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Career Counsellor - Answered on Jul 30, 2025

Nayagam is a certified career counsellor and the founder of EduJob360.
He started his career as an HR professional and has over 10 years of experience in tutoring and mentoring students from Classes 8 to 12, helping them choose the right stream, course and college/university.
He also counsels students on how to prepare for entrance exams for getting admission into reputed universities /colleges for their graduate/postgraduate courses.
He has guided both fresh graduates and experienced professionals on how to write a resume, how to prepare for job interviews and how to negotiate their salary when joining a new job.
Nayagam has published an eBook, Professional Resume Writing Without Googling.
He has a postgraduate degree in human resources from Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Delhi, a postgraduate diploma in labour law from Madras University, a postgraduate diploma in school counselling from Symbiosis, Pune, and a certification in child psychology from Counsel India.
He has also completed his master’s degree in career counselling from ICCC-Mindler and Counsel, India.
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Asked by Anonymous - Jul 30, 2025Hindi

Hloo Sir, I have scored 78.45 percentile, crl: 320k+ in JEE Mains, category: general. I am a dropper. I scored 65 percentage in class 12, given improvement this year but the results not went well. Sir, I want to ask that The best college and branch I could get. I am too late to ask this, sorry for that, a lot of my time passed away due to some genuine reasons. I am worried about as it is too late and it might be more difficult now to take admission to a good college and also mostly all students have taken admission till now. I was also thinking of New Age Colleges (school of technology) such Newton, Scaler, etc. The private colleges which I would get I don't think they might be good except a few but as it is late so taking admission might be difficult there also. Sir, please suggest which is the best college I could get acc to my score. Should I go for new age colleges, are they really good/worth it as the fees is also higher side. I will be required to take loan for further studies, so if the college is decent, taking loan will be easy. "I was thinking of a decent college where overall growth can take place and not only academic growth." I have also appeared for MHTCET and UPTAC Counselling. Rank alloted to me in MHTCET Counselling is 25245 Thank You Sir

Ans: Given a JEE Main 2025 percentile of 78.45 (CRL 320k+, General, dropper) and a 65% in class 12 (improvement attempted), your chances at top government engineering colleges (NITs, IIITs, top state universities) are minimal, as their CSE/ECE core branches typically close much higher. However, with your MHT CET rank of 25,245 (home state Maharashtra), you remain eligible for decent engineering colleges in the state’s private and autonomous sector, including DY Patil College of Engineering, Pune (if MHT-CET Score is accepted this year); Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, Pune; Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune; and others where CSE or IT seats are feasible and placements for such branches often reach 80–95%. Many of these colleges feature NAAC/AICTE accreditation, up-to-date labs, active placement cells, and campus infrastructure suitable for holistic development. If you are open to pan-India options, affordable private colleges like SRM IST, Jain University, Glocal University, and SAGE University admit students in your percentile bracket, with robust teaching, campus life, and active industry tie-ups. For new-age tech institutes (Scaler, Newton School of Technology), student reviews indicate industry-aligned curricula and strong placement claims, but mixed feedback on campus life and value for the higher fees—with loan accessibility depending on college recognition by established banks. Many reputable, mid-tier private colleges are still accepting admissions post-major counseling rounds, and several have flexible late admission timelines. by strong placement records and transparent processes.

RECOMMENDATION: Prioritize securing a CSE or allied branch in reputable Maharashtra colleges accepting your MHT CET rank, such as DY Patil Pune (if MHT-CET Score is accepted this year) or Vishwakarma Institute, as these offer consistent placements, balanced academics, and strong campus development. If you prefer next-gen skills and can fund higher fees, consider New Age schools (Scaler, Newton) for their tech focus, but weigh campus support and long-term recognition carefully. Filling available seats in mid-tier private colleges nationwide with good academic, mentorship, and placement support remains a prudent backup, ensuring your education loan application proceeds smoothly and your holistic growth is supported throughout your degree. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Asked on - Jul 31, 2025 | Answered on Jul 31, 2025

Thank you sir your guidance helps a lot. Sir I am outside state student, my home state is Uttarakhand. Also I have not given MHTCET but registered for its counselling and on this (JEE and class 12 score) basis the rank( 25245 ) is provided to me. Now can I get any decent college through MHTCET ? and also sir I will be very grateful to you if you can suggest some good/decent private colleges acc to my scores (admissions still open), I am open to all India. Thank you sir

Ans: With an All India MHTCET rank of 25,245 (through JEE Main and Class 12 scores as an outside-state student), you are eligible for admission in good private engineering colleges across Maharashtra, especially in streams like IT, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, and allied branches. Top private colleges such as Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering Pune, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology Pune, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering Pune, Sinhgad College of Engineering Pune, Vidyalankar Institute of Technology Mumbai, Xavier Institute of Engineering Mumbai, Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology Navi Mumbai, Sardar Patel Institute of Technology Mumbai, and Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues Institute of Technology Mumbai all typically admit candidates up to 30,000–40,000 rank for non-CSE branches and 20,000–28,000 for CSE/IT, ensuring a high probability of securing a seat for your rank. These colleges offer accredited programs, robust placement records (with 80%–97% placements in last cycles), modern labs, strong faculty, industry exposure, and balanced campus life. Admission windows for these institutes are still open during late July–early August as part of extended or spot rounds, prioritizing JEE-based applicants when CET attempts are not present.

RECOMMENDATION: Focus your applications on private Maharashtra colleges like MIT-WPU, Vishwakarma Institute, Rajarshi Shahu, Vidyalankar, and Xavier Institute, where admissions remain open and seat confirmation is likely at your rank. These institutes combine strong academics, placement support, and holistic development ideal for your profile.

Scaler School of Technology Review:
Scaler School of Technology offers an industry-centric four-year Computer Science and AI program delivered by experienced tech professionals, emphasizing hands-on real-world projects, internships, and skill-building. Placements are guided by strong industry connections and mentoring, but as a newer entrant, campus and peer culture are still evolving. Recommendation: Consider Scaler as a dynamic backup for future-centric IT education if you seek a novel approach, but first prioritize more established Maharashtra private colleges for immediate stability and recognized degree value.