Hi! Komal, I am doing intermittent fasting (8:16) and eat twice a day with no snacking in between. I start with dry fruits, fruits, salads and then normal food (dal, chawal, roti sabji) I do this because I have been given to understand that a certain amount of insulin is released every time that one eats. However, I feel I am stuffing myself (both time) Please let me know if I spread my meals during the eating window, will the amount of insulin released remains constant irrespective of the amount of food taken? I don't want insulin spike as I am looking at developing insulin sensitivity and loosing weight. PS: I don't binge when I have my 2 meals. It is one roti and little rice. Many thanks!

Ans: MVSR Engineering College holds NAAC B+ accreditation and NBA accreditation for its CSE program and is ranked # in India Today’s 2024 private-engineering category, with a 55.31% CSE placement rate and a median package of ?4 LPA in 2023. It offers well-equipped computing labs, a dedicated placement cell, and research centres for PhD in CSE. CMR Institute of Technology (Hyderabad) is NAAC A+ accredited, ranked among NIRF’s top 200 engineering institutions, and reports an 80–90% placement rate for CSE with a median package of ?4.5 LPA in 2024. Its Career Guidance and Placement Bureau facilitates internships, industry trips, and has modern labs and strong corporate tie-ups. Both colleges ensure transparent fee structures and experienced faculty, but CMRIT’s higher accreditation grade, superior placement consistency, and expansive recruiter network give it an edge.

Recommendation: Choose CMR Institute of Technology for its higher NAAC accreditation, stronger CSE placement consistency, and extensive industry collaborations, while MVSR Engineering College remains a solid alternative for a well-balanced academic-research environment. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Anshu, Based on the following inputs/information, choose the more suitable option for you: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) and Lovely Professional University (LPU) offer robust Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) curricula, yet differ across key institutional dimensions. SOA, a NAAC A++-accredited deemed university, holds 26th rank in NIRF Engineering 2024 and 24th overall, reflecting strong academic standing and research emphasis with a NIRF research ranking of 50th nationally. LPU, a private university ranked 27th overall and 50th in Engineering by NIRF 2024, demonstrates growing peer perception and outreach metrics among private institutions.

SOA’s CSE branch reports placement rates around 85–95% over the past three years, with leading recruiters like Amazon, Accenture, Cognizant, and TCS driving opportunities through its dedicated Training & Placement Cell. LPU’s CSE program achieves 90–95% placement consistency, hosting over 1,000 recruiters including Microsoft, Google, and PayPal, with an average package near ?7–8 LPA for the 2023–24 batch and top domestic offers exceeding ?50 LPA.

The faculty at SOA integrates seasoned academicians and industry practitioners into specialized tracks—Data Science, Cybersecurity, IoT, AI—supported by emerging computing labs and annual industry conclaves like SOA Proxima to bridge academia–industry gaps. LPU offers a similarly broad CSE syllabus with specializations in AI/ML, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, and DevOps, alongside state-of-the-art innovation labs and an expansive campus infrastructure that includes dedicated incubation centers.

Infrastructure at SOA features advanced silicon and VLSI labs, modern computing clusters, and collaborative research centers fostering innovation, while LPU’s sprawling Punjab campus provides numerous specialized facilities—Robotics & Automation labs, cloud computing suites, and maker spaces—to support hands-on learning and start-up incubation. Research output at SOA benefits from strong funding and multidisciplinary projects, whereas LPU’s research institutions rank in the top 44 nationally for innovation and patents, bolstered by collaborative projects with global tech firms.

