My son is likely to get Production Engineering @NIT Calicut and Metallurgy & Material Science @ NIT Surathkal through CSAB- which is the better option.

Ans: Hello dear.
Prefer NIT Surathkal if possible.

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Radheshyam

Ans: Rashmi Madam, Your son’s 98.3 percentile in JEE Mains, corresponding roughly to an All India Rank near 11,900, gives him a plausible chance to secure admission in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at NIT Surathkal via CSAB counselling, as their closing ranks for these branches range around 15,000 for Chemical and 23,400 for Metallurgy respectively. NIT Surathkal holds NAAC A+ accreditation, strong AICTE and NBA recognition, with a high overall B.Tech placement rate of about 73% to 75% in 2024, reaching around 85.7% for Chemical Engineering specifically. Chemical Engineering students had an average package of approximately 13.17 LPA and a median package near 8.5 LPA, with a highest package up to 25-38 LPA. Metallurgy placement percentage is similar (~83.7%) but with a slightly lower average package (~11 LPA). NIT Trichy Production Engineering, while well-regarded and ranked 9th nationally, reports an 87.2% placement rate for the branch with generally lower average packages compared to Surathkal’s Chemical branch. Both institutes have experienced faculty, robust infrastructure, government recognition, industry linkages, and dedicated placement cells.

Recommendation
Prioritize Chemical Engineering at NIT Surathkal for its superior placement rates, stronger accreditation, advanced research facilities, and higher average packages, followed by Metallurgical Engineering there. Consider NIT Trichy Production Engineering as a third option if preferred availability or branch interest shifts. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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