I Made a DOB Error in JEE Main Application - What Should I Do?

Ans: Hi
To get 98+ percentile, you need roughly:
Score target: 160–180 marks
Correct questions: ~45–50
Accuracy needed: 70–75%
Not 100% syllabus mastery

Ans: Hi
IIIT-Hyderabad conducts a Lateral Entry Entrance Examination (LEEE) for admission into its dual-degree UG programmes (B.Tech + M.S. by Research).
Only students who have completed at least the first two years (4 semesters) of a B.E./B.Tech programme are eligible to apply for LEEE.

There is no mention on the official site of eligibility for students purely with a Diploma (e.g., SBTET-AP Diploma) to take LEEE. In fact, all official documentation focuses on B.Tech students completing 1st/2nd year as the core requirement.

If you still have any doubt please contact IIIT-H directly.

Ans: Hi
What you must do through NIOS:
Take Mathematics (mandatory)
Have Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics
Pass all 3 subjects
Score ≥75% aggregate (or top 20 percentile) (Relaxation for SC/ST/PwD)

Ans: Nagesh Sir, I believe I have already addressed your question. However, please note that it would be advisable for your son to completely dedicate his time to JEE Advanced preparation. Additionally, rather than relying solely on JEE, your son should develop 4-5 backup options by applying for other engineering entrance examinations such as COMEDK, K-CET, Amrita University, VITEEE, and NITTE Meenakshi Academy. With a score of 260 marks, securing admission to top-tier NITs such as NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, and NIT Warangal will be challenging. I recommend cross-checking this information against JoSAA's opening and closing ranks from the last 2-3 years. All the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Dear Anonymous,
I understand your concern and how difficult it is sometimes to convince family members about our feelings. Please have one on one conversations with your parents. Instead of sitting with both parents, speak to them individually. Ask them direct questions based on realistic examples, like, “She enjoys partying and I don’t. What if that leads to a huge fight and in the end, divorce?” “What if we never love each other and stay in an unhappy marriage?” This might help them imagine the situation a little better. Next, speak to the girl. Ask her what she feels about this marriage, if she would be able to adjust and eventually love you. Ask her if she is okay with a lifetime of adjustment and compromise. Have an honest conversation; don’t try to convince her to break the marriage, rather have a clear discussion and see how she feels about this honestly. I am sure this will help you in the situation.

Hope this helps.

Ans: It is not the right time to buy silver right now. If you want to invest big amount - wait.
Lets say, you want to invest 1 lakh in silver now, wait and buy silver worth 5000 once in 2 weeks to benefit.

Also make sure that apart from silver, you should have gold and mutual funds as well with you to diversify. Goin with only one asset class is never a good idea.

Let me know if you need more help.

Best Regards,
Reetika Sharma, Certified Financial Planner
https://www.instagram.com/cfpreetika/

Ans: Hi,

Yes there is a difference between regular and direct plans.
Direct plans are for people who have a very good understanding and can manage their portfolio. But even those people need an advisor at some point once their portfolio grows into lakhs and crores.
Hence it is always better to go for regular plans from the start as an early guidance helps you achieve your goals in a more planned way.

Choosing a wrong direct plan can adversely affect the portfolio and instead of saving 1% on commissions, one may end up losing upto 10% on an yearly basis.
Also choosing some random plans such as flexicap along with your regular portfolio is not a good idea. An advisor critically measures your profile and work accordingly.
It is always better to listen to your advisor.

Let me know if you need more help.

Best Regards,
Reetika Sharma, Certified Financial Planner
https://www.instagram.com/cfpreetika/

Ans: Hi Deepak,

Please share more details such as income, expenses, family, current assets & liabilities, financial goals etc for me to help you.

Best Regards,
Reetika Sharma, Certified Financial Planner
https://www.instagram.com/cfpreetika/

Ans: Hi,

It is good that you are thinking to invest in gold and silver at your age for marriage. You can open a demat account and buy "goldbees" and "silverbees" on your salary day worth 1000 rupees each.

This way you will accumulate a good amount by the time you marry without losing anything on taxes and making charges.

Let me know if you need more help.

Best Regards,
Reetika Sharma, Certified Financial Planner
https://www.instagram.com/cfpreetika/