I have scored 90% in XIIth CBSE. My Amrita rank is 26k, and VIT I have been assigned counseling for Amravathi, and Bhopal campuses. As a back up I have blocked a seat at SRMIST Ramapuram for CSE and have also been called from Amritha Coimbatore for CSE. Which one should I choose between the 2, SRMIST or Amrita. Do I stand a chance for integrated Mtech at VIT with 90% marks in CBSE. I have also applied at SNU and SSN, do I stand a chance for these colleges. Kindly advice.

Ans: If you want a combined B.Tech + M.Tech in 5 years with advanced specialization and are comfortable with the program duration and fees, VIT Chennai Integrated M.Tech is an excellent choice.

If you prefer a 4-year B.Tech with good reputation and placements, and possibly pursue M.Tech later, Amrita with your rank is a strong option.

Both are reputed institutions. Your choice depends on whether you want an integrated master’s degree upfront (VIT) or a traditional B.Tech with flexibility (Amrita). However, it is advisable to go for BTech first, gain 2-3 years work experience and then pursue MTech (if possible/needed). All the best for your admissions and a bright future!

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Ans: Go for VIT chennai cse(cat2)

Ans: With a VITEEE rank of 2549 (CSE AIML, Category 2, VIT Vellore), 1569 rank in COMEDK (eligible for MSRIT and BMSCE), and 99.25 percentile in MHT CET, you have secured admission to some of India’s top private engineering colleges. VIT Vellore CSE AIML is highly ranked (NIRF #11), with 80–90% placement, an average package of ?9.9 lakh, and over 800 recruiters including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, plus excellent campus infrastructure and a vibrant tech culture. MSRIT and BMSCE are among Bangalore’s most prestigious colleges, both with 95–97% CSE placement rates, average packages of ?8–10 lakh, and strong industry connections, with MSRIT slightly ahead in placement diversity and alumni network. BMSCE holds NAAC A++ and ABET accreditations, and both colleges have a legacy of academic excellence and high peer quality. With a 99.25 percentile in MHT CET, you are just below the cutoff for CSE in COEP, VJTI, and PICT, but can expect top branches in other reputed Pune/Mumbai colleges. Taking a drop is only advisable if you are certain of significantly improving your rank for a shot at IITs, top NITs, or CSE at COEP/PICT, as you already have outstanding options with strong placement records and national reputation.

The recommendation is to prioritize CSE at BMSCE or MSRIT Bangalore for their superior academic legacy, placement consistency, and peer environment, followed by VIT Vellore CSE AIML for its national brand and tech exposure; a drop year is not recommended unless you are fully confident of a major leap in performance, as your current choices are among the best in the country. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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