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Yogesh Question by Yogesh on May 28, 2025
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Dear Sir, will it be possible to get your personal guidance in future as my son is preparing for BITSAT as well and in case he scores good then what options to be chosen and also in case if his jee advanced rank is between 13 to 15 k then what choice he have , also at VIT vellore he is getting CSE as his rank was 1230 so we are confused to make a right choice and seek proper guidance and great mentor

Ans: It is advisable to pursue NITs/IIITs/GFTIs if his JEE advanced expected score exceeds 13000, as he will not be able to secure an excellent IIT campus and/or branch. Please be advised that a minimum of 310 marks is required for the CSE Program at BITS. Even if he achieves a score above 280, he will be required to be flexible with the branches/campuses and/or prioritize BITS as his first choice. Have VIT as his final choice, as he has achieved an exceptional JEE score. In order to prevent substantial financial losses, it is crucial to be aware of the refund policy in the event that you must withdraw from VIT after blocking a seat. To communicate with me, you must utilize my LinkedIn profile.
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Sir, My son got 90 percentile in JEE Main, 16000 rank in VITEE, 159 marks in MET Manipal. Also got 94% in Board exams (PCM). He is not interested in VIT Vellore as he got CSE in category5. He is presently appearing for BITSAT. Please suggest which options he has as he is interested in CSE.
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My son got 245 in bits .He can get any Brecht branch
Ans: Priyanka Madam, by now your son must have been allotted/not allotted any seat by BITS. Please update the status for today. However, please note, A BITSAT score of 245 situates you within the previous two years’ closing-score bands for core engineering streams at the Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses. At Pilani, the B.E. Chemical Engineering cutoff ranged from 224 in 2023 to 247 in 2024, placing your 245 close to the 2024 threshold and comfortably above 2023’s mark; B.E. Civil Engineering closed at 213 and 238, making admission highly probable; and B.E. Manufacturing Engineering cutoffs of 220 and 243 indicate a strong likelihood of allotment. At Goa, Chemical Engineering closed at 239 in 2024 and 248 in 2023, and Civil around – (not offered in 2024) – but Pilani-equivalent streams suggest safe admission; Manufacturing cutoffs mirror Pilani trends, bolstering your prospects. At Hyderabad, Chemical Engineering cutoffs of 238 and 209 over the two years ensure a secure allotment, while Civil Engineering’s 235–204 band similarly favors your score; Manufacturing at Hyderabad showed closing marks near 218–251, indicating moderate probability. Across campuses, Civil and Manufacturing remain reliably within reach, Chemical at Pilani may require waitlist movement but is feasible given historical fluctuations, and all three streams at Hyderabad and Goa present strong chances. Additional seats open during special iterations further enhance admit probabilities.

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