Should I Drop a Year for JEE 2026 With a 40% Score in 2025?

Ans: Ankush Sir, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT) Noida’s ECE branch consistently achieves 88–99% placement rates, with top recruiters such as Microsoft, Amazon, Cisco, Infosys, and Accenture, and an average package of ?8–11 lakh. The faculty is highly qualified, with most holding PhDs and extensive research credentials, and the department offers advanced labs and strong industry exposure. JIIT’s infrastructure is modern, and the campus environment is research-oriented and technologically advanced. GL Bajaj Noida’s ECE placement rate is 85–92%, with major recruiters like TCS, Bosch, Capgemini, and Tech Mahindra, and an average package of ?4–6.5 lakh. The faculty is also experienced, but the curriculum is more AKTU-aligned and infrastructure, while good, is less research-focused. GL Bajaj is recognized for its student support and strong industry links in the NCR region, but JIIT offers a more robust academic and placement ecosystem.

The recommendation is to choose ECE at JIIT Noida for its higher placement percentage, superior faculty, advanced infrastructure, and better long-term career prospects, while GL Bajaj is a solid alternative for those prioritizing a supportive environment and strong local industry connections. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT) Noida’s ECE branch consistently achieves 88–99% placement rates, with top recruiters such as Microsoft, Amazon, Cisco, Infosys, and Accenture, and an average package of ?8–11 lakh. The faculty is highly qualified, with most holding PhDs and extensive research credentials, and the department offers advanced labs and strong industry exposure. JIIT’s infrastructure is modern, and the campus environment is research-oriented and technologically advanced. GL Bajaj Noida’s ECE placement rate is 85–92%, with major recruiters like TCS, Bosch, Capgemini, and Tech Mahindra, and an average package of ?4–6.5 lakh. The faculty is also experienced, but the curriculum is more AKTU-aligned and infrastructure, while good, is less research-focused. GL Bajaj is recognized for its student support and strong industry links in the NCR region, but JIIT offers a more robust academic and placement ecosystem.

The recommendation is to choose ECE at JIIT Noida for its higher placement percentage, superior faculty, advanced infrastructure, and better long-term career prospects, while GL Bajaj is a solid alternative for those prioritizing a supportive environment and strong local industry connections. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: General category candidates typically need 120–130 marks out of 240 in IISER IAT 2025 to qualify for counselling at any IISER, with top institutes like Pune and Kolkata requiring even higher scores (150+). With 106 marks, your chances for admission in the general category are very low, as this score places you below the expected cutoff and likely outside even the newer IISERs’ closing ranks. The recommendation is to consider other options or prepare for a reattempt, as 106 marks are insufficient for general category IISER admission in 2025. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With an 88.58 percentile in JEE Main (general category), admission to top IIITs is not possible, as most CSE and ECE branches in IIITs require a percentile of 95–98 or higher, and even the lowest closing ranks for IIITs generally correspond to percentiles above 90–93. For GFTIs, the cutoffs for popular branches are also higher, but you may have a slim chance at lesser-known GFTIs or in non-core branches, especially in later rounds or through state quota if eligible. Most likely, you will not secure CSE or ECE in any IIIT or GFTI through JoSAA with this percentile, but you can target private engineering colleges or state-level government institutes where cutoffs are lower and admission is feasible for branches like Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical.

The recommendation is to apply to private or state engineering colleges for CSE or allied branches, as IIIT and GFTI admission at your percentile is highly unlikely; use JoSAA counselling for all possible options but keep stronger backup plans in private institutions. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With a JEE Main percentile of 71.5 and subject-wise percentiles of 52 in Maths, 76 in Physics, and 75 in Chemistry, your son meets the basic eligibility for JoSAA counselling but may not qualify for top IITs or NITs in competitive branches like CSE or ECE, which generally require 90+ percentile. However, admission to core branches like Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering in newer or mid-tier NITs (e.g., NIT Srinagar, NIT Patna, NIT Silchar) and some IIITs or GFTIs is possible. Government instructions require candidates to have passed Class 12 with PCM and a minimum aggregate of 75% (65% for reserved categories) for admission to IITs and NITs. JoSAA counselling begins early June, with multiple rounds to maximize seat allocation.

The recommendation is to participate in JoSAA counselling focusing on core branches like Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil in mid-tier NITs and IIITs, while considering GFTIs as alternatives, aligning with eligibility and percentile to secure a government engineering seat. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: No. Don't do that. Devote one day for only one subject. Monday- PHYSICS, Tuesday- CHEMISTRY, Wednesday- MATHEMATICS and for the next three days follow the same routine. Take off on Sunday, Relax and Enjoy.

Ans: With 82 percentile in JEE Mains (general category), admission to top NITs, IIITs, or GFTIs for CSE is not possible, but you can secure CSE at several private universities and state-level colleges, including Parul University, Vadodara. Parul University is NAAC A++ accredited, hosts over 50,000 students, and offers a culturally diverse campus with strong industry ties. Its BTech CSE program reports 70–80% placement rates, with 1,300 recruiters in 2024, including TCS, Infosys, Microsoft, and Amazon; the average package is ?4–4.5 lakh. Faculty are well-qualified, with many holding PhDs, and the teaching approach is interactive and student-centric. Student reviews praise the infrastructure, supportive faculty, and placement support, though some note that top placements are competitive and internships often require student initiative. Other colleges you may consider at this percentile include KIIT University, Lovely Professional University, CMR Institute of Technology Hyderabad, and University of Engineering & Management Jaipur, all of which offer CSE and have comparable or better placement records.

The recommendation is to take admission in CSE at Parul University if you value a diverse, industry-connected campus with good placement support, but also apply to other private universities like KIIT and LPU for potentially broader placement opportunities and to maximize your options. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Rajat, With a 15,633 rank in SRMJEEE Phase 2, you are not likely to get Mechatronics Engineering with Specialization in Robotics at SRM Kattankulathur (KTR). The typical closing rank for Mechatronics (Robotics) at KTR is around 12,000–14,000, and for CSE specializations it is even lower, usually below 9,000–10,000. The intake for Mechatronics (Robotics) is limited (60 seats), making competition high. While you meet the eligibility criteria (minimum 60% in PCM in 12th), your current rank places you just outside the usual cutoff range for this specialization at the main campus. Placement records for Mechatronics at SRM KTR are strong, with 80–90% placement rates and top recruiters from core and automation sectors.

The recommendation is to participate in counselling for Mechatronics (Robotics) at KTR, but also keep options open for the same branch at other SRM campuses or consider allied branches where your rank is comfortably within the cutoff, as admission to this specialization at KTR is unlikely at your current rank. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Tamilnadu campus.