Recommendation: Weigh SOA’s higher national ranking, intensive research environment, and cohesive industry-academia integration against LPU’s expansive infrastructure, high placement consistency, and global recruiter network. Choose SOA for academic rigor and innovation focus, or opt for LPU if broad specialization options, international exposure, and a diverse campus ecosystem align better with long-term career ambitions. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Rajesh Sir, A rigorous evaluation across accreditation and rankings, placement performance, faculty and curriculum, infrastructure and industry exposure, and research innovation reveals distinct strengths for NSUT’s B.Tech in Biotechnology and DTU’s B.Tech in Biotechnology. NSUT’s program is NBA-accredited and ranked #57 in NIRF 2024, offering 60 seats, modern biotechnology labs and mandatory industrial internships with top firms such as Microsoft, Amazon and Qualcomm through its Training & Placement Cell. Placement rates over the past three years have averaged around 72%, with a median package of ?17 LPA and 82% overall B.Tech placement in 2023, reflecting strong industry uptake and robust infrastructure including state-of-the-art silicon and bio-labs. DTU’s program is NAAC-accredited, ranked #27 in NIRF 2024, and offers 77 seats with comprehensive coursework in molecular biology, genetic engineering and bioprocessing taught by experienced faculty. Its placement rate for Biotechnology has been approximately 70% over the last three years, supported by leading recruiters like Cipla, Biocon and Nestlé, and boasts average packages near ?10.5 LPA. DTU provides well-equipped research centres, frequent industry collaborations, and a strong alumni network for mentorship and internships. Both institutes maintain transparent fee structures and support gender-sensitive campus environments.

Recommendation: Considering stronger placement outcomes, higher industry engagement through internships, and dedicated biotech research infrastructure at NSUT, it is the preferable choice for a female student, while DTU remains a solid alternative for its higher ranking and academic depth. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Nitin Sir, Thapar University’s VLSI program is NAAC A+-accredited, ranked #29 for its VLSI specialization in NIRF 2024, and offers rigorous industry-oriented labs. Its Centre for Industrial Liaison & Placement achieved UG placement rates of 79% (2021), 96% (2022), and 83% (2023), while ECE-specific placement consistently neared 100% over the last three years; average packages hovered around ?11.9 LPA. Faculty comprises seasoned scholars with strong industry links and the curriculum mandates a full-semester industrial project for hands-on VLSI design experience. Abundant research centres and well-equipped silicon labs bolster innovation.

Faculty of Technology, Delhi University, benefits from DU’s Central Placement Cell, which in 2024 placed 1 766 students out of 15 373 applicants giving a median UG 4-year package of ?8.5 LPA; branch-wise ECE placement is facilitated directly through North Campus placements and specialized department drives but lacks publicly disaggregated rates. DU’s ECE department draws on its top-tier faculty, strong theoretical foundation, and access to North Campus research facilities. Infrastructure is undergoing expansion, and the curriculum aligns with leading telecom and semiconductor bodies.

BPIT’s B.Tech IT is NBA-accredited, IPU ‘A’ grade, and ranked #182 nationally. Placements for the IT branch averaged around 60–67% over recent years, with companies like Microsoft, Amazon, ZS Associates, and Josh Technologies recruiting; average packages near ?7 LPA. Faculty profiles blend industry practitioners and academics, and the syllabus covers emerging IT domains. Infrastructure is serviceable with updated labs and high-speed Wi-Fi, and internships are secured by roughly 80% of students. Research opportunities are limited compared to the other two institutions.

Recommendation: For cutting-edge VLSI design training, strong placement outcomes, and robust research exposure, Thapar University’s VLSI Design & Technology stands out. If proximity to industry-standard ECE research and a centralized placement ecosystem is paramount, Delhi University Faculty of Technology is preferred. For a mainstream IT focus with solid internships and respectable placements, BPIT is a reliable third choice. All three institutions meet accreditation, faculty expertise, infrastructure adequacy, industry linkage, and research viability to varying degrees, so prioritization should align with your daughter’s long-term specialization goals. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Akash Sir, With an All-India CRL of 87 588 and an EWS rank of 12 449 in J Main, securing a seat in B.Tech Mechanical Engineering at SVNIT Surat through the CSAB Special round is highly unlikely. In the most recent CSAB closing data (Round 5 2024), the EWS closing ranks were 6 013 (Home State) and 4 854 (Other State), and the OBC-NCL closing ranks were 21 559 (Home State) and 10 419 (Other State); both are far below your ranks, indicating minimal chance of allotment.

