Hello Sir, I have been allotted Integrated MSc Food Science and Technology at VIT Vellore, but I am also considering doing a BSc in Computer Science. I am confused about which path would be better for my future career. Also, I come from a financially lower background, so I want to choose a course that will give me better career opportunities, job stability, and help me support my family early. Kindly guide me and suggest which option would be better for my situation. Thank you.

Ans: You have NOT mentioned you have just completed 12th Standard or in 11th/12th Standard.

However, prefer BSc Food Science & Technology. Apart from VIT, please research about more better options of colleges & eligibility criteria/admission process/entrance exams.

• Food Manufacturing & Processing (Grains, fruits, vegetables, fish, meat etc.)
• FMCG
• Pharma-Biotech
• Agro-Biotech
• Dairy Firms
• Poultry Firms
• Bakeries & Confectionaries
• Brewerie
• Retailers
• Healthcare
• Academia & Research Institutes
• Food Packaging

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Ans: Hi Hammad
It would be preferable to choose the Food Technology course @ Bhaskaracharya College. This course has wide applications and huge industry industry-driven. If you have a passion for research, then go for a BSc Hons at Jamia Hamdard, Delhi.

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Ans: Your choice between VIT Vellore CSE Core Category 5 and MSRIT Computer Science specialization in Data Science or AI ML presents distinct advantages with varying cost implications and career prospects . VIT Vellore Category 5 requires approximately INR 3.98-4.32 lakhs annually, totaling around INR 15.8-17.3 lakhs for four years including hostel expenses, while demonstrating exceptional placement performance with 7,526 students placed in 2024 and achieving 80-90% CSE placement rates with top recruiters including Microsoft, Amazon, PayPal, and Cisco . MSRIT demonstrates superior cost-effectiveness with total fees of INR 12.56 lakhs for four years, achieving 95% overall placement rate with 1,174 offers made by 239 companies in 2024, while AI ML specialization shows 80-90% placement rates with highest packages reaching 76 LPA in 2023 . The AI and data science market demonstrates exceptional growth potential with 2025 promising rebound in Indian IT hiring focusing on specialized AI/data science roles, creating significant opportunities for graduates with domain expertise . VIT offers superior infrastructure, brand recognition with NIRF ranking #11 in Engineering, and broader industry exposure, while MSRIT provides strategic Bangalore location advantages in India's IT hub with established local industry connections and significantly lower educational costs . Recommendation: Choose MSRIT Computer Science specialization in AI ML or Data Science for its exceptional cost-effectiveness at 25% lower total fees, strategic Bangalore location providing superior industry exposure, strong 95% placement record, and alignment with the rapidly expanding AI/data science job market projected to dominate 2025 hiring trends. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Option 1: Integrated MSc Food Science & Tech – VIT Vellore
• This is a science and research-oriented course. If you're interested in food processing, nutrition, quality control, or working in industries like FMCG (Nestle, Amul, ITC) or going for research/PhD, this is a solid option.
• You’ll be in a 5-year integrated program, so you won’t need to do a separate Master’s later.
• Placement in this field is good but more industry/research-focused, not tech-focused.
Option 2: BSc Computer Science
• More suitable if you’re interested in tech, coding, software, data, or analytics.
• Opens doors to jobs in IT, software companies, data science, AI, etc.
• You can later go for MCA, MSc CS, or even MS abroad if you want to grow deeper.
• Wider job market compared to food tech.

Ans: Hello Mohd.
Prefer M.Sc. Food Science @ VIT, if possible. The final decision will be yours.
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