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Rakesh Question by Rakesh on Jul 19, 2024Hindi
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Sir, My son score 86.7 percentile in JEE, he could not any institute. He appeared for VIT Vellore and is getting Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He is getting CSE from Kalinga INDUSTRIAL Institute of Technology (KIIT Bhubaneswar). He got 93 percentile in MHCET He is also contemplating to take drop this year and prepare for next year. We are confused. He is also confused. Please give your suggestions. About college and course prospects.

Ans: Rakesh Sir, please avoid taking a drop for 2025. It is advisable to get admission into KIIT-CSE and move ahead. All the BEST for Your Son's Bright Future.

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