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Career Counsellor - Answered on May 23, 2025

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Question by NIRMAL on May 23, 2025

Sir, My son interested in Mechatronics/ Robotics. Got JEE-85%, VIT RANK-47300 , MIT marks-103, Maharashtra HSC-70% (PCM-60%), Amrita rank-8200. Already secured admission in MPSTME, NMIMS, Mumbai. Interested in practical exposure and placement in core robotic company. My queries are 1. Is there any chance of getting Mechatronics seat in VIT Chennai or MIT? 2. Shall I opt for Amrita Coimbatore/Bangalore instead of NMIMS? 3. Any other college/course suggestions from you? Many thanks in advance.

Ans: Nirmal Sir, Your son’s VITEEE rank of 47,300 makes admission to Mechatronics & Automation Engineering at VIT Chennai possible, as the cutoff typically extends up to around 90,000. Admission to MIT Pune with 103 marks is uncertain and depends on their specific cutoff for Mechatronics, so it’s advisable to check official data. Between Amrita University (rank ~8,200) and NMIMS Mumbai, Amrita Coimbatore or Bangalore offers stronger practical exposure and better placement opportunities in core robotics and engineering fields, making it a preferable choice if robotics is the priority. NMIMS is more management and technology-oriented with less emphasis on core engineering practicals. Additionally, consider other reputed institutes with strong robotics and mechatronics programs such as IIIT Hyderabad (with JEE Score/Interview Performance), SRM Chennai, Manipal Institute of Technology, and PSG College of Technology (through MQ Seat), which have good industry tie-ups and specialized labs. Overall, VIT Chennai and Amrita are good options, while exploring other specialized colleges can further enhance core robotics career prospects. All the best for your son's admissions and a bright future!

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Asked on - May 23, 2025 | Answered on May 23, 2025

Thank you sir for valuable advice. Just to clarify, I meant Manipal MIT and not MIT Pune. Any chances of getting Mechatronics on score of 103?

Ans: MIT Manipal Mechatronics cutoff marks are generally higher (around 103 marks is borderline). Since your son scored 103, admission is possible but not guaranteed; it depends on category and seat availability.