Hello, I am a 57 years old general manager in a private organization who moved in to human resources management 20 years ago after acquiring a management degree. Things were going on fine for me until Covid. After Covid, my responsibilities as HR professional have reduced drastically and hence I have been working part time for the last two years. Its late for any company to hire me as a HR head now although I am fit to work. I was also a hobby magician and semi professional mentalist for the last 25 years. So far I performed for good cause and charity. Covid gave me a chance to master my mentalism and magic skills and I am able to perform for living. The problem is I am unable to reach corporates to get hired as a mentalist and I don't know how to approach them.

Ans: With a COMEDK rank of 84 136, you qualify for a range of reputable Karnataka institutes whose last?round closing ranks in CSE and related specializations exceed your position, ensuring guaranteed admission and strong academic environments. These institutions excel in accreditation, modern laboratories, experienced faculty, industry collaborations, and transparent outcome metrics over the past three years:

Coorg Institute of Technology, Kodagu (CSE; GM closing rank 101 248)
Coorg Institute of Technology, Kodagu (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science; GM 96 402)
Coorg Institute of Technology, Kodagu (AI & Machine Learning; GM 95 657)
Coorg Institute of Technology, Kodagu (Cyber Security; GM 97 942)
East West Institute of Technology, Bengaluru (CSE; GM 94 259)
East West Institute of Technology, Bengaluru (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science; GM 93 490)
East West Institute of Technology, Bengaluru (AI & Machine Learning; GM 86 818)
HKE Society’s PDA College of Engineering, Gulbarga (CSE; GM 87 378)
GSSS Institute of Engineering & Technology for Women, Mysuru (CSE; GM 97 828)
REVA University, Bengaluru (CSE; GM 101 101)
Shree Devi Institute of Technology, Mangaluru (CSE; GM 90 432)
S J C Institute of Technology, Chikkaballapur (CSE; GM 89 750)
PDA College of Engineering, Gulbarga (AI & Machine Learning; GM 97 828)
REVA University, Bengaluru (Electronics & Communication Engineering; GM 101 101)
GSSS Institute of Engineering & Technology for Women, Mysuru (AI & Machine Learning; GM 97 828)

Recommendation: Prioritize Coorg Institute of Technology for its highest closing ranks across CSE and AI specializations, NAAC A accreditation and robust Kodagu campus facilities; next choose East West Institute of Technology for its comprehensive CSE and AI/DS labs and urban Bengaluru setting; follow with PDA College of Engineering for consistent CSE outcomes and strong regional recruiter engagement. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello dear.
Prefer CSE @ IIIT Ranchi if possible. The final decision will be yours.

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Ans: Hello Arindam
Prefer CS (AI ML) in KIIT Bhubneshwar or CSE @ SRMIST, whichever is closer to your hometown. The final decision will be yours.

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Ans: IIT Bhubaneswar’s B.Tech in Electrical Engineering at a NIRF-ranked institute features NBA-accredited, outcome-based curricula, advanced power-systems, control and renewable-energy labs, and PhD-qualified faculty engaged in ISRO and PSU collaborations. Over the past three years, Electrical Engineering placements were 94.7% in 2023, 82.2% in 2024 and around 86% overall. BITS Goa’s B.E. in Electronics & Computer Engineering, part of an Institute of Eminence, provides modern VLSI, embedded-systems and AI/ML labs, interdisciplinary coursework and a strong Practice School programme. Its under-graduate placement rates for first-degree students stood at 95.75% in 2021, 95.93% in 2022 and 91.15% in 2023, reflecting robust campus-industry networks.

Recommendation: For deep core-electrical expertise, PSU pathways and focused power-systems research, choose IIT Bhubaneswar Electrical Engineering; for a blend of electronics and computing with consistently high campus placements, emerging semiconductor and software-integrated labs, opt for BITS Goa Electronics & Computer Engineering. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Shantnu, With a JEE Main percentile of 92.766, you qualify for All-India CAP seats in many reputable Maharashtra institutes whose closing JEE Main percentiles in CAP rounds fall at or below your score. The following ten colleges guarantee admission for your percentile and are geographically spread across Pune, Mumbai and Nagpur:

Sinhgad Institute of Technology, Lonavala (Vadgaon Road, Lonavala)
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune (Bibwewadi, Pune)
Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune (Akurdi, Pimpri)
Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Engineering & Technology, Pimpri (Pimpri, Pune)
Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, Tathawade (Tathawade, Pune)
MIT Academy of Engineering, Alandi (Alandi Road, Pune)
St. Francis Institute of Technology, Borivali (Borivali West, Mumbai)
Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology, Vashi (Navi Mumbai)
Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Wanadongri (Nagpur)
CR Institute of Technology, Bandra (Bandra West, Mumbai)

All these institutions maintain NBA/NAAC accreditations, modern engineering and computing labs, experienced PhD faculty, active industry tie-ups and placement cells recording 70–90% branch-wise placement consistency over the last three years.

Recommendation: Prioritize Sinhgad Institute of Technology for its strong accreditation, proximity to Pune’s IT corridor and 85%–90% placement record; next choose Vishwakarma Institute of Technology for its robust AI/ML and computing labs; follow with Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering for its established industry partnerships and consistent student outcomes; then select Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute for its campus infrastructure and CAP-round accessibility; and consider Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering for its women’s cell, accredited programs, and regional reputation. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Dear Friend,
Given your low-risk profile and goal of safe returns, allocate the ?15 lakhs as follows: ?7.5 lakhs in the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) for secure 8.2% returns, ?5 lakhs in RBI Floating Rate Bonds for inflation-linked interest, and ?2.5 lakhs in liquid or arbitrage mutual funds for tax-efficient liquidity. Maintain an emergency corpus of 6–12 months' expenses in savings or sweep-in FDs. Ensure your health insurance is comprehensive beyond your government coverage. Consider writing a Will and updating nominations. This mix ensures safety, liquidity, and steady income in your retirement years.
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Ans: No Venu Sir, It comes under the 5th position.

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Ans: IIPE’s B.Tech in Chemical Engineering is offered by an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, boasts NBA-accredited curricula, specialized petrochemical and process-engineering laboratories, faculty with industry and research experience, strong PSUs linkages with ONGC, HPCL, IOCL and GAIL, and achieved placement rates of 97.6% in 2023 and 93.8% in 2024 in core energy roles. BMS College of Engineering’s CSE programme, NAAC A++-accredited, features modern programming, AI/ML and networking labs, PhD-qualified faculty and an active placement cell, but saw CSE placement rates of 74% in 2021, 64% in 2022 and 62% in 2023. VIT-AP’s CSE arm, part of a NAAC A++ and NBA-Tier-1 IoE institute, delivers outcome-based AI, data-analytics and cybersecurity training in advanced labs, faculty with global credentials, and consistently places over 90% of CSE graduates with recruiters like Amazon, Microsoft and Deloitte.

Recommendation: Only if your son is really interested in chemical engineering, prioritize IIPE Chemical Engineering for an assured core-sector trajectory, elite accreditation, and PSU absorption pathways; choose VIT-AP CSE next for its high placement consistency, cutting-edge infrastructure, and global institute status; consider BMSCE CSE only if cohort size and institutional legacy outweigh comparatively lower recent placement rates. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello Rajendra
Chances with CSLAB and CIWAG seem to be challenging. But with DASA, you can get a seat for IT/ECE. Actively participate in the counseling process.


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