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Can I pursue MS in Computer Science after Mechanical Engineering?

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Asked by Anonymous - Jan 15, 2025Hindi

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Hello Sir, I’m back to you with a question . Sir, doing mechanical in top nits or iiits or bits, what are the possibilities to do ms in computer science. I keep hearing from everyone to go for cse to do ms cs , but my daughter prefers good college first and then cse, based on her capability it’s extremely difficult to get cse in tier1 , so she says I will do mechanical in tier 1 and do ms cs abroad. Please guide on the pros , cons Sir

Ans: Pursuing Mechanical Engineering at top-notional institutes like IIT, NIT, IIIT, or BITS or any other NIRF-Ranked Engineering It may please be noted that if your daugther performs well in 1st Year of her BE/BTech, she will be upgraded to CSE Branch (based on the Institute's Internal Sliding Policy). Colleges offer advantages such as a strong alumni network, branch flexibility, and a strong resume for MS admissions. Students can enroll in elective courses in programming, data structures, and computer applications to prepare for an MS in CS.

However, transitioning from Mechanical to CS for an MS overseas can be challenging due to the need for prior knowledge in CS principles. With more self-learning and certificates, it is possible. Additionally, CS is tough for MS admissions in the US, and students may have to create a strong profile through internships, online courses, and certifications in CS domains without a CS degree.

To ensure a seamless transition, students should select electives in programming and computer science based on their undergraduate course (if the institute allows). Online programs for courses in data structures, Python, and artificial intelligence can be found on CS-oriented sites like Coursera, edX, or NPTEL. Summer internships involving data analysis, coding, or automation projects can also be sought. Multidisciplinary initiatives like mechanical engineering automation or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) can also be explored.

If your daughter's main goal is to pursue an MS in CS, it is better to consider Tier 1 Institutes with CS or IT branches and top-tier institutes with Mechanical focus actively pursuing CS. All the Best for Your Daughter's Prosperous Future.

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Asked on - Jan 16, 2025 | Answered on Jan 16, 2025

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Thanks a lot for your most valuable inputs Sir. Her aim is to get into CS or MnC or ECE in tier 1 only. If not she wants to go till Mechanical in the tier 1’s. She is ready to take even mining in top 8 IITs and get upgraded Sir, is that a good option?

Ans: Mining Engineering? NOT Recommended.

Asked on - Jan 17, 2025 | Answered on Jan 17, 2025

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Oh ok Sir, what are the lower branches we can prefer in top 8 IITs ?

Asked on - Jan 17, 2025 | Answered on Jan 19, 2025

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Great info you have given Sir, big thanks. Pls don’t mind asking repeated questions Sir. What is your view on iiitdm Kanchipuram or iiiit trichy for cse or ece, we are from Chennai. Also in top 3 NITs can we opt any branches or we should ignore some branches.

Ans: Seems, you/your daughter both are more inclined towards NIT/IIIT than the Branch. Please try to avoid some branches as her long term goal is to pursue MS-CS abroad. It is also recommended to appear for 5-7 more entrance exams instead of relying only on JEE. SSN-Chennai (which also is one of the best colleges in TN) can be one of the options. COMEDK also can be applied. When time permits, watch EduJob360 recently uploaded videos on JEE / Entrance Exam Preparation Tips & Counselling Process etc.

Asked on - Jan 19, 2025 | Answered on Jan 20, 2025

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Yes Sir, her aim is IITs/NITs/IIITs/BITS , other options are SSN CSE/ECE/Mech thru mgmnt quota or RVCE or BMS CSE/ECE/Mech

Ans: Good. It is recommended to directly contact the College Authorities regarding the Management Quota at this time. You may approach the admission counter or office staff, lab assistants, or librarians, ensuring to verify their ID cards, to inquire about basic information. Steer clear of third-party agents and scams.

Asked on - Jan 23, 2025 | Answered on Jan 24, 2025

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Sure sir, for SSN , RVCE and BMS, management quota is through merit or is there other means too. BTW, my daughter didn’t do her mains well. Now she is focusing on board exam, jee mains left out syllabus and bitsat solely. Sir, pls share pros and cons of these 3 private colleges , that will help me a lot. Can we opt till mechanical here?

