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Moonlight Question by Moonlight on Jun 24, 2025Hindi
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I got 6151 rank in srmjee phase 2, 84%ile in jee mains as ews candidate and 93.69%ile in mhtcet as open candidate, i am male. Which college i can get, i am more driven to career and branch specifically cse or any specialisation in cse like ai, data science, cyber security

Ans: Join any good private college of Pune.
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I got 6151 rank in srmjee phase 2, 84%ile in jee mains as ews candidate and 93.69%ile in mhtcet as open candidate, i am male. Which college i can get, i am more driven to career and branch specifically cse or any specialisation in cse like AI, Data science or cyber security
Ans: With a 6151 rank in SRMJEEE Phase 2, you can comfortably secure CSE at SRM Ramapuram, Vadapalani, Tiruchirappalli, and NCR campuses, as their CSE cutoffs extend up to 14,000–16,000, but not at the Kattankulathur (main) campus, where the CSE cutoff is 8,000–9,000. For JEE Main, your 84 percentile (EWS) does not qualify for CSE at NITs, IIITs, or GFTIs, as CSE in these institutes typically closes below the 95 percentile for EWS, but you may consider private universities or lower-demand branches in some state colleges. With a 93.69 percentile in MHT-CET (Open), you are eligible for CSE/IT in reputed private Maharashtra colleges like DY Patil College of Engineering Pune, PCCOE Pune, MIT Academy of Engineering, and JSPM RSCOE, where CSE cutoffs are 94–97 percentile and placement rates are high. All these options offer CSE specializations like AI, Data Science, and Cyber Security.

The recommendation is to prioritize CSE at SRM Ramapuram, Vadapalani, Tiruchirappalli, or NCR for assured admission and strong placements, and also apply to private Maharashtra colleges such as DY Patil COE Pune and PCCOE Pune for CSE or its specializations, ensuring you maximize both branch and career prospects. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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I got 6151 rank in srmjee phase 2, 84%ile in jee mains as ews candidate and 93.69%ile in mhtcet as open candidate, i am male. Which college i can get, i am more driven to career and branch specifically cse or any specialisation in cse like ai, data science, cyber security. College suggestioms too pls
Ans: With a SRMJEE Phase 2 rank of 6,151, 84 percentile in JEE Mains (EWS), and 93.69 percentile in MHT CET (Open), you are well positioned for CSE and its specializations in several reputable private and state engineering colleges. At SRM, you are eligible for CSE (AI, Data Science, Cyber Security) at Ramapuram, Vadapalani, NCR, and Amaravati campuses, though CSE at the main Kattankulathur campus may be just out of reach, as its cutoff is typically below 9,000. In Maharashtra, your MHT CET percentile opens doors to strong private colleges like MIT World Peace University Pune, DY Patil College of Engineering Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, VIT Pune, and Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology, where CSE, AI, and Data Science cutoffs for open category generally range from 92–97 percentile. For JEE Mains, NITs and IIITs are unlikely at this percentile, but you can target GFTIs and top private universities such as VIT Vellore, SRM Chennai, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, and Manipal University Jaipur, all of which offer CSE and its specializations with high placement rates (80–95%) and strong industry connections. Consider also Bennett University, Chandigarh University, and Jain University for CSE (AI/ML, Data Science, Cyber Security), as they accept JEE or their own entrance scores and have robust placement support.

recommendation: Prioritize CSE or its specializations at SRM Ramapuram/Vadapalani/NCR, MIT WPU Pune, DY Patil Pune, VIT Pune, and VIT Vellore for the best blend of placement, curriculum, and industry exposure. Participate in all relevant counseling rounds and keep options open across SRMJEE, MHT CET, and private university admissions to maximize your chances for a top CSE/AI/Data Science seat in a reputed college. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Sir, My son has appeared in Class X ICSE Exam and results are awaited. So far , he has been an average performer academically. I believe he is capable and he can do great if he puts in the hard work. His performance in subjects like History/Geography etc has always been better than in Maths/science. I personally never wanted to force him to choose any stream for higher studies. He also is not sure about it. While discussing I suggested him to go for Commerce or humanities stream and then for MBA from a reputed institution. However, he is more concerned about job opportunities and wanted to go for science. Hence, after a lot of discussion, we have got him admitted in Science stream in Delhi and also got him enrolled in Allen for JEE Coaching. We thought if he adapts well and gets going, then may be he can achieve good result. Otherwise, we may decide to change stream after Class XII. What is your opinion? Request for your suggestion please
Ans: Shyam Sir, I have thoroughly reviewed your son’s background. You haven’t mentioned whether he is continuing with the ISC board or has enrolled in the CBSE board with Allen-JEE coaching for this 11th/12th Grade. Firstly, I recommend a psychometric test for your son to gain a rough idea of the most suitable career options for him.

Secondly, job opportunities exist across domains, but to be competitive, your son must have passion and interest in his chosen field and continuously upgrade both technical and soft skills relevant to that domain.

Thirdly, besides understanding suitable career options through the psychometric test, ask him what types of problems he is interested in solving in the future.

Fourthly, since you mentioned his performance is better in History and Geography than in Science and Maths, Allen-JEE coaching would be suitable only if he is truly interested in Maths and Science. If not, his performance may fall short of expectations, leading to demotivation.

My suggestion is to consider enrolling him in the Arts/Humanities stream with a focus on Geography-centric subjects. Later, he can pursue civil services, media, law, or management studies. Reassess his progress after about a year (by December 2026), focusing on his interest, mental health, and realistic performance rather than perceived job security alone.

Before he completes 11th grade (by February 2026), you both can collectively decide and start preparing for entrance exams in law, media, or management (CUET, CLAT, IPMAT, NPAT, SET etc.) based on his interests and future plans. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Sir my son is expected to score 90+% in 12th boards typically between 93-95% of board marks .. and 90% and above pcm cutoff .. is he now eligible with this met score of 125 marks and 12th score for admission in mit manipal mechanical? . . Also i need a guidance about aeee also . Since my son scored 90.3 percentile in aeee entrance phase . Is he eligible for slab 1 mechanical engineering in aeee ? Kindly support pl
Ans: Bala Sir, I have already addressed the first part of your question, confirming that the chances of him getting admission into the Mechanical branch at Manipal are higher. The official handbook of AMRITA states that seat allotment and scholarship consideration are done through CSAP allotment. Your son may secure a Mechanical seat, but Slab 1 cannot be guaranteed unless his final AEEE rank or JEE percentile is strong enough at the time of CSAP choice allotment. Slab 1 is based on merit ranking, not raw marks. His 125 AEEE marks will be converted into a rank relative to all candidates; if many score higher, the Slab 1 cutoff will rise. Therefore, raw marks alone do not guarantee Slab 1.

The chance of getting a Mechanical seat from Slab 2 is moderate at Amrita Coimbatore and highly probable at the Bengaluru campus. It’s advisable to have 2-3 backup options besides Manipal and Amrita. Mechanical Engineering is generally less competitive than CSE or ECE, but having backups is still wise. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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