Recently completed 12th, got seat in VIT Chennai or GGU Bilaspur: Which should I choose?

Ans: Sanjay, You have not mentioned the branch of either institution. As far as JSS University is concerned, are you referring to JSS of Mysuru or some other university??? Mention branches also you have got or you want to know in each of these universities. Please clarify.

Ans: Ok. Noted Madam.

Ans: Roman, No, you cannot substitute Computer Science for Chemistry when calculating the top-20-percentile cutoff for NIT admissions. JoSAA’s eligibility applies to marks in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, one language and any other subject with highest marks. Chemistry must remain one of the five subjects for NIT?system eligibility. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Garena, Before answering your question, Please note that Return on Investment (ROI), regardless of the branch or college, is not determined solely by your choice of institution or program. Several other factors significantly influence it—such as consistent academic performance over the next four years, regular skill enhancement, soft skills development, awareness of job market trends, a well-built personal profile, and maintaining a professional LinkedIn presence with clear job search strategies. ANSWER to your question: By 2030, artificial intelligence and data science roles are expected to flourish as automation creates 11 million net new jobs globally and transforms 86 percent of businesses, underscoring strong long-term demand. Data scientist employment in the U.S. alone is projected to grow 36 percent from 2023 to 2033, far outpacing average occupations and signaling robust global opportunity. At Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, the CSE-Data Science branch recorded a 92 percent placement rate in 2024, with the lowest on-campus offer around ?2 LPA and a median salary of ?7.6 LPA across all streams.

Recommendation: Embrace a Data Science pathway at Amrita Coimbatore for its consistent placement performance, industry-aligned curriculum, and accessible entry-level salaries, ensuring a strong foundation in a rapidly expanding field through 2030 and beyond. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Dhueh, Greater Noida Institute of Technology in Knowledge Park II, Greater Noida offers B.Tech CSE with Data Science specialization in a NAAC A+-accredited private campus featuring Oracle and Dell tie-ups, modern AI/ML labs and a dedicated women’s cell; over 300 recruiters visited in 2024, yielding a 6.5 LPA average and 70 LPA highest package. Institute of Engineering & Technology, Sitapur (Lucknow, UP) is a NAAC A++-graded campus under AKTU with ECE labs in signal processing and embedded systems, conducting soft-skill workshops and mock interviews; 72 of 80 students were placed in 2024 with a 4.1 LPA average and 7 LPA top package. GL Bajaj Group of Institutions, Mathura (UP) grants CSE with AI/ML, holds NBA accreditation, industry-linked projects and recorded 94% CSE placements in 2025 with a 6.75 LPA average and 34 LPA high offer. NIET Greater Noida (Knowledge Park II) provides B.Tech CSE Cyber Security on a 13.9-acre NAAC-A campus with Oracle and Salesforce MoUs; 85% of students placed in 2024, averaging 6 LPA with a 35 LPA peak.

Recommendation: Prioritize GNIOT Greater Noida CSE (Data Science) for its superior average packages, expansive recruiter network, and women’s support initiatives; next, choose NIET Greater Noida CS for strong placement consistency and specialized cybersecurity curriculum; opt for GL Bajaj Mathura CSE for robust AI/ML training; consider IET Sitapur ECE for solid core-electronics exposure and focused mentorship. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Sayak, NIT Durgapur in West Bengal offers a four-year B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering with robust labs in VLSI, signal processing and embedded systems, guided by Ph.D. faculty and supported by a dedicated Career Development Centre. Over the last three years, ECE placement rates have ranged from 64.9% to 88.4%, often exceeding 88% in strong years, with average packages around ?17.5 LPA and top recruiters including Microsoft, Amazon and JP Morgan. IIEST Shibpur in Howrah delivers a B.Tech in Information Technology under NIRF-ranked #49, featuring modern computing clusters, AI/ML and cybersecurity labs, with IT placements near 80% over recent years and an average package of ?19 LPA, driven by recruiters like Google, TCS and HSBC Technologies.

Recommendation: Prioritize NIT Durgapur ECE for its higher and more consistent peak placement momentum in a core-electronics stream close to home, but if you seek stronger average IT packages and a broader software-centric curriculum, opt for IIEST Shibpur Information Technology. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Rakesh, 680 out of 1000 in which exam? Which program you are referring? Please clarify. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Namachivayan Sir, IIT Tirupati in Renigunta (Andhra Pradesh) offers B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with a curriculum blending thermofluids, manufacturing, design and robotics in DST-funded laboratories, guided by predominantly Ph.D.-qualified faculty and supported by project-based learning and research collaborations. Over the 2023–24 placement drive, 41.9% of Mechanical students secured roles with an average package of ?10.95 LPA, while core recruiters such as Microsoft, Amazon and Samsung participate on campus.

Shiv Nadar University Chennai on Old Mahabalipuram Road (Tamil Nadu) delivers B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering with specializations in AI/ML, cybersecurity and IoT, taught by industry-immersed faculty in GPU-enabled HPC clusters and smart classrooms. Its Career Development Center facilitates mock interviews, hackathons and 250+ recruiter engagements, achieving an 85%+ placement rate and a four-year CSE average package of ?12.85 LPA through top firms like Goldman Sachs, Microsoft and Amazon.

Recommendation: Opt for Shiv Nadar University Chennai CSE if you prioritise higher placement consistency, strong industry partnerships and cutting-edge computing specializations, (OR) choose IIT Tirupati Mechanical Engineering for a government institute pedigree, robust core-engineering foundation and growing research infrastructure. My Suggestion: Prefer IIT-T-Mechanical over SNU. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology in Valiamala, Thiruvananthapuram offers a B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science) with direct ISRO integration, small cohorts in data?science labs, 24×7 library access to 5 000+ e-journals, PhD-qualified faculty, and over 50% campus placements in 2024—including several programmes at 100%—with a highest CTC of ?86 LPA and average ?28 LPA. Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology in Gandhinagar provides a B.Tech in Information & Communication Technology blending CS and ECE, NBA-accredited curricula, a 1 GBps campus network, GPU-enabled HPC clusters, rural and industry internships, and a robust placement cell that secured 390+ offers in 2024 with a highest ?82 LPA and average ?16 LPA.

Recommendation: Opt for IIST Thiruvananthapuram CSE if you seek niche space-tech research opportunities, ISRO absorption chance (NOT a Guarantee as ISRO changes its recruitment policy every year and is subject to some other conditions too, such as branches, minimum CGPA etc.), and cutting-edge data-science mentorship; choose DA-IICT Gandhinagar ICT for its interdisciplinary ICT–computing curriculum, state-of-the-art HPC infrastructure, and broader industry recruiter pool. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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