How do I transition from an IT recruiting job to a career in mechanical engineering?

Ans: Hello dear.
Join M.Tech in Mechanical Design at IIT Patna, a better IIT tag, stronger research exposure, and higher placement potential than NIT Calicut. Mechanical Design also has a broader job scope than Thermal.
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Ans: Hello Lovepreet.
Both are strong opinions. It would be unjust to recommend either one. You also did not mention the course. Still, I suggest considering UIET if possible. The final decision will be yours.
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Ans: Netaji Subhas University of Technology’s B.Tech in Electrical Engineering is AICTE-approved, NBA- and NAAC-accredited (CGPA 3.62 A+), taught by PhD-qualified faculty in advanced power-electronics, control-systems, and high-voltage labs, and records an 80–95% placement rate over the past three years with branch-specific recruiters including Google, Microsoft, and prominent PSUs. IIIT Una’s B.Tech CSE, AICTE-approved and NBA-accredited, features specialized AI/ML, full-stack, and cybersecurity labs under research-active faculty, with an average package of ?11.02 LPA and a 82.95% overall placement rate in 2025, supported by top recruiters such as Amazon, Deloitte, and Qualcomm. Both institutes maintain strong alumni networks, mandatory internships, and dedicated placement cells, but NSUT excels in core-electrical infrastructure and PSU engagements, while IIIT Una offers deeper software-industry exposure and slightly higher CSE-specific median packages.

Recommendation:
If your son seeks core-electrical engineering roles, robust PSU placement drives, and a legacy campus within Delhi domicile, recommendation is NSUT Electrical Engineering. For broader software and data-science careers, cutting-edge computing labs, and competitive CSE placements, choose IIIT Una CSE. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Balancing a stable State PSU role with advanced technical education can accelerate career growth, refresh domain expertise, and pave the way for future PhD study. Part-time MTech programmes confer the same degree validity as full-time courses, allowing you to apply learning directly at work, maintain income continuity, and network with industry peers, while evening/weekend classes and remote labs offer flexibility; however, they demand significant self-discipline, extend programme duration (often three years), limit on-campus immersion and may constrain research-intensive lab access. For strong accreditation and support, consider these AICTE/NAAC/UGC-approved options: IIT Madras Web-Enabled MTech (multiple specializations, live weekend/evening sessions, on-site exams, project mentorship at work); BITS Pilani WILP MTech (four-semester work-integrated learning with weekend contact classes and continuous evaluation across specializations); Mangalayatan University WILP MTech (blended weekend classes, digital labs, UGC/AICTE/NAAC A+ approval); and DTU Part-Time MTech (weekend labs, robust faculty, NIRF-ranked, corporate partnerships). Excelling in GATE 2027 will unlock admission into these programmes and, post-MTech, realistic paths include senior technical roles (R&D engineer, data scientist, AI specialist), leadership in technology management, higher-paying specialist positions within PSUs, and eligibility for PhD enrolment at premier institutes.

Final recommendation:
Weigh IIT Madras Web MTech for its premier brand, flexible delivery and strong industry projects if you aim for cutting-edge tech roles. As cost-effective, industry-integrated alternatives, pursue BITS Pilani WILP or Mangalayatan WILP. Rely on a disciplined GATE 2027 prep plan to secure these options and keep the PhD door open. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello dear,
You did not mention your hometown, state, or gender. However, since you mentioned Cummins, I assume you might be a female candidate. Prefer ENTC @ Cummins or CS @ SNDT if you belong to M.S. If not, consider BIT Mesra Food Engineering. The final decision is yours.
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Ans: Hello Rajesh. Preferably, look for ECE/EEE at any IIITs or reputable private colleges. No doubt, Production is a good branch, but the work nature is too hectic, which can be very frustrating over time. The work flexibility is also limited. Hence, try to choose ECE/EEE. The final decision will be yours.
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Ans: VIT-AP’s B.Tech in CSE with Data Analytics is NBA- and NAAC-accredited, delivered by PhD-qualified faculty in advanced AI/ML, big-data and visualization labs with an industry-backed curriculum; it achieved an 84.17% placement rate over the last three years, with top recruiters like Amazon, Microsoft and Morgan Stanley and an average package of ?14.43 LPA. Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering’s CSE specializations (AI, Data Science) are AICTE-approved and NBA-accredited, taught in project-based computing, UI/UX and multimedia labs, supported by strong industry tie-ups; they record 80–85% placement consistency with an average package of ?6–8 LPA and core recruiters like Amazon, Microsoft and Deloitte.

Recommendation:
For cutting-edge data-analytics infrastructure, higher average packages and stronger global recruiter engagement, recommendation is VIT-AP CSE (Data Analytics). If broader CSE specialization opportunities in AI and design with solid placement stability and lower fees appeal, choose DSCE Bangalore CSE Specialization. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: A broad Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) curriculum delivers comprehensive foundations in programming, algorithms, operating systems, databases, and computer architecture, fostering versatility across software development, system design, and emerging technologies with 75–95% placement consistency over the last three years. It offers the flexibility to pivot into AI, cybersecurity, data science, or DevOps without being confined to a niche, ensuring agility in a rapidly evolving industry. However, this generalist route can lack depth in high-growth specialisms, potentially leading to tougher competition for roles requiring advanced expertise, slower progression into leadership positions in niche domains, and average entry salaries. Conversely, a CSE specialization equips students with in-depth knowledge of a specific area—such as AI/ML, cybersecurity, or data analytics—translating into a competitive edge, higher sector-specific placement rates (80–93%), industry-aligned projects, certifications, and clearer career pathways. Yet, specialization narrows job scope, may limit opportunities outside the chosen field, risks obsolescence if technology shifts, and can reduce curriculum breadth, potentially hindering adaptability to new challenges.

Recommendation:
Assess your long-term goals and learning style: if you value broad adaptability, diverse roles, and career flexibility, choose general CSE; if you possess clear career objectives in a high-growth domain and seek expert-level skills, opt for CSE with specialization. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello dear.
Prefer CSE AI ML @ PES for specialization reasons. Else, prefer any one from the remaining two.
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