I am 42 years old and for last 10 months have been getting only 3-4 hours of continuous sleep at night. Then I can't sleep and waste my time trying to and then feel tired the whole day. I can squeeze another 1-2 hours after 2 hours gap if I have alcohol, but don't want to get dependent. I am able to sleep at 10 pm though and have tried calming medicines like ashwagandha as well but hasn't helped much. Please help as it is causing symptoms of depression in me now.

Ans: Depends on your interest. Would recommend you to do MBA as only with BBA degree there is a possibility of bottleneck in your future growth.

Ans: If she plans to settle abroad in the future then it makes sense to do Hotel Management abroad. Decide which country she wants to settle in the future and then can look for colleges in that country.

Ans: Dont do BTech+MTech as MTech degree is not a good option unless you are sure you want to continue in technical line which is difficult to decide now. Even if you want to continue then can look at writing GATE and getting into a better college for MTech after graduation. For BTech choose the field you want if you have any specific preference. If you do not have interest in any specific field then go as per ranking of the college. Take up whichever college has better ranking.

Ans: Both Model Engineering College Kochi’s CSE and VIT Vellore’s CSE programmes are accredited and backed by strong industry ties yet differ in scale and outcomes. MEC Kochi, an NBA-accredited government institute, records branch-wise CSE placement consistency of around 80–84% over the past three years with 106 CSE offers in 2023, average CSE package of ?6.6 LPA, and recruiters like Cognizant, Deloitte, EY, and Zoho. VIT Vellore, a NAAC A++–accredited private deemed university, achieves 80–90% overall placements, 867 recruiters and 7,526 placed students in 2024, a rising average package of ?9.9 LPA for CSE, and top recruiters including Microsoft, Amazon, PayPal, Cisco, and Bank of America. Both feature modern labs, experienced faculty, active placement cells, and robust industry partnerships.

recommendation Given VIT’s higher placement consistency, stronger average packages, and broader recruiter network, recommendation is to opt for VIT Vellore CSE; choose MEC Kochi CSE if you prefer a government institute’s affordability and smaller class size. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With a 97.15 percentile in the PCB group under the SC category and minority status, securing a seat at ICT Mumbai’s B.Pharm programme is highly unlikely, as its last-round Home-State cutoffs for B.Pharm consistently exceed the 99th percentile. ICT Mumbai’s flagship B.Tech courses require PCM subjects and cutoffs above the 96th percentile even for SC quotas, and PCB-only candidates are ineligible for B.Tech specialisations there. Instead, consider strong pharmacy alternatives such as Government College of Pharmacy, Mumbai; Bombay College of Pharmacy; and D. J. Sanghvi College of Pharmacy, which admit SC?category PCB students with percentiles around 90–95, offer NBA/NAAC?accredited curricula, modern labs, active placement cells (75–85% consistency), robust industry partnerships, and supportive minority?scholarship schemes.

Recommendation: Pursue admission to one of the well?ranked pharmacy institutes (e.g., Government College of Pharmacy Mumbai, Bombay College of Pharmacy, D.J. Sanghvi College of Pharmacy) that align with your PCB background and offer strong placement support, rather than aiming for ICT Mumbai, which is not feasible without PCM. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Manminder Sir, Thapar University’s Electronics & Computer Engineering is NAAC A-accredited with NBA-accredited ECE programs, advanced VLSI, signal-processing, and embedded-systems labs, Practice School internships, and 75–85% placement consistency over the last three years with strong recruiter engagement in core and software roles. In contrast, VIT Vellore’s CSE is ABET and NAAC A++-accredited, features cutting-edge AI/ML and high-performance computing labs, and achieves 80–90% CSE placement consistency with an average package of ?9.90 LPA and marquee recruiters including Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. Both offer robust industry tie-ups, active placement cells, experienced PhD faculty, and modern infrastructure.

Recommendation Prioritize Thapar’s ECE & Computer Engineering if you value a dual-skill core-electronics and computing curriculum with assured ECE placement consistency; choose a private CSE program like VIT Vellore for superior CSE-specific placements, higher average packages, and specialized AI/ML infrastructure. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Sir, You haven't mentioned your son's exact BITSAT score, which is important to provide an accurate answer. Please refer to the last two years’ cutoff marks for the ECE branch at BITS Pilani to assess his chances. If there’s a significant gap between his score and the past cutoffs, it may be wise to avoid taking an unnecessary risk. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Sheelu, Prioritize NSUT East Campus CSE (IoT) for its established placement record, high recruiter engagement, and mature campus infrastructure; next, choose IPU USICT CSE for strong urban industry access and consistent placement outcomes; opt for IIST CSE (Data Science) third, valuing its unique research-driven space analytics focus and long-term career potential once the programme matures and ISRO absorption pathways crystallize (as it has been introduced this year only, have this as the last option). If your son is very interested in Data Science Program, he can have this as his first option. Also, please note, absorption into ISRO is not a guarantee as its recruitment policy changes every year and subject to some other eligibility criteria conditions too, such as minimum CGPA, branch etc. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With a KCET rank of 21 000 (General-All India), admission into Electronics & Communication Engineering is guaranteed at a range of reputable Karnataka institutes whose last-round ECE closing ranks exceed your rank. These colleges have departments that are recognized for quality, modern ECE labs (like VLSI, embedded systems, and signal processing), active job placement support with a 70–90% success rate in placing students over the last three years, strong connections with industries, and good campus facilities. Fifteen such institutions where your son will certainly secure ECE admission are:
MVJ College of Engineering, Bangalore; Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Bangalore; Reva University, Bangalore; Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore; RNS Institute of Technology, Bangalore; BNM Institute of Technology, Bangalore; Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore; BMS Institute of Technology & Management, Yelahanka; East West Institute of Technology, Bangalore; CMR Institute of Technology, Bangalore; New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore; JSS Science and Technology University, Mysore; Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore; RV College of Engineering Off-Campus (ECE electives), Bangalore; and Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore.

Electronics & Communication and Mechanical Engineering have some important similarities, like having the right accreditations, labs, job placement help, knowledgeable teachers, and connections with companies, but they focus on different subjects (like VLSI and signal processing for Electronics & Communication and thermodynamics and CAD/CAM for Mechanical Engineering), have different job markets (telecom/IoT for Electronics & Communication and automotive/manufacturing for Mechanical Engineering), require different skills, offer different research chances, and attract different employers. Both are excellent branches; selection hinges on your son’s interest in circuit/communication systems or mechanical design/manufacturing and his long-term career goals.

Recommendation: Encourage your son to pursue ECE if he enjoys electronics, IoT, and embedded systems; opt for Mechanical if he prefers core design, manufacturing, and automotive sectors. Align the choice with his passion and envisioned professional trajectory. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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