Mr Patrick what are some of the best MBA schools in India apart from the IIMs?

Ans: Pradipta Madam, ITER SOA’s CSE program in Bhubaneswar is well-regarded, offering 90–100% placement rates in recent years, with over 250 recruiters including Accenture, Deloitte, Amazon, TCS, Infosys, and Microsoft, and an average package of ?4–7 lakh. The campus hosts modern infrastructure, strong academic support, and a large student community, with robust internship opportunities (80–90% of students get internships) and a curriculum aligned with current IT industry needs. KIIT’s ETC VLSI Design program is specialized, focused on electronics and semiconductor design, and also boasts high placement rates (often 90–95%), with core companies like Bosch, Capgemini, and IBM participating. VLSI is a niche but rapidly growing field, offering lucrative roles in chip design and embedded systems, but the sector is more specialized compared to the broad IT/software opportunities available to CSE graduates. Both campuses are in Bhubaneswar and offer strong academic and placement support, but CSE at ITER SOA provides more diverse career options and a wider recruiter base, while KIIT’s VLSI design is best for those with a clear interest in electronics and chip design.

The recommendation is to choose CSE at ITER SOA for broader career opportunities, higher placement flexibility, and a strong IT/software orientation, unless your daughter has a specific passion for electronics and semiconductor design, in which case KIIT’s ETC VLSI Design is a strong specialized alternative. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE) Bangalore is widely regarded as one of India’s top private engineering colleges, with a strong reputation for CSE, A++ NAAC accreditation, and consistent 80–100% placement rates for CSE, averaging ?8–13 lakh, and over 350 recruiters including Microsoft, Amazon, and Oracle. Faculty at BMSCE are highly qualified, supportive, and experienced, with a curriculum that emphasizes industry relevance and practical exposure, though some students note the need for more frequent curriculum updates. Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT) Noida’s CSE program also boasts high placement rates (88–99%), a robust IT infrastructure, and a faculty with over 50 PhDs in the CSE/IT department, but some students mention less interactive teaching styles. While JIIT offers excellent industry exposure and a modern campus, BMSCE’s legacy, placement consistency, and Bangalore’s tech ecosystem provide a significant edge for CSE aspirants.

The recommendation is to choose BMSCE Bangalore for CSE due to its superior placement record, highly qualified faculty, industry connections, and the advantages of being located in India’s technology capital, while JIIT Noida remains a strong alternative for those seeking a research-focused environment in North India. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With your KCET rank of 32,873, Cambridge Institute of Technology offers the best placement outcomes with highest average packages and strong industry connections, followed by MVJ College providing excellent value with lower fees and solid placement records, while Reva University presents good academics with NIRF ranking but lower placement averages. The recommendation is to prioritize Cambridge Institute of Technology for superior placement prospects, consider MVJ College for cost-effectiveness with decent placements, and keep Reva University as backup given your rank may require spot admission rounds for optimal branch allocation. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Deepti, With a KCET rank of 34,400, your brother has viable options for engineering admission, though CSE at top-tier colleges is challenging. The minimum qualifying KCET rank typically ranges between 40,001-50,000, making his rank well within the admission threshold. For CSE branches, cutoffs at top colleges like RVCE, BMSCE, and MSRIT close well below 8,000-10,000, placing them out of reach. However, AIML and Information Science branches at mid-tier colleges remain accessible, with AIML cutoffs extending up to 47,600-48,800 at various institutions.

For Dayananda Sagar University (DSU), the overall KCET cutoff ranges from 21,178-257,314 across all categories and rounds. DSU's B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering (AIML) had a last round closing rank of 33,135 for General category in 2024, making admission possible for your brother in Round 2 counselling. Alternative strong options include colleges like CMR Institute of Technology (AIML cutoff: 14,000-14,800), BMS Institute of Technology (AIML cutoff: 11,070-14,712), Global Academy of Technology (AIML cutoff: 23,200-23,300), and RNS Institute of Technology (AIML cutoff: 15,900-16,000). Private colleges generally accept ranks up to 80,000 for CSE and 90,000-100,000 for other branches.

