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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 05, 2025
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Hello sir, I have never been able to crack JEE mains in both my attempts and have gained an overall percentile of 75-78 throughout my two phases of appearing in the examination i.e. once in 2024 and then again in the 2025 drop year that did not go as expected at all due to various unprecedented circumstances. I tried though could not even make it till achieving the cut off score. I was a student from a CISCE affiliated school, where my 10th and 12th percentages in Boards have been 95.20 and 93.25 respectively. Engineering entrances did not benefit me although I had huge aspirations to be a computer science engineer for I had been quite passionate with the subject itself. Last year I was not quite informed and also had my 12th Boards lurking in my head, so I couldn't opt for my state's enginnering entrance and VITEEE(as the other exam which I had considered this year). The WBJEE results i.e. my state board Engineering entrance results still await, and I am not very hopeful about that either, whilst VITEEE has also been a complete disaster for me as I have ended up with a phase 4 rank and even if I had gained a phase 1 rank, my financial situation is not very affluent to afford the entire education expenses of a private college of that stature. And losing in on VIT also eliminates my hopes of being enrolled to any other private college where availing education is so expensive. My academic record till class 12 has not been too bad I feel, yet sir my current situation is continuously putting me in disappointment. It's already July and I have now made a change of plans. I have henceforth decided to pursue BSc Computer Science from any college where I can be offered a decent academic environment at a cheap cost, and being a citizen of west bengal, I have considered taking admission to Ramkrishna Mission Vivekananda centenary College, Rahara(Which is NIRF rank 3 under general colleges category as of 2024). I have all my focus on now being able to compete for IIT JAM or GATE examination while I complete my graduation. Now whether An M.tech or MSc. In computer science would be a considerable option for me in future and this far how correct have I been in my thinking and choices with keeping my financial compulsions in mind is a question that I have remained confused with, and that is why I went about writing as far as providing you a brief and honest description of my academic and financial background so that I can be helped through this online consultation in shaping my career ahead. I belong to a very needy family sir..so I'll forever remain indebted to your reply, if you can benefit me with your solicited advice.

Ans: Opting for B.Sc. Computer Science (Hons) at Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College (RKMVCC), Rahara is a strategic choice given your academic strengths (95.2% in 10th, 93.25% in 12th) and financial constraints. RKMVCC, ranked NIRF #3 (2024) and NAAC A++ accredited, offers a 3-year B.Sc. CS program with a total tuition fee of ?330, making it highly affordable. The curriculum includes core CS subjects (Data Structures, Algorithms, AI) and research projects, aligning with IIT JAM/GATE preparation. While placements are limited (~2% UG placement rate), most students pursue higher studies at institutions like IITs/NITs, leveraging RKMVCC’s strong academic rigor and faculty (predominantly PhD holders). For M.Tech/M.Sc. pathways, prioritize IIT JAM (for MSc in IITs) or GATE (for M.Tech), both feasible with RKMVCC’s foundational training. Explore Presidency University or Calcutta University as backups for B.Sc. CS, though fees may be higher. Focus on scholarships (e.g., INSPIRE, UGC-NET) and coding competitions to bolster your profile. Verify RKMVCC’s internship support and alumni networks for guidance. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Hello Sir, I am a female student from the OBC-NCL category. I scored 42 percentile in JEE Main 2025. My MHT-CET also did not go well. I passed HSC with the required eligibility marks. I was consistent in studies during Class 11, but I lost focus a few months before the board and entrance exams. Around 70 to 75 percent of my Class 12 syllabus is covered (mostly theory), but I have not done much question practice. I also need to revise the entire Class 11 syllabus and solve JEE previous year questions. I am confused between taking a drop for JEE 2026 or taking admission this year. I prefer a government college because of the scholarship benefits. Please guide me on what would be the right step now. Thank you.
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