Ans: Merit is not relevant in management quota. You will be paying the capitation fee or donation. Just review the RVCE website, which makes clear the capitation fee. For CSE (Core), for instance, you will have to pay for 4 years (including capitation fee/tuition fee) roughly 68.00 Lacs. Thirty to forty percent less BMSCE than RVCE. You can try some other TN colleges too, like PSG of Coimbatore etc.

Asked on - Jan 24, 2025 | Answered on Jan 25, 2025

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Sir, is it really worth to pay 68 lacs , if yes pls share few strong reasons so that it will help us to decide, even for BMS. My daughter is looking for a good campus life, infra , exposure and growth

Ans: NO.

Asked on - Jan 26, 2025 | Answered on Jan 28, 2025

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Order of CSE preference is RvCe> bms> ms ramaih > pes , right sir? Also is it good to prefer AI in RVCE or core CSE in BMS?

Ans: It is advisable to choose Core CSE over specialization. By the end of the 2nd or 3rd year, your daughter can develop expertise in a specific domain by pursuing certification courses or opting for specialization subjects offered in college.

However, if she has a strong inclination toward specialized fields like AI, ML, or Data Science and possesses a solid foundation in Mathematics, she may consider specialization. Regardless of her choice, continuous skill enhancement during and after graduation will be essential for long-term success.

Asked on - Feb 12, 2025 | Answered on Feb 12, 2025

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Sir, my daughter was able to get only 89.3 in her 1st mains attempt. Now she is focusing on boards , BITS , UGEE, Comedk , SSN alone.

Ans: Good. She can allocate at least 20-30% of her time to Entrance Exam preparation alongside her Board Exam. Keep BITS as her last option, as she will need a minimum score of 260 for CSE branches. Focus more on 2nd JEE Attempt & COMEDK/UGEE. All the BEST.

Asked on - Feb 12, 2025 | Answered on Feb 13, 2025

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She is scared to focus more on mains , instead she wants to focus on BITS saying she has got more time, also cbse board prep will more help for bits and competitive exams too. Focusing fully on bits and competitive exams from now on won’t it help to get CSE or 260 marks Sir?

Ans: She can, but has to smartly & strategically prepare for BITS.

Asked on - Feb 26, 2025 | Answered on Feb 26, 2025

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Ans: Review Mistakes & Complex Questions: Your daughter should revise all the wrongly answered, complicated, lengthy, and difficult questions she has encountered over the past 2-3 years.
Concept & Formula Revision: Regularly revisiting key concepts and formulas will strengthen her understanding and recall.
Mock Test Practice: She should continue attempting online and offline mock tests, especially those structured similarly to BITSAT.
Time-Bound Practice: Solving time-bound mock tests from the past 10 years will significantly boost her confidence and exam readiness.
Analyze Mistakes: Most importantly, she must thoroughly review all incorrectly answered questions from her mock and practice tests to understand and rectify her mistakes effectively.

Asked on - Mar 12, 2025 | Answered on Mar 13, 2025

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Sure Sir, except CS all board exams are over, she has started preparing solely for BITSAT. What’s your view on LPU Punjab for CSE to rely as last option if we don’t get CSE in Tier 1 and Tier 2 colleges. Please guide Sir

Ans: Lovely Professional University (LPU), located in Punjab, offers a comprehensive educational experience with modern infrastructure, diverse academic programs, and strong placement opportunities. However, if your daughter is based in Southern India, where multiple reputed institutions are available, you may want to carefully evaluate whether LPU is your daughter's preferred choice.

If securing admission in Tier 1 or Tier 2 colleges is not an option, LPU can be considered as an alternative, depending on your daughter's course preferences and career goals. It’s always advisable to research faculty, curriculum, industry exposure, and overall student experience before making a final decision.

Asked on - Mar 19, 2025 | Answered on Mar 20, 2025

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Ok sir, we want to keep it next to SSN, RVCE,BMS and before VIT and SNU , Hope it’s a good decision?

Ans: Yes. Smart Decision.

