im getting bmsce cse and lower branches in nit may get an upgrade from csab what should I choose?

Ans: Lakshya, you have not mentioned your percentile/rank in JEE (Main)? Based on placement trends and institutional trade-offs, BMSCE CSE is preferable over lower NIT branches (e.g., Mechanical/Civil) if immediate tech roles are prioritized. BMSCE CSE boasts 74–96.9% placement rates with Amazon, Microsoft, and Adobe recruiting heavily, offering median salaries of ?9–10 LPA and peaks up to ?40 LPA. While NITs like Trichy or Surathkal provide stronger institutional repute and GATE/research pathways, their lower branches (e.g., Civil at NIT Trichy: 76.2% placement, ?3.75 LPA median) face limited core opportunities and reliance on self-driven coding upskilling for IT roles. CSAB upgrades are uncertain, and even if secured, non-CSE NIT branches often yield lower recruiter diversity (e.g., L&T, Tata Motors) and steeper academic pivots to enter software. Choose BMSCE CSE for assured tech access, but if NIT brand value and long-term academic flexibility outweigh branch preferences, await CSAB outcomes while preparing for coding interviews to bridge non-CSE limitations. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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