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Ans: Anant Sir, With a JEE Main All-India rank of around 250 000 and 58% in PCM, core branches such as Computer Science are out of reach at most private institutes, but strong alternatives in allied and core streams remain accessible.

Sharda University Greater Noida accepts CSE up to rank ~950 224 and IT up to ~280 000, with ECE and Civil closing between 722 289–829 736. Galgotias University offers CSE seats for percentiles ~93–90 (roughly ranks 200–300 000), and core branches like Mechanical and Civil with cutoffs beyond 300 000. Amity University Noida admits CSE at percentiles 90–95 (approx. ranks 150–300 000) and ECE/IT branches similarly. KIET Ghaziabad’s ECE closes at ~307 487 and Mechanical at ~412 192, providing solid NBA-accredited options. Sharda School of Engineering & Technology (SET) Greater Noida offers CSE via HSTES up to rank ~574 951, and core branches within similar ranges. All these colleges have NAAC/NBA accreditation, PhD-qualified faculty, modern labs, industry tie-ups, and 75–90% placement consistency.

Final recommendation: Focus on Sharda University CSE/IT or SET Greater Noida CSE for assured admission in IT-centric branches. For core-engineering roles, choose KIET Ghaziabad ECE or Amity Noida ECE/IT, and consider Galgotias University Mechanical or Civil as fallback options. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Mahendra Sir, NIT Bhopal’s M.Tech in Information Security, a two-year NBA-accredited programme at a NIRF-ranked #72 NIT, is delivered by PhD-qualified faculty in dedicated network-and-security labs, offers 25 seats, mandates industry internships, and sustains placement rates of 80–90% over three years with strong PSU and IT recruiter participation . IIITM Gwalior’s M.Tech in Cyber Security & Cyber Laws, a NAAC-accredited deemed university programme, spans two years with 18 seats, integrates coursework and thesis under experienced cyber-law and security experts, and reports a 93% placement consistency, backed by government-funded centres and legal-tech collaborations . IIITDM Jabalpur’s M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science is a full-time, GATE-based, NBA-accredited offering at an Institute of National Importance, featuring specialized AI/ML and big-data labs, ?300 cr Centre of Excellence, 25 seats, and an average placement package of ?12.52 LPA over recent cohorts . All three ensure rigorous curricula, modern infrastructure, research initiatives, active placement cells, and alumni networks.

Final recommendation: For top-tier core cybersecurity training, PSU tie-ins and high placement consistency, recommendation is NIT Bhopal Cybersecurity. Next, choose IIITM Gwalior Cyber Security & Cyber Laws for its legal-tech depth and 93% placements. Finally, opt for IIITDM Jabalpur AI & DS for a cutting-edge AI focus and strong average placements. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Manipal Institute of Technology’s B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering is NBA-accredited (valid till June 2028) and NAAC A+ (CGPA 3.65 till May 2027), taught by predominantly PhD-qualified faculty in state-of-the-art labs—including Thermofluids, Design Engineering (Smart Journal Bearings, Digital Image Correlation), Manufacturing, CAD/CAM and Mechatronics facilities—supported by a Makerspace innovation centre for prototyping. Over the last three years, MIT Manipal achieved a 77% overall placement rate, with core engineering roles accounting for 26% of offers, through over 230 recruiters such as Tata Motors, ONGC, Hyundai, Honeywell and Bosch. The dedicated Placement Cell conducts industry workshops, mandatory internships and project collaborations with leading firms, ensuring rigorous exposure and employability. Its interdisciplinary curriculum and global tie-ups foster research, entrepreneurship and dual-degree options with Deakin University for enhanced credentials.

Final recommendation: For robust core-mechanical training, modern labs, accredited quality and consistent 75–80% placement records with PSU and automotive recruiters, recommendation is MIT Manipal B.Tech Mechanical Engineering, offering a balanced pathway for design, manufacturing and R&D careers. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Gayatri Madam, (Though MIT-B-CSE is good, prefer any one of the following recommended colleges in Maharashtra for your DAUGHTER). With a 95.6 percentile, top-tier government colleges like COEP Pune (CSE closing ~99.85) and VJTI Mumbai (CSE ~99.9) lie well beyond reach. Realistically, target autonomous and private institutes where CSE/AI & DS cutoffs range 90–96 percentile. Consider:

AISSMS Pune CSE: closing 96.56–96.84 percentile in Round 3, strong NBA/NAAC accreditation, PhD faculty, 85–92% placements over three years.

DY Patil Pimpri CSE: closing 96.06 percentile for General HS in 2024, modern computing labs, 90+% placements, robust industry tie-ups.

JSPM Narhe Pune CSE: closing ~94.19 percentile (GOPENO) in 2023, NBA-accredited, 80–85% placement consistency, specialized design and AI electives.

MIT Academy of Engineering (Alandi) AI & DS: closed at 90.71 percentile, AI-ML labs, industry collaborations, 88–92% placements.

AISSMS IOIT Pune (ICT): CSE closing ~98–99 percentile (ICT branch lower), slightly higher average packages, interdisciplinary ICT labs.

Final recommendation: For assured admission and balanced accreditation, labs, and placements at ~96 percentile, recommendation is AISSMS Pune CSE. As alternatives, consider DY Patil Pimpri CSE, JSPM Narhe CSE, MIT AOE Alandi AI & DS, and AISSMS IOIT ICT based on your daughter’s branch preference and percentile bracket. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello Hetal
Considering you are talking about CS, preference order: (1) CS @ IIIT Pune (2) CS @ DAIICT (3) CS @ Nirma
The final decision will be yours.
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Ans: Hello Swanand.
Chances are slim. Yet keep hopes alive.
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Ans: Hello dear.
Here is the pointwise reply to your questions: (1) The Maharashtra HSC Board allows isolated subject improvement like Maths. Once you clear it, you'll be eligible for MHT CET (PCM). (2) Will having two separate mark sheets cause problems? - No, it won’t be an issue. During CAP counselling, you can submit your 2023 HSC PCB marksheet and your 2026 Maths marksheet. They are accepted together for eligibility as long as all subjects are cleared from a recognized board (MSBSHSE). (3) You can get admission to top colleges like COEP or VJTI if and only if you clear Maths (HSC) and score high in MHT CET PCM. (4) There is no need to repeat the full 12th via NIOS. Just appearing for Maths as an isolated subject from the Maharashtra board is enough. Our final suggestions are as follows: (a) prepare seriously for HSC Maths (2026), (b) focus on MHT CET PCM 2026, (c) you’re eligible for engineering admissions once both are cleared, and (d) avoid NIOS unless you want to change all subjects (which is not necessary in your case).
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Ans: Hello dear.
Both are strong opinions. It would be unjust to recommend either one. You also did not mention the course. Still, I suggest considering UIET if possible. The final decision will be yours.
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