My son's IAT 164 & JEE 98.4: Science or Engg future?

Ans: Dear Anonymous,
With no information, I will not be able to guide you.
State your problem/challenge area here clearly and also ask your question; then there is a chance that you might find value in the suggestions give.

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Ans: Go for M. Tech integrated program at VIT Vellore.

Ans: Go for SRM ktr chennai.

Ans: Salnang,
With a 12th PCM score of 58%, you are not eligible for SRMJEEE counselling or BTech admission at SRMIST, despite your strong entrance rank of 4,325. The official eligibility criteria require at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in 10+2 for all BTech programs except Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering. During counselling, your documents—including 12th marksheet—will be verified, and failing to meet the minimum marks will disqualify you from seat allotment and admission. The recommendation is to seek alternative universities or programs where your 12th marks meet the eligibility criteria, as SRMIST will not permit counselling or admission with 58% in PCM. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: PICT

Ans: Aditya, NIT Srinagar’s Electrical and Mechanical branches have exceptional placement rates (114% and 141% respectively in 2023), with average packages around ?9–9.4 LPA and strong recruiter participation, making them stand out among core engineering options. IIIT Nagpur, Ranchi, and Bhagalpur offer ECE with 85–89% placement rates and average packages between ?10–17 LPA, with IIIT Ranchi’s ECE reaching a ?17 LPA average and IIIT Bhagalpur’s ECE at 95% placement in 2023. NIT Hamirpur and NIT Patna Civil Engineering have lower placement rates (60–65%), with average packages of ?6–7 LPA and 55% placement at NIT Patna, though NIT Hamirpur boasts excellent infrastructure and campus life. While IIITs offer strong tech placements, especially in ECE, NIT Srinagar’s core branches provide stability, high placement rates, and a robust alumni network, making them preferable for traditional engineering careers.

The recommendation is to prioritize Electrical or Mechanical Engineering at NIT Srinagar for their outstanding placement percentages and core engineering value, followed by ECE at IIIT Nagpur or Ranchi for high-tech roles, and consider Civil at NIT Hamirpur or Patna only if core civil engineering is a strong preference. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Surely, but in Private Colleges.

Ans: Dear Bhoomika,
You cannot do anything yourself as it will involve the police. So, please talk to your parents and go to the police. The boy will have to be caught and given a proper warning...

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Ans: For your son's situation, SRM KTR CSE with Data Science is generally the better option. While VIT Chennai's integrated program offers a structured path, SRM's program provides more flexibility and potentially better placement opportunities for a CSE graduate with a data science specialization.