Asked on - Apr 04, 2025 | Answered on Apr 04, 2025

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Hi Sir, Hope you are doing good. My daughter has completed her jee mains 2nd session, has done well. She is confident in getting 140 marks Sir, what would be her approx percentile and what colleges and courses can she can get. I know it’s early to ask, but I’m curious to know the current situation so that to plan private exams accordingly, please help Sir

Ans: Scoring 140 marks in the JEE Main April session generally corresponds to a percentile range of approximately 95.5 to 97.6. Based on this performance, it's likely that her COMEDK rank could fall below AIR 1000. This significantly boosts her chances of securing admission into one of the top three engineering colleges in Bengaluru.

Asked on - Apr 04, 2025 | Answered on Apr 05, 2025

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Ok Sir, she may get Mechanical engineering at NIT trichy or cse at Iiitdm Kanchipuram I think. In such case which is best along with rvce cse.

Ans: Prefer NIT-T-ME.

Asked on - Apr 13, 2025 | Answered on Apr 13, 2025

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Sir, We checked the answer keys that for released for jee mains 2nd session, getting very bad score, looks like it’s tough to get qualified for Advanced being in General category. Now our full focus is on UGEE, Bitsat, SSN , Comedk and LPU. Please give some guidance and also about the management quota and amount in RvCE , BMS/Ramaiah for CSE .

Ans: MQ Seat is very costly in RVCE, followed by BMS & MSRIT. Let him appear for COMEDK. Hope he will score below 2K Rank.

Asked on - Apr 13, 2025 | Answered on Apr 14, 2025

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Sir, if she scores below 2k , can we get cse in rvce?

Ans: NO. RVCE needs below AIR-400 in COMEDK. Can try for BMSCE or MSRIT. But based on her performance in her JEE-April Session, chances are more she will score below AIR-500. However, have BMSCE & MSRIT as back-up options. If you wish and possible for you, can have SNUCEE (Shiv Nadar University Entrance Exam) as one more option. Last date for 5th Phase Exam is 29th April & 6th Phase is 11th May 2025. Please check its website.

Asked on - Apr 14, 2025 | Answered on Apr 17, 2025

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Sir, we have applied for SNU entrance, but they don’t have only IOT but not CSE.

Ans: It has a lot of campuses. Check what programs each campus offers.

Asked on - Apr 22, 2025 | Answered on Apr 23, 2025

Sure, how about doing BPharm at Bits, how can we enhance our profile other than core pharma side.

Ans: Please elaborate on your question. The 2nd part of the question is not clear.

Asked on - Apr 23, 2025 | Answered on Apr 25, 2025

Sir, how about taking BPharm in BITS Pilani, please share your inputs on the scope of this branch, what other career options she can choose other than core pharma by taking bpharm.

Ans: B.Pharm Program in BITS Pilani offers excellent industry exposure through their Practice School internship model. Graduates from BITS are well-placed in top pharma, biotech, and healthcare companies. The program prepares students for higher education pathways like M.Pharm, MBA (Pharma/Healthcare), MS abroad, or PhD in pharmaceutical sciences. Beyond core pharma roles, students can explore non-core career options such as healthcare data analytics, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, MBA (Pharma/Healthcare Management), patent law, clinical research management, medical writing, and entrepreneurship in health-tech or wellness startups. If your daughter has an interest in biology, chemistry, and healthcare innovation, and wants the flexibility to move into management, tech, or global roles, B.Pharm from BITS Pilani is a smart and versatile option.

Asked on - Apr 27, 2025 | Answered on Apr 28, 2025

Sir, excellent inputs which gives big confidence . How about PESU ring road Bangalore, based on her jee main score she may get cse I think sir.

Ans: STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. No. 1 University in Karnataka. Records of successful placement. 0% ragging until 2024. However, hostel food will be below average or average, which is pertinent to nearly all colleges with the exception of those that charge an exorbitant fee, such as BITS.

Asked on - May 05, 2025 | Answered on May 09, 2025

Thank u Sir. Currently my doubt is to choose core CSE since everyone are running behind it or should she choose ECE or Electronics& Computer engineering which is evergreen one. At this point she is confused on she doesn’t want only coding part if cse or tough curriculum part if ece. As I said before she mostly will do MS but couldn’t confirm at this moment. Currently she is capable of getting CSE at VIT Chennai ( just as a back up) cat 1 or 2. Please clear our confusions Sir.

