Sir, my son has got civil engineering in collaboration with L&T, minor AI & machine learning branch in vit vellore. What is the future of this branch after 4 years? Should my son consider changing his stream?

Ans: I understand your concern as a parent.
• VIT is a good college, and L&T is a strong name in the construction and infrastructure industry.
• So this collaboration means your son may get real-world exposure, internships, and better training in civil engineering.
But in India, core civil jobs are fewer in number, and the starting salary is usually lower compared to software fields.
However, civil engineers are always needed in construction, highways, urban planning, real estate, government projects, etc.
This is a good addition, and shows your son will also learn coding and modern tech tools.
It will help him diversify, especially if later he wants to move towards tech-related jobs or higher studies in AI/ML.
Option 1: Stick to Civil
• He can work in core civil jobs, especially if he does well and builds strong technical and field skills.
• With L&T experience, he may get opportunities in big infrastructure companies.
Option 2: Shift towards Tech
• With AI/ML as a minor, he can build his profile for data science, analytics, or even software jobs.
• For this, he will need to work hard on coding and maybe do extra certifications or projects.
Should He Change His Stream Now?
• Does he like construction, design, field work, and is okay with outdoor projects?
Then civil is fine.
• Does he enjoy coding, computers, and solving logical problems more?
Then he may want to consider switching to CSE, IT, or AI/DS, if possible in first year.
• Because once you go deep into civil, it becomes harder to switch later.