My son studies CSE at IIIT Bhubaneswar with a 9.4 CGPA. What's next?

Ans: His CGPA is slightly low. For a job the CGPA should be around 7.5-8.0. But now CGPA can't be changed. Let him go for a good certification course in AI and Machine learning. These two are the need of the day. He is B. Tech in IT. He must be knowing coding well. But if he is not comfortable then before going for the certificate course let him practise CODING by viewing YOU TUBE videos for two months. This six-seven months certificate course will help him in good placement. Best of luck to your son. Just follow me. MAY GOD BLESS HIM. Regards. Professor........................:)

Ans: Anup Sir, Based on the inputs, your son can decide the most suitable option out of 3 options: VIT Chennai’s B.Tech in CSE with Data Science specialization delivers a rigorous curriculum encompassing core programming, predictive analytics, machine learning and big data frameworks, supported by smart classrooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, modern computer labs and dedicated data-science research centers. Placements for the CSE school average 85–90% with leading recruiters such as TCS, Infosys, Cognizant and Deloitte, and internship-to-job conversions bolstered by industry tie-ups. Jaypee Institute of Information Technology Noida’s CSE program follows an NEP-aligned structure with strong emphasis on problem solving, AI/ML electives and hands-on capstone projects, underpinned by a dedicated placement cell that achieved 107% job-offer rate overall and 112% for CSE participants, with a median package of ?6.50 LPA and top recruiters including Microsoft, Cisco and Amazon. NIELIT Gorakhpur’s CSE curriculum integrates electronics and IT fundamentals with a minor in AI/ML training modules delivered through certified courses; its Model Career Centre has mobilized over 900 candidates into placement drives and offers career counselling, skill-development workshops and government-industry linkages, though its published placement rate stands near 46% with median salaries of ?5 LPA. All three institutions provide robust faculty expertise, accreditation, campus safety and active industry collaboration.

VIT Chennai’s established CSE-Data Science program leads with superior infrastructure, placement reach and focused research. Jaypee Noida CSE ranks second for its high placement offers and balanced tech curriculum. NIELIT Gorakhpur follows, offering government-backed AI/ML training and solid career counselling despite lower placement conversion. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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