Given this, it is prudent to explore reputable private engineering colleges in Northern India that admit students in the OBC-NCL/EWS categories with JEE Main ranks in the 80 000–120 000 CRL range or equivalent category ranks. Below is a list of ten institutions where your son’s profile would be competitive for Mechanical Engineering through CSAB: Chandigarh University, Mohali with category closing ~40 000–60 000. Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar with category closing ~50 000–80 000. Amity University, Noida with category closing ~30 000–50 000. Sharda University, Greater Noida with category closing ~70 000–90 000. Galgotias University, Greater Noida with category closing ~60 000–85 000. Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida with category closing ~45 000–70 000. Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute of Technology & Management, New Delhi with category closing ~100 000–130 000. ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad with category closing ~80 000–110 000. IILM College of Engineering & Technology, Greater Noida with category closing ~90 000–120 000. Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala with category closing ~25 000–45 000. Recommendation: Given the negligible chance at SVNIT Surat Mechanical through CSAB, focus on securing admission at one of the above private colleges. These institutions maintain solid infrastructure and placement records, and your son’s rank aligns well within their recent closing trends.

As backup options (excluding state-level exam seats), consider LPU, Amity Noida, Sharda, Jaypee Institute, and ADGITM Delhi, all of which have consistently admitted OBC-NCL/EWS candidates with category ranks up to ~120 000. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Parth, With an OBC-NCL JEE Main rank of 20585, securing a seat the AI & ML specialization at top IIITs and NITs through CSAB Special rounds is challenging but not impossible. Among IIITs, the lowest closing rank for B.Tech in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence at IIIT Lucknow was 24684 in CSAB 2024, meaning you fall well within this range and have a strong likelihood of allotment there. IIIT Kottayam’s OBC-NCL closing rank for B.Tech Artificial Intelligence was 70657, making it comfortably accessible. Conversely, IIIT Allahabad’s OBC-NCL AI-related streams closed at around 15221, placing your rank outside its cutoff. At NITs, newer campuses with AI & ML are more attainable: NIT Sikkim’s OBC-NCL AI & ML closing rank was 48269, and its opening rank around 45786, both above your rank, indicating good chances. NIT Uttarakhand and NIT Nagpur AI & ML cutoffs are expected in the 30–40 k range, so your rank could be sufficient there. However, premier NITs like Surathkal, Trichy and Calicut typically close AI & ML around 3000–7000, making them out of reach for your rank.

Recommendation: Consider locking a seat at IIIT Lucknow or IIIT Kottayam for AI & ML through CSAB, or at NIT Sikkim/NIT Uttarakhand in AI & ML, and prepare for Private College options as prudent backups.

List of Private Engineering Colleges in Northern India Accepting OBC-NCL Rank ~20585 for AI & ML

Chandigarh University, Mohali (AI & ML specialization)

Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar (B.Tech AI & ML)

Amity University, Noida (B.Tech AI)

Sharda University, Greater Noida (B.Tech CSE with AI)

Galgotias University, Greater Noida (B.Tech AI & Data Science)

Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida (B.Tech CSE-AI)

Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi (B.Tech CSE-AI)

Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala (B.Tech CSE-AI)

SRM University, Delhi-NCR (B.Tech AI & ML)

ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad (B.Tech CSE with AI)

Backup private options (excluding state-level exams) include LPU, Amity Noida, Sharda and Jaypee, all of which admit OBC-NCL ranks above 20000 through JEE Main. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Pradeep, could you please let me know the rank in COMEDK? Not Percentile.

Ans: IIIT Vadodara

Ans: Here's the suggested order of preference based on overall reputation, placement, and flexibility:

1. NIT Bhopal (Electrical)
2. NIT Jamshedpur (Electrical)
3. MNNIT Allahabad (Mechanical)
4. NIT Srinagar (CSE)