Should I take a drop or mit? Should I take a drop for 2025 jee.. this year I scored 81 percentile by studying 12th only.. 11th ka kaafi kuch baaki hai like inorganic and physical..11th ki maths tabbhi krli hai In 10th scored 98% and in 12th scored 94% in cbse this year.. also scored 105 in met so 6xxx rank.. Didn't give the bits 1st attempt but Would give the bits 2nd attempt. Should I try to get CCE (prefered) or ECE in mit manipal or consider a drop. since my parents are suggesting me to take one but I fear the competition would rise??? Also Parents are not okay with manipal since they think it's not a good clg but I think it's the opposite. Please reply quickly since met counselling has begun!!

Ans: Tarra, for the next year's (1st) JEE-Main Exam, only 8-months left. Scoring above 95 percentile from 60 percentile will be a much difficult task. Reasons for your low score of 60 percentile? Not joined any coaching center? Any other reasons? It is better to join any college in TS this year, be highly dedicated towards your studies, keep upgrading your skills, have a Professional LinikedIn Profile, connect with Professionals of your domain, have job alerts in LinkedIn to know the Current Job Market Trends & upgrade yourself accordingly. All the BEST for Your Bright Future.

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Ans: Gursimran, You have strong board marks and JEE Math percentile, with admission offers for CSE at Thapar Derabassi and Robotics & AI at Patiala. Derabassi campus is less developed, with poor placements, limited labs, and a weak coding culture, located in a polluted industrial area. It is mainly a satellite campus, with most students moving to Patiala later. Patiala campus, in contrast, offers better infrastructure, faculty, placements, and an active student environment. Robotics & AI is a growing, specialized field with good career prospects. If you are motivated and willing to dedicate a year to improve your JEE rank, dropping a year to aim for IITs or NITs is advisable to avoid future regret. However, if you prefer to start college now, joining Patiala for Robotics & AI is a better option than Derabassi CSE, balancing immediate quality education and career prospects. All the best for your admission and a bright future!

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Ans: With an 80,000 JEE Main rank, CSE at MAIT/MSIT or ECE at IGDTUW are both good choices, especially given your Delhi home state and girl child quota. These institutes offer solid placements, a supportive peer group, and good academic environments. Taking a drop year is only advisable if you are certain you can achieve a much better rank and are fully committed to the process. Otherwise, accepting your current options and focusing on building skills, internships, and projects during your B.Tech will set you up well for future success. Recommendation: Choose CSE at MAIT/MSIT if your interest is in software/IT, or ECE at IGDTUW if you prefer electronics and a women-centric campus. Both paths can lead to strong career outcomes without the risk of a drop year. Please don't have a drop year, is what I say. It would be better to accept and join any of the three well-known colleges. CSE or ECE? Depends upon your interest. All the best for your admission and a bright future!

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