College:
Strong Fundamentals: Master core subjects like programming (Python, Java, C++), data structures, algorithms, mathematics, and engineering principles.
Project-Based Learning: Take advantage of labs and project work—real-world applications will deepen your understanding and showcase your skills to recruiters.
Internships & Industry Exposure: Apply for internships, research opportunities, or collaborations with companies to gain practical experience.
Communication & Soft Skills: Being able to explain complex ideas clearly, work in teams, and present your ideas is crucial.
Campus Placements & Networking: Participate in career fairs, company recruitment drives, and workshops to get early exposure to employers.
Stay Updated on Technology: Follow trends in AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and blockchain. Sites like Coursera, Udemy, and edX offer great courses.
Develop Problem-Solving Skills: Participate in hackathons, coding competitions, and open-source projects. Websites like LeetCode, CodeChef, and HackerRank help sharpen problem-solving.
Build a Strong Portfolio: Work on independent projects, contribute to GitHub repositories, or develop apps and websites to showcase your work.
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Sir I have an obc rank of 11663 and crl 39982. Getting Nit patna ece/Nit rkl Chemical or civil /Nit Jamshedpur EE and ME /Nit durgapur chemical/Manit allahabad core department I want to get a good college life and hence interested in joining Nit Rourkela but as my rank is not that good I am getting civil ,mme, mining,ceramic there . Should I join it or look for other nits with not that much exposure?
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GREETINGS FROM REDIFFGURUS!

You are expecting to have a good college life. However, I don't fully understand what constitutes a "good" or "bad" college experience. They don’t teach life skills in college; rather, it’s how you behave during this time that matters. If you act improperly, it could lead to negative consequences.

Studying in college can be compared to a train journey: having a first-class or second-class AC coach is certainly preferable. To secure a spot in a better coach, you need to achieve good grades in school. Your academic performance will determine your rank and, consequently, the programs or branches available to you. If you don’t meet the requirements, you might have to either retake exams or enroll in whatever core courses are open to you.

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