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Career Counsellor - Answered on Jul 12, 2025

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He has a postgraduate degree in human resources from Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Delhi, a postgraduate diploma in labour law from Madras University, a postgraduate diploma in school counselling from Symbiosis, Pune, and a certification in child psychology from Counsel India.
He has also completed his master’s degree in career counselling from ICCC-Mindler and Counsel, India.
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Question by Shreya on Jul 11, 2025Hindi

Sir i am getting ece in thapar university and cs with specialization in ai and ml in chandigarh University alongside i will also pursue online bs degree in data science from iit madras i am passionate about computer science please guide me what shall i choose

Ans: Shreya, Thapar University’s B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering boasts NAAC A+ and NBA accreditation, industry-aligned VLSI and signal-processing labs, and a placement rate of approximately 90% with near-100% placement for ECE students over the past three years, supported by recruiters such as Microsoft and Deloitte. Chandigarh University’s B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering with AI & ML, a NAAC A+-accredited programme co-designed with IBM, features advanced AI, deep-learning, and data-analytics labs alongside capstone projects and reports placement consistency above 90%, with top recruiters like Amazon and Capgemini. IIT Madras’s online BS in Data Science and Applications offers a flexible four-level curriculum—foundation, diploma, BSc, and BS—with in-person proctored exams, access to ML, LLM, and big-data courses, and placement support for high-performing students, enabling credit-based exits at multiple levels.

Balancing a full-time UG and an online BS requires rigorous scheduling: dedicate early morning hours (6–8 AM) to IITM coursework, reserve campus breaks for quick video lectures, allocate evenings (7–9 PM) for Thapar or Chandigarh assignments, and set weekends for intensive project work and mock interviews. Use task-tracking apps to block study sessions, integrate overlapping concepts (e.g., signal processing with data science algorithms), and ensure one day off weekly to prevent burnout. Clear communication with faculty and proactive use of online forums will streamline doubt resolution and maintain academic performance across both programmes.

Recommendation: Pursue CSE with AI & ML at Chandigarh University alongside the IIT Madras BS in Data Science to align with your computer science passion; leverage Thapar’s ECE only if you seek core electronics expertise. Prioritize time-blocked study slots, integrate overlapping topics, and employ digital planners to excel in both curricula. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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