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Tech Careers and Skill Development Expert - Answered on May 03, 2025

Dr Dipankar Dutta is an associate professor in the computer science and engineering department at the University Institute of Technology, the University of Burdwan, West Bengal.
He has 27 years of experience and his interests include AI, data science, machine learning, pattern recognition, deep learning and evolutionary computation.
Aside from his responsibilities at the college, he also delivers lectures and conducts webinars.
Dr Dipankar has published 25 papers in international journals, written book chapters, attended conferences, served as a board observer for WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) exams and as a counsellor for engineering college admissions in West Bengal. He helps students choose the right college and stream for undergraduate, masters and PhD programmes.
A senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (SMIEEE), he holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from the Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College and a an MTech degree in computer technology from Jadavpur University.
He completed his PhD in engineering from IIEST, Shibpur (formerly BE College).... more
Asked by Anonymous - May 03, 2025
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Hey I scored about 97.62%tile and a rank of 36091 in jee main 2025. Initially I planned of considering mechanical engineering at IIITDM Kancheepuram. But now due to the availability of options I am also starting to consider ECE at IIIT Kottayam and IIIT Sri city. From previous year cutoffs' I am also getting branches like Civil and Biotech at top NIT's. At this point I am really confused on what to take and what not to. Initially i planned of doing my bachelors in mechanical and then masters in aerospace engineering. But that's a long way down. I do understand that in terms of placements Mechanical is not much preferred. But on the other hand ECE is a fast growing industry and I am sure placements would be nice if i consider it. I have discussed this with my parents and other people and they all have given me a free hand on the choice. Thus the real dilemma is whether to take Mechanical engineering and do masters, take ECE and consider placements or consider top NIT's over these? I would also like to mention that I am not really focusing on other upcoming exams thus these being my options.

Ans: If you're deeply passionate about Aerospace or Mechanical systems, and ready for a committed path toward higher studies, then Mechanical at IIITDM Kancheepuram is a justifiable and fulfilling choice.

If you're inclined toward industry-readiness and future flexibility, ECE at IIIT Sri City is safer and more versatile.
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