Stuck at Career Crossroads: Former Software Developer Seeking Guidance

Ans: Hello Sangeeta,
If you are mentally strong and prepared to work under any adverse conditions, then go with B.Sc. Forensic; otherwise, B. Pharma is an evergreen branch and always has bright prospects.
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Ans: Hello dear.
Prefer CSE @ NIT-K or CSE @ JAC, whichever is nearest to your hometown. The final decision will be yours.
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Ans: Hello Yogesh.
Preference order: (1) AI @ COEP (2) CS @ VJTI (3) BITS. The final decision will be yours.
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Ans: Hello dear.
You can appear for isolated maths and also appear for MHTCET - PCM. Yes, you will be eligible to get admission in engineering.
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Ans: IISc Bangalore’s IAT 2025 ST cutoff (final Round 2) closed at rank 57, up from 46 in IAT 2024, reflecting slightly higher competition for the limited ST seats. With only six ST seats and rising applicant numbers, the cutoff has trended upward. Your daughter’s ST category rank of 72 falls outside this range, making admission via IAT unlikely. However, last-minute withdrawals or seat reallocations can shift the closing rank marginally, so maintaining readiness for counselling and preparing backup options is essential.

Recommendation: Since ST cutoff has risen above 72, secure alternative admission pathways such as JEE Advanced qualification or top-tier BSc(Hons) programs at IISERs and prepare for open seats via spot counselling to maximize her chances.All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello Srinivasa
Prefer CSE @ RVCE if possible. If your son is interested in research, then only consider Nanoscience @ BITS. The final decision will be yours.
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Ans: Tulasi, With a 96.52 percentile, securing Computer Science & Engineering at Walchand College of Engineering (WCE) Sangli is feasible, as the general-open closing percentile for CSE was 90.02–99.10 in CAP Round 3. Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT) Pune’s CSE cutoff hovered around 99.18–99.04, making admission unlikely at your percentile. WCE Sangli is an AICTE-approved, NBA-accredited government institute (NAAC A) established in 1947, staffed by PhD faculty, with specialized computing and digital labs, industry MoUs, and 38–65% placement consistency over three years. VIT Pune, an A++ NAAC-accredited private institute ranked #31 among private engineering colleges by India Today 2024, offers 200+ dedicated AI/ML, cybersecurity, and full-stack labs, strong industry tie-ups, and 85–90% placement consistency over three years.

Final recommendation: Given your percentile, WCE Sangli CSE is the practical choice offering assured admission, solid faculty, core labs, and government-backed infrastructure. While VIT Pune CSE excels in private-sector exposure and higher placement stability, it remains out of reach at 96.52 percentile. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello dear.
Both options are strong. Select the one closest to your hometown to reduce upcoming expenses.
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Ans: Vikas Sir, NIT Kurukshetra’s B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, ranked #81 in NIRF 2024, is NBA-accredited with a 60-seat intake, guided by PhD-qualified faculty in ML, DL, and data-analytics, and offers specialized AI/ML, big-data, and IoT labs; it reports a 75.74% placement rate over the past three years with an average package of ?14.16 LPA and median ?11.07 LPA. Delhi Technological University’s B.Tech in Electronics Engineering, NAAC-A accredited, features advanced VLSI, signal-processing, and embedded-systems labs under experienced faculty, mandates industry internships, and achieved a 68% placement rate with an average package of ?17 LPA and top recruiters like Texas Instruments and Qualcomm. DTU’s urban campus and 350+ recruiters enhance exposure, while NIT Kurukshetra’s research-driven environment and higher AI-specific placement consistency support specialized skill development.

Recommendation: For a focused AI/data-science trajectory with robust research projects, strong AI/ML labs, and consistent placement rates, recommendation is NIT Kurukshetra AI & Data Science. If your priority is core-electronics roles, broader recruiter engagement, and slightly higher average packages, opt for DTU Electronics Engineering. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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