Sir,
I am 50 years old and, at this age, I am facing a dilemma about what to do in life.
I have worked in private companies, mainly in software ERP selling/support in Delhi, but have never been satisfied with the kind of work I do. I did it just to look after my family.
I lost my job in during this pandemic and my confidence is low.
Do you think I should look for a job or start a business at this age?
Is there any kind of online test or questionnaire that can clear my dilemma?
I have hunger for success but I do not know how to achieve it
Name withheld on request.

Ans: Shreya, I trust that you have already enrolled in a coaching center, whether it be online or in person, and have finished your eleventh syllabus. (1) If you have not yet created your own short-notes for the 11th syllabus that has been completed, prepare it and continue to revise them every three days until 2026, even after you have commenced studying the 12th syllabus in December 2024. (2) Review the questions that you have incorrectly answered or skipped in mock tests conducted by your Coaching Center and/or practiced independently. (3) In order to increase your rank/percentile by targeting computer science at a reputable college/institute, prioritize mathematics (although all three subjects are equally important). (4) You should be thorough with NCERT books, particularly those pertaining to chemistry, in conjunction with the materials provided by your coaching institute. (5) Have 1-2 reference books for each subject. Not exceeding two. (6) Review the questions that were incorrectly answered or skipped in your mock and practice exams and retake the test. It is advisable to maintain a distinct note-book for these types of questions, which should include answers and elucidating notes, in order to review them repeatedly for all three subjects. (7) Download the SYLLABUS of JEE Main 2025 (available on Google by searching for "JEE Main Information Bulletin") and print it out, as there will be no significant changes to the syllabus in 2026. Maintain it on your study table and continue to update the 11th syllabus chapters and concepts that you have covered to date by marking them with a checkmark. This will boost your confidence if you continue to update the same till November 2025. (8) A slight difference in Syllabus might be visible when you acquire the 2026 JEE Main / JEE Advanced Syllabus. The same can be resolved within 15 days to one month in 2025-26. (9) Increase your productivity by studying for 45 minutes to 1 hour, taking a 10-minute break, and then continuing for 45 minutes. (10) Take a 2-3 minute break every 45 minutes while practicing questions, whether offline or online. This break should consist of closing your eyes and taking long breaths to enhance your concentration and mental capacity. (11) Additionally, it is recommended that you acquire the 20-40 PREVIOUS years question paper book of JEE (Main & Advanced) from Amazon. Arihant's, Disha's, or MTG's publications are recommended. Once you have finished reading a chapter, practice and complete it to determine the extent to which you have comprehended the concepts and to identify areas that require improvement. (12) By October 2025, ensure that you have reviewed significantly more than 90% of the previous years questions. Your confidence will be further bolstered by this. (13) After the mock test is completed at your coaching center, clarify all incorrectly answered or ignored questions and continue to revise and practice them, as these types of questions will significantly disrupt your performance in the actual JEE. (14) If you are a regular school student, inquire with your class teacher about the minimum attendance requirement as outlined in the Board's regulations (State, CBSE, ICSE, etc.). Utilize the remaining 15% by taking time off and preparing for your JEE, if only 85% attendance is required. (15) THE MOST IMPORTANT Value Added Suggestion: Rather than solely relying on JEE, please participate in 5-7 entrance exams/counseling process with a JEE score for getting admission into any one of the private engineering colleges to have a variety of options to select the most suitable one. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future.

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Ans: Hello.
Whatever you are saying is just shocking. The track record of TCS is not like that, as you described in your question. It would be better to contact TCS again and ask them when they will give on boarding letter. It is not clear from your query whether your son had done some correspondence with TCS or not related to the job offered. It is also not clear which two exams he appeared in. If not selected in a campus interview, searching for a job might be tedious but not so difficult. Ask your son to post a strong resume on the LinkedIn portal and remain in touch with his seniors. Please visit the websites of renowned companies daily to search for vacancies. There are many job-offering portals where he can register his name. Please ask the college placement division for any placement opportunities.
Wishing the best of luck for his bright future.

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Ans: (A). Let's first talk about F/Y 2023-24 :
You jointly sold a Property during the year for Rs.76.80 lakhs (64.80+10.00+2.00), & sold the same for Rs.100.00 lakhs.
You have jointly also purchased Property No.3 (I suppose it is Residential only), for Rs.140.00 lakhs.
You should avail exemption u/s-54 & file your ITR accordingly. Please disclose all details about sale & purchase in your ITR.
02. Now coming to the F/Y 2024-25 :
You intend to Sell Property No.2, which was acquired in 2023-24. Any Gain on Sale of it would be Short Term capital Gains & taxed accordingly.
Alternatively, you may hold this sale of property no.2 (for 2 years from its purchase) & avoid STCG
You are free to utilize the sale proceeds in a way you like, including paying off your housing Loan.
Please note to avail exemption u/s 54 only from investment in property no.3 & not 2.
Most welcome for any further clarifications. Thanks.

Ans: I am not in a position to trace my previous reply. Please mention exact date, to enable me to trace the same.
Further I would like to mention here that tax liability cannot be worked out unless complete information about your Income from all sources & all tax savings details are there.
Most welcome for any further clarifications. Thanks.

Ans: You should be entitled to Interest on your PF account, at least for 3 years after your retirement.
Most welcome for any further clarifications. Thanks.

Ans: 01. Payment of 33% of Fund being received at the time of Voluntary Retirement/Superannuation is taxable under the head "Income from Salary." However, a maximum of Rs.5,00,000.00 is exempted u/s 10(10)(C), subject to certain conditions. Since your question does not specify the nature of Job, the Company in which you served, Length of service & Whether the scheme of Superannuation is approved or not etc,, it is difficult to give you a clear view.
Most welcome for any further clarifications. Thanks.

Ans: Hello Srinivasa
It would be biased to quote the name of only a single college for CSE in India. Yet you can choose the best which is suitable for you from the following list:
(1) Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore
(2) SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai
(3) Shiv Nadar University (SNU), Greater Noida
(4) PES University (PESU), Bengaluru
(5) Christ University, Bengaluru
(6) Jain University, Bengaluru
(7) Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
(8) Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal
(9) Ashoka University, Sonipat (for Computational Sciences)
(10) Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar
(11) Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Pune
(12) Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
(13) Lovely Professional University (LPU), Jalandhar
(14) DA-IICT, Gandhinagar
(15) NMIMS (Mukesh Patel School of Technology), Mumbai
Before selecting the college, please check the parameters such as Placement Records, Location, Specializations, Campus Facilities, Alumni Network, etc.

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Ans: Do B.E.

Ans: Donot become frustrated. You have to hard work and dedication to get govt. job