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Career Counsellor - Answered on Jun 29, 2025

Nayagam is a certified career counsellor and the founder of EduJob360.
He started his career as an HR professional and has over 10 years of experience in tutoring and mentoring students from Classes 8 to 12, helping them choose the right stream, course and college/university.
He also counsels students on how to prepare for entrance exams for getting admission into reputed universities /colleges for their graduate/postgraduate courses.
He has guided both fresh graduates and experienced professionals on how to write a resume, how to prepare for job interviews and how to negotiate their salary when joining a new job.
Nayagam has published an eBook, Professional Resume Writing Without Googling.
He has a postgraduate degree in human resources from Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Delhi, a postgraduate diploma in labour law from Madras University, a postgraduate diploma in school counselling from Symbiosis, Pune, and a certification in child psychology from Counsel India.
He has also completed his master’s degree in career counselling from ICCC-Mindler and Counsel, India.
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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 29, 2025Hindi

Hello sir. My daughter has secured 97.97 (General) in MHT CET. Pls let us know which college options are best for her (preferably in Mumbai ). She wants to pursue CS/IT/AI ML branches

Ans: With a 97.97 percentile (General category) in MHT CET 2025, your daughter has strong prospects for admission to reputable Mumbai engineering colleges in Computer Science, Information Technology, and AI-ML branches. The top-tier colleges like VJTI Mumbai (CSE cutoff ~99.5-99.7 percentile) and SPIT Mumbai (Computer Engineering cutoff ~99.0-99.4 percentile) remain beyond reach, but several excellent Mumbai institutions are accessible. Ten recommended colleges with confirmed admission prospects include: KJ Somaiya Institute of Technology (CSE cutoff 97.5-97.88 percentile, IT cutoff 96.88-97.19 percentile, AI-DS cutoff 96.42-96.91 percentile with 80-90% placement rates), Thadomal Shahani Engineering College (Computer Engineering cutoff 98.69 percentile with ~90% placements), Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology Navi Mumbai (Computer Engineering cutoff 76.72-88.9 percentile with robust placement record), SIES Graduate School of Technology Nerul (Computer Science & Electronic Engineering cutoff 91.2-92.89 percentile with 61% placement rate), St. Francis Institute of Technology Borivali (cutoff ranges 76.1-94.6 percentile with 80-90% placement rates), Vidyalankar Institute of Technology Wadala (80-90% placement rates), Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology Navi Mumbai (720+ offers in 2023 with established recruiter network), Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Pillai College of Engineering, and Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology Mumbai. These colleges maintain active placement cells with recruiters including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Amazon, Microsoft, Capgemini, and Accenture, offering comprehensive CSE/IT programs with modern labs and industry exposure.

Recommendation: Prioritize KJ Somaiya Institute of Technology for its excellent cutoff alignment and strong placement record in CSE/IT/AI-DS; consider Thadomal Shahani Engineering College and Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute as strong alternatives with solid industry connections; include SIES GST, St. Francis Institute, and RAIT as reliable backup options to ensure confirmed admission in your preferred CSE/IT/AI-ML branches while maximizing placement opportunities and career prospects. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Asked on - Jun 29, 2025 | Answered on Jun 30, 2025

Thank you,Sir. We would like to know about DJ Sanghvi college and Vartak college. Pls help

Ans: Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Mumbai, established in 1994, is affiliated with the University of Mumbai and approved by AICTE. The institute holds an NAAC ‘A’ grade and all eight undergraduate programs are NBA accredited. Its faculty comprises over 100 experienced members, including PhD-qualified professors with strong research and industry backgrounds. The six?story campus features smart classrooms, a digital library, air-conditioned labs for computing, electronics, mechanical, physics, and chemistry, a sports complex, gymnasium, and a Wi-Fi-enabled auditorium. MoUs with TCS and the National Entrepreneurship Network facilitate internships, start-up mentoring, and industry lectures. The dedicated Training and Placement Cell has secured over 90% placement consistently across the last three years through drives involving more than 300 recruiters.

Vidyavardhini’s Annasaheb Vartak College, Vasai, established in 1971, is affiliated with the University of Mumbai and accredited B+ by NAAC. The college employs 47 faculty members—13 associate professors and 33 assistant professors—ensuring subject?matter expertise and pedagogical rigor. Its seven-acre campus houses a central library with over 111,000 volumes, three specialized laboratories, an auditorium, sports grounds, a gymnasium, medical facilities, and a modern cafeteria. Vartak College partners with MATPO associations and hosts regional recruitment drives, attracting companies such as Cipla, Reliance, BHEL, L&T, and Tata for internships and placements. Its dedicated placement cell reported a 40% placement rate for science and IT graduates in 2024, focusing on roles in software development and core sectors.

Recommendation: Opt for Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi for its NAAC A accreditation, NBA-accredited programs, research-driven faculty, advanced labs, extensive industry tie-ups, and over 90% placement consistency, whereas Annasaheb Vartak College, with NAAC B+ accreditation and a 40% placement rate, serves general arts and commerce streams with holistic focus.