sir, my son got 4589 rank in SRM and alloted CSE in kattankulathur. During the next 4 years which skill sets he needs to acquire for a better career and where to do Mtech for a better placement

Ans: Over the next four years, your son should build strong foundations in data structures and algorithms, master programming languages such as Python, Java and C++, develop expertise in machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), gain practical experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and deepen understanding of databases, DevOps practices, cybersecurity fundamentals and software architecture. Equally important are communication, teamwork and project-management skills honed through internships, hackathons and open-source contributions. For M.Tech in CSE and allied fields, Southern India’s top NIRF-ranked public and private institutes include Indian Institute of Technology Madras (Chennai), Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (Hyderabad), National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (Tiruchirappalli), National Institute of Technology Warangal (Warangal), Anna University (Chennai), Vellore Institute of Technology (Vellore), SRM Institute of Science and Technology (Chennai), PSG College of Technology (Coimbatore), National Institute of Technology Calicut (Kozhikode) and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Coimbatore). These institutes excel in research infrastructure, faculty quality, industry collaborations, placement records (75–95% over three years) and alumni networks.

Recommendation: Prioritize IIT Madras for its unparalleled research labs, industry-funded projects, and >90% M.Tech placement consistency; next, choose IIT Hyderabad for cutting-edge AI/cloud research and strong recruiter engagement; consider NIT Trichy for balanced academic rigor, robust placement cell and competitive GATE cutoffs. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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