Hi.
I smoke and don't exercise much.
There is cardiac disease in my family.
I have tried quitting smoking many times but I feel too depressed when I do, almost suicidal.
But I am very careful about my diet. I take a 45-minute walk every evening.
If I continue to smoke two or three cigarettes a day, since I can't stop, what health measures and changes in my lifestyle should I make to combat the harm smoking causes?
I am a chronic diabetic. I am on dialysis. I go once a week.
I wanted to travel abroad for my son's graduation in New York. Will I be able to do dialysis abroad?
Vijay

Ans: Now no more looking back. Just let him join SRM CS AI&ML. Most of the private colleges are same. So don't be confused unnecessary.

Ans: CSE in Jaypee 128

Ans: Course is good. College is not reputed like IIT/NIT/IIIT/IISER. Future is also good.

Ans: Both CSE (Software Engineering) and CSE (Cybersecurity) at SRM Kattankulathur offer strong industry-aligned curricula and nearly 90% placement rates, with top recruiters like Microsoft, TCS, Infosys, and IBM. The Software Engineering specialization focuses on software development, project management, and system design, preparing graduates for a wide range of IT roles and product-based companies. Cybersecurity, while increasingly vital and in high demand, tends to channel graduates into software, analytics, and some security roles, but pure cybersecurity positions are less common at the undergraduate placement level, with most offers still in general IT and software development. Both fields are projected to see robust job growth, but software engineering offers broader opportunities and flexibility, while cybersecurity is ideal for those with a strong interest in digital security and threat mitigation. Infrastructure, faculty, and placement support are strong for both tracks at SRM KTR.

Recommendation: Choose CSE (Software Engineering) at SRM Kattankulathur for wider placement opportunities and career flexibility across IT, product, and development roles; select Cybersecurity only if your son has a specific passion for security, as most campus placements remain software-focused. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With a 99 percentile in MHCET and a JEE Main score of 98.3, your son has a good chance of getting into COEP, PICT, or VJTI for CSE, though it might be more competitive for VJTI. While a 99 percentile in MHCET makes him a strong contender for top colleges, the specific cutoff scores for each college, especially for CSE, can vary. It's advisable to check the specific cutoff trends for the desired branches in each college for the past few years to get a clearer picture.

Ans: VIT AP’s core CSE program offers strong placement outcomes, with the 2024 average package at ?14.43 LPA, highest at ?27 LPA, and a 93%+ placement rate, supported by over 900 recruiters and a curriculum aligned to industry needs. The Mathematics and Computing program at SRM KTR is multidisciplinary, blending advanced mathematics, computer science, and data science, and prepares graduates for diverse roles in IT, analytics, finance, research, and software development, with recruiters like Amazon, TCS, IBM, and Microsoft. SRM KTR’s average package for this branch is around ?7.13 LPA, with the highest up to ?52 LPA, and the program is designed for those interested in algorithmic thinking, quantitative roles, and computational research. Both programs offer modern labs, industry projects, and strong placement support, but VIT AP’s CSE has a broader tech recruiter base and higher placement averages, while SRM’s Mathematics and Computing opens doors to specialized tech, finance, and analytics sectors, and is ideal for students with a strong mathematical inclination.

Recommendation: Choose VIT AP core CSE for superior placement rates, higher average packages, and broad software industry access; select SRM KTR Mathematics and Computing if your son has a keen interest in advanced mathematics and data-driven roles, as it offers niche opportunities in analytics, finance, and research. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With an IAT 2025 rank of 52969, it's highly unlikely your son will get admission into any of the IISERs (Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research) for the main BS-MS dual degree program. The competition for IISER admissions is very high, and the cutoff ranks are generally much lower, especially for the general category.

Ans: With a 99.77 percentile in MHCET and a 595 rank in COMEDK, your daughter has excellent chances for Computer Science (CSE) core in top colleges. Considering her EWS and SEBC categories, she can target institutions like COEP, VIT Pune, and top colleges in Bangalore through COMEDK. She should also explore options in Mumbai and other cities based on her preferences.

Ans: Suraj Sir, Prefer KIIT-B-CSE, followed by MUJ & LPU. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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