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Question by Shivam on Jul 12, 2025Hindi

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Which in better for DSE student , COEP CS branch or E&TC branch?

Ans: COEP CS branch or E&TC branch

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Hello sir I am confused which branch to select between ece and cse can u please suggest which is the best

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Sir obc ncl rank 5983 state andhrapradesh....CRL...22K

Ans: Srilaxmi Madam, I have already partially answered your question, and now that you have provided your son's home state, here is the updated and refreshed response. With a CRL rank of 22,000, an OBC-NCL rank of 5,983, and Andhra Pradesh home state status, you have good chances of admission in NIT Andhra Pradesh, especially in ECE and EEE branches, while CSE remains borderline depending on the 2026 cutoff trends. Recent data shows that NIT Andhra Pradesh CSE closes around OBC-HS ranks of 5,100–5,500, making your rank slightly risky but still worth attempting; ECE looks more realistic. Admission to CSE/ECE in top NITs like Trichy, Warangal, and Surathkal through other-state quota may be difficult. Good options to fill include NIT Andhra Pradesh (CSE/ECE/EEE), IIIT Sri City, IIIT Kottayam, IIIT Nagpur, IIIT Una, IIIT Bhopal, IIIT Ranchi, and GFTIs. JoSAA confirms that OBC-NCL cutoffs are based on category rank, not CRL. It is recommended to prioritize choices as CSE → ECE → EEE → AI/DS/IT and keep CSAB Special Round as a strong backup. Additionally, reviewing JoSAA opening and closing ranks from the past 2–3 years will provide valuable insights for your son to confidently select and fill preferred choices. Also, keep Andhra Pradesh state counselling as a backup option. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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My rank is 3304 female what is possibility for iiit hyderabad cse

Ans: Chances at IIIT-H seem challenging. But keep strong backup options ready, since recent CSE cutoffs have often been around or above this range and fluctuate significantly.

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Sir please clarify are iiit better then iit non core for cse?

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Hi, My son has secured a rank of 4320 (CRL) in JEE Mains 2026. Home State is not an option. Can you suggest Institute + Branch preferences that we should opt?

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Respected Sir/Ma’am, My brother has secured 77 percentile in JEE Mains 2026 and is currently at a crossroads regarding his future. We would truly value your guidance on whether he should consider taking a drop year to improve his score or proceed with admission at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala. Additionally, if he opts for Thapar, we would be grateful if you could advise which branch he should choose, keeping in mind both his long-term career prospects and future growth opportunities. Your guidance would mean a lot to us in making an informed decision

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Sir, My son got 94.45percentile Jeemains, Mahindra CSE seat blocked, BITS 220marks Session 1, Manipal 148 marks and board 90%. He is interested in CSE or Maths and physics. What shall we do?

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Sir, my son got 98.60percentile...obc ncl.... CAN WE EXPECT CSE

Ans: Srilaxmi Madam, you have not mentioned son's Home State. Based on his score, CSE admission is possible but largely depends on your son's OBC-NCL rank and home state quota. In top NITs like NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, and NIT Warangal, CSE remains highly competitive and typically closes at much higher ranks. However, there are very good chances for CSE in mid-level NITs and IIITs such as NIT Jalandhar, NIT Raipur, NIT Patna, IIIT Kota, IIIT Pune, and IIIT Nagpur, depending on rank movement and quota availability. Even stronger opportunities exist for ECE and through CSAB Special Round upgrades. I suggest keeping the preference order as CSE → IT → AI/Data Science → ECE, filling the maximum number of JoSAA choices, and treating CSAB as a strong Plan B. Please use your exact OBC-NCL rank for a more precise prediction. Additionally, reviewing JoSAA opening and closing ranks from the past 2–3 years will provide valuable insights and help your son confidently select and fill his preferred & maximum number of choices. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Hi Sir, My son has secured a rank of 4320 (CRL) in JEE Mains 2026. Home State is not an option. Can you suggest Institute + Branch preferences that we should opt?

Ans: Based on your son's score, he has strong chances for admission to top NITs and good IIITs, particularly in branches like ECE, EE, Mechanical, Mathematics & Computing, and, in some cases, CSE at mid-to-top NITs depending on the round and institute. JoSAA confirms that open category ranks are based on CRL. The preferred order to consider is NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, NIT Warangal, MNNIT Allahabad, NIT Calicut, NIT Rourkela, NIT Kurukshetra, MNIT Jaipur, SVNIT Surat, NIT Nagpur, followed by IIIT Allahabad, IIIT Gwalior, and IIIT Jabalpur. Suggested branch preference is CSE → AI/Data Science → ECE → Mathematics & Computing → EE → IT → Mechanical. While top NIT CSE may be difficult to secure (for example, NIT Trichy CSE closes near the top 1000 rank), ECE at strong NITs and CSE at good IIITs are very realistic options. Additionally, reviewing the JoSAA opening and closing ranks from the past 2–3 years will provide valuable insights and help your son confidently fill the maximum number of his preferred choices. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 25, 2026Hindi

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Hi, My son has secured a rank of 4320 (CRL) in JEE Mains 2026. Home State is not an option. Can you suggest Institute + Branch preferences that we should opt?

Ans: Based on your son's score, he has strong chances for admission to top NITs and good IIITs, particularly in branches like ECE, EE, Mechanical, Mathematics & Computing, and, in some cases, CSE at mid to top NITs depending on the round and institute. JoSAA confirms that open category ranks are based on CRL. The preferred order to consider is: NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, NIT Warangal, MNNIT Allahabad, NIT Calicut, NIT Rourkela, NIT Kurukshetra, MNIT Jaipur, SVNIT Surat, NIT Nagpur, followed by IIIT Allahabad, IIIT Gwalior, and IIIT Jabalpur. Suggested branch preference is CSE → AI/Data Science → ECE → Mathematics & Computing → EE → IT → Mechanical. While top NIT CSE may be difficult to secure (for example, NIT Trichy CSE closes near the top ~1000 rank), ECE at strong NITs and CSE at good IIITs are very realistic options. Additionally, reviewing the JoSAA opening and closing ranks from the past 2–3 years will provide valuable insights and help your son confidently fill the maximum number of his preferred choices. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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