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Rohit Gupta is the co-founder and COO of College Vidya, a one-stop solution for making informed online education choices.
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A TEDx speaker, he was honoured with the ET Leadership Excellence Award 2022 for his effort in helping shape the lives of over 90,000 students through his platform.
Rohit is passionate about the potential of online education and is on a mission to democratise access to quality education and career opportunities.
He completed his schooling from Scholars Home in Dehradun and holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Deshbandhu College, Delhi.
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Rajesh Question by Rajesh on Oct 04, 2023Hindi
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Hello, Good afternoon. My son is studying B Tech in E & C in a reputed college. Now he is in 5th Sem and he could not score good marks in all 4 sems. He is a hard worker and very upset about his results. Now he is much worried about his career after graduation. Pls suggest what steps he should follow to do better in next 4 sems and courses he can do after B Tech in India and abroad to position himself for good jobs.

Ans: Hello, It makes sense that your son is upset about how he's doing in Btech, but it's important to tell him that mistakes are a normal part of learning. To do better over the next four semesters, he can do the following:

1. Tell him to think about how he did in the past and figure out what areas he needed to work on the most. This can help him focus his efforts on improving those areas.
2. Tell him to talk to his teachers or college advisors about getting help and advice. They can give him useful information and tools and help him do well in school.
3. Set reasonable goals for him, help him create an organized study schedule, and help him organize his work. Encourage him to use good study methods, like active learning, managing his time well, and going over things often.
4. Remind him to keep going and keep a good attitude. Tell him to focus on what he does well, make goals that he can reach, and enjoy the little wins along the way.

After getting his B.Tech., he can take any of the following studies, both in India and abroad:

1. He can pursue a Master's degree in engineering or a similar area to learn more and improve at what he does. Electronics and Communication Engineering, Embedded Systems, VLSI Design, and other fields are taught in many colleges through specific programs.
2. He can improve his skills and abilities by getting several online certifications that are important to his field. In the job market today, certifications in computer languages, networking, hacking, and so on can be useful.
3. Tell him to get real-world experience through study projects, internships, or working with others in the same field. This practical training can help him learn more in school and make him more marketable when he looks for a job.

He should also seek guidance from experienced career counsellors at College Vidya. These counsellors are experts at giving individualized help and support to students with trouble in education, careers, or seeking job advice. They can help your son figure out his strengths, interests, and future goals and give him useful information and tools to help him do well in Btech.

Your son can solve his academic problems and set himself up for success in his future job if he works hard, doesn't give up, and has the right people to help him.
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Hi, my son Susmit has passed his 12th Exam ( Science ) in 2025 with 90% marks from CBSE Board. He did score 97% in his 10th Exam from ICSE Board in 2023 as well. Now, he has taken an admission in St Xavier's College, Kolkata in B.Sc Computer Science & Research. This is 4 years course as per new National Educational Policy of the Central Government. After completion of this course he wants to pursue Masters either M Tech or M. Sc through GATE Exam or JEM Exam and he will choose his favorite topic on which he will do his PHD in abroad. This is his thought and plan. Now, I need your understanding from your expert opinion that whether is he on track or will you suggest something different what he thinks now! His ultimate aim to make and grow his career with computer science in product companies like Google, Facebook, Microsoft etc. Another thought is there in his mind to make his career in academic line like teaching in foreign universities like Stanford, Cambridge, Oxford etc. Now, looking for your valuable suggestions towards my son's career build....
Ans: He’s definitely on the right track. Getting into St. Xavier’s for Computer Science is a good start. If he maintains strong academics, builds good coding and research skills, and takes part in internships or projects, he’ll open doors to both product companies and higher studies.
For product companies like Google or Microsoft, practical skills, problem-solving ability, and internships will matter as much as marks. For an academic career, research exposure, publishing papers, and eventually a strong master’s and PhD will be key.
Right now, he doesn’t need to decide between industry and academics—both paths are still open. My advice would be: keep grades strong, learn programming beyond the syllabus, do research or internships every summer, and prepare step-by-step for GATE, JEM, or GRE depending on where he wants to apply later. This way, whether he chooses industry or teaching, he’ll be ready.

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