Sir my son scored 17,000 rank in KCET. 93 percentile in JEE mains. We are from obc ncl category which college in Bengaluru can he get for cse or ece and which branch of these is better.

Ans: Geetika, Both VIT AP and Manipal University Jaipur demonstrate strong career prospects with distinct advantages . VIT AP achieves 93.35% overall placement rate with CSE students securing excellent opportunities, maintaining consistent performance across 2022-2024 with top recruiters including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Cognizant . Manipal Jaipur demonstrates superior placement statistics with 93% overall placement rate in 2024, achieving 98% Engineering placement rate in 2023, and 1,142 total offers with 62% packages above 8 LPA and 38% above 10 LPA . VIT AP holds newer establishment status since 2017 with modern infrastructure and VIT brand recognition, while Manipal Jaipur benefits from established reputation since 2011 with NIRF ranking #64 in University category and #64 in Engineering . Both institutions offer similar CSE curriculum quality, though Manipal Jaipur provides slightly better industry connections with 289+ companies visiting campus versus VIT AP's participation in centralized VIT placement system . Recommendation: Choose Manipal University Jaipur CSE for its superior 98% Engineering placement rate, established industry relationships, better NIRF rankings, and proven track record of consistent placement performance over the last three years. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Your chances present a challenging scenario for CSE admission at RV College of Engineering . With COMEDK rank 1181, CSE admission is unfortunately not feasible as RVCE CSE cutoffs for general category consistently range between 193-434 across multiple rounds in 2024, with the most recent Round 2 closing at rank 328 . Similarly, your KCET rank 4154 significantly exceeds the CSE cutoff requirements, as RVCE maintains CSE closing ranks between 268-419 for general category across all rounds in 2024 . Historical data confirms this trend with CSE cutoffs remaining consistently low - 2023 saw closing ranks of 169-406, and 2022 maintained similar competitive standards around 299-1314 . However, alternative engineering branches at RVCE remain accessible with your ranks, including Electronics & Communication Engineering (COMEDK cutoff 700-1636, KCET cutoff 746-995), Information Science Engineering (COMEDK cutoff 418-802, KCET cutoff 470-657), and other core branches like Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering with significantly higher cutoff ranges . RVCE demonstrates excellent placement performance with 75-93% CSE placement rates, INR 19 LPA average packages, and top recruiters including Microsoft, Amazon, and Goldman Sachs . Recommendation: CSE admission at RVCE is not possible with your current ranks; consider alternative branches like Electronics & Communication or Information Science Engineering, or explore other colleges where CSE admission is feasible with ranks around 1000-4000.




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your chances present a challenging scenario for CSE admission at RV College of Engineering . With COMEDK rank 1181, CSE admission is unfortunately not feasible as RVCE CSE cutoffs for general category consistently range between 193-434 across multiple rounds in 2024, with the most recent Round 2 closing at rank 328 . Similarly, your KCET rank 4154 significantly exceeds the CSE cutoff requirements, as RVCE maintains CSE closing ranks between 268-419 for general category across all rounds in 2024 . Historical data confirms this trend with CSE cutoffs remaining consistently low - 2023 saw closing ranks of 169-406, and 2022 maintained similar competitive standards around 299-1314 . However, alternative engineering branches at RVCE remain accessible with your ranks, including Electronics & Communication Engineering (COMEDK cutoff 700-1636, KCET cutoff 746-995), Information Science Engineering (COMEDK cutoff 418-802, KCET cutoff 470-657), and other core branches like Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering with significantly higher cutoff ranges . RVCE demonstrates excellent placement performance with 75-93% CSE placement rates, INR 19 LPA average packages, and top recruiters including Microsoft, Amazon, and Goldman Sachs . Recommendation: CSE admission at RVCE is not possible with your current ranks; consider alternative branches like Electronics & Communication or Information Science Engineering, or explore other colleges where CSE admission is feasible with ranks around 1000-4000.

