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Dr Dipankar Dutta is an associate professor in the computer science and engineering department at the University Institute of Technology, the University of Burdwan, West Bengal.
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I am from Kolkata. I am getting NIT Jamshedpur CSE and NIT Durgapur CSE. In future I also want to opt for competitive exams like GATE, ESE, or CAT. So, considering my exam preparation in these 4 years and also considering the place where I can prepare for my exams easily which option would be best for me so that I can prepare for my upcoming exams and also score well in college simultaneously?

Ans: Do for NIT Jamshedpur CSE. Choose any one from GATE, ESE, or CAT. Preparation for all is not possible
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Sir,I am retired since 31.07.2022 as Superintendening Engineer RD Cuttack.I want to utilise my services as quality monitor/supervision of Roads, Bridges, Building Works etc.Is there any opportunity to be engaged under Works Department?
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Additionally, the Research, Development & Quality Promotion (RDQP) Wing conducts empanelment of retired engineers as state-level Quality Consultants for random and routine testing of construction materials via state laboratories in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Tenders for “Quality Monitoring of Road and Bridge Projects” under the State Plan are issued on the Odisha eProcurement portal, inviting empaneled consultants or firms to bid. Prospective consultants must register on tendersodisha.gov.in, meet technical qualification criteria (professional experience, local area knowledge, age < 65), and submit proof of empanelment under RDQP and valid registration of private testing laboratories.

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Download and complete the OSD engagement application from works.odisha.gov.in, attach retirement order, service certificates and vigilance clearance, and mail to the EIC (Civil), Bhubaneswar by the deadline.

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Engineers seeking Quality Monitoring consultant roles must register on Odisha’s eProcurement portal, procure RDQP empanelment in advance, and participate in tenders inviting bids for specific monitoring assignments.

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For higher CSE placement reliability, broader median packages, and proven consistency, the recommendation is IIT Bhubaneswar CSE. If you prioritize slightly higher average packages, larger rural-green campus and extended research collaborations, the the recommendation shifts to IIT Ropar CSE. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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For premier core-electronics training and the highest average packages, the recommendation is NITK Surathkal ECE. If a cutting-edge software focus and superior CSE placements appeal more, the recommendation shifts to RVCE Bangalore CSE; choose RVCE ECE only if electronics roles in an urban setting are preferred. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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My nephew is getting a seat in E&C in nitte mangalore as well as nitte meenakshi institute bangalore. Which is better
Ans: Sushma, NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte Mangalore offers a four-year B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering on a 60-acre campus in Mangalore. NBA-accredited and NAAC A+-graded, its department features advanced VLSI, embedded systems and communications labs, mandatory six-month industrial internships and a dedicated Placement & Training cell. The Class of 2024 recorded around 90% placement consistency with an average package of ?7 LPA . Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT), Bangalore, situated at Yelahanka, holds autonomous status and NAAC A accreditation. Its ECE program, ranked #101–150 by NIRF, provides modern power-systems, IoT and signal-processing labs, plus semester-long internships. In 2024, 86.5% of ECE students secured placements, with top recruiters including Bosch, TCS and Capgemini and an average package of approximately ?6.5 LPA . Both institutes maintain robust industry tie-ups, PhD-qualified faculty and active alumni networks to support academic growth and employability.

For higher placement consistency, stronger core-ECE training and slightly superior average packages, recommendation is NMAMIT Nitte Mangalore ECE. If urban exposure, proximity to Bangalore’s tech ecosystem and diversified internship opportunities matter more, choose NMIT Bangalore ECE. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Which college should my daughter prefer if there if choice between IIIT Pune, IGDTUW, DAIICT,COEP Pune only CS & related branches
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For the highest average packages and cutting-edge AI/ML exposure, the recommendation is IGDTUW CSE. If near-perfect placement and guaranteed internships matter, the recommendation shifts to DAIICT B.Tech ICT. For balanced software-development focus with top recruiter access, choose IIIT Pune CSE; for cost-effective, well-rounded CSE in Pune, opt for COEP Pune CSE. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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