Dear Rediffguru, I did my engineering in ECE long back in 2006 and started my career as a software engineer in a top-tier IT MNC in India. Soon I lost interest in the insurance projects I was assigned with. I worked with Mainframe systems for 3 years and due to the very unimaginative nature of my work, I quit the MNC against the wishes of my parents. I always had this passion for visual narrative and storytelling, so I appeared in the entrance exam of FTII in Film Direction course in 2008 while I was still working in the IT sector. I got AIR 8 but failed to crack the interview. As my parents were very disappointed with my career choices and always pressed me to be in a job, I did not sit for the FTII exam in the following year, and instead started learning 3D Animation & VFX from a so-called prominent institute. I had completed 5th year in painting from Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh while I was in class X, so animation was not difficult to grasp. But I suffered due to poor infrastructure of the Indian animation industry, meagre starting salary etc. I had to start my career afresh with a low salary in 2013 and changed a job to land in one of the Big Four MNCs in its creative department in 2015. I have completed 8.5 years in this firm and have been working as a Manager since 2020. While I was learning animation, I assisted in live-action filmmaking. Later, before joining the Big Four firm, I got selected in the first ever Film Restoration and Conservation Workshop in India, organized by the Film Heritage Foundation. I was also selected twice in 2 national level screenwriting programs for my story ideas but could not materialize the ideas into scripts due to lack of time on my part for commitments to the office job. Those programs had fixed timeframes for completing screenplays. After spending a substantial time in the current job which has not been offering me anything new anymore, I decided to renew my connection with films. I got selected in the entrance exam to study Master's in Film Studies at Jadavpur University in 2022. My course will end soon in June. I have studied Master's while working in my present organization as a part-time employee and I am scheduled to join back as a full-time employee from July this year. I am a family person now and got married last year. My parents are old & ailing and I look after them. They are not in a position to oppose my career choices anymore. My question is, what career options could you suggest for me going forward? Shall I pursue a PhD or look for suitable creative job options? As I have been in touch with films and related studies due to my Master's, I do not wish to lose the momentum again. I am 40 years old and aware of my complex situation. Please advise. Thank you so much.

Ans: Hello dear.
Sad to hear that you got a 000 in Physics at NIOS. If your exam was good and you have submitted the paper properly, then please contact the authorized center of NIOS and apply for revaluation. Every board allows the process of revaluation. If everything goes correctly, then you have to reappear for the examination.

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Ans: Hello Vijaykumar
You can get admission to at least one NITs under the SC category.

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Ans: Hello Varsha.
Here are some colleges in which you may get admission: (1) Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) (2) Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW) (3) Delhi Technological University (DTU).
These universities have historically had varying cutoffs, and your OBC status combined with the home state quota may enhance your chances. Best of luck to your upcoming future.
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How to Predict Your Chances of Admission into NIT or IIIT or GFTI After JEE Main Results – A Step-by-Step Guide

Once the January JEE Main session results are declared, many students and JEE applicants start asking common questions about eligibility for specific institutes (NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, etc.) based on their percentile, category, preferred branch, and home state.

Providing precise admission chances for each student can be challenging. Some reputed educational websites offer ‘College Predictor’ tools where you can check possible college options based on your percentile, category, and preferences. However, for a more accurate understanding, here’s a simple yet effective 9-step method using JoSAA’s past-year opening and closing ranks. This approach gives you a fair estimate (though not 100% exact) of your admission chances based on the previous year’s data.

Step-by-Step Guide to Check Your Admission Chances Using JoSAA Data
Step 1: Collect Your Key Details
Before starting, note down the following details:

Your JEE Main percentile
Your category (General-Open, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwD categories)
Preferred institute types (NIT, IIIT, GFTI)
Preferred locations (or if you're open to any location in India)
List of at least 3 preferred academic programs (branches) as backups (instead of relying on just one option)
Step 2: Access JoSAA’s Official Opening & Closing Ranks
Go to Google and type: JoSAA Opening & Closing Ranks 2024
Click on the first search result (official JoSAA website).
You will land directly on JoSAA’s portal, where you can enter your details to check past-year cutoffs.
Step 3: Select the Round Number
JoSAA conducts five rounds of counseling.
For a safer estimate, choose Round 4, as most admissions are settled by this round.
Step 4: Choose the Institute Type
Select NIT, IIIT, or GFTI, depending on your preference.
If you are open to all types of institutes, check them one by one instead of selecting all at once.
Step 5: Select the Institute Name (Based on Location)
It is recommended to check institutes one by one, based on your preferred locations.
Avoid selecting ‘ALL’ at once, as it may create confusion.
Step 6: Select Your Preferred Academic Program (Branch)
Enter the branches you are interested in, one at a time, in your preferred order.
Step 7: Submit and Analyze Results
After selecting the relevant details, click the ‘SUBMIT’ button.
The system will display Opening & Closing Ranks of the selected institute and branch for different categories.
Step 8: Note Down the Opening & Closing Ranks
Maintain a notebook or diary to record the Opening & Closing Ranks for each institute and branch you are interested in.
This will serve as a quick reference during JoSAA counseling.
Step 9: Adjust Your Expectations on a Safer Side
Since Opening & Closing Ranks fluctuate slightly each year, always adjust the numbers for safety.
Example Calculation:
If the Opening & Closing Ranks for NIT Delhi | Mechanical Engineering | OPEN Category show 8622 & 26186 (for Home State), consider adjusting them to 8300 & 23000 (on a safer side).
If the Female Category rank is 34334 & 36212, adjust it to 31000 & 33000.
Follow this approach for Other State candidates and different categories.
Pro Tip: Adjust your expected rank slightly lower than the previous year's cutoffs for realistic expectations during JoSAA counseling.

