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Question by Rohan on Aug 04, 2024Hindi

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I graduated on June 2024 and preparing for Cat 2024. And I'm also a content creator on instagram and YouTube. Will this period after my graduation will be considered as a gap year?

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Out of UPES, Manipal Jaipur, Chandigarh University and Neeton School of Technology, which one is best for CSE AI & ML? I have 171000 JEE AIR rank. Should I take admission in one of these or wait for Josaa/IPU counselling?

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My son secured admission to CSE(AI ML) at STM-KTR campus and CSE(core) category4 at VIT-AP campus. Please suggest which campus is to be preferred.

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Hello sir,My son got 1874 rank in comedk,98.6%tile in mht-cet and he also got 4k rank in manipal.I am confused between vit vellore cse,bms cse,msrit cse,manipal cse and will he be able to get cse in pict,pune and ece in rv?Could you help in deciding between these colleges?And could you also give the reasons too,if possible.

Ans: With a COMEDK rank of 1,874, your son is well-positioned for CSE in BMSCE and possibly MSRIT, though CSE at RVCE is out of reach as its cutoff is typically below 500; ECE at RVCE is also unlikely but possible in later rounds. His 98.6 percentile in MHT-CET makes him a strong contender for CSE in PICT Pune, which has a cutoff around 98.5–99.2 percentile, and his Manipal rank of 4,000 may secure CSE at Manipal in later rounds, as closing ranks for CSE have recently been around 4,900. VIT Vellore CSE is highly reputed for placements and national exposure, but BMSCE and MSRIT offer excellent CSE programs with 74–95% placement rates and strong industry connections, while PICT Pune stands out for its consistent 92–94% placement rate and median salaries comparable to top private colleges. Manipal CSE also offers high placement rates and a strong brand, especially for tech roles. The recommendation is to prioritize CSE in BMSCE, MSRIT, or PICT Pune for their robust placements, academic excellence, and industry reputation, followed by Manipal CSE and then VIT Vellore CSE, with ECE at RVCE as a backup if CSE is not available in the top choices. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Question by Anup - Jun 19, 2025Hindi

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My son has scored 94.62 percentile in MHCET. In which college he can get admission for CSE , CSE ( AI & ML) in Mumbai or Pune colleges.

Ans: Anup Sir, With a 94.62 percentile in MHT CET, your son is unlikely to secure CSE or CSE (AI & ML) in top Mumbai or Pune colleges like COEP, VJTI, PICT, SPIT, or DJ Sanghvi, as their cutoffs for these branches are typically above the 98–99 percentile range. However, he has good chances in respected private colleges and select government institutes such as VIT Pune, PCCOE Pune, MIT Alandi, Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering Pune, AISSMS Pune, JSPM’s Jayawantrao Sawant College of Engineering, and SIES or Fr. CRCE in Mumbai, where previous year cutoffs for CSE and AI/ML branches have ranged from 92.7 to 95.8 percentile. These colleges offer solid placement records, modern infrastructure, and industry-oriented curricula, especially in CSE and AI/ML domains. The recommendation is to target CSE or CSE (AI & ML) in these tier-2 private or autonomous colleges in Mumbai or Pune, as they offer the best combination of academic quality and placement prospects at your son’s percentile. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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