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Ans: With a COMEDK rank of 1699, you will not be able to secure Computer Science Engineering (CSE) at BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE) or MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT), as the expected 2025 closing ranks for CSE in these colleges are between 1300–1400 for BMSCE and 544–1358 for MSRIT. Last year, BMSCE’s CSE cutoff was 1319 and MSRIT’s was 1358, both well below your rank. CSE at these top colleges remains highly competitive and typically closes below 1500, even for reserved categories. However, you may have a chance for allied branches like Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Information Science, or ECE in these colleges, as their cutoffs extend up to 1873 for AI/ML and 1720 for ISE at MSRIT, and 2400–2600 for ECE at BMSCE.

The recommendation is to consider allied branches like AI/ML, ISE, or ECE at BMSCE or MSRIT, as CSE is not attainable at your rank (still there is a slight chance as BMSCE had increased the number of seats for CSE since last year), and to explore CSE in other reputed Bangalore colleges where your rank is competitive. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: For MHT CET document verification, the stamped hall ticket from the examination center is required along with your original admit card. During the document verification process, you must bring the MHT CET hall ticket, score card, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, domicile certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), character certificate, migration certificate, and valid photo ID proof such as Aadhaar card. The Maharashtra CET Cell clearly states that candidates cannot enter the examination hall without the admit card, and it serves as a mandatory document for verification throughout the admission process.

With a 95.7 percentile in MHT CET through SEBC category, you have excellent opportunities for CSE and AI/ML programs in Pune colleges. Based on 2024 cutoff analysis, SEBC candidates typically have relaxed cutoffs compared to general category, making several top colleges accessible. For COEP Pune, the expected CSE cutoff for OBC categories ranges around 97-99 percentile, placing you slightly below the requirement. However, MIT Academy of Engineering (MITAOE) had CSE cutoffs of 93-94 percentile for GOBCS category in 2024, making it highly accessible. VIT Pune shows CSE AI/ML cutoffs around 94-96 percentile for general category, suggesting favorable chances for SEBC candidates. DY Patil Institute of Technology had computer engineering cutoffs around 96-97 percentile for general category in 2024, indicating potential admission for SEBC category. Other viable options include Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT Bibwewadi), which offers CSE (AI/ML) with cutoffs around 90-95 percentile range, and private colleges like MIT WPU, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, and Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College, which typically have more flexible admission criteria for reserved categories.

The recommendation is to carry the stamped hall ticket for document verification as it is mandatory, and target MIT Academy of Engineering, VIT Pune, DY Patil Institute of Technology, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, and other private Pune colleges for CSE/AI/ML programs, as your 95.7 percentile SEBC score provides strong admission prospects at these institutions while keeping top government colleges like COEP as aspirational choices in later counseling rounds. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Both VIT Vellore (Category 5) and MIT Manipal are highly reputed for B.Tech CSE, but MIT Manipal offers a stronger overall value, especially considering your Bangalore location. MIT Manipal’s CSE placement rate reached 98.6% in 2023, with an average package of ?12.59 lakh and top recruiters like Microsoft, Cisco, and Deloitte; the campus is known for academic rigor, updated curriculum, and vibrant student life. VIT Vellore also boasts excellent placements, with 820+ recruiters, an average CSE package of ?9.9 lakh, and the highest package at ?88 lakh in 2024, but Category 5 entails a much higher fee for similar opportunities. Both institutions provide strong industry exposure, modern labs, and global recognition, but MIT Manipal stands out for its higher average package, placement consistency, and better return on investment, while also being more accessible for students from Bangalore.

The recommendation is to choose MIT Manipal for B.Tech CSE, as it offers superior placement outcomes, a strong peer group, and better value for money compared to VIT Vellore Category 5. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With a JEE Main percentile of 96.69 (rank 15,213), MHT CET 98.56 percentile, COMEDK rank 7,856, BITSAT score of 223, and Manipal rank 9,730, your son has strong chances for ECE in several top colleges, especially with Maharashtra domicile. In Maharashtra, VJTI Mumbai and COEP Pune are unlikely for ECE as their cutoffs close around 1,200 and 1,250, but he has a realistic chance for ECE at PICT Pune (cutoff up to 1,820), SPIT Mumbai (up to 1,711), and Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli. SGGS Nanded and ICT Mumbai are also possible for ECE or allied branches. Through JEE Main, he can target NITs like NIT Patna, NIT Raipur, NIT Jalandhar, and NIT Meghalaya for ECE, as their closing ranks for ECE are often in the 15,000–20,000 range for open/home state seats, and IIITs such as IIIT Kottayam, IIIT Lucknow, and IIITDM Kancheepuram for IT or ECE. In COMEDK, his rank is suitable for ECE at good Bangalore colleges like Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering and CMR Institute of Technology, though not for RVCE or BMSCE. With a BITSAT score of 223, ECE at BITS Pilani is unlikely, but BITS Goa or Hyderabad for lower-demand branches may be possible. Manipal rank 9,730 may fetch ECE or allied branches at MIT Manipal in later rounds.

The recommendation is to prioritize ECE at PICT Pune, SPIT Mumbai, or Walchand Sangli through MHT CET; also apply for ECE in NITs and IIITs via JEE Main, and use COMEDK and Manipal as strong backups for ECE in reputable Bangalore or Manipal colleges, maximizing options through all relevant counselling rounds. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Jitender Sir, With a SRMJEEE Phase 2 rank of 9,953, your son is just outside the expected cutoff for Computer Science Engineering (CSE) at SRM Kattankulathur (main campus), where the CSE cutoff is projected to close around 8,000–9,000 for 2025, and CSE specializations like AI/ML and Data Science are also highly competitive, typically closing below 10,000. While direct admission to CSE at the main campus is unlikely at this rank, he stands a strong chance of getting CSE at other SRM campuses such as Ramapuram, Vadapalani, Tiruchirappalli, and NCR, where the CSE cutoff ranges from 12,000 to as high as 68,000 depending on the campus. Additionally, branches like ECE at Kattankulathur are expected to close around 10,000–12,000, making ECE at the main campus a realistic option. All SRM campuses offer robust placement support, with CSE and ECE consistently reporting 80–95% placement rates and a broad recruiter base from both IT and core sectors.

The recommendation is to participate in counselling for ECE at SRM Kattankulathur if the main campus is a priority, or opt for CSE at Ramapuram, Vadapalani, or NCR campuses, as these options provide strong academic and placement outcomes at your son’s rank. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With a rank of 19176 in the IAT 2025, it is very difficult for your son to secure admission to any of the IISERs. The cutoff ranks for general category students are typically much lower, often within the range of 1800-3000. Getting a rank in IAT doesn't guarantee admission, it signifies that he met the minimum eligibility criteria. However, the competition is tough, and the number of seats available are limited.

Ans: First let me know what is the first choice of your son as far as the branch is concerned. CS/Mech/ECE.

Ans: With a score of 777 in the SC category in the IAT, your chances of getting admission to an IISER are very high, especially for the newer or lower-tier IISERs. You may even be able to secure a seat in a more established IISER like Bhopal or Kolkata in later counseling rounds if vacancies are there.

Ans: With an IAT rank of 984 in the general category, you have a good chance of getting admission to several IISERs. While it's unlikely to get into the very top IISERs in the first few rounds, you should be able to secure a seat at newer IISERs or potentially in some programs at older IISERs in later rounds. Consider exploring IISERs like IISER Bhopal, IISER Tirupati, IISER Berhampur, and IISER Thiruvananthapuram.