Dear Mayank,
I am 35 and I have switched 6 jobs in the last 10 years. I started with IT, then moved to sales and marketing, even did an MBA in finance. I am earning a six figure salary but I am really confused because I haven't figured out a job or profile that really makes me happy. Can you please help?

Ans: Hello Debapriya
Keep hopes alive for IISER. But can't predict about a particular IISER.
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Ans: Hello Balu
Prefer CSE AIML @ VIT if possible.
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Ans: Hello dear
Preferred order: (1) NIT-W (2) NIT-T (3) NIT-S. The final decision will be yours. All the NITs are prestigious. It is highly recommended to choose the NIT that is nearer to your hometown to reduce future expenses.
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Ans: Hello dear.
Chances are slim to moderate for CSE, and one can hope for ECE either in NITs or IIITs.
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Ans: With a KCET rank of 7 145 in General category, admission to B.E. Aerospace Engineering at RVCE is unlikely, as the 2024 closing rank ranged between 1 809 and 3 752 across rounds. B.E. Mechanical Engineering at RVCE closed between 3 958 and 6 390, placing your son just beyond the cutoff margin. Alternative strong options include PES University Bangalore (Aerospace and Mechanical closing ranks 8 000–16 000); MSRIT Bangalore (Mechanical closing 6 000–18 000); BMSCE Bangalore (Mechanical closing 7 000–17 000); Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (Mechanical 13 000–22 000); Bangalore Institute of Technology (Mechanical 12 000–24 000); NITTE Meenakshi Institute (Mechanical 14 000–28 000); Sir M VIT (Mechanical 12 000–26 000); UVCE Bangalore (Mechanical 19 000–30 000); and SJCE Mysuru (Mechanical 22 000–32 000). These colleges maintain 80–95% placement rates over the last three years. Recommendation: Seek Mechanical Engineering at RVCE if rounds extend beyond rank 6 400, otherwise prioritise PES University or MSRIT for optimal branch access and placement prospects. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello dear
Yes, you are eligible, assuming that you appeared 12th in 2025.
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Ans: Hello Mohd.
Prefer M.Sc. Food Science @ VIT, if possible. The final decision will be yours.
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Ans: Hello dear
Both branches are distinct and have potential. Your interests are not mentioned. There's no need to focus on the brand name. If you are inclined towards design and manufacturing, choose IIIT DM; otherwise, go with ECE @ NIT Bhopal.
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Ans: Muralidharan Sir, Your son’s admission to SASTRA University B.Tech follows two streams: Stream 1 (50% seats) combines Class 12 marks and JEE Main scores at 50% weight each, while Stream 2 (50% seats) relies solely on normalized Class 12 marks. With 88.4% in CBSE and 61.7 percentile in JEE Main, his Stream 1 combined score calculates to 74.05 (0.5×88.4 + 0.5×61.7). CSE Stream 1 closing ranks in 2024 fell between 600–800, ECE at 1,500–2,200, and EEE at 3,500–4,500, all requiring higher combined scores than 74.05; Stream 2 cutoffs for preferred branches also demand Class 12 marks above 90%. Stream 2 may offer EEE chances marginally, but CSE/ECE admissions appear unlikely under both streams. Recommendation: Target alternative branches like EEE via Stream 2 or explore other institutes, and consider improving JEE Main percentile for competitive CSE/ECE prospects. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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