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Asked by Anonymous - May 26, 2025
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My merit score for ACPC gujarat is 25.965 can I get CSE or IT branch for Btech degree. I'm female general category Gujarat domicile

Ans: With an ACPC merit score of 25.965, it is very unlikely you will get CSE or IT in top government or reputed private engineering colleges in Gujarat. The expected cutoffs for CSE/IT in leading institutes like LD College of Engineering, Nirma University, and DA-IICT are much higher, typically requiring scores well above 85–100 marks for general category candidates. Even mid-tier colleges such as Gandhinagar Institute of Technology have higher closing ranks for CSE. Your best chances are in lower-demand branches or self-financed private colleges, possibly through management quota. If your primary goal is CSE/IT, consider private colleges with flexible admission policies, but be prepared for higher fees. Alternatively, opt for another available branch and attempt a branch change after the first year if you excel academically. Recommendation: Focus on private engineering colleges with lower cutoffs and keep CSE/IT as your top preference, but have backup options in other branches. All the best for your admission and a bright future!

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Hello sir I have got iter soa bhubaneswar cse core branch b tech allotment and I have paid the fees of 88k yesterday to comfirm my seat but I am also a home sick student I am from Bihar gaya and bhubaneswar is 16 hours from my home.by.train so sometimes I worried about how will I manage.becox I am second dropper I stay home with my parents from childhood that's why and.i am also weak student average student with 62% in class 12 confidence is low. And another college gnsu gopal Narayan singh University which is in sasaram from my home.its 1 hours distance by car but there b tech batch started in 2022 and first batch will passout in 2026 next year I am getting cse core also there but I am worried if I will drop iter soa bhubaneswar then can I get exposure and placement opportunities and campus placement there in gnsu or I will feel regrets after cancelling my seat in soa bhubaneswar please guide me for my best sir
Ans: Shreyansh, Gradually you will get adjusted after you join ITER-SOA. Only thing, you should focus more academically to maintain a decent CGPA till 4th year to be competitive among other students for campus placement. Further insights/information here based on your question: ITER SOA’s established Computer Science & Engineering program offers consistently high placement rates—83%, 80%, 89% over the past three years—robust industry partnerships, accredited faculty with strong research credentials, and mature infrastructure, while GNSU’s nascent CSE stream (first graduating batch in 2026) provides modern facilities and proximity advantages but lacks placement history and industry exposure.

Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan’s ITER Bhubaneswar CSE department benefits from NBA and ABET accreditation, a tenured faculty with PhDs and industry experience fostering research culture, dedicated CSE labs and smart classrooms, and signature annual industry conclaves connecting students with recruiters (e.g., Microsoft, Amazon) within a 40-acre campus designed for cross-disciplinary collaboration. Its placement cell has achieved 83% placement in 2020-21, 80% in 2021-22, and 89% in 2022-23, with 256 companies in 2023 drives, guaranteeing internships and strong alumni networks. In contrast, Gopal Narayan Singh University’s CSE program—launched in 2022—operates within a meticulously planned block layout featuring advanced digital learning facilities, air-conditioned classrooms, modular labs, health and sports complexes, and secure hostels just one hour from home. Faculty profiles reveal qualified and diverse expertise but limited large-scale research output. GNSU’s overall UG 4-year placement stands at 51.7% in 2023 for all streams, yet specific CSE placements remain unreported. Both institutions offer strong infrastructure, qualified faculty, and curricular rigor, but only ITER’s mature program delivers proven placement outcomes and extensive industry engagement.

Recommendation: Considering established placement performance, strong industry linkages, and accredited CSE curriculum, retaining your seat at ITER SOA Bhubaneswar is advisable. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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