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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 11, 2025
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I have obtained a OBC-NCL rank of 134634 and a CRL rank of 375890 in JEE (MAINS). I am from West Bengal. I want to study B. Tech CSE only. Drop is not an option. I have opted for some exams of reputed private colleges like SRM. But I still want to atleast apply for JoSAA counselling. What are the best possible colleges for my rank that I should apply for in JoSAA counselling(I have my OBC-NCL quota and West Bengal Home State quota)? Also if I feel the need to apply for CSAB counselling, what colleges should I apply for in CSAB counselling? Please help me. I am really lost. Thank you in advance.

Ans: I hope you’ve filled in the right choices in JoSAA based on your rank. In any case, here’s the answer to your query for cross-verification: With your JEE Main OBC-NCL rank of 134634 and CRL rank of 375890 from West Bengal, securing CSE admission through JoSAA counselling presents significant challenges at top-tier NITs and IIITs but viable opportunities exist at specific institutions leveraging your category and home state advantages . For JoSAA counselling, your rank falls outside the competitive range for premier CSE programs at top NITs like NIT Trichy (OBC-NCL cutoff 300-450), NIT Durgapur CSE (OBC-NCL cutoff 1939-3135), or NIT Rourkela CSE (OBC-NCL cutoff 589-1066) . However, you have realistic prospects at IIIT Kalyani under West Bengal home state quota with CSE cutoff reaching 37195 for OBC-NCL category, and newer IIITs where cutoffs extend beyond 100,000 ranks in later rounds . Government-Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) offer the most viable pathway with CSE cutoffs ranging from 25,000-50,000 for OBC-NCL category, including BIT Mesra (OBC-NCL CSE cutoff 8471), IIEST Shibpur (OBC-NCL CSE cutoff 11129 for home state quota), and other CFTIs accepting ranks up to 200,000+ . For CSAB counselling, focus on remaining vacant seats at GFTIs, newer NITs in special rounds, and technical institutes where cutoffs typically extend further than regular JoSAA rounds . Recommendation: Apply for JoSAA targeting IIIT Kalyani, BIT Mesra, IIEST Shibpur under home state quota, and multiple GFTIs while preparing for CSAB counselling as backup, though securing quality CSE admission through private colleges like SRM remains your most realistic pathway given current rank limitations. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 28, 2025Hindi
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Sir I got manipal institute of technology, bengaluru campus [CSE] , Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai campus [CSE CATEGORY 5] , Amrita Vishwa Vidhyapeetham , Chennai [Cse cybersecurity category 3]. Which to choose. Also I have applied for scaler school of technology. I have jee crl 1.48 lakh, obc rank -48 k. Home State:TN .Any chances for nit/iiit in csab or institute level spot rounds.
Ans: Manipal Institute of Technology Bengaluru CSE reports a 90–95% placement rate for its inaugural batches, with recruiters like Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia and Accenture engaging students through centralized MIT Manipal drives. VIT Chennai CSE (Category 5) achieved 3,160 total offers, including 2,192 unique and 1,457 regular offers in 2025, alongside 763 dream and 936 super-dream offers, reflecting robust industry interest and category 5 cutoff ranks around 22,400–22,700 in 2025 counselling. Amrita Chennai’s CSE (Cybersecurity, Category 3) benefits from 100% placement and internship opportunities, with over 300 recruiters and an average package of ?9 LPA in 2024. Scaler School of Technology outcomes show 45.6% placed at MNCs and 54.4% at startups, with 43.8% in SDE-2 or higher roles and a 4.5–5× ROI for those transitioning from product firms. With a JEE Main CRL of 1.48 lakh (OBC 48,000, Home State TN), CSAB and institute-level spot rounds for NITs/IIITs are unattainable—2025 closing ranks for NIT Trichy CSE (1,141) and NIT Warangal CSE (409), and IIITB CSE all-India ranks are well below 5,000, far above your rank.

