Can I still get a job as a mechanical engineer at 28?

Ans: You have already made a decision which you cannot change (admission to MBA college) so dont think about it. About preparation for Govt exams if you are interested in it then can do so along with your MBA.

Ans: Hello dear.
Prefer EE @ DTU is possible. The final choice/decision wll be yours.

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Ans: With an OBC rank of 27,903 and a CRL rank of 87,903 for the ECE branch, securing a seat in the top 15 NITs or top 7 IIITs through JoSAA in 2025 is extremely unlikely. Recent cutoff trends indicate that the closing OBC ranks for Electronics and Communication Engineering at the premier NITs—such as Trichy, Warangal, Surathkal, Allahabad, Calicut, Rourkela, and Jaipur—are typically below 6,000 to 10,000, while even lower-tier NITs usually close below 13,000–17,000 for this branch. Similarly, for the top IIITs (Allahabad, Gwalior, Delhi, Jabalpur, Kancheepuram, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar), ECE cutoffs for OBC rarely exceed 11,000, and most close below 9,500, reflecting substantial competition and high applicant quality. Seat conversion for higher OBC ranks generally occurs only in newer or less sought-after NITs/IIITs or in special spot rounds, not at established top-tier institutes. Institutional excellence, industry partnerships, faculty profile, campus resources, and placement support in these institutions are closely tied to high entry cutoff ranks.

Recommendation: Focus on exploring newer NITs or IIITs, GFTIs, or state-level colleges where your OBC rank stands a realistic chance, as admission to ECE in top 15 NITs or top 7 IIITs for 2025 is statistically improbable; consider parallel options to maximize your academic and career opportunities. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With an OBC-NCL rank of 99,633 and CRL of 284,161, securing a seat in core branches at NITs or IIITs through CSAB special rounds is extremely unlikely, as recent cutoffs for these categories typically close well below 50,000 for NITs and 30,000 for IIITs. GFTIs sometimes extend cutoffs near 100,000 for less sought-after courses, but even these seats are rare due to high demand and limited vacancies. Your seat in Sakec Chembur through Maharashtra CAP counseling offers modern ECE labs, strong local academic support, proximity advantages, and institutional stability, with placement rates in emerging tech fields consistent over recent years.

Recommendation: Confidently proceed with your Sakec Chembur ECE seat via the Maharashtra CAP round, which provides certainty, local accessibility, and a supportive academic environment, rather than relying on highly competitive and uncertain CSAB outcomes for NIT, IIIT, or GFTI allocation. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: NIE Mysore’s ECE department boasts a highly credentialed faculty—many holding PhDs from IITs and NITs—supported by specialized VLSI and communication labs, a fully Wi-Fi campus and 82.3% placement rates over the past three years with recruiters like Cisco and Bosch. Its autonomous status ensures an updated curriculum and active research cell. SIT Tumkur’s ISE and CSE-AI&ML branches feature a 17-acre campus with NBA-accredited programs, modern AI/ML and data-science labs, 95%+ placement consistency through strong MoUs with Infosys and TCS, and extensive student-industry projects and incubation support.

Recommendation: Opt for SIT Tumkur’s CSE-AI&ML, leveraging its cutting-edge AI curriculum, superior placement network and industry collaborations for enhanced academic and career outcomes. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Sahiladitya, Candidates in the SC category needed closing IAT ranks well below 1,000 for each IISER campus in 2024—IISER Pune’s SC cutoff was 266, Bhopal’s 600, Kolkata’s 364, Mohali’s 550, Thiruvananthapuram’s 681, Tirupati’s 738 and Berhampur’s 739. Your SC rank of 9,703 exceeds all these closing ranks, making admission to any IISER via IAT improbable this year. Please try for alternate options. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello dear.
CSE @ KIIT is a decent option. She can go with it without any hesitation. Through CSAB, the chances of CSE @ IIIT Kalyani seem to be challenging.

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Ans: Hello dear
Please participate in CSAB counseling and target core branches like mechanical. civi, like PEC Chandigarh, NIT Jamshedpur, or NIT Jalandhar, etc.

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Ans: Hello dear.
Yes. CSE @ JBIET is a good college from all perspectives. Go with it without any hesitation.

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