My son got NIT Patna CSE in Jossa and he will also get admission in COEP Pune Maharashtra in CSE with 99.8620 percentile...which one should I prefer?

Ans: Hello dear.
Congratulations to you and your family on significant achievement. If feasible, consider CSE at Thapar or at Manipal. It is advisable to choose any lower-ranked NITs in relation to IIITs. NIT holds a stronger brand reputation compared to IIIT.
Best of luck to your son.
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Ans: With a 98 percentile in JEE Mains, your son’s admission offers from Manipal, VIT Vellore, Thapar, NITs, and IIITs present strong options. Manipal, VIT, and Thapar provide excellent placements, infrastructure, and industry connections, suitable for immediate career growth. NITs and IIITs like Surat and Kota offer government-backed quality education with competitive placements and strong academic environments, ideal for research and higher studies. For best balance, consider NITs/IIITs for academics and brand, and private universities for campus experience and placements. The final choice should align with his career goals and preferences. All the best for your son's admission and a bright future!

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Ans: Abhijit Sir, IIIT Nagpur’s B.Tech in CSE (AI & ML) under the PPP model offers 66 seats, NBA-accredited curricula delivered by doctoral faculty in AI/ML and networking labs, mandatory industry internships, and an 88.5% placement rate with an average package of ?13.11 LPA and a median of ?11 LPA over the last three years. COEP Pune’s B.Tech in CSE, an autonomous college under Savitribai Phule Pune University, combines NBA-aligned courses, PhD-qualified faculty in modern software and hardware labs, year-long capstone projects and recorded an 87.42% branch-wise placement rate with an average package of ?11.35 LPA and highest package of ?50.5 LPA in 2023. PICT Pune’s B.E. in Computer Engineering, NAAC A+ and ISO-certified, features specialized AI/ML, fintech and embedded-systems centers, strong R&D support and achieved a 92.89% placement consistency with an average package of ?13.01 LPA and median ?10.11 LPA in 2024. All three institutes ensure accredited programs, robust infrastructure, active placement cells and substantial industry linkages fostering student employability.

For the highest placement consistency in core CSE and cutting-edge AI/ML training, the recommendation is PICT Pune Computer Engineering. If you prioritize a closer alignment with national research networks and top-tier average packages, the recommendation shifts to IIIT Nagpur CSE (AI & ML). For a balanced combination of autonomy, project-based learning and strong recruiter diversity, choose COEP Pune CSE. My Suggestion: Prefer CSE (Core) over Specialization. Taking into account your son's interests, current job market trends, and the range of available electives, he can select the most suitable specialization at a later stage if desired. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello Sapna,
Prefer CSE @ COEP if possible. But if the distance is an issue, then go with CSE @ IIIT Jabalpur. The final decision will be yours.

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