I'm a confused parent: Vit Vellore IT vs Cummins Pune/SPIT Mumbai ECE for my daughter?

Ans: Archana Madam, Prefer SPIT-Mumbai. All the BEST for Your Daughter's Bright Future.

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Ans: You have not mentioned the expected score of your daughter. VIT Vellore’s Mechanical Engineering (Category 3) reports a 50% placement rate (2025) with an average package of ?7.59 LPA and access to 300+ recruiters like TCS and Maruti Suzuki, supported by its NAAC A++ accreditation and QS World Ranking recognition. While core roles constitute 20–30% of offers, VIT’s project-based curriculum and 1,458+ annual recruiters ensure broader IT/consulting opportunities. In contrast, MHCET-based colleges like COEP Pune (2024 Mechanical cutoff: 99.16 percentile) and VJTI Mumbai (cutoff: 99.63 percentile) offer 85–90% placement rates in core sectors through PSUs and automotive giants like Tata Motors, but admission is contingent on achieving ranks ≤10,000 (General category). For mid-tier MHCET colleges (e.g., PICT Pune, D.Y. Patil), placement rates drop to 60–70%, with limited industry linkages compared to VIT. Recommendation: Secure VIT Vellore Mechanical if MHCET rank exceeds 15,000, as top government colleges remain unattainable. If MHCET rank is ≤10,000, prioritize COEP Pune or VJTI Mumbai for cost-effectiveness and core-sector stability. For backups, retain VIT admission while awaiting MHCET results, leveraging its assured infrastructure and global collaborations. All the BEST for your Daughter's Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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