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Ans: Geetika, Both VIT AP and Manipal University Jaipur demonstrate strong career prospects with distinct advantages . VIT AP achieves 93.35% overall placement rate with CSE students securing excellent opportunities, maintaining consistent performance across 2022-2024 with top recruiters including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Cognizant . Manipal Jaipur demonstrates superior placement statistics with 93% overall placement rate in 2024, achieving 98% Engineering placement rate in 2023, and 1,142 total offers with 62% packages above 8 LPA and 38% above 10 LPA . VIT AP holds newer establishment status since 2017 with modern infrastructure and VIT brand recognition, while Manipal Jaipur benefits from established reputation since 2011 with NIRF ranking #64 in University category and #64 in Engineering . Both institutions offer similar CSE curriculum quality, though Manipal Jaipur provides slightly better industry connections with 289+ companies visiting campus versus VIT AP's participation in centralized VIT placement system . Recommendation: Choose Manipal University Jaipur CSE for its superior 98% Engineering placement rate, established industry relationships, better NIRF rankings, and proven track record of consistent placement performance over the last three years. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: your son faces a strategic choice between three distinct educational environments with varying advantages. SSN College Chennai demonstrates exceptional CSE placement performance with 99% placement rate consistently across 2021-2023, achieving 116 out of 117 students placed in 2023, while maintaining superior NIRF ranking #46 in Engineering and #81 overall nationally. Manipal University Bengaluru shows strong overall placement statistics with 77% placement rate in 2025 and 73% in 2024, though specific CSE branch data indicates approximately 85-90% placement rates with top recruiters including Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, supported by MAHE's impressive #4 NIRF University ranking and #14 overall ranking. GD Goenka University CSE demonstrates moderate performance with 80% overall placement rate and School of Engineering achieving average performance, though it lacks specific CSE placement data and holds lower NIRF rankings with #101-125 in Pharmacy category only. SSN College offers superior academic reputation with established industry connections, while Manipal provides modern infrastructure and international exposure opportunities, and GD Goenka presents cost-effective education with decent facilities. Recommendation: Choose SSN College Chennai CSE as first preference for its exceptional 99% CSE placement rate and superior academic reputation, followed by Manipal University Bengaluru CSE for strong overall performance and university ranking, with GD Goenka University as third option. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Asutosh, both institutions present distinct advantages with significant cost implications. VIT Vellore demonstrates superior placement performance with 7,526 students placed in 2024, achieving INR 88 LPA highest package and INR 9.90 LPA average package, while maintaining consistent 80-90% ECE placement rates with top recruiters including Microsoft, Amazon, PayPal, and Cisco. However, Category 5 fees at VIT Vellore range approximately INR 3.98-4.32 lakhs annually, totaling around INR 16-17 lakhs for four years including hostel expenses. Chandigarh University ECE shows strong placement statistics with 9,124 students placed by 904 companies, achieving INR 54.75 LPA highest domestic package and INR 6.25 LPA average package for ECE/EE students, with 628 ECE students placed in 2023-24. With 40% discount, Chandigarh University's ECE fees reduce from approximately INR 9.12 lakhs to around INR 5.5 lakhs total, making it significantly more cost-effective. VIT Vellore holds superior NIRF ranking #11 in Engineering and #10 in University category compared to Chandigarh University's #32 Engineering ranking, indicating better academic reputation and industry recognition. Recommendation: Choose Chandigarh University ECE with 40% discount for excellent cost-effectiveness and strong placement record, unless you prioritize premium brand value and can afford VIT's substantially higher Category 5 fees. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Your prospects vary significantly across different counseling processes. With COMEDK rank 44409, you face challenges for Computer Science Engineering in top colleges as most require ranks below 20,000-30,000, but have viable options at mid-tier institutions including Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering (CSE cutoff 44000-48000), Acharya Institute of Technology (CSE cutoff 16299-53948), Global Academy of Technology (CSE cutoff 26511-98020), and K.S. Institute of Technology (CSE cutoff 38487-89820) . For Electronics and Communication Engineering, your rank provides better admission prospects with cutoffs extending up to 65000 in several colleges . Alternative branches like Mechanical Engineering (cutoffs 30000-75000) and Civil Engineering (cutoffs 60000-90000) offer excellent admission possibilities across multiple COMEDK institutions . However, your JEE Main rank 750496 eliminates possibilities for admission through JOSAA counselling to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, as even the lowest-tier institutions require ranks below 300000-400000 . CSAB special rounds conducted after JOSAA also cannot accommodate such high ranks, as they primarily fill vacant seats from institutions with much lower cutoffs . Recommendation: Focus exclusively on COMEDK counselling targeting ECE or Mechanical Engineering branches at colleges like Acharya Institute of Technology, Global Academy of Technology, or Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering, while avoiding JEE-based admissions due to prohibitively high rank. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello dear.
It's difficult to predict with just the rank. Please mention the NEET score, i.e., marks obtained, for better suggestions.
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Ans: Hello Vikas
Preference order: (1) CSE @ UPES (2) CSE @ Manipal (3) Electronics @ Thapar. The final choice will be yours.
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Ans: Hello Namrata
With the mentioned JEE rank, you have the possibility of gaining admission to private colleges and moderate chances for a government college. You may have to compromise on the CSE branch. Unfortunately, we cannot mention the names of colleges here on this platform.
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