Hello Sir My son got 65k rank in JEE mains and in csab councelling as per last year cut off he may get high chances in IIIT Trichy ECE He got VIT AP in cat 2 in ECE Telangana EAPCET rank 4545, chances of getting in CBIT He is interested in core subjects ECE Kindly let us know the order of preference of colleges

Ans: With a KCET rank of 45,050, securing ECE in top Bangalore colleges (RVCE, MSRIT, BMSCE, PES) is unlikely (2024 ECE cutoffs: ~10,000–25,000), but mid-tier institutes like RNSIT (2024 ECE cutoff: ~20,856), Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE) (cutoff: ~21,170–22,157), or BNM Institute of Technology (cutoff: ~23,295–40,672) are feasible via ex-defense quota or vacancy rounds. Newer colleges like East West College of Engineering (cutoff: ~45,000–50,000) or Cambridge Institute of Technology (cutoff: ~35,000–40,000) may offer ECE seats in later counselling rounds.

Bengaluru ECE Colleges Accessible with KCET Rank ~45,050:
BNM Institute of Technology (BNMIT)

East West College of Engineering

Cambridge Institute of Technology

SJB Institute of Technology

New Horizon College of Engineering

Global Academy of Technology

HKBK College of Engineering

Acharya Institute of Technology (non-core branches may have vacancies)

Key Considerations:

Ex-Defense Quota: Leverage this quota for 5–15% seat reservation and lower cutoff thresholds (e.g., DSCE/BNMIT often admit defense candidates with ranks up to 60,000).

Vacancy Rounds: Monitor KCET Round 3/Spot Rounds for drops in ECE cutoffs at colleges like RNSIT or SJBIT.

Placements: Mid-tier colleges report 60–75% placements for ECE (TCS, Wipro, Infosys), though lower than CSE averages.

Christ University CSE AI/ML: Offers 85% placements but lacks core ECE training. Prioritize ECE if career goals align with electronics/hardware roles.

Final Guidance:
Proceed with KCET counselling for ECE options, target BNMIT/East West/Cambridge, and use the ex-defense quota. If ECE seats are unavailable, Christ University’s CSE AI/ML provides a viable tech pathway, but confirm industry alignment and internship support. All the BEST for your Son's Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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