Sir what about 2nd round. Don't you think cutoff will increase in 2nd round as it is a low preference branch

Ans: With a KCET general merit rank of 1,220, getting Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Information Science (IS), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIML), or Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) at RVCE under the Supernumerary quota is highly unlikely, even if you wait until the third round. The 2024 closing ranks for these branches under the General Merit (GM) category were CSE: 419, IS: 657, AIML: 771, and ECE: 746, and for 2025, the expected cutoffs remain well below 1,000–1,100 for these high-demand specializations. While ECE sometimes extends to 1,800 in rare years, the trend for the last three years has been consistently below 800, and the Supernumerary quota does not significantly alter these cutoffs for open merit candidates. The closing ranks for these branches rarely fluctuate enough in later rounds to reach your rank, especially with increasing competition and preference for tech branches.

The recommendation is to keep options open for other top Bangalore colleges where your rank is competitive for these branches, as admission to CSE, IS, AIML, or ECE at RVCE with a 1,220 rank is not realistically possible even in the third round, given recent cutoff trends and high demand.

Ans: With an OBC-NCL rank of 1104, IIT Ropar CSE is a confirmed seat (closing rank 1154) offering 87.95% average placement over three years, strong faculty engagement, modern labs, robust industry partnerships, NBA accreditation, and active research culture . IIT Indore Mathematics & Computing (closing rank 941) delivers 90% placement, interdisciplinary curriculum, advanced computational and mathematics labs, international collaborations, and UoE status, but your rank exceeds its cutoff, making admission unlikely . IIT Guwahati EEE (closing rank 2066) features 84% placement, specialized high-voltage and core electronics facilities, experienced faculty, NIRF-ranked labs, and strong PSU and tech recruiter ties . IIT Hyderabad EE (closing rank 1781) provides 75% placement, cutting-edge power electronics and IC design labs, multidisciplinary research, international MoUs, and NAAC A++ accreditation .

Recommendation: Do not risk IIT Indore M&C as your rank falls outside its cutoff; accept IIT Ropar CSE for guaranteed admission and high placement, or upgrade to IIT Guwahati EEE or IIT Hyderabad EE in Round 6 if branch preference for core electronics outweighs the certainty of the Ropar CSE seat. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: SMK, I have already answered your question. However, please note again. IIT Ropar CSE posts an 81.61% placement rate in 2024 and averaged 87.38% over the last three years, backed by NAAC A++ accreditation, NIRF rank band 151–200, modern AI and software labs, PhD-qualified faculty, and industry MoUs with Google, Microsoft, and Qualcomm. IIT Indore Mathematics & Computing achieved 96.83% placements for B.Tech programs, holds a #16 NIRF engineering rank, features dedicated computation and AI research centers, interdisciplinary curriculum, and collaborations with TCS, ISRO, and Siemens. IIT Guwahati EEE recorded an 84% placement rate in 2024, supported by advanced power electronics and renewable energy labs, faculty research in smart grids, and partnerships with L&T and ABB. IIT Hyderabad Electrical Engineering saw a 78.33% placement rate, with state-of-the-art VLSI, IC design, and power electronics facilities, globally published faculty, and industry linkages with Intel and Texas Instruments.

Recommendation: Secure IIT Ropar CSE for guaranteed admission, strong software career prospects, and consistent >80% placements; consider risking for IIT Guwahati EEE in Round 6 only if you prioritize core electrical engineering with 84% placement consistency; avoid waiting for IIT Indore M&C or IIT Hyderabad EE given their higher cutoffs and lower admission certainty. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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