Hello Sir KCET rank is 4811. From last year’s data, BMS EC seat may be available in second round. What are best choices in first round?

Ans: Regarding the placement point of view, nothing can be predicted today. But you can choose the better college from a study point of view. Preferably go for CSE core in BMS / MSRIT. Choose the option which will be near your home.

Radheshyam Zanwar, Aurangabad (MS)

Ans: Prioritize PES Ring Road CSE if secured in Round 2, given its 85–90% placement rate and stronger institutional reputation compared to its Electronic City campus. VIT Chennai CSE (AIML) offers specialized training with 93% placements but higher fees (Category 5), making it viable if budget permits. Amrita Coimbatore CSE/AIML (if accessible) provides 90%+ placements and robust industry ties, outperforming its Bangalore campus. Amrita Bangalore AIDS (Slab 4) lags in campus infrastructure but maintains 85–90% tech placements. Opt for PES Ring Road > VIT Chennai AIML > Amrita Coimbatore CSE > Amrita Bangalore AIDS, balancing branch relevance, campus reputation, and placement consistency. Monitor Round 2 for Amrita Coimbatore upgrades.

Ans: Santanu Sir, With your son's JEE Advanced rank of 5535 and secured admission to VIT Vellore CSE-AI & ML under Category 2, analyzing the placement performance and career prospects across available options reveals distinct advantages for each institution. VIT Vellore CSE-AI & ML demonstrates exceptional placement consistency with 90% placement rate in 2024, supported by 867 companies participating in recruitment drives including top-tier recruiters like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Cisco. The Category 2 fee structure amounts to ?1.95 lakhs annually for tuition, making it cost-effective compared to other categories. IIT Dhanbad ECE shows strong placement performance with 68.18% placement rate for Electronics and Communication Engineering in 2025, 73.29% overall placement rate, and established industry connections with companies like Adobe, Amazon, and Samsung. IIT Palakkad CSE achieves superior performance with 64% placement rate in 2024, 100% placement rate in 2023, and strong industry partnerships. IIT Dharwad CSE demonstrates 65% placement rate in 2024 with highest package of ?52 LPA for CSE students. IIT Bhilai CSE records 79.55% placement rate for BTech CSE in 2023 with overall average package trends showing consistent improvement. Based on expected JEE Advanced cutoffs for 2025, your son's rank 5535 falls within admission range for IIT Palakkad CSE (5550-5600), IIT Dharwad CSE (5590-5650), and IIT Bhilai CSE (5930-5970). Recommendation: Choose IIT Palakkad CSE for superior placement consistency, prestigious IIT brand value, established industry connections, and optimal rank utilization, as it offers the best combination of academic excellence, placement prospects, and career growth opportunities compared to VIT Vellore despite VIT's strong performance and international exposure. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Prefer ECE at Trichy. If mechanical is not an option for your son, then please drop it. You can wait for the second round for degradation. During counseling, magic can happen with someone. Stay hopeful. Best of luck.