Sir, my son has to make a choice between Thapar mechatronics branch vs. Mechanical (robotics n AI) at MIT-WPU at Pune, pls advice which one is better, many thanks

Ans: Hello Parth
Even though UGEE brochure doesn’t explicitly say “single marksheet required,” most engineering admissions (including top institutes) interpret eligibility as:
PCM must be from one recognized qualifying exam (single board / single marksheet)
Not split across multiple boards.

Alternatively
Mail IIIT Hyderabad admissions directly

Email: ugadmissions at the rate iiit.dot.ac.dot.in
Attach your exact case

Ask clearly:
Will CBSE PCB + NIOS Maths be considered equivalent to PCM requirement?

Ans: Hi Shivansh
ICT will be a better choice as it has strong and better placements as compared to Mesra.

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Ans: Hi Anshul
Aaj ke time par B.Tech CSE (General) lena actually sabse flexible aur safe option mana jaata hai. Jo specializations aap mention kar rahe ho—AI, Cyber Security, Data Science—ye sab CSE ke hi subsets hain, alag foundation nahi.

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Ans: You are right. According to today's (1st April 2026) Times of India's News, 'Oracle has started notifying employees about thousands of job cuts as the tech major (ORACLE) navigates pressures arising from aggressive expansion into AI data centre infrastructure. Some reports suggested that up to 12,000 jobs in India could be affected, though this could not be independently verified'. Times of India had even sent an email to ORACLE but did not get any response from it till now. To answer your question (you didn't mention your BTech branch), since you're in 3rd year, make a list of companies that visited your college in the last 2-3 years, including 2025-26. Shortlist those with the best job chances.

Connect with alumni or recently placed students on LinkedIn for company feedback.

Keep building technical skills and soft skills like communication, presentation, and teamwork. Recruiters now want both good grades/tech skills AND these to boost your placement odds next year. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Your 99.35 percentile is excellent. Your question isn't fully clear, but I assume you're confused about choosing a branch. All branches are good—no branch is bad. The choice depends on your passions, interests, and the future problems you want to solve. Career success relies on upgrading technical and non-technical skills, smart networking strategies, and researching the job market during college years. Choose accordingly. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) placements are good but slightly below CSE/IT. In the last 2–3 years, 80–95% of eligible EEE students got placed, with average packages around ?9–11 LPA. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Harshada, it's great to listen to others' suggestions and opinions. There's nothing wrong with that. But don't base your career decisions only on what they say—everyone sees things differently.
Always choose based on your own interests, passions, strengths, and the problems you want to solve in the future.
To get a rough idea of suitable careers, try a Psychometric Test. When you take one, do it in a quiet place. Read each question carefully before answering honestly. Your answers will shape the report, showing your personality, interests, attitude, and best career fits. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Yes, you are generally eligible for UGEE with CBSE + NIOS Maths.

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