Sir, My son got 95 percentile in MH CET, got 1450 rank in NMIMS in phase 2 and 16000 rank in Manipal. There is a possibility that he might get Btech (CSE) MBA in NMIMS, CPS in Manipal in last round of counselling. Should we go ahead with NMIMS or wait for Manipal and MHCET registration to start.We reside in Mumbai.

Ans: Monika Madam, With a 95 percentile in MHT CET, 1450 rank in NMIMS (Phase 2), and 16,000 rank in Manipal, your son is likely to get BTech (CSE)+MBA at NMIMS Mumbai, and may secure Computer & Physical Sciences (CPS) or lower-demand CSE specializations at Manipal in the final rounds, though CSE core at MIT Manipal typically closes below 1,600. NMIMS Mumbai’s integrated BTech+MBA program offers strong industry exposure, modern infrastructure, and a 90–100% placement rate for tech and management roles, with an average package of ?10.7 lakh for MBA Tech and a robust recruiter base. Manipal Institute of Technology is highly ranked, with a 98.6% CSE placement rate, average package of ?11.76 lakh, and over 230 recruiters, but CPS is a less mainstream course and CSE core is unlikely at your rank. MHT CET 95 percentile opens doors to reputable private Mumbai colleges (VESIT, Vidyalankar, Shah & Anchor, SIES GST) for CSE/IT, but not to top government colleges like VJTI or SPIT, whose CSE cutoffs are above 97–99 percentile.

The recommendation is to accept BTech (CSE)+MBA at NMIMS Mumbai for its strong placement record (however, please check its REFUND POLICY if you withdraw the seat), integrated management edge, and Mumbai location, while keeping an eye on Manipal’s final rounds for any CSE-related seat, and also participating in MHT CET counselling for private Mumbai colleges as a backup. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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