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Moonlight Question by Moonlight on Jun 26, 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. 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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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.

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Ict ioc is best or nit manipur/mizoram civil is best . I confused what should I do .
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Recommendation: Retain the AI & Data Science seat at IIIT Kota for its modern curriculum, strong institutional reputation, and emerging placement ecosystem; participate in CSAB only if you have a realistic chance at a core CSE seat in a higher-ranked NIT or IIIT, otherwise focus on maximizing opportunities in the current program through internships and research projects. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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