21 year old, is it too late for college?

Ans: Hello Sampath.
Good idea for backup option. But before paying admission fee, please go though the admission cancellation process and fee refund process. Many time, the institute keep the term and conditions in hidden state. Also verify the documents to be submitted at the time of admission @ VIT or Singapore. Many time, the documents are not returned in time. Hence take immense care. But really speaking, don't be confused about education @ abroad and India. Please go with one option with care.
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Ans: Hello dear.
You have already sorted the list. Both Mahindra and Manipal are good choices. Keep positive hope. If you can afford, you can opt BITS Dubai. You can also try @ DA-IICT, Jaypee, Thapar, VIT Pune, etc.
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Ans: Hello dear.
There are many colleges in Delhi and Chandigarh for CSE. The names of all colleges can not be listed here. It is better to google the names. Yet to recommend, here are some options for you: University Institute Of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, NMIMS , Lovely Professional University, MATS, Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science etc.
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Ans: ECE is a versatile and future-ready branch with strong job prospects, competitive salaries, and opportunities across industries like telecom, electronics manufacturing, IT, and defense. Graduates from reputed colleges enjoy robust placements and can specialize in emerging fields such as IoT, 5G, VLSI, and AI-enabled communications. Continuous skill upgradation is key to leveraging this dynamic field’s full potential. All the best for your admissions and a bright future!

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Ans: Amit Sir, Based on strong placement history, infrastructure, and national ranking, ECE at Thapar University is generally the better choice, especially if your son has an interest in both electronics and computing. However, if his passion is purely software and programming, and he prefers a more IT-focused environment, then CSE at JIIT Noida is a good alternative. All the best for your son's admissions and a bright future!

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Ans: Hirdesh Sir, Your son’s interest in Mechatronics versus choosing Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) depends on his passion and career goals.

Mechatronics is multidisciplinary, blending mechanical, electrical, computing, and control engineering, ideal for those fascinated by robotics, automation, and smart machines. It offers promising careers as robotics engineers, automation engineers, and control systems experts, with growing demand in automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. Entry-level salaries start around ?5 LPA, rising to ?10 LPA+ with experience. Top recruiters include Amazon, Apple, and GE Healthcare.

ECE covers electronics, communication systems, embedded systems, VLSI, and IoT, offering broader job opportunities in telecom, IT, consumer electronics, and research. ECE graduates enjoy diverse roles and steady job growth, with strong placement packages and industry demand.

Recommendation:
If your son is passionate about robotics, automation, and integrated systems, Mechatronics at reputed institutes like Amrita or VIT Chennai is ideal.

For broader career options and higher placement potential, ECE is a safer and versatile choice.

Both fields have excellent prospects; the final choice should align with his interests and long-term goals. All the best for your admissions and a bright future!

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Ans: you can likely get admission after your backlog results are declared, provided you clear the backlog and complete all admission formalities before the final deadline (around June 15, 2025). All the best for your admissions and a bright future!

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Ans: KIIT Bhubaneswar’s CSE (AI & ML) program has a stronger placement record, higher average and highest salary packages, and a focused curriculum on AI and emerging technologies.

SRM-KTR is a good option but comparatively has lower placement statistics and packages.

If budget permits and you prioritize placements and AI specialization, KIIT Bhubaneswar is the better choice.

If location (Chennai) or other factors are important, SRM-KTR is still a solid option. All the best for your admissions and a bright future!

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