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Career Counsellor - Answered on Aug 19, 2025

Nayagam is a certified career counsellor and the founder of EduJob360.
He started his career as an HR professional and has over 10 years of experience in tutoring and mentoring students from Classes 8 to 12, helping them choose the right stream, course and college/university.
He also counsels students on how to prepare for entrance exams for getting admission into reputed universities /colleges for their graduate/postgraduate courses.
He has guided both fresh graduates and experienced professionals on how to write a resume, how to prepare for job interviews and how to negotiate their salary when joining a new job.
Nayagam has published an eBook, Professional Resume Writing Without Googling.
He has a postgraduate degree in human resources from Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Delhi, a postgraduate diploma in labour law from Madras University, a postgraduate diploma in school counselling from Symbiosis, Pune, and a certification in child psychology from Counsel India.
He has also completed his master’s degree in career counselling from ICCC-Mindler and Counsel, India.
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Question by Ashok on Aug 18, 2025Hindi

Sir/Madam The real story of mine. I passed 12th science with 70% JEE mains 2025 got 43 percentile Now taking a drop with preparation for JEE MAINS 2026 at PW As per my marks % 70 in 12th my father telling me not to take take a drop year and to join ITER BBSR IN BTECH CSE . COURSE. I couldn't decide what to do.please suggest me whether I will take improvement exam in 12 th for 75% taking a drop for JEE MAINS 2026 preparation.pls

Ans: You have cleared 12th Science with 70% and scored 43 percentile in JEE Mains 2025. To be eligible for NIT, IIIT, and CFTI admissions through JEE Main, you need at least 75% in your board exam or be in the top 20 percentile; improvement exams are accepted and can raise your eligibility for next year. Taking a drop for JEE preparation at PW (Physics Wallah) is a viable option, with many successful droppers leveraging dedicated study time, better guidance, and high-quality resources. However, the drop year involves risks like increased competition, stress, uncertainty, lost academic year, and often only 5–10% of droppers significantly improve outcomes. ITER BBSR (SOA University) BTech CSE course offers solid campus infrastructure, good faculty, and placement rates between 83% and 95% in recent years, with leading recruiters like Amazon, Microsoft, and TCS. Joining BTech directly allows you to start higher education, develop skills, gain internship and placement experience, and pursue MTech/MBA later at top institutes. Also, current BTech students can prepare for GATE/other PG entrances or attempt lateral entry to better colleges. Taking a drop can be fruitful only if you are highly motivated, disciplined, and committed to a one-year preparation for JEE Mains and improvement exams.

Recommendation:
Opt for BTech CSE at ITER BBSR, given strong placement records, campus infrastructure, and immediate academic continuity. A drop year is worthwhile only with clear, deep motivation and readiness to work persistently for improved scores and eligibility. My Suggestion: Keeping in view your performance in JEE 2025, dropping a year is NOT at all advisable. Join ITER-BBSR-CSE & move forward. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Asked on - Aug 19, 2025 | Answered on Aug 19, 2025

Sir ,with present trends and placement,which BTech branch is on demand? BTECH CSE or CSE ( specialisation Data science) or CSE ( IA&ML) .Pls provide me the best course I can opt. With regards

Ans: The core B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering (CSE) offers a broad foundation covering software development, algorithms, data structures, computer systems, networks, and databases, providing versatile career paths across IT, finance, healthcare, cybersecurity, and gaming. Its enduring demand in India and internationally is backed by steady job growth, starting salaries ranging between ?6–10 LPA, and placement in top firms globally. B.Tech CSE specializing in Data Science focuses on extracting insights from large datasets, with growing opportunities in sectors like retail, finance, e-commerce, and healthcare. Data Science roles such as data scientist, analyst, and engineer are projected to expand by over 28% in the coming years, driven by big data and AI integration. The AI & ML specialization within CSE focuses intensely on designing intelligent systems, machine learning algorithms, computer vision, and robotics, positioned for rapid growth as AI reshapes industries like automotive, finance, and healthcare globally. While AI & ML offers high-paying roles such as machine learning engineer and AI researcher, it requires continuous upskilling due to rapid technology evolution. Core CSE offers broader technical grounding and flexibility, Data Science is more domain-focused with strong demand in analytics-driven roles, and AI & ML specialization is most future-oriented but demands substantial commitment and adaptability. Challenges across all branches include keeping pace with evolving tech, niche skill saturation, and competitive entry into top-tier companies.

Recommendation:
Prioritize Core CSE for foundational versatility and broad IT career options, followed by CSE with AI & ML for cutting-edge future roles, and then CSE specializing in Data Science due to strong growth but narrower domain focus.