Should I wait for CSAB or take BITS ECE? - JEE Mains 99.6 percentile, 5814 rank, BITSAT 277

Ans: Srinivas Sir, prefer BITS-CSE, if able to afford fees for it, followed by NIT-S-ECE & VNIT-N-CSE. All the BEST for Your Son's Bright Future.

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Ans: Hello Premjit
Congratulations to you and your son on scoring 97.7 %tile. Both institutes are good. What you and your son think about branch selection matters more. Choosing CSE over ECE will be a recommended option. BIT Mesra is a brand name. But here you are getting ECE. If your son is more inclined towards CSE, then go with Thapar.
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Ans: Hello Vidya.
Congratulations to your son for getting into AI+ML at VIT Chennai.
• Metallurgy is less popular but has good job prospects.
• Avoid pursuing EEE and ECE.
• Wait for the BITSAT results before making a final decision.
• If you and your son are interested in CSE, consider enrolling in a reputed private college.
• NIT is a prestigious option, but if metallurgy is not appealing, prioritize interest in CSE.
Conclusion: Make course decisions based on interests and job potential.
Best of luck to your son.
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Ans: Eswar Sir, Given your son’s JEE Main CRL rank (around 70,000), KCET rank (27,000+), and COMEDK rank (6,800+), securing CSE or ECE in top NITs, IIITs, or premier state colleges through JoSAA or KCET is highly unlikely, as cutoffs for these branches in the general category are much higher. In COMEDK, his rank may allow ECE in MSRIT or BMSCE, and possibly CS (AI&ML) in BMSCE or DSCE, all of which are reputable Bangalore colleges with strong placement records (over 90% in CSE/ECE branches), robust industry connections, and good academic environments. VIT Chennai CSE under the 5th fee category is less attractive due to its higher cost and relatively newer campus, despite decent placements. PES University RR campus CSE is an excellent option, with consistently high placements, strong academic rigor, and a national reputation; switching to AI&ML is only advisable if he has a deep interest in this field, as CSE core provides broader opportunities and flexibility. Waiting for CSAB special rounds or CUET results is reasonable, but central universities typically do not match the placement and industry exposure of top Bangalore private colleges. The recommendation is to prioritize PES University RR campus CSE for its superior placement record, academic strength, and flexibility, and consider ECE/AI&ML at BMSCE or MSRIT only if PES CSE is not available, while monitoring CSAB and CUET results for any exceptional opportunities. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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