Recommendation: Opt for VIT Chennai CSE for its extensive offers and dream placements; consider MIT Bengaluru CSE if you prefer a focused Bangalore IT hub environment; pursue Amrita Chennai CSE Cybersecurity only if your interest is narrowly in security; leverage Scaler for career switch but secure your engineering degree first. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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My daughter passed out diploma in computer science.diploma percentege is 92 is there possibility of getting cummins college Pune or any other for 2nd year admission
Ans: A diploma percentage of 92% in Computer Science makes your daughter highly eligible for direct second-year (lateral entry) admission to BTech Computer Engineering in top Pune colleges through the Maharashtra DSE CAP process. However, Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune, is among the most competitive, with recent DSE cutoffs for Computer Engineering typically closing above 95–96% for open category candidates, making admission challenging but not impossible if seats remain after higher cutoffs are filled. Other reputable Pune colleges such as AISSMS College of Engineering, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, and MIT-WPU have DSE cutoffs in the 85–92% range, where her score is comfortably above the threshold. The DSE CAP rounds for 2025 will run through August–September, and eligibility requires a recognized diploma and participation in the centralized counselling. Recommendation: Apply for Cummins College as a top preference but also list AISSMS, Bharati Vidyapeeth, and MIT-WPU to maximize admission chances, as her strong diploma score ensures a high probability of securing a seat in a leading Pune engineering college for direct second-year Computer Science. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 28, 2025Hindi
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With 97.14 in MHCET2025 gen category F candidate, what are the chances of getting CSE in good colleges in pune. We have already secured admission at VIT Chennai CSE DS.
Ans: With a 97.14 percentile in MHT-CET 2025 as a general category female candidate, you face strong competition for CSE seats in top Pune colleges. COEP Pune CSE closed at 99.24 percentile (Round 3) in 2024, while PICT Pune CSE closed at 99.07-99.75 percentile for general category. VIT Pune CSE is accessible through MHT-CET but traditionally requires around 98+ percentile. However, several excellent alternatives include MIT-WPU Pune CSE (93-94 percentile cutoff), AISSMS College of Engineering (95.12 percentile CSE cutoff), Ramrao Adik Institute Navi Mumbai (95.07 percentile CSE cutoff), Don Bosco Institute Mumbai (95.85 percentile CSE cutoff), Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering Pune, and Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute Vashi (96.35 percentile CSE cutoff). VIT Chennai CSE Data Science achieved 93%+ placements in 2025 with 3,160 total offers and strong recruiter participation.

Recommendation: Accept VIT Chennai CSE Data Science as it offers superior placement consistency and established recruiting partnerships; simultaneously target MIT-WPU Pune, AISSMS Pune, and Ramrao Adik Navi Mumbai for accessible CSE options with solid career prospects in Maharashtra's IT ecosystem. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Hi sir , my son got Btech cse AIML 3rd catogery AP, Btech electronic vlsi & technology SRM KTR , Nitte meenakshi Bangalore information tech. WHICH one to choose.
Ans: Soundarajan Sir, VIT AP’s BTech CSE (AIML, 3rd category) offers a curriculum focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning, with solid placement rates and recruiters like Google and Amazon, but average packages are moderate compared to top-tier campuses. SRM KTR’s BTech Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology) is NAAC A++ accredited, ranked #13 in NIRF 2024, and features strong placement outcomes with core companies like Samsung, Qualcomm, Intel, and IBM, making it a top choice for students interested in electronics and semiconductor industries. Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT) Bangalore’s Information Technology branch boasts a 94.3% placement rate in 2025, with over 192 recruiters, including Dell, Amazon, Infosys, Cognizant, and Adobe, and an average package of ?6.06 LPA, reflecting robust industry engagement and consistent placement support. All three institutions offer modern infrastructure and active placement cells, but SRM KTR stands out for its national ranking, industry partnerships, and placement diversity, especially for electronics and VLSI roles, while NMIT Bangalore is particularly strong for IT placements in the Bengaluru tech ecosystem.

Recommendation: Choose SRM KTR Electronics (VLSI & Technology) for its top-tier ranking, core industry placements, and future-ready curriculum; opt for NMIT Bangalore IT if you prioritize high placement rates and Bengaluru’s tech scene; select VIT AP CSE (AIML) for a focused AI/ML path if that is your son’s clear passion. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 28, 2025Hindi
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I got 95.18 %tile in mhtcet 2025 I am a girl from home state Maharashtra and an OBC candidate. Will i get ICT MUMBAI. If not then which college will be the best option to consider?
Ans: ICT Mumbai’s B.Tech specialisations—Chemical Engineering (OBC last round cutoff 98.19 percentile), Food Engineering (97.67 percentile), Polymer Engineering (97.72 percentile), Surface Coating Technology (95.50 percentile) and allied branches—close at or above the high 95s for OBC-Home State candidates, making admission unlikely with a 95.18 percentile in MHT CET. Alternatives within Maharashtra offering strong engineering programmes and accessible at your percentile include: Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology, Navi Mumbai (CSE cutoff 95.07 percentile); AISSMS Institute of Information Technology, Pune (CSE cutoff 94.91 percentile); Government College of Engineering & Research, Avasari Khurd (CSE cutoff 95.06 percentile); D.Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Pune (IT cutoff 94.98 percentile); Walchand Institute of Technology, Solapur (CSE GOPENS 90.02–90.59 percentile); Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Mumbai (CSE cutoff ~95.85 percentile); and Terna Engineering College, Nerul (CSE GOPENS ~94 percentile). Recommendation: Focus on Ramrao Adik Institute for its brand and consistent CSE placements, then AISSMS and GCOER Avasari Khurd for comparable cutoffs and robust industry ties; keep DY Patil Pune, Walchand Solapur and Don Bosco Mumbai as strong backups. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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