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Career Counsellor - Answered on Jul 02, 2026

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Reemita Question by Reemita on Jul 02, 2026
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Hi Sir, I got VIT AP ECE VLSI cat-1,AMRITA NAGERCOIL CSE Slab 1,a COMEDK RANK-28000.PLease help me sir what should I do.

Ans: Reemita, you can opt for Amrita Nagercoil CSE (Slab 1), as CSE offers broader software career opportunities compared to ECE-VLSI, and Slab 1 ensures excellent fee value. Keep your COMEDK counselling active—at a rank of 28,000, you may still secure a good Karnataka college, though the rank is slightly behind. Participate fully in the counselling process by filling in the maximum number of choices, starting with your preferred colleges and branches. Consider VIT-AP ECE-VLSI only if you have genuine passion for electronics and semiconductor careers. All The Best for Your Prosperous Future!

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Asked by Anonymous - Jul 16, 2026
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Good Afternoon Sir, I need your guidance regarding my admission situation. I scored 77 percentile in JEE Main and 95 percentile in MHT CET. Unfortunately, I got a compartment in CBSE Class 12 Chemistry, so I am currently not eligible for MHT CET CAP rounds or JEE-based admissions. As a result, my current percentile scores are of no use this year. My compartment examination is scheduled for 28th July, and I am confident that I will clear it. Given this situation, I wanted to ask: - Should I take admission in a below-average college that is still available after clearing the compartment? - Or would it be better to take a one-year drop, prepare again, and aim for a much better college next year?
Ans: I could have given a more accurate response if you had also shared your 12th Grade Maths and Physics marks. However, based on the information provided, I want to remind you—in case you are not already aware—that you need to ensure a score of at least 75% or be in the top 20 percentile in your board exams. Scoring above the 96 percentile in JEE 2027 will be extremely challenging but not impossible based on your JEE 2026 performance. Your MH-CET performance is good and can be further improved with focused preparation over 7-8 months. The large disparity between your JEE and MH-CET results is unclear to me. To answer your question, I suggest considering a drop year to prepare well and strategically for both exams. Additionally, it is advisable to have at least 8-9 backup options apart from JEE and MH-CET, such as COMEDK, PERA-CET, VITEEE, AEEE, SITEE, etc., and/or register with some reputed colleges that accept your Board Exam or JEE scores. All The Best for Your Prosperous Future!

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