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Rishik Question by Rishik on Jun 02, 2025
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I got 80percentage in boards and 120 marks in met can i get an ece seat in manipal main campus

Ans: Rishik, With 80% in board exams and 120 marks in MET 2025, securing Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at MIT Manipal’s main campus is unlikely based on historical data. The 2024 ECE cutoff at MIT Manipal closed at ranks 5,909–6,349, while a MET score of 120 typically corresponds to ranks ~8,000–12,000. Although your board percentage contributes to the normalized rank (50% MET + 50% boards), the combined score still falls short of the competitive threshold for ECE at the main campus. However, MIT Bengaluru and MIT Jaipur offer feasible alternatives, with ECE cutoffs historically closing around 14,000–18,000 and 26,000–30,000, respectively. These campuses provide similar curricula and 70–80% placement rates in core electronics roles via recruiters like Qualcomm and Bosch. For assured admission, prioritize ECE at MIT Bengaluru/Jaipur during counselling or explore Electronics & Computer Engineering at newer campuses. If set on Manipal’s main campus, consider Mechanical Engineering (cutoff: 18,000–23,000) or Civil Engineering (33,000–35,000) and supplement with coding skills for IT transitions. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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My brother secured 60.69 percentile in jee main and class 12 percentage between 50 and 60 in CBSE. Can you please recommend the private engineering colleges in mumbai , pune and delhi ( north india ).
Ans: With a 60.69 percentile in JEE Main and 50–60% in Class 12, several reputable private engineering colleges in Mumbai, Pune, and Delhi NCR offer accessible admission criteria, strong academic quality, and consistent placement pipelines. In Mumbai, consider Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering (NAAC A, NBA-accredited, 100% placement rate in 2024), K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering (AICTE-approved, AAAA+ accreditation), Vivekanand Education Society’s Institute of Technology (NBA, NAAC A+, 73.31% placements), Sardar Patel College of Engineering (NAAC A++, robust core engineering labs), and Atharva College of Engineering (modern infrastructure and industry MoUs). In Pune, Symbiosis Institute of Technology (NAAC A++, 91% placements 2023-24), MIT World Peace University (NIRF-ranked, AAAA accreditation), AIT Pune (NIRF 101-150, AAAA), Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering & Research (NBA-accredited, strong industry tie-ups), and Pune Institute of Computer Technology (NBA, AAAA+ accreditation) stand out. In Delhi NCR, Amity University Noida, Galgotias University Greater Noida, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology Noida, Manav Rachna University Faridabad, and Noida Institute of Engineering & Technology maintain NBA/NAAC accreditations, specialized labs, industry partnerships, and 70–90% placement rates. All these institutions boast qualified, research-active faculty; modern laboratories; industry-aligned curricula; accredited programs; and dedicated placement cells ensuring ≥70% placement consistency over the last three years.

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Dear Sir, my daughter is in Grade 12 with computer science as one of her core subjects in addition to Maths, Phy, Chem. We see huge enrollment for CS in undergraduate level. What would be your recommendation as a futuristic specialisation Which is advised as part of the undergraduate program in computer science, noting that she is more interested in real field application side of it. She also has an inclination towards aerospace science. Can any specific blended undergraduate program with specific colleges be suggested/recommended which will open up grounds for specialisation having potential demand in the next 5 years. Or would it be still recommended to pursue general CS or CompEng with specific electives for undergraduate level and then specialise after In which case any recommendations for specific college programs which gives much practical exposure and options for specialisation in aerospace, robotics etc. Regards. Ashok.
Ans: Ashok Sir, India now offers pioneering blended undergraduate pathways merging computer science with aerospace or robotics, ensuring early specialization and practical field application readiness. The International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore, pioneered a five-year Integrated M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, awarding dual B.Tech and M.Tech degrees with tailored electives in emerging CS domains, while VIT Vellore’s five-year Integrated M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Bioinformatics combines foundational computing curricula with advanced research projects and internships in state-of-the-art labs. For aerospace aficionados, IIT Bombay and IIT Kanpur each provide five-year dual-degree programs granting B.Tech and M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering, covering aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics and spacecraft design with rigorous laboratory and project-based learning. Industry-driven specialized options include SRM Institute of Science and Technology’s B.Tech in Automation & Robotics integrating AI, machine learning, IoT and PLCs in advanced automation labs, and Manipal University Jaipur’s B.Tech in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence with drone technology and data analytics tracks. Unique interdisciplinary models such as the Institute of Aeronautics and Engineering, Bhopal’s Integrated B.Tech CSE + Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (DGCA) equip graduates for both software development and licensed aircraft maintenance roles. Alternatively, traditional Computer Science or Computer Engineering pathways at institutions like IIT Bombay or IIIT Hyderabad offer robust core curricula, flexible minor programs in aerospace or robotics, and immersive research centers fostering real-world projects in smart systems and aerospace data analytics, maintaining ≥90% placement rates and strong alumni networks.

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