Ans: It’s a good idea to keep VIT as a backup option. Before confirming admission, make sure to check VIT’s refund policy in case you decide to withdraw your seat. As COMEDK is scheduled for tomorrow, it’s advisable to give it her best shot and aim to secure admission to one of the top 3-4 colleges through it. All courses have their own merits and demerits, Madam. Due to technological advancements and the changing job market, most courses will require continuous skill upgrading. Let your daughter complete all her exams first. Then, based on her scores, location preference, college reputation, and placement records, shortlist around 3-4 colleges. Finally, choose the one that aligns best with her academic goals and future prospects.

Asked on - May 11, 2025 | Answered on May 12, 2025

Sir, she has got CSE AI+ML Cat2 at VIT Chennai, we are blocking it as a safer option. She wrote her comedk , it was difficult and much lengthy I believe, with such tough cutoffs not sure whether she can get in top 3 comedk colleges . With her 89 percentile what can she get in PESu sir? MET and Bits are pending, your opinion on MET Manipal or Bangalore as back up option compared to VIT Sir?

Ans: It’s great that you have secured a seat in VIT Chennai - AI & ML.

Regarding COMEDK, apart from the top options like RVCE, BMSCE, and MSRIT, you may consider DSCE (Dayananda Sagar Main Campus), CMR, and BIT. These colleges also offer good opportunities.

With an 89 percentile, getting into the PES University Ring Road (Banashankari) Campus may be challenging. However, admission to the Electronic City Campus is possible, though it may not be the most recommended option.

For BITS, the cut-off for high-demand branches typically ranges from 290 to 320 out of 390 marks. The BITSAT exam is moderately difficult, positioned between JEE (Main) and JEE (Advanced), with a higher number of questions and limited time, requiring efficient time management.

As for MIT, it is known for its good infrastructure and placement records, supported by a strong NIRF ranking. However, it might not be ideal for everyone. It is advisable to visit the campus personally, interact with current students, and gather feedback on various aspects before making a final decision.

Asked on - May 23, 2025 | Answered on May 24, 2025

Sir, she has secured 2970 rank in PES based on JEE, what branch and campus she will get , also what options are best to opt for ? Also share how campus life and academics in PES will be, can we consider it on top of VIT or MIT CSE ?

Ans: With a rank of 2970 in PES University admission, your daughter is likely to secure a preferred branch like CSE or ECE at the RR Campus, which offers excellent academics, infrastructure, and vibrant campus life. PES is known for its updated curriculum, experienced faculty, and strong placement network, although recent hiring has seen some fluctuations. Compared to VIT and MIT Manipal, PES generally offers comparable or better academic rigor and placement opportunities, along with a more active campus culture. Considering all factors, PES University is a strong choice for engineering aspirants, especially for those seeking a balanced environment of academics, extracurriculars, and industry exposure.

Asked on - May 28, 2025 | Answered on May 29, 2025

Thanks a lot sir, my daughter has scored 85 in comedk, what rank is expected and what college and course can we expect in first round. Also , any chance of getting cse in rvce/bms/msrit in any rounds ?

Ans: Before answering to your doubt, just wanted to suggest that you prefer only RR Campus of PES (NO Electronic City/Other Branches). Good campus but food will be average/below average only. Now regarding her COMKED Score, With a COMEDK score of 85, your daughter’s expected rank is around 12,000–15,000. Admission to CSE in top colleges like RVCE, BMSCE, and MSRIT is unlikely in the first round, as these close below rank 10,000. With 85 marks in COMEDK (rank ~10,000–11,000), admission to CSE in top colleges like RVCE or BMSIT is unlikely. However, good chances exist in reputed colleges such as Bangalore Institute of Technology, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, PES University, Acharya Institute of Technology, CMR and Ramaiah Institute of Technology for branches like ECE, IT, Mechanical, and Civil. Being flexible with branch choices and participating in multiple counselling rounds will improve admission prospects. Fill out maximum number of choices of preferred colleges/branches in COMEDK Counselling Process.

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