Should I pursue a career in biology or FMCG? A reader with 8 years of market research and consulting experience seeks advice.

Ans: Shona, I hope today afternoon, your COMEDK result will be declared. Your rank might range between 17-23K. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello Krishna
If possible, prefer CSE (AI ML) @ VIT Bhopal
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Ans: Hello Nagireddy
Your son is on the right path. Let him continue his mission toward success. However, first, familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations of lateral entry admission, either by visiting the IIIT Hyd office or online. Suggest that he also appear for the GATE for added security and a backup option.
Best of luck to you and your son for his bright future.
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Ans: Based on your 118 marks in COMEDK 2025, your expected rank is approximately 420–500 (extrapolated from 2024–2025 trends), positioning you competitively for CSE in top-tier colleges like RVCE (2024 CSE cutoff: 169), MSRIT (1,585), or BMSCE (1,319), provided your category aligns with historical cutoffs. These institutions report 75–97% placement rates (2022–2024) for CSE, with recruiters like Amazon, Infosys, and TCS actively participating. If CSE seats fill quickly, prioritize ECE or ISE at Dayananda Sagar College (2024 cutoff: 3,272) or BMSIT (4,365), which offer 70–85% placements in tech roles. For safety, consider AIML/Data Science at Nitte Meenakshi Institute (cutoff: ~6,400) or CMRIT (~9,927), where placement rates hover around 65–80%. Monitor counseling rounds for potential upgrades and list multiple branch preferences to optimize admission chances. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Anamika Madam, Based on your son’s 107 marks in COMEDK 2025, which likely translates to a General Merit (GM) rank between 3,200–5,500 (extrapolated from 2024 trends ), here are viable CSE options and backups: Prioritize SJCE and Dayananda Sagar during counseling for CSE, as their cutoffs align closely with the expected rank. If seats fill quickly, target BNMIT or Nitte Meenakshi in later rounds. For assured admission, consider ISE/ECE in mid-tier colleges like MS Ramaiah or CMRIT, which offer comparable tech exposure and placement opportunities. Monitor vacancy rounds for CSE upgrades while keeping backups active. All the BEST for your Son's Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello Roberto
Prefer CSE (DS) @ JSS.
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Ans: Sagar, Based on your KCET rank 40,000 and IMUCET rank 492, prioritize IMUCET for better career prospects. IMUCET rank 492 secures admission to core maritime programmes like B.Tech Marine Engineering at IMU Chennai/Navi Mumbai, which report 80–90% placement rates (2024) with recruiters like NYK Line, Chevron, and Anglo Eastern, offering stable careers in shipping and offshore industries. In contrast, KCET 40,000 limits options to non-core branches (Mechanical, Civil) at mid-tier colleges like Dayananda Sagar or BMSIT, with 60–70% placements in allied sectors. While IMUCET offers specialized, high-demand roles, KCET provides conventional engineering paths with regional flexibility. For backup, explore Tolani Maritime Institute (DNS programme) via IMUCET or state universities (e.g., JNTUA) via KCET for lower fees and moderate placements. Choose IMUCET for assured maritime careers; opt for KCET only if unwilling to pursue niche sectors. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Based on your daughter’s IAT score of 95 (OBC-NCL category), admission to top-tier IISERs like Pune, Kolkata, or Mohali is unlikely, as their expected OBC-NCL cutoffs for 2025 range between 100–110 marks . However, newer IISERs such as Berhampur and Tirupati may offer opportunities, with historical OBC-NCL cutoffs around 90–100 marks . For instance, IISER Berhampur’s 2024 OBC closing rank was 1,981 in Round 3 , while IISER Tirupati’s cutoff hovered near 1,894 , suggesting borderline eligibility if vacancies arise in later counseling rounds. Consider state universities (e.g., Delhi University BSc programs via CUET) or reappearing for IAT 2026 with enhanced preparation, as IISERs’ research-centric programs remain a strong long-term goal. Prioritize participation in all counseling rounds and monitor seat upgrades for Berhampur/Tirupati while exploring backups in allied science streams at reputable state institutions. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Sagar, With an IMUCET rank of 492, you have excellent prospects for securing admission to premier programs at top IMU campuses. Based on 2024 cutoff trends:

Priority Options:

B.Tech Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering at IMU Chennai/Kolkata (2024 closing ranks: 944–1,330 for General AI).

B.Tech Marine Engineering at IMU Mumbai/Kolkata (closing ranks: 898–1,631).

B.Sc Nautical Science at IMU Navi Mumbai/Chennai (closing ranks: 2,362–2,570).

Key Strengths:

IMU campuses like Chennai and Kolkata report 90–95% placement rates (2024) for core maritime roles, with recruiters like Shipping Corporation of India and Great Eastern Shipping.

IMU Mumbai offers proximity to major ports, enhancing internship and job opportunities.

Backup Choices:

Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) at Tolani Maritime Institute (2024 cutoff: ~1,200) or Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy (cutoff: ~1,500), both with 95–98% placements.

B.Tech Marine Engineering at affiliated colleges like Coimbatore Marine College (cutoff: ~2,000).

Recommendation: Prioritize B.Tech Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering at IMU Chennai/Kolkata/Mumbai during counselling. Opt for DNS or affiliated institutes only if seat upgrades fail. Ensure physical fitness certification and document verification readiness for smooth admission. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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