VIT vs. NMIMS: Which is best for my daughter's CSE ambitions?

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.

Ans: Where did she complete her xii from?

Ans: Your son’s academic profile—JEE Main percentile 95.8 (CRL 63,337), expected 138 in MHTCET, and a secured CSE seat at VIT Chennai (Category 2)—places him in a competitive but challenging position for top-tier tech programs in India. For general category, his JEE Main rank is not sufficient for CSE, AI, or IT in any tier 1 or tier 2 NITs, IIITs, or GFTIs, where closing ranks for these branches are significantly lower. Similarly, with 138 marks in MHTCET, CSE or IT at premier Mumbai colleges like VJTI, ICT, or COEP is highly unlikely, as their cutoffs are much higher. If he qualifies for JEE Advanced and secures any branch in an IIT, even non-core ones, it is strongly recommended due to the unmatched brand and future prospects. BITSAT remains an excellent opportunity; if he scores above 320–370, CSE or EEE at BITS Pilani/Goa/Hyderabad is possible and highly prestigious. IISERs are a great choice for science, but not for BTech. VIT Chennai CSE (Category 2) is a solid backup, offering good placements and a reputable campus environment. Among Mumbai colleges, only non-core branches in tier 2 institutes may be available with his MHTCET score. Recommendation: Prioritize any IIT seat, then BITS (if qualified), followed by IISER (if interested in science), and finally retain the VIT Chennai CSE seat as a reliable and respected option. PLEASE NOTE, Only enroll your son in IISER if he has a strong interest in research. Building a career in research necessitates a greater investment of time and/or a Master's degree in India or abroad than pursuing Core Engineering. All the best for your admission and a bright future!

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