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HR Expert - Answered on Nov 19, 2023

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Asked by Anonymous - Nov 17, 2023Hindi

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Hi, Iam 49 Years old, working in ITES industry, I am an MBA with 20 plus years experience. However, I feel, that due to my age, I am increasingly feeling redundant in this industry, dominated by 30 year olds, What career options, I have, if I lost this job, Please advice

Ans: Hi, upgrade yourself and remain relevant. Changing industry at this stage is not advisable

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Hello Sir, I'm approaching 50, I'm working in a manufacturing company as an IT guy. Working on old technologies. What should I do for the growth of my career in the current IT industry?

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Question by Sumit - Sep 21, 2024Hindi

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Hello, i have 26 yrs of experience in the IT industry, and currently working as a consultant technical manager for important projects in several drdo labs in Hyderabad for the past few years. Despite being handson in coding, system design, I am also responsible for team management, deliverables, requirement analysis, and stakeholder management. I have an executive MBA from xlri and certification from pmi. Being 54 years of age, what are my options? Are there opportunities for people in the 50s? How about remote work or freelancing opportunities? I kind of find myself stuck and would like to explore opportunities. Any ideas? how to stay relevant in this ever changing world of technology?

Ans: Sumit Sir,
54-year-old with a strong background in the IT field, high-stakes projects, and an Executive MBA from XLRI can still stay relevant and look for opportunities. You can try for freelance consulting, work from home, coach, mentor, and train businesses in Agile methods, stakeholder handling, and team leadership.

To stay current, you can move into academic or research roles as an adjunct professor, work on research projects with universities or think tanks, or start your own business as a niche consultant.

To look for opportunities, make your LinkedIn profile stand out, share stories or insights, actively network, upskill strategically, and build a portfolio. Being old is an asset, but it's important to use it as a unique selling point and be flexible to stay competitive. By carefully using your skills and experience, you can open up many good opportunities and continue to thrive in the ever-changing tech world. All The Best for Your Prosperous Future.

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Asked by Anonymous - Jan 19, 2025Hindi

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I am at 44 yr Engg graduate with 21 yrs of Telecom HR+MKT Experience with Govt as officer .Now doing Exe MBA from IIM joined 4 months ago . So what are the career options in the industry other sectors for me at age of 46 or i Should go for Phd from IIM or IIT .What should relevant topics for research then

Ans: Ph.D. will broaden your horizon and you will be eligible for Teaching.
Industry demand skill and performance not Highest Degree.

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Asked by Anonymous - Jan 29, 2025Hindi

Hi I have 12 years of banking experience. I feel to quit the job because of high work pressure, target pressure , overtime , and no salary growth as well as no career growth. At this age of 35 what are my job opportunities.. Or any course which I need to pursue so that there will be better opportunities...

Ans: Hello
Reasons you have mentioned for quitting will be there in most regular jobs.
They only seem to disappear in case we work in our interest/passion areas. Hence you need to do deep reflection to figure out your intersection point of 'skill plus interest'.
Since I am not aware of your exact education/profile details, won't be in a position to recommend any specific path etc.
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Question by Jagdish - Apr 28, 2026Hindi

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My daughter got 95.92 percentile in JEE mains with 64228 crl and 9516 ews category. In which not or iiit she can get cse

Ans: Jagdish Sir, Based on your daughter's score, realistic chances for CSE or related branches may be found in lower-demand NITs and IIITs, primarily through the female quota and in later JoSAA or CSAB rounds. Institutes like NIT Mizoram, NIT Meghalaya, NIT Nagaland, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, and NIT Sikkim are worth trying, though CSE admission remains borderline.

In IIITs, options such as IIIT Bhagalpur, IIIT Ranchi, IIIT Kalyani, IIIT Una, IIIT Sri City, IIIT Nagpur, IIIT Dharwad, and IIIT Kottayam could be considered. While CSE might be challenging, branches like IT, ECE, or AI-related fields may be more attainable depending on how seat availability shifts round by round.

Additionally, reviewing JoSAA opening and closing ranks from the past 2–3 years can provide valuable insights and help your daughter confidently select and fill her preferred and maximum number of choices. Have 3-4 reputed private engineering colleges also as backup options. All the BEST for Your Daughter's Prosperous Future!

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Question by Korampally - Apr 28, 2026Hindi

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I got 105000 rank in jee mains in which nit could I get ece seat

Ans: Korampally, with your score, securing ECE in any NIT is extremely unlikely. You may try for lower-preference branches if you still want to pursue an NIT. However, it's important to have 3-4 backup options beyond JoSAA and CSAB counseling rounds, so you’re not relying solely on those for admission. ALL the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Question by Suman - Apr 27, 2026Hindi

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My son got 89 percentile in jee mains 2026 and got rank 58400 and can he get

Ans: You have not mentioned your son's home state. Anyway, please note he may get core or non-core branches in newer or lower-tier NITs, some IIITs, and GFTIs, especially in later JoSAA rounds, depending on the home-state quota and branch preferences. He can also target Tier-3 and Tier-4 NITs such as NIT Sikkim, NIT Manipur, NIT Nagaland, and NIT Arunachal for branches like Mechanical, Civil, EIE, Production, Metallurgy, and similar fields.

