Confused 18-Year-Old: Mechanical at Thapar or Civil at PEC?

Ans: Dear Naveen,
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Ans: Hello dear.
Chances are slim with CSE or ECE in top Bengaluru colleges, but you can expect engineering branches like Information Science or Mechanical at mid-tier institutes such as BMSIT, Presidency, or Gopalan College.

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Ans: Hello dear.
You're right to question the common perception, and your insights about VIT Vellore’s CS program are grounded in reality. The Computer Science department at VIT Vellore is among the strongest in private engineering colleges, with advanced lab facilities. Many top JEE Main percentilers (even above 98) choose VIT. Several VITians have gone on to have excellent careers, sometimes even outperforming their IIT/NIT counterparts largely because of their individual initiative, internships, and skill-building. IT, especially if they narrowly miss out on NITs or prefer the modern infrastructure and course flexibility that VIT offers.
Despite these strengths, private colleges in India often face bias. This stems from the legacy and prestige of government institutions like IITs/NITs, which admit students through highly competitive exams and are seen as more merit-driven. In contrast, private colleges are sometimes viewed as less rigorous or overly reliant on high fees and donations, leading to skepticism about their quality.
However, this perception is slowly changing, especially in CS and tech fields where practical skills matter more than college branding. For motivated students, VIT CS offers a strong foundation and the opportunity to build a successful career. Ultimately, outcomes depend more on individual effort than the institution’s name.

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Ans: Hello dear.
Chances are very slim. Explore other options.

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Ans: Hello Sanchita
You have a strong chance of getting CS/IT either in COEP or VJTI.

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Ans: Hello Harish
Chances are slim. Explore other options.

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Ans: Hello Ritik
H K E Society’s SLN College of Engineering (Raichur), Acharya Institute of Technology (Bengaluru), AMC Engineering College, Ballari Institute of Technology & Management. Preferably choose SLNCE–Raichur if you get it.

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Ans: Hello Jayshree.
Prefer CS @ NIT Nagpur if possible. The final decision will be yours.

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Ans: Hello Amit
Pick ECE @ IIIT Delhi far better choice in terms of academics, reputation, and future opportunities.

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