Experienced Engineer at 58: Uprisal and Job Search Advice?

Ans: Hello Govinda
Chances with CS seem to be slim. UVCE ISE is a decent option from an academic point of view compared to BMS/Ramaiya. The final decision will be yours.

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Ans: Hello dear.
Chances with NITs/IIITs are slim but one might hope for low-tier GFTIs through spot or home state rounds. It's advisable to keep an alternative option as a backup.

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Ans: Hello Shantanu
Prefer CSE @ Ajay Kumar if possible. The final choice will be yours.

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Ans: Hello dear.
Chances are slim, yet please try to talk with the management body for alternative solutions. Hope, they will suggest you the best alternative solution.

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Ans: Hello dear
Yes, it's a good college with nice infrastructure, but it isn't top-tier for high-paying tech roles. If you have a better option than this, please consider it; there is no harm in choosing IES. The final decision is yours.

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Ans: Hello Dear
CSE @ JNTU Anantapur is generally considered better than the other mentioned options. Go with it if possible.

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Ans: Hello Harshita
Yes, it is a good option. You can proceed.

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Ans: Hello Ananya
Prefer CSE AIML @ Thapar if possible.

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