B.Tech in CS, 12 Years of Experience in Energy & Utility: How to Break Out of Push-Down and Secure Management Roles?

Ans: Vardaan, With a VITEEE rank of 75,000 in Category 5, admission to Mechanical Engineering at VIT Vellore or Chennai campuses is unlikely. VIT Vellore’s Mechanical cutoff usually ranges between 12,000 to 25,000, while VIT Chennai’s cutoff for Category 5 is around 94,500 to 95,500. Although your rank is close to Chennai’s cutoff, competition and category-wise seat availability make admission difficult. However, VIT Bhopal and VIT-AP campuses have higher cutoff ranks (up to 1,00,000+), making them more accessible for your rank. Therefore, consider these newer campuses for Mechanical Engineering admission instead of Vellore or Chennai. All the best for your admissions and a bright future!

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Ans: The expected cutoff for ECE in top Anna University affiliated colleges in Chennai is around 180-190, but with a score of 165.5, admission to the highest-ranked colleges like SSN or MIT Chennai for ECE is unlikely. If you are flexible with location, consider Anna University Regional Campuses or other government engineering colleges where cutoffs for ECE may be closer to your score.

Keep an eye on spot admissions and counseling rounds for any seat vacancies.

Explore other branches like Mechanical or Electrical Engineering in top colleges if you want to prioritize college reputation over branch preference, as their cutoffs are slightly lower. All the best for your admissions and a bright future!

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Ans: Saurabh, for a balanced combination of quality education, infrastructure, placement, and affordability, LPU is the preferred option for B.Tech CSE over Bennett University. All the best for your admissions and a bright future!

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Ans: Fill out as many options as possible to engage in all counseling procedures if you took the WB-JEE, JEE, or other entrance exams. To have backup choices, apply with your JEE score to reputable private colleges in your state, Orissa, Delhi, and other nearby states. All the best for your admissions and a bright future!

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Ans: Sanjeev Sir, Here is, How to Predict Your Son's Chances of Admission into NIT or IIIT or GFTI After JEE Main/Advanced Results – A Step-by-Step Guide

Providing precise admission chances for each student can be challenging. Some reputed educational websites offer ‘College Predictor’ tools where you can check possible college options based on your percentile, category, and preferences. However, for a more accurate understanding, here’s a simple yet effective 9-step method using JoSAA’s past-year opening and closing ranks. This approach gives you a fair estimate (though not 100% exact) of your admission chances based on the previous year’s data.

Step-by-Step Guide to Check Your Admission Chances Using JoSAA Data
Step 1: Collect Your Key Details
Before starting, note down the following details:

Your JEE Main percentile
Your category (General-Open, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwD categories)
Preferred institute types (NIT, IIIT, GFTI)
Preferred locations (or if you're open to any location in India)
List of at least 3 preferred academic programs (branches) as backups (instead of relying on just one option)
Step 2: Access JoSAA’s Official Opening & Closing Ranks
Go to Google and type: JoSAA Opening & Closing Ranks 2024
Click on the first search result (official JoSAA website).
You will land directly on JoSAA’s portal, where you can enter your details to check past-year cutoffs.
Step 3: Select the Round Number
JoSAA conducts five rounds of counseling.
For a safer estimate, choose Round 4, as most admissions are settled by this round.
Step 4: Choose the Institute Type
Select NIT, IIIT, or GFTI, depending on your preference.
If you are open to all types of institutes, check them one by one instead of selecting all at once.
Step 5: Select the Institute Name (Based on Location)
It is recommended to check institutes one by one, based on your preferred locations.
Avoid selecting ‘ALL’ at once, as it may create confusion.
Step 6: Select Your Preferred Academic Program (Branch)
Enter the branches you are interested in, one at a time, in your preferred order.
Step 7: Submit and Analyze Results
After selecting the relevant details, click the ‘SUBMIT’ button.
The system will display Opening & Closing Ranks of the selected institute and branch for different categories.
Step 8: Note Down the Opening & Closing Ranks
Maintain a notebook or diary to record the Opening & Closing Ranks for each institute and branch you are interested in.
This will serve as a quick reference during JoSAA counseling.
Step 9: Adjust Your Expectations on a Safer Side
Since Opening & Closing Ranks fluctuate slightly each year, always adjust the numbers for safety.
Example Calculation:
If the Opening & Closing Ranks for NIT Delhi | Mechanical Engineering | OPEN Category show 8622 & 26186 (for Home State), consider adjusting them to 8300 & 23000 (on a safer side).
If the Female Category rank is 34334 & 36212, adjust it to 31000 & 33000.
Follow this approach for Other State candidates and different categories.
Pro Tip: Adjust your expected rank slightly lower than the previous year's cutoffs for realistic expectations during JoSAA counseling.

Can This Method Be Used for JEE April & JEE Advanced?
Yes! You can repeat the same steps after your April JEE Main results to refine your admission possibilities.
You can also follow a similar process for JEE Advanced cutoffs when applying for IITs.

Want to Learn More About JoSAA Counseling?
If you want detailed insights on JoSAA counseling, engineering entrance exams, preparation strategies, and engineering career options, check out EduJob360’s 180+ YouTube videos on this topic!

Hope this guide helps! All the best for your Son's admissions and a bright future!

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Ans: Sanjay Sir, If your son is more interested in Data Science and wants a slightly more affordable option with a higher average package and strong national ranking, VIT Vellore is a better choice.

If he prefers Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning specialization with good placements and experienced faculty, and you are comfortable with slightly higher fees, SRM Chennai is an excellent choice.

Both are reputable universities with good placement records and future career prospects. The decision can also factor in personal preferences such as campus location, faculty interaction, and specialization interest. All the best for your Son's admissions and a bright future!

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Ans: Admission to top government institutes like NIT Surathkal or IIT Dharwad for CSE or ECE is unlikely at this rank but possible for other less competitive branches or private institutes. You must be flexible as far as Branches are concerned and fill out maximum number of choices in JoSAA Counselling. Have other options as back-ups instead of relying only on JEE/JoSAA. All the best for your son's admissions and a bright future!

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Ans: Thank you for addressing this to me - I am not sure about your gender - either ways 52 is very young.

More power to you about being a parent, you must be feeling proud for them being independent. Parenting is one of the toughest things in the world and you have done so and are continuing to do so.

You have to take away words as 'desperate' - finding someone does not mean this - instead it means you are looking out for someone.

You need to put yourself out there and also check out what I am building. Having said this do know you will need the following as you search

PATIENCE. TIME. EFFORTS.

Ans: 1) Firstly 33 years is young and so is 43 :) you are as young as you feel (share this with mom :))
2) You cannot take a poor past experience as you enter into a new one - you faced trust issues - noted, they are not fun - but heal from it as you move ahead.
3) You will have to meet many, many - several via apps, friends, parents to find your person. If you do self reflection, healed from past , have must-have (not more than 3) and on it - you will find your person within 6 months - I have written on tips for doing so.

all the best.