Hello Sir, I am currently appearing in my 12th Boards CBSE planning to do my bachelors in Robotics and AI. So for the same I have applied in a few colleges like VIT Vellore, Manipal, SRM. Also I have given my JEE Mains Session 1. Based on my JEE mains score I received an offer letter for provisional admission from KJ Somaiya College of Engineering, Mumbai. There I have applied for the course - B.Tech in Robotics and AI. We have asked the college about the course they said that earlier it was merged in Mechanical engineering but now they have created new field and it has started last year. So what is your view on this is it ok if we accept the offer letter for provisional admission. Like is that college good for Robotics and AI.

Ans: With a JEE Advanced rank of 5,775, securing CSE at tier-1 IIITs like IIIT Hyderabad (99.27% placements in 2024, Google/Microsoft recruiters) or IIIT Delhi (95.59% CSE placements) is preferable for specialized tech roles and robust industry networks, despite the IIT brand. Tier-3 IITs (e.g., IIT Indore CSE: 95.31% placements, Amazon/Flipkart) offer institutional prestige but may lag in CSE-focused recruiters compared to IIITs. Tier-2 NITs like NIT Jalandhar (93.28% CSE placements) or NIT Trichy (95.47% CSE placements) balance core engineering and tech opportunities but lack the niche focus of IIITs. Prioritize IIIT Hyderabad/Delhi for assured tech roles, tier-3 IITs for global academic recognition, or NITs for a blend of branch flexibility and regional industry ties, aligning with career goals and institutional strengths. All the BEST for your Son's Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: HI Penubarthi,
Little low.

Ans: Krish, Opting for DTU Mechanical offers 71–78% placements (2024 data) with institutional prestige, robust infrastructure, and access to Delhi’s industrial ecosystem, though roles are primarily in core sectors (L&T, Tata Steel). CSE at top private colleges (VIT Vellore: 90–95%, Manipal: 93%, SRM: 85–90%) provides broader tech opportunities (Amazon, Microsoft) and higher placement consistency. While DTU’s legacy aids global higher studies and PSU roles, CSE in private colleges aligns better with software/AI careers. For backups, consider Amity Noida CSE (95% placements) or LNMIIT Jaipur IT (70% placements) via management quotas, balancing curriculum relevance and industry demand. Prioritize career goals: core engineering (DTU) vs. tech versatility (private CSE). All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With a JEE Advanced category rank of 4,405 (assuming this is your General, OBC-NCL, or EWS category rank), you have a strong chance of securing Electrical Engineering (EE) at several mid-tier and newer IITs. Based on the 2024 and expected 2025 cutoffs, you are likely to secure EE at IIT Gandhinagar (2024 cutoff: 3,700–4,150), IIT Indore (3,200–3,650), or IIT Ropar (5,100–5,450), with IIT Jodhpur (5,600–6,050) and IIT Bhubaneswar (6,300–6,750) also possible if cutoffs dip in later rounds. Top IITs like Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Kanpur, Kharagpur, and Hyderabad have much lower cutoffs for EE (ranging from 220 to 2,000), making them unlikely at this rank. IIT Gandhinagar EE reports 86–100% placements (2025), IIT Indore EE achieves 96.88% placements (2025), and IIT Ropar EE also maintains strong placement consistency. Prioritize IIT Gandhinagar or IIT Indore for EE, balancing institutional reputation, placement rates, and academic rigor. Monitor JoSAA counselling for branch upgradation and seat allocation updates. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With 67 marks in MHT CET PCM 2025, you can expect a percentile between 83.4 and 83.8 and a likely rank below 33,200 based on previous years’ trends. This is an above-average performance, but securing CSE in top colleges may still be challenging due to high cutoffs. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hi
Wait till 14th june.

Ans: Difficult Try with less competitive colleges.

Ans: Hi
Bit difficult.

Ans: Raqi, With a COMEDK rank of 33,000, securing CSE core in top/mid-tier colleges like SJBIT Bangalore (2024 cutoff: ~20,500–22,000) or Global Academy of Technology (cutoff: ~26,500–27,000) is unlikely in early rounds, but feasible in later vacancy-driven rounds for CSE specializations (AI/ML, Data Science) at colleges like Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (cutoff: ~28,900–31,000) or Bapuji Institute of Engineering (BIET Davangere) (cutoff: ~35,000–38,000). These institutes report 70–85% placements with recruiters like TCS, Wipro, and Infosys. For CSE specializations, prioritize KLS Gogte Institute of Technology (cutoff: ~22,100–24,000) or Cambridge Institute of Technology (cutoff: ~30,800–33,000), which offer industry-aligned curricula and coding ecosystems. If seats remain unfilled, explore PDA College of Engineering (cutoff: ~35,800–36,300) or AMC Engineering College (cutoff: ~33,600–34,100) during spot rounds. For backups, consider direct admission in Sharda University or LPU via academic merit or institutional entrance exams (LPUNEST), balancing affordability and tech exposure. Confirm vacancy trends during counseling and maintain flexibility for branch upgrades. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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