Dear Sir,
Just as I thought things were getting better, the second wave has started.
Office had recently started but has shut and it’s WFH again.
I feel a lot of anxiety about the future, about falling prey to this disease.
Some of my colleagues have lost their jobs.
I know my anxiety is affecting my work, but I am not able to stop it.
How do I become more productive and better at work?
I deal directly with customers for my firm. I am 32 years old, single.
Ramesh Desai

Ans: Roopa Madam, With a TS EAMCET OC rank of 26 701 and 98% in inter, Sridevi Women’s Engineering College’s CSE branch is secure (closing rank up to 107 714). However, stronger options with guaranteed admission include ACE Engineering College (CSE closing 31 984), JB Institute of Engineering & Technology, Yenkapally (CSE closing 28 457), Vignan Bharathi Institute of Technology, Ghatkesar (CSE closing 28 600), and KU College of Engineering, Kothagudem (CSE closing 29 388). These institutions offer NBA-accredited curricula, modern computing and AI/ML labs, experienced PhD faculty, active industry partnerships, and placement cells recording 70–85% CSE placement consistency over the past three years.

Recommendation: Prioritize Sridevi Women’s Engineering College for its high closing rank buffer and solid facilities; ACE Engineering College next for its reputable lab infrastructure and industry tie-ups; follow with JB Institute, Vignan Bharathi and KU College to balance cohort size, accreditation and practical exposure. All the BEST for Admission and a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello Manish.
Preference order: (1) MUJ (3) SRM (3) JIIT. But if you are delhi based, then go with JIIT without any hesitation.

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Ans: Hello Hemant.
It is a good option if you don’t get into higher-ranked colleges. It is a newer campus, not as competitive or reputed as IITs, NITs, or top private colleges like BITS or IIIT-H. It is just supported by the Symbiosis brand. However, in the coming four years, the scenario may change for you. You can expect opportunities for internships and placements in the final year. Still, it is highly recommended to visit the campus in person before finalizing the online admission while sitting at home. The final decision will be yours.

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Ans: Archana Madam, With a COMEDK All-India rank around 43 000, several credible Karnataka institutes offer computer science seats well beyond this closing rank, ensuring guaranteed admission. These colleges excel in accreditation, infrastructure, faculty expertise, industry linkages, and transparent outcomes, and have historically closed CSE admissions at ranks higher than 43 000:

Government-Aided and Deemed Universities
Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Mumbai (offered via COMEDK) – NAAC A+ accreditation, specialized AI/ML labs, 75–85% CSE placements.
Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru – NBA-accredited, modern computing facilities, 70–80% CSE placements.
GITAM University, Bengaluru – NAAC A+; CSE closing rank ~68 663, robust industry partnerships, research centres in data analytics and cybersecurity.

Private Engineering Colleges
P.D.A. College of Engineering, Kalaburagi – COMEDK CSE GM closing ~97 828, strong regional recruiter network, modern programming and networking labs.
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology, BG Nagar – NBA-accredited, extensive IoT and cloud-computing facilities, regular campus drives.
Bapuji Institute of Engineering & Technology, Davangere – AICTE-approved, high-performance computing clusters, consistent 70–80% CSE placements.
Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru – NAAC A; CSE closing ~13 500–14 000 but generous management-quota seats open till ~60 000, strong software-development cell.
RV Institute of Technology & Management, Bengaluru – modern software labs, faculty with industry backgrounds, CSE cutoff under management quota ~60 000.
CMR Institute of Technology, Bengaluru – COMEDK CSE closing ~38 556, but management-quota allotments extend to ~80 000; active coding clubs and hackathons.
REVA University, Bengaluru – NAAC A, autonomous curriculum, extensive research in AI, management-quota CSE admissions beyond 50 000.

Recommendation: Prioritise GITAM University Bengaluru for its proven high closing rank, NAAC A+ status, and strong data-science research ecosystem; choose P.D.A. College Kalaburagi for its extensive CSE closing rank buffer and regional industry ties; and consider Bapuji Institute Davangere for balanced infrastructure, accreditation, and placement continuity. All the BEST for Admission and a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: For BDS there is chance.
In MBBS you may get private college

Ans: Hi Rupal
getting MBBS will be very tough in state quota as well.

Ans: Hi
has he appeared for any olympiads and won there, he need to have a strong SOP & LOR for MIT & other top universities.
In India we have IISC bangalore, IISERs they are best for research.

Ans: Hello Amulya
Chances are very slim for CSE or its specialization. Explore other options.

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Ans: Hello Hema.
Yes, try to wait until the second extended round. Just make sure to keep your options open when filling choices and not miss the deadlines. Keep hope alive.

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