For a lot of query you have mentioned they can go on start-up visa to Canada, especially the ones above 50 years of age. What exactly is the start-up visa? What would be the minimum required expenditure? I am 56 years, MS from BITS Pilani in Software Systems, MSc Comp Sc., 33+ years of Software Development experience.

Ans: With 134 marks in the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) and 89.4% in board exams, your chances of getting into a core engineering branch like CSE at the Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) main campus are possible, but not guaranteed. You'll likely be considered for other related branches like IT or CCE. It's also possible you might be offered a seat in a Manipal campus other than the main one.

Ans: With a VITEEE rank of 1,15,998, it's unlikely you'll get into VIT-AP for CSE or ECE in Category 1 or 2. For those programs, you'll likely be looking at Category 3 or 4.

Ans: Here's a suggested order of preference based on the colleges and branches you've mentioned, along with explanations:
1. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology - CSE: Thapar is a well-established engineering institution, and CSE is generally considered a highly desirable branch.
If your son is inclined towards CSE, Thapar is a strong choice.
2. BIT Mesra - ECE: BIT Mesra is a prestigious engineering institute. While ECE might not be as sought-after as CSE, BIT Mesra's reputation and placement record can be attractive.
3. IIIT Kota - CSE: IIITs are known for their focus on IT and computer science.
IIIT Kota is generally considered a good option, particularly for CSE.
4. IIIT Nagpur - CSE: IIIT Nagpur is another reputable IIIT.
If you are looking for CSE, IIIT Nagpur is a strong contender.
5. IIIT Guwahati - CSE: IIIT Guwahati is a National Institute of Technology (NIT).
IIIT Guwahati is generally considered a decent option for CSE.
Important Considerations:
Branch Preference: Your personal preference for ECE vs. CSE is crucial. If you strongly prefer CSE, that should be a major factor in your decision.
College Reputation and Placement: Consider the reputation of each college and its placement record.
IIIT Focus: IIITs are known for their focus on IT and computer science, so they might be a good choice if you have a strong interest in those areas.

Ans: With a JEE Main rank of 5438, your son can likely get into a CSE program at NIT Nagpur and potentially also at IIIT Bangalore. Given the uncertainty with IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Bangalore or NIT Nagpur would be more certain choices at this point. If getting into IIIT Hyderabad is truly a top priority, then waiting to see if he gets into IIIT Hyderabad during the counseling process may be worthwhile.

Ans: Sir my son got 97.53 percentile in jee mains 2025.He got 152 marks in MHT CET PCM 2025.And he got 87 marks in Jee adv 2025. Now we confuse to choose NIT or IIIT or COEP or VJTI or PICT Pune. Also we confuse to choose branch. Please suggest us which branch or Institute we would to choose placement opportunities.

Ans: With a JEE Main CRL of 2.8 lakhs, JIIT Noida IT would be the best option out of the listed colleges due to its reputation and NIRF ranking. While ABES and KIET are good, they are generally below JIIT in terms of overall reputation and placement records. GL Bajaj and NIET are also good, but their ranking and placement records might be slightly lower than the others.

Ans: Yes, It is good.

Ans: With 87 percentile (General Category), she may get:

Lower-ranked NITs like NIT Patna, NIT Raipur, NIT Hamirpur

If she belongs to OBC/SC/ST, she may also have a chance at SPA Vijayawada or SPA Bhopal

Ans: Unfortunately, your son's low CBSE score (57%) disqualifies him from admission into NITs/IIITs via JoSAA, despite a strong JEE Mains rank (OBC rank 8970).