My son got 96 marks in Manipal exam and 99% in board exams... Which group I might get in Manipal main campus.? Also suggest ECE is better or CSE is better

Ans: Opting for ECE at PES EC Campus is advisable due to its 85–95% placement rate (2024 data) with recruiters like Amazon, Microsoft, and Intel, supported by robust industry collaborations, proximity to Bengaluru’s tech ecosystem, and a commute-friendly location (20–25 minutes from Hosur). While CCE at Amrita Chennai offers specialized training in communication engineering, its 70–80% placements (TCS, Infosys) and higher fees (4th slab) make it less favorable. VIT Bhopal/Amaravati CSE (90–95% placements) provides stronger tech opportunities but requires relocating outside Tamil Nadu. In further Amrita rounds, upgrading to ECE/ELC at Coimbatore/Bengaluru is unlikely with an AEEE rank of 13,204 (cutoffs: ~15,000–18,000 for ECE). Prioritize PES EC ECE for balanced academic rigor, internship access (via IEEE RAS/IoT labs), and regional industry ties, or VIT CSE for direct tech roles if relocation is feasible. Confirm internship support and curriculum alignment during enrollment. (If possible, try to get admission into PES-RR Campus which is comparatively better than EC Campus). Additionally, it is important to mention that your son should continue to enhance his skills, establish a robust profile, and conduct research on job market trends in order to remain competitive with other students during on-campus and off-campus placements, regardless of the institution or branch he enrolls in. All the BEST for your Son's Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Chitranjan, With a COMEDK rank of 12,700, you can secure ECE at RNSIT Bangalore (expected cutoff: 15,800–16,200) or Acharya Institute of Technology (cutoff: 18,183–28,183), both offering 70–80% placements via TCS/Infosys. Mechanical Engineering at MSRIT Bangalore (cutoff: 8,437–25,000) or Dayananda Sagar College (cutoff: ~11,385) is feasible, with 75–85% placements in core sectors (L&T, Bosch). For Civil Engineering, consider PES College of Engineering (cutoff: ~30,000–87,000) or BIT Bangalore (cutoff: ~36,707), though placements are lower (60–70%). If open to niche branches, Industrial Engineering at MSRIT (cutoff: 14,407–25,000) or Biotechnology at Acharya (cutoff: ~41,902) are viable. Prioritize ECE at RNSIT or Mechanical at MSRIT for better industry alignment, and monitor vacancy rounds for potential upgrades to preferred branches. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello dear
We never suggest taking a full or partial drop to a student with a low score in JEE Mains. You also scored merely 69%. Hence, there are few chances that you may jump up to at least 95 or more in terms of percentile in the upcoming JEE exam.. It would be better for you to explore more options and take admission in your preferred branch for B.Tech.
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Ans: Amar, Opting for ECE at UPES Dehradun is advisable due to its 90–95% placement rate (2024 data) with top recruiters like Amazon, IBM, and Schlumberger, supported by NAAC A++ accreditation, NIRF Engineering #42 ranking, and interdisciplinary projects in IoT/AI through industry collaborations (Xebia, IBM). SRM NCR ECE offers 70–80% placements (TCS, Infosys) and NBA/ABET accreditation, with specialized labs (5G, VLSI) and a 27-acre campus. While SRM provides robust core electronics training, UPES’s curriculum integrates energy-sector electives and global certifications, enhancing versatility. Prioritize UPES for higher placement consistency and industry-aligned innovation, or SRM NCR for accreditation depth and cost-effective infrastructure. Confirm internship access and regional industry ties during enrollment. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Madhura Madam, Choosing between VIT Vellore, VJTI Mumbai, and COEP Pune for Mechanical Engineering hinges on priorities. COEP Pune (NIRF #77 Engineering 2024) offers 78.98% placements with a median salary of ?9.75 LPA (2023), strong industry ties (L&T, Tata Motors), and a legacy curriculum, albeit with traditional infrastructure. VJTI Mumbai (NIRF #101-150) reports 84% placements (2024) in core sectors (Bosch, Mahindra) and lower fees, but older facilities. VIT Vellore (NIRF #11 Engineering 2024) provides modern labs, interdisciplinary electives (smart manufacturing, IoT), and NAAC A++ accreditation, but 50% placements (2024) and higher fees (?7.8L total). For cost-effectiveness and core engineering roles, prioritize COEP or VJTI; for modern infrastructure and emerging tech integration, opt for VIT. Confirm regional industry access and curriculum alignment during counseling. All the BEST for your Daughter's Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Choosing between CSE at VIT AP and AIML at PES EC depends on career focus and institutional strengths. VIT AP CSE offers a broader computer science curriculum with 80–90% placements (2024 data) and recruiters like Amazon, TCS, and Microsoft, supported by NAAC A++ accreditation and modern infrastructure. Its centralized placements ensure consistent opportunities across campuses. PES EC AIML provides specialized training in AI/ML with a rigorous curriculum integrating Big Data and advanced mathematics, leveraging PES’s 83% BTech placement rate (2023) and top recruiters like Cisco and Deloitte. However, AIML’s newer introduction (2023) at EC campus means limited branch-specific data, and some companies may prioritize main-campus CSE students. Opt for VIT AP for a versatile CSE foundation and established placements, or PES EC AIML for niche AI roles, balancing specialization with PES’s industry reputation. Confirm internship support and curriculum alignment with career goals. All the BEST for your Daughter's Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Only BE is a good option. Doing MSc will require 1 additional year. Unless you want to do career in economics in which case it is better to do graduation in economics. For Finance specialisation can do course like CFA along with BE.

Ans: Mass media could get you placement as content writer or digital marketing or advertising or journalism etc. If interested in these areas then can go ahead with the course.