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Nair Question by Nair on Jun 24, 2024Hindi
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Hi Nayagam Sir, awaiting urgent revert to my query posted 3 days back. Reposting here with few added points. Request urgent revert as we need to take urgent decision, VIT orientation being in July and NMIMS admissions are closing this week. My query below: We are now in Mumbai. My daughter has got Core CSE Category 5 in VIT Chennai. Is NMIMS equally good for updated Btech courses,academics and good placements? My daughter is eligible for B.Tech Comp Sci and Engg (Data Science), B.Tech Comp Sci and Engg (Cyber Sec), B.Tech (Artificial Intel), B.Tech (Computer Science and Business Sys), B.Tech (Data Science) in Mumbai campus. They don't have core CSE in Mumbai campus. Fees are almost same in VIT Chennai and NMIMS. We are ready to relocate if needed and send her as Day Scholar to VIT chennai. Also she scored 83% in CBSE Boards, her MHTCET score is 89.5 and Comedk rank is 12593. But counselling is getting delayed, not yet started. If there is any possibility of getting in a good college with her scores which could be preferred over VIT chennai / NMIMS preferably CSE , please guide us accordingly. Location preferred is Maharashtra or Bangalore but do not wish to compromise on the best course for my daughter with regards to academics and future career. If needed, will relocate. Please let me know the options available and which course/institute should I go with and Why? Awaiting eagerly in Anticipation. Please advice

Ans: Nair Sir, you have mentioned your most preferred locations: MH or Bengaluru. Keeping in view these factors, order of preference (1) NMIMS-CS-AI (2) NMIMS-CS-Cyber Security (3) NMIMS-CSE-DS (4) NMIMS-DS (5) VIT-C-CSE. Honestly speaking, getting top-ranked / good college through COMEDK-12593 & MHTCET-89.5 for CSE will be difficult. (Or) alternately, you can can consider VIT-C-CSE (Core) (if your daughter's 1st preference is this) without relocating, but by putting your daughter in Hostel, as relocating to Chennai just 4-years will be a tough task and is not ideal Sir, according to me. All the BEST for your Daughter's Bright Future.

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Asked on - Jun 24, 2024 | Answered on Jun 25, 2024
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Thankyou for your prompt revert sir. Sir, I know NMIMS is very much reputed for Management courses. But I am a bit sceptical about engineering courses there. Also we have very less knowledge about the engineering fields and prospects. Need 3 clarifications: 1) Is NMIMS Mumbai equally good for updated Btech courses,academics and good engineering placements? 2)If Location is not a factor, which one should be more preferred between VIT and NMIMS Mumbai? 3) Is choosing CSE specialisation over CSE core advisable?
Ans: Prefer CSE (Core) Sir as she can upgrade her knowledge later for any Specialization she is interested in and / or according the Job Market. No Issue. Prefer VIT over NMIMS.
Asked on - Jun 26, 2024 | Answered on Jun 26, 2024
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Sir, MHTCET and Comedk counselling might start anytime now. Except for going through the NIRF for some understanding, I have very less idea with regards to Engineering fields and institutes. Though I have gone through the cut offs and Google infos, need your advice which will help me in doing choice filling. It would be great if you can please guide me on the top 10 colleges in preferential order in both Maharashtra state and Karnataka for CSE

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Hi Sir, awaiting urgent revert to my query posted 3 days back. Reposting here with few added points. Request urgent revert as we need to take urgent decision, VIT orientation being in July and NMIMS admissions are closing this week. My query below: We are now in Mumbai. My daughter has got Core CSE Category 5 in VIT Chennai. Is NMIMS equally good for updated Btech courses,academics and good placements? My daughter is eligible for B.Tech Comp Sci and Engg (Data Science), B.Tech Comp Sci and Engg (Cyber Sec), B.Tech (Artificial Intel), B.Tech (Computer Science and Business Sys), B.Tech (Data Science) in Mumbai campus. They don't have core CSE in Mumbai campus. Fees are almost same in VIT Chennai and NMIMS. We are ready to relocate if needed and send her as Day Scholar to VIT chennai. Also she scored 83% in CBSE Boards, her MHTCET score is 89.5 and Comedk rank is 12593. But counselling is getting delayed, not yet started. If there is any possibility of getting in a good college with her scores which could be preferred over VIT chennai / NMIMS preferably CSE , please guide us accordingly. Location preferred is Maharashtra or Bangalore but do not wish to compromise on the best course for my daughter with regards to academics and future career. If needed, will relocate. Please let me know the options available and which course/institute should I go with and Why? Awaiting eagerly in Anticipation. Please advice
Ans: First let's understand the importance of Core CSE without specialization. The course equips you with all the science in depth that makes up the computer world. AI and NN are a creation of the masters of Core CSE.
Secondly, let's understand what specialized branches will offer. Here the focus is more on the subjects that leads you towards the understanding of the subject of specialization.
Looking at the employability aspect after graduation, is that AIML, Data Science and Cyber Security is on boom and a huge population is taking the course, so a percentage of graduates might be ending up with fairly paying jobs which are obviously purely application based. Very few would end up into the research area.
Development of computers is still in scope and lot of IT services jobs are related to core CSE.
Your daughter has scored 80+ which means she can do better in both Core CSE and CS with Specialization.
Placements of VIT Chennai is better so go for Core CSE. She will outperform and will have the opportunity to delve deep into Computer Science and Engineering per se. Hope she is a thinker and a philosophical person.

