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Varun Question by Varun on Aug 30, 2024Hindi
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Sir I have took a drop but wouldn’t able to clear jee then i joined a state level gurunanak college and prepared for jee and cracked jee mains with 99.8 and i got seat in nit warangal cse but the problem is the two years gap effect placements in nit warangal? Or not ? Please clarify sir. Should i go for nit warangal or be in the state gurunanak institute of technology college please give me clarity sir

Ans: Varun, depends upon some important factors (1) Reputation of the College. As far as NIT-W is concerned, no issue (2) Perception of the Recruiters/Companies some of which might think that you could not face the academic pressure. However, this can be overcome by your academic performance in NIT-W with additional skills/certifications/upgradation & (3) Policies of Some traditional companies and / or its strict HR Policy. All the BEST for Your Bright Future.

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Asked on - Sep 05, 2024 | Answered on Sep 06, 2024
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Sir please tell me that should I go for nit warangal cseor not and will 2 years gap effect placements or not in nit warangal
Ans: You can, however, please keep in mind the Point No.2. Have Plan B for off-campus job also.
Asked on - Sep 07, 2024 | Answered on Sep 07, 2024
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Sir in your opinion which is better to continue 1) joining nit warangal 2) continuing in state level college.If i go for nit warangal am i not eligible for campus placement and can i get packages like 20 to 40 lpa in nit warangal with decent study in nitw in on campus placement
Ans: Join NIT-W. Packages depend upon your Background after 4-years and also the recruiter who considers you for the job.
Asked on - Sep 08, 2024 | Not Answered yet
Sir but many people are saying that 2 years gap will effect in placements that too mainly in HR round. Sir please guide me if i choose nit warangal then in the placements session will I get placed with equal as the fresh candidate with no gap or not. Will the HR sir and recruiters reject me because of 2 years gap Please say me sir. I am very much worried sir.I think from ur experience as HR you can guide me well sir…

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