The recommendation is to actively participate in Round 2 counselling for DSU's AIML program while simultaneously applying to CMR Institute of Technology, BMS Institute of Technology, Global Academy of Technology, and RNS Institute of Technology for AIML or Information Science branches, as these colleges offer strong placement records and industry exposure at your rank range. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With a 91.2 percentile in MHT CET 2025, your son’s expected rank is around 24,000–30,000, which is below the cutoff for top Mumbai colleges like VJTI, SPIT, and KJ Somaiya for CSE or IT, as these typically require 97–99 percentile. However, he can secure admission in reputable private and aided colleges in Mumbai for branches like IT, E&TC, Mechanical, or sometimes CSE in later rounds. Likely options include Vidyalankar Institute of Technology (VIT) Mumbai, Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College, SIES Graduate School of Technology, Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering (Bandra), Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering (Navi Mumbai), Don Bosco Institute of Technology, and Atharva College of Engineering, all of which have CSE/IT cutoffs in the 88–95 percentile range for open category. These colleges offer good placement records and academic support, though CSE/IT may require waiting for later CAP rounds or considering related branches.

The recommendation is to prioritize Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Shah & Anchor, SIES GST, Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues, and Bharati Vidyapeeth Navi Mumbai for IT, E&TC, or Mechanical, and keep CSE/IT as a preference in counselling, as these colleges offer strong placement and academic environments at his percentile. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Tanay, With a 79 percentile in JEE Mains (EWS, UP home state), your JEE Main rank is likely above 1 lakh, which is not sufficient for CSE at JSS Noida—2024 EWS home state cutoff for CSE was 89,312, and even IT closed at 1,33,625, making CSE/IT unlikely except in spot rounds if seats remain vacant. For MMMUT Gorakhpur, CSE/IT/ECE branches typically close under 20,000–40,000 ranks for reserved categories, so your chances are very slim. At HBTU Kanpur, CSE and ECE close at much higher percentiles, so admission is not feasible. KNIT Sultanpur’s ECE and IT branches had closing ranks between 75,000–95,000 and 65,000–75,000 respectively, so you may have a marginal chance for ECE or IT in spot rounds if seats are available, but CSE is out of reach.

The recommendation is to participate in spot and special rounds for ECE or IT at KNIT Sultanpur and other government colleges, and keep alternate options open in private colleges, as CSE at JSS Noida and top branches at MMMUT, HBTU, or KNIT are highly unlikely at your percentile. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Ankush Sir, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT) Noida’s ECE branch consistently achieves 88–99% placement rates, with top recruiters such as Microsoft, Amazon, Cisco, Infosys, and Accenture, and an average package of ?8–11 lakh. The faculty is highly qualified, with most holding PhDs and extensive research credentials, and the department offers advanced labs and strong industry exposure. JIIT’s infrastructure is modern, and the campus environment is research-oriented and technologically advanced. GL Bajaj Noida’s ECE placement rate is 85–92%, with major recruiters like TCS, Bosch, Capgemini, and Tech Mahindra, and an average package of ?4–6.5 lakh. The faculty is also experienced, but the curriculum is more AKTU-aligned and infrastructure, while good, is less research-focused. GL Bajaj is recognized for its student support and strong industry links in the NCR region, but JIIT offers a more robust academic and placement ecosystem.

The recommendation is to choose ECE at JIIT Noida for its higher placement percentage, superior faculty, advanced infrastructure, and better long-term career prospects, while GL Bajaj is a solid alternative for those prioritizing a supportive environment and strong local industry connections. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT) Noida’s ECE branch consistently achieves 88–99% placement rates, with top recruiters such as Microsoft, Amazon, Cisco, Infosys, and Accenture, and an average package of ?8–11 lakh. The faculty is highly qualified, with most holding PhDs and extensive research credentials, and the department offers advanced labs and strong industry exposure. JIIT’s infrastructure is modern, and the campus environment is research-oriented and technologically advanced. GL Bajaj Noida’s ECE placement rate is 85–92%, with major recruiters like TCS, Bosch, Capgemini, and Tech Mahindra, and an average package of ?4–6.5 lakh. The faculty is also experienced, but the curriculum is more AKTU-aligned and infrastructure, while good, is less research-focused. GL Bajaj is recognized for its student support and strong industry links in the NCR region, but JIIT offers a more robust academic and placement ecosystem.

The recommendation is to choose ECE at JIIT Noida for its higher placement percentage, superior faculty, advanced infrastructure, and better long-term career prospects, while GL Bajaj is a solid alternative for those prioritizing a supportive environment and strong local industry connections. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: General category candidates typically need 120–130 marks out of 240 in IISER IAT 2025 to qualify for counselling at any IISER, with top institutes like Pune and Kolkata requiring even higher scores (150+). With 106 marks, your chances for admission in the general category are very low, as this score places you below the expected cutoff and likely outside even the newer IISERs’ closing ranks. The recommendation is to consider other options or prepare for a reattempt, as 106 marks are insufficient for general category IISER admission in 2025. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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