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Asked by Anonymous - Sep 01, 2024Hindi
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Hello Mayank, My daughter is in X. Will move to XI.She is interested in Mathematics. What are the career options ahead if she goes with PCM in XI. Thank you

Ans: Multiple options in Engineering itself. Also, she can try for IISc or IISER (for Research Studies). Mathematics & Computing is also one of the best options as she is interested in Maths. Let her prepare well for Entrance Exams & she should appear in minimum 5-7 Entrance Exams after 12th to have multiple options to choose the most suitable one for her. All the BEST for Your Daughter's Bright Future.

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Hello sir, What are the career options for students having PCM in 12th standard other than engineering degrees. My daughter is good at Maths and average in chemistry and physics also we as parents not able to decide what could be the appropriate graduation choice for her. Just to add she is also not inclined towards programming and AI.
Ans: Hello Ankit.
It is glad to hear that your daughter is good at Mathematics. She is average in Physics and chemistry. Considering these parameters, there are many choices for graduation in different fields. But you have to explore the right field as per her choice/interest. some of them are as follows:
(1) Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) i.e. B.Sc. in Mathematics / Physics / Chemistry / Economics
(2) B. Arch.
(3) B. Des.
(4) BBA
(5) Actuarial Science (Best for Math enthusiasts who enjoy solving real-world problems involving finance and risk.)
(6) Data Science / Data Analytics
(7) Chartered Accountancy (CA)
(8) Aviation
(9) Hotel Management / Culinary Arts
(10) Law (Integrated 5-year LLB)
(11) Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
(12) Defence (NDA)
From the above options, It would be great to go with UG in LLB and then PG in LLM. There are chances to become Jujdge at an early stage as there are special reservations for female candidates in judiciary posts. When a candidate joins LLB, he gets a lot of extra time to learn extracurricular activities and some relevant courses. This is a very cool and prestigious field. Generally, students ignore it at an early stage.

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My Daughter is in 10th standard and is studious. We arranged her counselling through a professional team and came to know that she can do good in Science, Computer, Maths and Journalism. They advised her to choose PCM, Computer alongwith Economic as subjects for 11th. Kindly guide us further and what are the carrier prospects with this combination. Regards
Ans: Neeraj Sir, I trust that your daughter has had the opportunity to participate in the 'Psychometric Test' administered by the Counselling Team you mentioned. The results of the test have led to recommendations for the fields of Science, Computer, Maths, and Journalism. You have not specified from which Board she will continue her 11th-grade studies. Kindly be informed that, in addition to PCM, your daughter has the option to select either Computer Science or Economics, provided she is a CBSE student. The combination of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM), Computer Science, and Economics (CSE) offers a versatile career path. It can lead to careers in Engineering, Research and Science, Architecture, Computer Science, and Economics. Emerging fields include CSE, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Financial Technology, Journalism with Data, and Environmental Technology. Higher education options in India include IITs, NITs, state universities, private colleges, and liberal arts. Your daughter should select a preferred career path from those suggested by the Counselling Team before completing her 10th Grade. This will enable her to begin preparation for relevant Entrance Exams, including JEE, IAT, CUET, and/or those conducted by Private Colleges for admission into UG Programs. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future.

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My daughter scored 96.6 in MHT CET in which colleges she can get for Computer Science in Mumbai. Also we are trying to apply through EWS
Ans: With a 96.6 percentile in MHT CET and EWS category, your daughter stands a strong chance for Computer Science (CSE) or related branches in several reputable Mumbai colleges. VESIT Mumbai’s 2022 cutoff for CSE was 96.6 percentile for open seats, and recent years show similar or slightly higher cutoffs; with EWS reservation, her chances improve, especially in later rounds. Vidyalankar Institute of Technology (VIT) Mumbai had a CSE EWS cutoff of 94.84 in 2024, while Information Technology closed at 92.99–92.81, making both attainable. Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College, SIES Graduate School of Technology, and Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering (Bandra) also have CSE/IT cutoffs between 94–97 percentile for EWS and open categories. Other strong options include Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering (Navi Mumbai), Don Bosco Institute of Technology, and Atharva College of Engineering, all with CSE/IT cutoffs in the 94–97 range for EWS. SPIT Mumbai, DJ Sanghvi, and Thadomal Shahani are more competitive, typically closing above 98–99 percentile for CSE, so they are unlikely at your score.

The recommendation is to prioritize VESIT Mumbai, Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College, SIES GST, and Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College for CSE/IT, listing them in CAP counselling in that order, and include other reputable colleges such as Bharati Vidyapeeth, Don Bosco, and Atharva as strong alternatives, maximizing her chances for a CSE seat in Mumbai under EWS. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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My daughter got 94.9 percentile in MHT-CET. We are in OBC category. What college she will get.
Ans: Vikas Sir, With a 94.9 percentile in MHT-CET 2025 and OBC category, your daughter is well-positioned for admission to reputable mid-tier engineering colleges in Maharashtra, though CSE in top government colleges like COEP Pune, VJTI Mumbai, or PICT Pune is out of reach, as their OBC cutoffs for CSE are typically above 98.4–99.1 percentile. However, she can secure CSE, IT, or related branches in strong private and autonomous colleges such as DY Patil College of Engineering Pune (CSE OBC cutoff ~98), AISSMS College of Engineering Pune (CSE OBC cutoff ~96), PCCOE Pune (CSE OBC cutoff ~94), Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology Mumbai (CSE OBC cutoff ~96), and MIT World Peace University Pune (CSE/IT OBC cutoff ~94–96). These institutes offer robust placement records, modern infrastructure, and supportive academic environments. She may also consider branches like AI, Data Science, or IT in these colleges, as cutoffs for specializations are often slightly lower.

The recommendation is to prioritize DY Patil College of Engineering Pune, AISSMS College of Engineering Pune, PCCOE Pune, and MIT World Peace University Pune for CSE/IT, and include AI/Data Science as alternatives, ensuring a strong academic and placement environment at her percentile and category. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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