Hello Sir My son scored 98.569 in JEE mains 2025 Open catagory from Maharashtra He is more inclined towards comuter science for his BTec. Can you please guide or predict which NIT or IIIT?

Ans: With a JEE Main rank of 15,728 (98.98 percentile, General, Karnataka) and KCET rank of 6,287, your son has good chances for ECE or AI/Data Science in NIT Surathkal (home state), and for AI/Data Science or CSE in IIITs like IIIT Lucknow, IIIT Pune, and IIIT Nagpur. In top NITs like Trichy or Warangal, CSE/AI/Data Science is unlikely, but ECE is possible. Through KCET, he can target ECE or AI/Data Science in leading Karnataka state colleges. For a career in AI and Data Science, specialized branches (AI/Data Science) or CSE are ideal, but ECE remains a solid option if complemented by relevant skills and projects. Recommendation: Prioritize AI/Data Science or CSE at IIITs and NIT Surathkal if available, followed by ECE at NIT Surathkal or top state colleges, ensuring he builds strong programming and data skills for the best career outcomes. As far as your son's KCET rank is concerned, Prioritize ECE or IT in top Bangalore colleges if CSE is not available, or opt for CSE/AI/ML in slightly lower-ranked but still reputable colleges like BIT, DSCE, NIE, or SJCE. Participate actively in counseling and keep options flexible to maximize your son's chances of securing a preferred branch in a good college. All the best for your son's admission and a bright future!

Follow RediffGURUS to Know more on 'Careers | Health | Money | Relationships'.

Ans: Aditya Sir, With a JEE Main CRL of 17,171 (98.89 percentile) and 82% in Class 12, your son can target ECE at mid-tier NITs like NIT Silchar (ECE cutoff ~17,300), NIT Durgapur (~18,800), NIT Patna (~20,300), or NIT Raipur (~21,300), which offer strong academic reputations and research infrastructure. For CSE/IT, consider newer IIITs such as IIIT Lucknow (IT cutoff ~15,274), IIIT Pune (CSE ~13,000), IIITDM Kancheepuram (AI ~18,702), or IIIT Bhagalpur (CSE ~32,560), which focus on specialized domains like AI and data science. For research-oriented paths, explore integrated M.Tech programs at IIIT Allahabad (closing rank ~9,323) which combines UG studies with advanced research opportunities. While direct CSE admission in top NITs is unlikely, prioritize ECE at NITs for institutional reputation or opt for IIITs for niche CSE specializations. Encourage early engagement in research internships and projects to align with long-term academic goals, and consider lateral entry/GATE for future specialization. All the best for your son's admission and a bright future!

Follow RediffGURUS to Know more on 'Careers | Health | Money | Relationships'.