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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 22, 2024Hindi

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Can you suggest any online free courses which can help me work from home

Ans: Please provide your background to answer. Educational Qualifications? Age? Interests? Where you are based? Please note, Online Free Courses won't be much effective like 'Paid' ones. All the BEST for Your Bright Future.

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Hello sir.Im a 42 years old home maker with no prior computer knowledge and no work experience.plz suggest some suitable short term online or offline course through which I can work as a free Lancer in future and can earn money.I belong to Delhi .

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I am working in a central govt office for last 22 years as an instrumentation engineer and I will be retired in 2036. I do not want to sit idle after the retirement, I would like to work and earn for atleast 5 more years. I am good in maths, and ok in computer programming (ms office, c, python). Suggest me some courses ( or skills to acquire) so that I can earn around 2 lakhs per month while working from home ( approx 5 hours daily)

Ans: It's great that you’re planning ahead for life after retirement and want to continue working and earning. Given your background as an instrumentation engineer and your skills in mathematics and programming, there are several paths you could take to achieve your goals. Among this best will be Consultancy in Instrumentation and Control Systems. You can do Courses on specialized instrumentation software/tools.

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Question by Dhruba - Apr 27, 2026Hindi

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hello sir i got 95.348 percentile in jee main and sc category rank 2659 and crl 73k with HS west bengal so Which branch at which NIT would be best for me?

Ans: Dhruba, with your CRL of 73,000, SC rank 2,659, and West Bengal as your home state, your best NIT option is NIT Durgapur. Based on recent cutoff trends, you have a good chance for NIT Durgapur in branches like CSE (though not guaranteed), Mathematics & Computing, ECE, and Electrical, especially under the home-state quota. A recommended preference order is NIT Durgapur CSE → Mathematics & Computing → ECE → Electrical → Mechanical → Chemical/Metallurgy. Also consider filling choices for NIT Patna, Jamshedpur, Silchar, Agartala, Meghalaya, and Sikkim. As backups, include IIIT Kalyani, IIIT Bhagalpur, participate in state counselling, and register for the CSAB Special Round. ALL the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Question by Jaspal - Apr 27, 2026Hindi

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My son has got a rank of 85685( percentile 94.5) in Jee mains.Category is general.Home state is chandigarh.Wants to pursue CSE or IT.Kindly suggest best options in this regard.Pls help

Ans: Jaspal Sir, I have already answered your question. Please check.

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Question by Saraswatidas - Apr 27, 2026Hindi

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Hello Sir, My daughter has secure 77 percentile in Jee main we r staying in Delhi and general category....she wish to take admission in BTech.... please advice for best option to take admission...

Ans: At 77 percentile, the expected CRL is likely above 3 lakh, making admission to NITs, IIITs, or GFTIs through JoSAA highly unlikely for a Delhi General category candidate. The best practical approach is to focus on Delhi-based Counselling: You can pply for JAC Delhi for DTU, NSUT, and IGDTUW, especially as a female Delhi candidate, but manage expectations toward spot rounds or lower branches. Also consider applying for IPU B.Tech Counselling for colleges like MAIT, MSIT, BVCOE, BPIT, and GTBIT. Additionally, keep 3-4 private engineering colleges in and around Delhi as backup options rather than relying solely on JoSAA, CSAB, or JAC Delhi. ALL the BEST for Your Daughter's Prosperous Future!

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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 27, 2026Hindi

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My Son get Sc 13764 and AIR 242696 any NIT get

Ans: Based on your son's rank, securing a regular NIT seat is possible mainly in lower-demand branches and during later JoSAA or CSAB rounds, but admission to popular branches like CSE or ECE at top NITs is unlikely. Past NIT Mechanical cutoffs indicate that some lower-tier NITs admit candidates within the 8,000–18,000 SC rank range. It is important to fill all possible JoSAA and CSAB choices, keep options open for every branch, and prioritize lower-demand NITs and GFTIs. Additionally, reviewing JoSAA opening and closing ranks from the past 2–3 years will provide valuable insights to help your son confidently select and maximize his preferred choices. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 27, 2026Hindi

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My ward scored 70 percentile in jee mains and scored 78 percentage in boards and my ward wants to pursue mechanical engineering what are the best government colleges in India

Ans: You have not mentioned your son's home state or his category either. With 70 percentile and 78% board marks, your ward can realistically target lower-demand branches like Mechanical in some state government colleges and a few GFTIs. However, admission to Mechanical branches in NITs or IIITs is generally out of reach based on recent JoSAA trends. Suitable government options include SLIET Longowal, Assam University, Mizoram University, HNB Garhwal, Gurukula Kangri, JEC Jabalpur, IET Lucknow, and BIET Jhansi, depending on category, state quota, and counselling rounds. While some newer NITs may admit candidates with higher ranks for lower-demand branches, Mechanical usually requires a much better rank than what a 70 percentile typically corresponds to. It is better to have backup options of 3-4 Private Engineering Colleges in and around your State instead of relying only on JoSAA/CSAB. ALL the BEST for Your Ward's Prosperous Future!