Additionally, exploring IIITs outside the top 5—such as IIIT Bhagalpur, IIIT Kalyani, IIIT Surat, and IIIT Kottayam—through JoSAA or CSAB rounds can be worthwhile.

Parallel options to consider include the CSAB Special Round, state government engineering colleges, and reputable private institutes in or near your home state. ALL the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Question by GAURAV - Apr 27, 2026Hindi

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My Son got 94.41 percentile with AIR 87297 with Delhi domicile. He is interested in ECE branch , pls suggest.

Ans: Gaurav Sir, Based on your son's score, he can tentatively target mid-tier and newer NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs such as NIT Goa, NIT Sikkim, NIT Mizoram, IIIT Sonepat, IIIT Bhopal, IIIT Una, IIIT Kalyani, and some other GFTIs. In recent years, the ECE closing ranks for the Common Rank List (CRL) in these institutes have crossed 50,000 to 80,000, especially during the later rounds of counseling. These options could provide a realistic chance for admission in ECE. Have CSAB rounds and other 3-4 Private Engineering Colleges in and around Delhi as backup options. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Question by Atharva - Apr 27, 2026Hindi

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Sir, I got 91850 Rank in JEE mains General category, I am from Maharashtra Will I get and CSE Engineering government college Central or state, But branch should be CSE or ECE

Ans: Atharva, before answering your question, I want to emphasize that all branches are good. It’s important to choose based on your interest. However, also be adaptable, as your interests might change by the 2nd or 3rd year, and consider job market trends as well.

Regarding your rank of 91,850 (General category, Maharashtra HS quota), securing CSE or ECE in top central institutes like VNIT Nagpur is highly unlikely. Other NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs (such as NIT Jalandhar and IIIT Nagpur) also have closing ranks for CSE typically between 15,000 and 30,000, so admission there for CSE/ECE is not realistic.

State options like COEP Pune or VJTI Mumbai are even more competitive and likely out of reach with this rank. You can explore lower-tier GFTIs (e.g., those related to BIT Mesra) or Maharashtra state seats through MHT-CET for IT or ECE branches as alternative options. Try through CSAB rounds also. ALL the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 24, 2026Hindi

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My ppf A/c with P.O. matured on 01--04-2026. I have withdrawn full amount. How show this in I tax return ITR2?

Ans: You should show Interest earned during F/Y 2025-26, while filing ITR for the same period. However, this interest earned is tax free. No other Tax implication is there & you may reinvest or use this amount withdrawn, in any way you like.
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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 28, 2026Hindi

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In 1995 I had 100 partly paid up shares 2/- value of Jindal Vijaynagar steel ltd. I learn this company later merged in JSW Steel. Please intimate what is the current quantity I have of JSW STEEL. Regards.

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Question by Dhruba - Apr 27, 2026Hindi

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hello sir i got 95.348 percentile in jee main and sc category rank 2659 and crl 73k with HS west bengal so Which branch at which NIT would be best for me?

Ans: Dhruba, with your CRL of 73,000, SC rank 2,659, and West Bengal as your home state, your best NIT option is NIT Durgapur. Based on recent cutoff trends, you have a good chance for NIT Durgapur in branches like CSE (though not guaranteed), Mathematics & Computing, ECE, and Electrical, especially under the home-state quota. A recommended preference order is NIT Durgapur CSE → Mathematics & Computing → ECE → Electrical → Mechanical → Chemical/Metallurgy. Also consider filling choices for NIT Patna, Jamshedpur, Silchar, Agartala, Meghalaya, and Sikkim. As backups, include IIIT Kalyani, IIIT Bhagalpur, participate in state counselling, and register for the CSAB Special Round. ALL the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Question by Jaspal - Apr 27, 2026Hindi

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My son has got a rank of 85685( percentile 94.5) in Jee mains.Category is general.Home state is chandigarh.Wants to pursue CSE or IT.Kindly suggest best options in this regard.Pls help

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Question by Saraswatidas - Apr 27, 2026Hindi

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Hello Sir, My daughter has secure 77 percentile in Jee main we r staying in Delhi and general category....she wish to take admission in BTech.... please advice for best option to take admission...

Ans: At 77 percentile, the expected CRL is likely above 3 lakh, making admission to NITs, IIITs, or GFTIs through JoSAA highly unlikely for a Delhi General category candidate. The best practical approach is to focus on Delhi-based Counselling: You can pply for JAC Delhi for DTU, NSUT, and IGDTUW, especially as a female Delhi candidate, but manage expectations toward spot rounds or lower branches. Also consider applying for IPU B.Tech Counselling for colleges like MAIT, MSIT, BVCOE, BPIT, and GTBIT. Additionally, keep 3-4 private engineering colleges in and around Delhi as backup options rather than relying solely on JoSAA, CSAB, or JAC Delhi. ALL the BEST for Your Daughter's Prosperous Future!

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