Hlo sir my son is getting cse in nit jamshedpur (home state). But he is a partial second dropper(currently in ece branch at bit meshra). If he joins nit jsr will he have any problem in placement? Or should he continue his btech from meshra only?

Ans: Congratulations to your son.
Geeting Top NITs ( Surathkal or Trichy) will be less
He might get CSE in later rounds of NIT Warangal, Rourkela, or Calicut.
High Chance of getting IIIT Bangalore
If finances are not a concern and he is interested in global opportunities, NTU Singapore is a fantastic choice.
If he prefers to stay in India and work in Indian tech companies, then IIIT Bangalore/NITs are better.

Ans: With a JEE Main rank of 5438, your son can likely get into a CSE program at NIT Nagpur and potentially also at IIIT Bangalore. Given the uncertainty with IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Bangalore or NIT Nagpur would be more certain choices at this point. If getting into IIIT Hyderabad is truly a top priority, then waiting to see if he gets into IIIT Hyderabad during the counseling process may be worthwhile.

Ans: Anuj, Continue at AIT Pune as Army Institute of Technology Pune has strong placement credentials with 94% placement rate and Rs 12.66 LPA average package for IT branch in 2024, with top recruiters including Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, and BNY Mellon. The college achieved 95% placement rate with highest package of Rs 1.12 crore from Amazon Dublin and overall average package of Rs 14-16 LPA, while Computer Science and Information Technology branches achieve nearly 100% placement rates. AIT is NAAC accredited, ranked #201-300 by NIRF 2024, has gained autonomy from AY 2025-26 with NEP 2020 compliant curriculum, and maintains excellent industry connections through workshops, internships, and career fairs. Taking a second drop for JEE significantly restricts placement opportunities as approximately 10% of companies completely reject candidates with 2-year drops, while many major IT companies including TCS, Infosys, and other WITCH companies typically allow maximum 2 years of educational gap, putting second droppers at the edge of eligibility criteria. Historical data indicates less than 5% of students who take a drop year successfully improve their JEE performance significantly due to psychological pressure and preparation fatigue. While top NITs like Trichy offer impressive packages with CSE average of Rs 27.27 LPA, Warangal CSE at Rs 29.67 LPA, and NIT Surathkal CSE at Rs 23.24 LPA, the difference in placement outcomes compared to AIT's competitive Rs 12.66 LPA for IT may not justify the risks of second drop including uncertain JEE improvement prospects, additional year delay in career, placement restrictions from many companies, and psychological stress. Continue at AIT Pune due to strong IT placements, industry connections, and avoiding second-drop placement restrictions outweighing uncertain NIT prospects. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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