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Mechanical Engineer or Computer Scientist: Choosing My Path with DTU, BIST Pilani, NSUT and Shiv Nadar

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Career Counsellor - Answered on Jul 07, 2024

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Question by Dhananjay on Jul 07, 2024Hindi

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I got mechanical in DTU. I may get mechanical in BIts pilani too. I may get EE in NSUT. I have also booked one seat for computer science in shiv nadar university. What should i go for.

Ans: Hi Dhananjay,
Go with what your conscience and inner voice is telling you and what suits your dna and how you have been wired neurologically all these years of schooling. Because that only will make you glitter in your future engagements.
If that's confusing then tell me more about yourself and I can then suggest.
All my Wishes.

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Sir meri beti ka sc category rank 18834 h.use kya cse mil sakta h niit me

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My son has got 93.88percentile in JEE mains 2026 with General rank 95539 and OBC NCL rank 31008 in tamilnadu . I request you to kindly guide me can he get admission in any nits iiits .

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Question by NARESH - Apr 24, 2026Hindi

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My rank is 3304 female what is possibility for iiit hyderabad cse

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Thank you Sir. What about IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Bangalore, and JAC Delhi colleges?

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Respected Sir/Ma’am, My brother has secured 77 percentile in JEE Mains 2026 and is currently at a crossroads regarding his future. We would truly value your guidance on whether he should consider taking a drop year to improve his score or proceed with admission at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala. Additionally, if he opts for Thapar, we would be grateful if you could advise which branch he should choose, keeping in mind both his long-term career prospects and future growth opportunities. Your guidance would mean a lot to us in making an informed decision

Ans: Taking a drop does not guarantee success. If you can take the risk and have full confidence that he can crack the exam with the required percentile, then tell him to proceed with a drop.

At Thapar, consider CSE/COE > AI/ML/Data Science > ECE > Electrical > Mechanical/Civil, based on his genuine interest and aptitude.

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Question by B - Apr 24, 2026Hindi

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My cousin's son got 99.91 percentile in JEE mains with AIR 1422. He is from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Please suggest me the NITs & Main groups that are suitable for his qualifications. He is in Gen catagory ( Hindu, Brahmin )

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