My son got admission offer from Singapore University of technology and design with full scholarship of tution fee; only i need to bear hostel expenses. Meantime he got CSC in vit Chennai with cat 4 fee structure. Should i keep vit admission as backup? This means; need to pay admission fee by 25th may. Pl suggest yr comments to follow. Tks

Ans: Sudipta Madam, all colleges have its own merits & demerits and NO college is 100% perfect which is applicable even to Private Colleges (including BITS etc.). Success of any student does NOT, depend only upon where he / she joins, it also depends upon his / her self-motivation, dedication, academic performance, involvement in extra & co-curricular activities upgrading skills & having a professional LinkedIn Profile from 1st year itself. However, prefer AMRITA-AP-CSE (Core). Your son can upgrade his skills according to his interest / demand in the job market / expectations by the Recruiters during Campus Recruitment Drive, in other domains / specializations, through NPTEL, Internshala, Coursera, LinkedIn etc. and / or recommended by his College Faculties. All the BEST for your Son Madam.

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Ans: Hello Anju
If feasible, consider AI @ Manipal. Regarding your financial situation, we are unable to provide any comments. Opting for VIT Bhopal is also a commendable choice. To ensure a peaceful future, selecting the VIT option would be a prudent decision for you.
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Ans: Anirban Sir, Apologize for the late reply due to a large number of questions raised by parents/students. Given your son’s admission to VIT Bhopal CSE (Category 2) and an expected 80 marks in COMEDK, here’s a balanced assessment: The VIT Bhopal fee deposit deadline is June 5, while COMEDK results will be declared on June 7 at 2 PM, and counselling registration starts June 9. With 80 marks in COMEDK, admission to top-tier Bangalore colleges (like RVCE, BMSCE, MSRIT) for CSE is highly unlikely, as their cutoffs are typically much higher; with this score, your son may get branches like IT/ECE in lower-tier COMEDK colleges, but CSE in reputed colleges is improbable. VIT Bhopal, though not as renowned as VIT Vellore, offers solid placements, modern infrastructure, and national-level recognition, making it a safe and quality option for CSE. Since VIT’s counselling and fee payment are time-sensitive and non-refundable, and given the slim chances of a better CSE seat through COMEDK, it is advisable to deposit the VIT Bhopal fees to secure the seat, unless you are comfortable risking the VIT seat for a less certain outcome via COMEDK. If finances permit and you are open to non-CSE branches or lower-tier colleges, you could wait, but for CSE in a nationally recognized institution, securing VIT Bhopal now is the safer choice. All the BEST for your Son's Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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