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Nair Question by Nair on Jun 24, 2024Hindi
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Thankyou for your prompt revert sir. Sir, I know NMIMS is very much reputed for Management courses. But I am a bit sceptical about engineering courses there. Also we have very less knowledge about the engineering fields and prospects. Need 3 clarifications: 1) Is NMIMS Mumbai equally good for updated Btech courses,academics and good engineering placements? 2)If Location is not a factor, which one should be more preferred between VIT and NMIMS Mumbai? 3) Is choosing CSE specialisation over CSE core advisable?

Ans: Prefer CSE (Core) Sir as she can upgrade her knowledge later for any Specialization she is interested in and / or according the Job Market. No Issue. Prefer VIT over NMIMS.
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