Hello sir I'm a 10th grader and I'm seriously interested in quantum physics. I have a strong backing math and science. I share a passion for both physics and biology and am currently working on a piece of theoretical research too. I want to pursue BS MS dual degree from IISER in physics and biology. Plz give me a roadmap sir right from grade 10. Where to opt for coaching etc as NEET is my backup plan

Ans: Hello Anshika ji
at this rank getting govt college will be very tough.

Ans: Hello
he has very good chances of getting admission to NITs and IIITs.
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Ans: At around the 98 percentile, admission chances at top IIITs like Allahabad, Gwalior, Jabalpur, and Lucknow for CSE may be challenging. However, she can realistically target IIITs such as Una, Sonepat, Kalyani, Bhagalpur, Bhopal, Ranchi, Dharwad, Kottayam, Sri City, Kurnool, and Nagpur for branches like ECE, IT, CSE-related fields, and AI/DS, depending on 2026 cutoffs. It’s important to check JoSAA closing ranks from 2024 and 2025 and fill as many relevant choices as possible. Additionally, applying for the CSAB Special Round is advisable, and reviewing opening and closing ranks from the past 2–3 years will give valuable insights to confidently select and maximize her preferences. If possible, have backup options apart from JoSAA. ALL the BEST for Your Daughter's Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Advik Sir, you have not mentioned your son's home state. For a General male student, chances of admission to top NITs for CSE/ECE are low, but there are good possibilities in newer NITs, lower-demand branches, some IIITs with non-core branches, and several GFTIs. Realistic options include NIT Meghalaya, NIT Mizoram, NIT Nagaland, NIT Sikkim, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, lower branches in NIT Puducherry and NIT Goa (depending on seat movement), and GFTIs like Assam University, Gurukul Kangri, BIT Mesra (certain modes), and lower branches at IIEST. JoSAA opening and closing ranks show that top NIT CSE branches close much earlier. It is strongly recommended to apply for CSAB Special Rounds, where chances improve due to vacant seats. Having Plan B and Plan C options (of Private Engineering Colleges too) is essential instead of relying solely on JoSAA. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Ashima Madam, you have not mentioned your daughter's home state & category. For a General female candidate, chances of admission to NITs or IIITs through the normal JoSAA process are very low, even for lower-preference branches, as most NIT/IIIT/GFTI closing ranks are significantly better than this range. Nonetheless, she should register for both JoSAA and CSAB Special Rounds, since CSAB fills vacant NIT+ seats after JoSAA and can sometimes offer unexpected opportunities in lower branches or GFTIs. It is important to fill choices broadly, including all GFTIs, newer IIITs, and lower branches of NITs, without limiting options to just CSE. Stronger backup options include state counseling, private universities, and alternative entrance routes. Emphasizing admission to decent private or state colleges with good CSE, IT, or ECE programs is more practical than focusing solely on the NIT brand. ALL the BEST for Your Daughter's Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Debasis Sir, Admission to NFSU B.Tech–M.Tech CSE Cyber Security requires a valid JEE Main score and 10+2 PCM eligibility. However, in 2025, merit-list toppers were around the 99+ percentile, making General-category admission at a 92.38 percentile challenging, especially for high-demand campuses like Gandhinagar and Delhi. Still, you can apply to & try for NFSU and consider CSAB Special Rounds for vacant JoSAA seats. As backups, it is advisable to explore State Engineering Counselling, CUET or college-level B.Tech programs in CS/Cybersecurity, and private universities such as VIT North India campuses, SRM North India campuses, Manipal Jaipur, UPES, Amity, Chandigarh University, Bennett, LPU, along with reputable local private colleges offering CSE with cybersecurity specialization. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Based on your son's rank, chances of admission in CSE, ECE, or Electrical branches at good NITs are low, as these branches typically close much earlier in the OPEN category, and since Chandigarh lacks an NIT home-state quota, he will mainly compete under the Other State quota. It is still advisable to fill choices for lower-tier NITs and their lower branches, IIITs with ECE/IT-related branches, and GFTIs, as well as to register for CSAB Special Rounds where vacant-seat cutoffs may be more relaxed after JoSAA. Strong backup options include PEC Chandigarh through JAC Chandigarh, UIET Chandigarh, Chitkara, Thapar, Jaypee Noida, Manipal Jaipur, VIT Northern India campuses, and SRM Northern India campuses. For CSE especially, private and state counseling routes may offer more practical admission opportunities than relying solely on JoSAA. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With a CRL rank of 59,573 for a general category female candidate from Telangana, admission to NIT Warangal through JoSAA is very unlikely, even for lower-preference branches, as recent female cutoffs have generally been much better. Realistic chances are mainly in lower-demand branches at newer NITs, some GFTIs, and possibly a few IIIT non-CSE/non-ECE branches, depending on seat movement in 2026. It is advisable to fill choices widely, including NITs in the Northeast, Puducherry/Karaikal, Andhra Pradesh lower branches, GFTIs like Assam University and PEC lower branches, and IIITs with non-core branches. Additionally, applying for CSAB Special Rounds after JoSAA is recommended, as vacant-seat cutoffs may relax. For stronger backup options beyond JoSAA/JEE, consider Telangana and Andhra Pradesh EAPCET counseling and private colleges in Telangana such as CBIT, VNR VJIET, Vasavi, CVR, GRIET, and MGIT to improve admission chances without relying solely on the competitive JoSAA process. ALL the BEST for Your Daughter's Prosperous Future!

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It is somewhat challenging for CSE/ECE, but core engineering branches such as Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical are accessible, especially at lower-tier and newer NITs.
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