Sports and Studies: What Career Path for My Son (National Player, CBSE 10th)?

Ans: I have read your personal evaluation of your son as a doting parent.
I can only advice based on the observations made by you.

In these situations these are called reactive counselling which will not be accurate simply because I haven't heard from the incumbent.
The child is talented and has a creative mind too with the music school certification too!
The mind is experimental looking for new creative challenges.

The career stream should be based on the candidates acumen and aptitude.
Prima facie you have knocked out business and commerce based on your statement can't understand business ...!

Synopsis:gets good marks in Maths, Physics and Chemistry

So science stream is suggested, however need to meet candidate for professional career counselling.

All the best in the most important decision!

Ans: Please note, (1) Taking a drop after 12th is not advisable. (2) As he is good in Maths, it is better to join at least Online JEE Classes (Allen or AhaGuru) if you are not able to afford for offline regular classes (3) He has to further improve in his Science (4) As he is introvert and interested in Computers / Software, Computer Science would be more suitable for him (5) However, to get admission into any reputed college (anywhere in India), he should score a decent Percentile / Rank in Competitive Exams. (6) Please prepare him for other competitive exams also such as your State Engineering Entrance Exams, COMEDK, SRMJEE, VITEEE, & also other Private Engineering Colleges' Entrance Exams (7) He should appear minimum 5-7 Entrance Exams to have more options open to choose the best one for him. (8) Please go through one of my answers to know about the practical preparation strategies for Entrance Exams. All the BEST for your Son's Bright Future.

Vikas Sir, Prefer VIT-AP, followed by KIIT. As suggested always, your daughter should keep upgrading her skills from 1st year itself till last year (campus recruitment) through NPTEL, Internshala, Coursera, LinkedIn etc. and / or any other online platforms for the same, recommended by her college faculties. All the BEST for your Daughter's Bright Future Sir.

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Ans: 81 percentile in Mains yet appeared for Advanced too? Your Son's Category? Coming to your Question: With an 81 percentile in JEE Main and 77% in Class 12, your son’s rank will likely be between 1.7 to 2.85 lakh, limiting admission chances in top NITs or IIITs for popular branches. He may secure seats in lower-ranked NITs in branches like Civil or Mathematics & Computing, but options in core branches like CSE or ECE are limited. Strong private universities such as VIT, SRM, Manipal, Amity, and Chandigarh University offer excellent alternatives with good infrastructure and placement support. Choosing branches like Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or emerging computer science specializations can enhance career prospects. Focus on colleges with strong industry connections and placement records. Additionally, consider improving performance in the next JEE Main session or exploring state-level entrance exams. Recommendation: Prioritize reputed private universities for better placements and infrastructure, and select branches aligned with industry demand and personal interest to build a successful engineering career. All the best for your son's admission and a bright future!

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Ans: Yogesh Sir, With a 98.89 percentile in JEE Mains, your son has secured offers from reputed institutes: CSE at IIIT Guwahati and COEP Pune, Mechanical Engineering at NIT Warangal, and EEE at VNIT Nagpur. CSE at IIIT Guwahati and COEP Pune provides strong career prospects in software, IT, and emerging technologies, backed by good placements and industry connections. NIT Warangal’s Mechanical branch is highly respected with diverse roles in manufacturing and core sectors, suitable if he prefers traditional engineering. VNIT Nagpur’s EEE branch offers versatility in electronics and power sectors but generally has fewer high-paying opportunities compared to CSE. Considering current industry trends and future growth, CSE at IIIT Guwahati or COEP Pune is recommended for better placement packages and evolving tech roles. However, if your son has a strong inclination towards mechanical engineering, NIT Warangal is an excellent choice. EEE at VNIT is a good alternative but ranks below the others in terms of demand and salary prospects. Ultimately, the decision should align with his interests and career goals. All the best for your son's admission and a bright future!

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