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For broad software roles and highest placement consistency, choose NIT Calicut CSE. If you prioritise international tech-driven internships and robust data-science labs, opt for IIT Mandi CSE. For interdisciplinary core-electronics exposure, select IIT BHU Electronics Engineering. Consider IIT Dharwad CSE if you value emerging campus culture and personalized mentorship. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT) Bengaluru’s Aeronautical Engineering program (est. 2011, intake 120) is NBA-accredited and VTU-affiliated, taught by PhD-qualified faculty with DRDO/ISRO collaborations and facilities including a Cessna 172 aircraft, MiG-21 engine, subsonic wind tunnel, UAV, propulsion, structures, avionics, and simulation labs. It recorded an 82.86% Aero placement rate in 2024 via 192 recruiters, with mandatory industry internships and funded R&D projects. Jain University’s B.Tech Aerospace (IIAEM) is NBA-accredited under JU-FET, led by alumni of IISc, IITs and former DRDO/ISRO scientists, offering flight lab training at IIT Kanpur, computational labs (3DEXPERIENCE, Ansys-CFD, MATLAB), and industry-driven projects. Its overall engineering placement stands at 51.69% in 2023, backed by tie-ups with Google, Microsoft, Tech Mahindra, Mercedes-Benz and SIATI. Both maintain active placement cells, mentorship programs, and research opportunities, but NMIT’s higher Aero-specific placements and core-engineering infrastructure contrast with Jain’s broader aerospace-management focus and stronger software-oriented recruiters.

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For robust core-Aeronautical training, superior laboratory infrastructure, and higher placement consistency in the Aerospace domain, recommendation is NMIT Bengaluru Aeronautical Engineering. Choose Jain University Aerospace if you prioritise interdisciplinary aerospace management, international exposure at flight labs, and a technology-driven curriculum with diverse industry collaborations. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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VIT Bhopal, founded in 2017 as an Institution of Eminence, holds NAAC A++ and UGC recognition, with ABET accreditation for 14 B.Tech programs, plus NBA approval. Its 100-acre Wi-Fi-enabled campus features state-of-the-art AI/ML, robotics, cyber-security, cloud-computing and practice-school labs, supported by a centralized VIT Career Development Centre and alumni network. Faculty are research-active PhDs from IITs and international collaborations, publishing extensively in SCOPUS-indexed journals. VIT records a 90% placement rate for three consecutive years (2021–23) with 800+ recruiters including Google, Microsoft and Deloitte, and offers global exchange, industry internships and innovation hubs.

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Ans: Atharv Sir, Shri Govindram Seksaria Institute of Technology & Science (SGSITS) Indore’s B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering is NBA-accredited and holds NAAC A grade, delivered by over 100 faculty (many PhDs) across state-of-the-art computing, AI/ML, cybersecurity and data-science labs. Its dedicated T&P cell achieved 100% CSE branch placements over the last three years, with a median package of ?7 LPA in 2024 and sustained recruiter engagement. IIIT Dharwad’s B.Tech CSE is part of a NAAC A++–accredited IIIT established in 2015, guided by research-active PhD faculty in AI, data-mining, VLSI and embedded-systems labs. Its placement drive recorded 62% in 2024 and 66% in 2025 with a median package of ?8 LPA, average ?10 LPA, and 77 recruiters. SGSITS benefits from a 72-year legacy, government-aided autonomy, strong alumni, and full branch placements, while IIIT Dharwad offers fresher state-of-the-art curriculum, higher average packages, and growing industry ties.

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