My son has got jee mains score 95.0050647 now I confused for selection of branch for him.which should he prefer between cse,it,cse(ai and ml),ece,mechanical,electrical or chemical based on placement records

Ans: He can get electrical in Dhanbad & Bhubaneshwar. Also mech in many IITs. He can also get Data science in lower IITs like Bhilai & Dharwad.
If he is not branch-conscious and wish to pursue PG at later stage then I would suggest go with IITs. It will be brand that will be with him for lifetime.

If he is branch conscious the go with NITs

Ans: Before answering your question, I want to clarify that, for BITSAT, a minimum score of around 250–260 is generally expected for MSc programs and 300+ for BE programs, so given your son’s 99.37 percentile in JEE Main and his appearance for JEE Advanced targeting IITs, it’s advisable not to prioritize BITS Pilani, as admission to top branches there is unlikely with this profile. You and your son should decide whether you prefer government or private colleges, or are open to both. All branches are good, and he should choose based on current interest while remaining adaptable if preferences change by the 2nd or 3rd year, besides considering job market trends. For example, a student joining ECE might later shift interest to CSE and succeed in software placements. Based on his JEE Main score, a tentative preference order could be NIT Calicut, Surathkal, Warangal, and Trichy (if available), then COEP Pune CSE, followed by NIT Surat, Kurukshetra, Calicut ECE/EE, tier-2 IIIT CSE, and specialized AI/DS branches only at reputed institutes. COEP CSE is a strong option with a 2024–25 average placement of ?11.62 LPA, a highest package of ?52.57 LPA, and a 91.82% CSE placement rate, so choosing COEP CSE over a lower-tier NIT EE branch and preferring a good NIT ECE over weaker IIIT or specialized branches are recommended. While AI/DS is promising, CSE offers broader flexibility. If your son performs well in JEE Advanced, these choices and options may improve significantly. It’s best to finalize after the JEE Advanced results are out. All the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Rahul Sir, before I suggest which NIT, IIIT, or GFTI your son might get into—and which branch could suit him—let me share a quick thought. All branches are good if he's genuinely interested in one. The real key is keeping his skills sharp (tech and soft skills), building a strong professional profile over the next 4 years, networking smartly with classmates, alumni, and pros in his field, staying active on LinkedIn, and tracking job trends on career sites. If his interests shift in 2nd or 3rd year—or job markets change—he should adapt. Joining a good college matters, but his success hinges on these steps. Now answering your question: Your son has good chances for ECE/EE in several NITs/IIITs, but CSE in top NITs is difficult. Still, he can try. For CSE/IT, target IIIT Sonepat, IIIT Una, IIIT Kota, IIIT Guwahati, IIIT Kalyani, IIIT Sri City, IIIT Vadodara, IIIT Bhopal/Surat/Nagpur depending on the year-wise cutoff. For ECE/Electronics, chances are better in NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, NIT Delhi, NIT Patna, NIT Raipur, NIT Durgapur, NIT Silchar, NIT Goa, NIT Meghalaya, NIT Agartala. For Electrical, he may get stronger NIT options like NIT Bhopal, Durgapur, Patna, Raipur, Jalandhar, Silchar. Additionally, reviewing JoSAA opening and closing ranks from the past 2–3 years will provide valuable insights and help your son confidently select and fill his preferred & maximum number of choices. It is also advisable to have backup options of 4-5 reputed Private Engineering Colleges in and around your son's Home State. All the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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