Hello sir, MY son got offered btech in CCE from KJ SOMAIYA Vidhya vihar and BTECH CSE from NMIMS vile parle. Plzz suggest which is better for his future. Also if it is good option doing integrated course (BTECH+MBA) rom NMIMS. Plzzz suggest us as soon as possible.

Ans: Chances of CS @ top NITs seem slim, but possible in mid/lower NITs or IIITs (ECE more feasible), while a 175 in BITSAT is low for CS/ECE at BITS Pilani campuses.

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Ans: Chances with IIT are very slim as she has to crack JEE adv, but she has good chances in lower NITs/IIITs/GFTIs for branches like Civil/Mechanical via JoSAA counselling. Keep a close eye on the previous year's cutoff.

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Ans: With an 89.8 percentile (CRL 156972) and an EWS rank of 24066, being a female candidate from Telangana, her home state, she should definitely register for JoSAA and CSAB special rounds. For top branches like CSE and ECE at NIT Warangal, chances are very low since recent EWS home-state cutoffs are much higher, with NIT Warangal EWS HS CSE closing at significantly lower ranks. More realistic options include lower branches at NITs, some newer NITs and GFTIs, and selected IIITs with branch flexibility. Additionally, consider IIIT Basara, IIITDM Kancheepuram, GFTIs, and state counseling through TS EAMCET. Keeping CSE/IT seats in reputed private colleges as a strong backup is also advisable. ALL the BEST for Your Daughter's Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Rohith Sir, With a 95.58 percentile, your son should definitely participate in JoSAA and CSAB counseling; however, the exact shortlist depends on his OBC-NCL category rank rather than percentile alone, as JoSAA bases OBC-NCL closing ranks on category rank. For Tamil Nadu Home State, securing CSE, ECE, or EEE at NIT Tiruchirappalli is unlikely due to stronger recent closing ranks for OBC-NCL candidates. More realistic options include lower to mid-level branches at NIT Puducherry and some newer NITs, as well as selected IIIT and GFTI choices depending on branch flexibility. IIITDM Kancheepuram is also worth exploring, though competition for CSE and ECE remains high. If possible, have some 3-4 reputed Private Engineering Colleges of TN state (such as SNN, SNU, Sathyabhma, Amrita etc.) as backup options. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With an 89.52 percentile (approximately 1.62 lakh CRL), securing CSE, IT, or ECE in NITs or most IIITs through JoSAA is unlikely for an unreserved candidate, so it is best to use JoSAA and CSAB for lower-demand branches in GFTIs or NITs only. For Delhi, IPU is a strong option, particularly colleges like USICT, MAIT, MSIT, and BVCOE, with recent placement data showing credible hiring and a highest package of 41.2 LPA in 2024, although outcomes vary by college and branch. It is advisable to prioritize branch and college quality over focusing solely on tiers, as a good Tier-2.5 IPU seat in CSE/IT is preferable to a weak Tier-3 seat elsewhere. Given a 25 percentile in Maths, dropping a year is risky unless there is a realistic chance of substantial improvement; otherwise, it is better to accept the best available CSE/IT/ECE seat now. Fill in the maximum of your preferred choices in JoSAA counselling and if possible/affordable by your parents, have 3-4 private engineering colleges also as backups (in and around Delhi/neighbouring States) instead of relying only on JoSAA, CSAB & JAC. ALL the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: The IAT is primarily for students interested in research, and your son's chances of admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs for CSE/IT with an 87 percentile in JEE Main and 87% in CBSE may be low based on JoSAA's opening and closing ranks. It is recommended that he registers for JoSAA and CSAB Special counseling as initial steps but prioritizes WBJEE counseling, VITEEE, and MET, which currently offer stronger chances for industry-relevant B.Tech programs. For private colleges, options like VIT, Manipal, JIIT Noida (which accepts both JEE Main and 10+2 scores), Thapar, and LNMIIT (which admit students solely through JEE Main) are viable. It is wise to keep lower branches and GFTIs as backup options with JEE Score and have other private engineering colleges as backups. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Chances at top IIITs are slim, but your son has decent chances at lower/mid IIITs and good chances at GFTIs

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Ans: Your son has a chance of getting into a mid-tier engineering college in Maharashtra through the MHT-CET OMS quota, but top colleges like COEP Pune or VJTI may be difficult. The chances will be fairer if your son has appeared for MHT-CET directly.

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Ans: Please do not think in a negative direction at this stage. Your son will appear for all types of competitive exams in 2028. The education field is changing continuously. It is advisable to wait and watch until the end of 2027. If your son does not show any real-time progress in the meantime, then think about other courses. Right now, at this stage, it is not advisable to suggest any other courses so far in advance.

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