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Question by Abhinav - Apr 27, 2026Hindi

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Sir I got 235615 in JEE Mains (General), home state Maharashtra. Can i get any GFTI in Any state with Mechanical or Electronics and Computer Engineering??

Ans: Abhinav, With a CRL of 2,35,615 in the General category from Maharashtra, regular JoSAA admission chances for Mechanical, Electronics, or CSE branches in GFTIs are very low. In 2025, closing ranks for accessible GFTI Mechanical branches like SGSITS Mechanical were around 47,041, and ECE branches mostly closed between 61,000 and 72,000, which are well below your rank. Nonetheless, you should register for JoSAA and the CSAB Special Round, as CSAB fills vacant seats after JoSAA. Backup options you must have include MHT-CET/CAP counselling for Maharashtra colleges and private engineering colleges in and around Maharashtra for CSE, ECE, Mechanical, and E&TC branches. ALL the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 27, 2026Hindi

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My son is gote 76 parcentail in sc category.in which government college admission gote

Ans: He should definitely fill JoSAA choices and consider all branches, especially lower-demand engineering branches in GFTIs. Additionally, he should explore home-state government colleges through state counselling and actively participate in CSAB rounds to maximize admission opportunities. If possible, have 3-4 Private Engineering Colleges in and around your State also as backups. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 26, 2026Hindi

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My son has got 607933 rank in JEE .is there any chance to get in noit

Ans: With a CRL of 607,933, admission to CSE or other high-demand branches in any NIT or IIIT is not realistically possible. Instead, focus on state counselling and private colleges in and around your state, or consider lower-demand branches in GFTIs if category or quota benefits apply. Your son can still participate in JoSAA and CSAB by filling the maximum number of preferred choices, but ensure these choices are near-realistic to improve chances. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Question by Hemant - Apr 27, 2026Hindi

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My son got 98.83 percentile in JEE 2026 with CLR 18862 Rqnk, in EWS GEN.Categ. Rank is 2551 , is any chance in Top NITS with CSE Branch plz also suggest name of NITS where he can got admission

Ans: Hemant Sir, you have not mentioned your son's home state. Based on your son's score, admission to CSE in top NITs like Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Calicut, and Allahabad is unlikely. More feasible CSE options include NIT Agartala, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and possibly NIT Puducherry or Goa in later rounds. For better chances, also consider IIITs such as Una, Kottayam, Kalyani, Dharwad, Bhagalpur, Ranchi, and Bhopal. It is important to participate in CSAB Special Rounds for possible seat upgrades. Additionally, reviewing JoSAA opening and closing ranks from the past 2–3 years will provide valuable insights and help your son confidently select and fill his preferred & maximum number of choices. If possible and if you wish, have 3-4 backup options of reputed Private Engineering Colleges also in and around your State. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 27, 2026Hindi

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Hi Sir, My son has secured a rank of 4095 in JEE Mains 2026, and we are also expecting a rank below 300 in KCET 2026. I would like your advice in finalizing the best college and branch among the following options: 1. NITK Surathkal – ECE (Home State), 2. NITK Surathkal – IT (through CSAB, Home State), 3. MNIT Allahabad – CSE, 4. IIIT Bangalore – CSE, 5.IIIT Hyderabad – ECE, 6.RVCE Bangalore – CSE. The fees at NITs are financially affordable for us, whereas the fees at IIIT Bangalore and IIIT Hyderabad are quite expensive. Considering all aspects, including placements, career growth, and overall value, which would be the best choice? Additionally, my son is unsure about his interest in hardcore coding. In that case, would ECE be a better option? Also, does ECE offer strong career potential?

Ans: Before addressing your question, I’d like to emphasize that no branch is inherently bad—every branch, including ECE, has its own strengths and opportunities. However, if your son is unsure about a hardcore coding or software-focused CSE branch, it’s wise to avoid it initially. He should remain adaptable, as his interests and the job market may evolve by his 2nd or 3rd year, possibly shifting his focus between ECE or other streams.

Regarding your question, it’s highly recommended to prioritize home-state institutions such as NIT Surathkal, IIIT Bengaluru, or RVCE Bengaluru. Since finances are a concern, finalizing admission in NIT Surathkal’s ECE branch is advisable, given its excellent placement record over the last few years, including highest packages exceeding ?50 lakhs for ECE graduates. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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