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Devendra Question by Devendra on Jul 13, 2024Hindi
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Hello sir. My son is in 10th standard now. We are based in Thane. Currently, he has joined FIITJEE from 9th standard onwards as they have tie up with our school which follows ICSE board. My question is which board should we choose for 12th standard and why?. State, CBSE or ICSE

Ans: HI DEVENDRA
ANY BOARD WILL DO AS JEE HAS THEIR SYLLABUS. BUT CBSE IS PREFERABLE AS THE SYLLABUS IS OF NCERT.
Asked on - Jul 13, 2024 | Answered on Jul 16, 2024
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Thanks sir. Since his JEE preparation and board preparation will be conducted in his school which is at walkable distance, I was giving preference to continue with current arrangement. Further, ICSE syllabus will help him to get admission abroad for higher studies. Please let me know if my understanding is correct. My only concern is whether ICSE board will put extra pressure and he may not be able to give enough time for competitive exams preparation. Also, besides JEE, MHT CET, BITSAT, which other entrance exam should we appear for?
Ans: Hi,
continuing with ICSE is okay, no issues regarding that. For higher studies abroad board does not matter, as even state board students pursue MS from USA. These are the major entrances which will provide you good options. Also you can register for VITEEE, COMEDK & MANIPAL.
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Ans: Your son’s admission options include Electrical Engineering at NIT Silchar through JoSAA, Mechanical Engineering at NIT Kurukshetra via CSAB Round 1, and Manufacturing Engineering at BITS Pilani. NIT Silchar’s Electrical branch shows consistent placement rates around 80% with top recruiters like Amazon, offering average packages near Rs 12 LPA. NIT Kurukshetra’s Mechanical branch has an approximate 80% placement rate, with major industrial recruiters and average packages in the Rs 7.5-8.2 LPA range. BITS Pilani, known for its exceptional academic environment and strong industry connections, particularly excels in placements with nearly 90-100% of students placed, offering average packages in the range of Rs 18-20 LPA. Its manufacturing engineering branch benefits from this robust ecosystem despite lack of specific branch-wise data. Considering academic reputation, faculty quality, infrastructure, placement opportunities, and alumni network, BITS Pilani provides the most promising overall prospects. NIT Silchar and NIT Kurukshetra have good regional standing and opportunities but comparatively moderate placement outcomes.

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