Can This Method Be Used for JEE April & JEE Advanced?
Yes! You can repeat the same steps after your April JEE Main results to refine your admission possibilities.
You can also follow a similar process for JEE Advanced cutoffs when applying for IITs.

Want to Learn More About JoSAA Counseling?
If you want detailed insights on JoSAA counseling, engineering entrance exams, and preparation strategies, check out EduJob360’s 180+ YouTube videos on this topic!

Hope this guide helps! All the best for your Son's admissions!

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Ans: How to Predict Your Chances of Admission into NIT or IIIT or GFTI After JEE Main Results – A Step-by-Step Guide

Once the January JEE Main session results are declared, many students and JEE applicants start asking common questions about eligibility for specific institutes (NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, etc.) based on their percentile, category, preferred branch, and home state.

Providing precise admission chances for each student can be challenging. Some reputed educational websites offer ‘College Predictor’ tools where you can check possible college options based on your percentile, category, and preferences. However, for a more accurate understanding, here’s a simple yet effective 9-step method using JoSAA’s past-year opening and closing ranks. This approach gives you a fair estimate (though not 100% exact) of your admission chances based on the previous year’s data.

Step-by-Step Guide to Check Your Admission Chances Using JoSAA Data
Step 1: Collect Your Key Details
Before starting, note down the following details:

Your JEE Main percentile
Your category (General-Open, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwD categories)
Preferred institute types (NIT, IIIT, GFTI)
Preferred locations (or if you're open to any location in India)
List of at least 3 preferred academic programs (branches) as backups (instead of relying on just one option)
Step 2: Access JoSAA’s Official Opening & Closing Ranks
Go to Google and type: JoSAA Opening & Closing Ranks 2024
Click on the first search result (official JoSAA website).
You will land directly on JoSAA’s portal, where you can enter your details to check past-year cutoffs.
Step 3: Select the Round Number
JoSAA conducts five rounds of counseling.
For a safer estimate, choose Round 4, as most admissions are settled by this round.
Step 4: Choose the Institute Type
Select NIT, IIIT, or GFTI, depending on your preference.
If you are open to all types of institutes, check them one by one instead of selecting all at once.
Step 5: Select the Institute Name (Based on Location)
It is recommended to check institutes one by one, based on your preferred locations.
Avoid selecting ‘ALL’ at once, as it may create confusion.
Step 6: Select Your Preferred Academic Program (Branch)
Enter the branches you are interested in, one at a time, in your preferred order.
Step 7: Submit and Analyze Results
After selecting the relevant details, click the ‘SUBMIT’ button.
The system will display Opening & Closing Ranks of the selected institute and branch for different categories.
Step 8: Note Down the Opening & Closing Ranks
Maintain a notebook or diary to record the Opening & Closing Ranks for each institute and branch you are interested in.
This will serve as a quick reference during JoSAA counseling.
Step 9: Adjust Your Expectations on a Safer Side
Since Opening & Closing Ranks fluctuate slightly each year, always adjust the numbers for safety.
Example Calculation:
If the Opening & Closing Ranks for NIT Delhi | Mechanical Engineering | OPEN Category show 8622 & 26186 (for Home State), consider adjusting them to 8300 & 23000 (on a safer side).
If the Female Category rank is 34334 & 36212, adjust it to 31000 & 33000.
Follow this approach for Other State candidates and different categories.
Pro Tip: Adjust your expected rank slightly lower than the previous year's cutoffs for realistic expectations during JoSAA counseling.

Can This Method Be Used for JEE April & JEE Advanced?
Yes! You can repeat the same steps after your April JEE Main results to refine your admission possibilities.
You can also follow a similar process for JEE Advanced cutoffs when applying for IITs.

Want to Learn More About JoSAA Counseling?
If you want detailed insights on JoSAA counseling, engineering entrance exams, and preparation strategies, check out EduJob360’s 180+ YouTube videos on this topic!

Hope this guide helps! All the best for your son's admissions!

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Ans: Your college options depend on your category and home state

Ans: It depends on your category and home state

Ans: Yes! Definitely

Ans: Sure