My Son Scored 86.7 Percentile in JEE - Confused About College and Course Options

Ans: With an 89.5 percentile in JEE Main, your son’s rank (~1,57,500) places him outside the range for top NITs or IIITs for CSE but opens doors to reputed private universities like VIT and deemed universities like Thapar. Between the two offers—CSE with Cyber Security at VIT Vellore and Electronics and Computer Engineering at Thapar—both have strong placement records and academic reputations. VIT Vellore offers a more IT-centric curriculum with emerging specialization in Cyber Security, aligning well with future industry trends and higher average packages (~?9 LPA). Thapar provides a balanced core engineering education with solid placements (~?7-8 LPA) and a strong research environment, suitable if your son prefers a blend of electronics and computing. Considering the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals and VIT’s robust placement network, VIT Vellore’s CSE with Cyber Security is recommended for better career prospects and industry exposure. However, if your son has a keen interest in hardware or embedded systems alongside computing, Thapar is a strong alternative. Ultimately, the decision should also factor in personal preferences, campus environment, and long-term career goals. I suggest to go for THAPAR. All the best for your son's admission and a bright future!

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Ans: Hello dear.
Prefer CSE @ Thapar as a first preference and MAIT as 2nd preference.
Best of luck to you.
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Radheshyam