2. I retired in FY19-20 & due withdraw My PF in FY 22-23. I liable to pay tax on interest earned on PF for FY 22-23? The PF trust of my organisation is exempted establishment & recognised by IT dept.

Ans: With a JEE Main percentile of 96.69 (rank 15,213), MHT CET 98.56 percentile, COMEDK rank 7,856, BITSAT score of 223, and Manipal rank 9,730, your son has strong chances for ECE in several top colleges, especially with Maharashtra domicile. In Maharashtra, VJTI Mumbai and COEP Pune are unlikely for ECE as their cutoffs close around 1,200 and 1,250, but he has a realistic chance for ECE at PICT Pune (cutoff up to 1,820), SPIT Mumbai (up to 1,711), and Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli. SGGS Nanded and ICT Mumbai are also possible for ECE or allied branches. Through JEE Main, he can target NITs like NIT Patna, NIT Raipur, NIT Jalandhar, and NIT Meghalaya for ECE, as their closing ranks for ECE are often in the 15,000–20,000 range for open/home state seats, and IIITs such as IIIT Kottayam, IIIT Lucknow, and IIITDM Kancheepuram for IT or ECE. In COMEDK, his rank is suitable for ECE at good Bangalore colleges like Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering and CMR Institute of Technology, though not for RVCE or BMSCE. With a BITSAT score of 223, ECE at BITS Pilani is unlikely, but BITS Goa or Hyderabad for lower-demand branches may be possible. Manipal rank 9,730 may fetch ECE or allied branches at MIT Manipal in later rounds.

The recommendation is to prioritize ECE at PICT Pune, SPIT Mumbai, or Walchand Sangli through MHT CET; also apply for ECE in NITs and IIITs via JEE Main, and use COMEDK and Manipal as strong backups for ECE in reputable Bangalore or Manipal colleges, maximizing options through all relevant counselling rounds. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Jitender Sir, With a SRMJEEE Phase 2 rank of 9,953, your son is just outside the expected cutoff for Computer Science Engineering (CSE) at SRM Kattankulathur (main campus), where the CSE cutoff is projected to close around 8,000–9,000 for 2025, and CSE specializations like AI/ML and Data Science are also highly competitive, typically closing below 10,000. While direct admission to CSE at the main campus is unlikely at this rank, he stands a strong chance of getting CSE at other SRM campuses such as Ramapuram, Vadapalani, Tiruchirappalli, and NCR, where the CSE cutoff ranges from 12,000 to as high as 68,000 depending on the campus. Additionally, branches like ECE at Kattankulathur are expected to close around 10,000–12,000, making ECE at the main campus a realistic option. All SRM campuses offer robust placement support, with CSE and ECE consistently reporting 80–95% placement rates and a broad recruiter base from both IT and core sectors.

The recommendation is to participate in counselling for ECE at SRM Kattankulathur if the main campus is a priority, or opt for CSE at Ramapuram, Vadapalani, or NCR campuses, as these options provide strong academic and placement outcomes at your son’s rank. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With a rank of 19176 in the IAT 2025, it is very difficult for your son to secure admission to any of the IISERs. The cutoff ranks for general category students are typically much lower, often within the range of 1800-3000. Getting a rank in IAT doesn't guarantee admission, it signifies that he met the minimum eligibility criteria. However, the competition is tough, and the number of seats available are limited.

Ans: First let me know what is the first choice of your son as far as the branch is concerned. CS/Mech/ECE.

Ans: With a score of 777 in the SC category in the IAT, your chances of getting admission to an IISER are very high, especially for the newer or lower-tier IISERs. You may even be able to secure a seat in a more established IISER like Bhopal or Kolkata in later counseling rounds if vacancies are there.

Ans: With an IAT rank of 984 in the general category, you have a good chance of getting admission to several IISERs. While it's unlikely to get into the very top IISERs in the first few rounds, you should be able to secure a seat at newer IISERs or potentially in some programs at older IISERs in later rounds. Consider exploring IISERs like IISER Bhopal, IISER Tirupati, IISER Berhampur, and IISER Thiruvananthapuram.

Ans: With a rank of 3871 in the IAT 2025, there's a good chance of getting into any IISER, particularly the newer ones like IISER Tirupati or Berhampur, but it depends on your category and the specific IISER you are aiming for.

Ans: With a rank of 28 in the IISER IAT 2025, you have a great chance of getting into IISc Bangalore, especially if you've opted for the four-year BS program. But it's not guaranteed, as the final cutoff depends on various factors including the number of seats available and the performance of other students.

Ans: PICT/VIIT Pune/AISSMS COE PUNE/MODERN COE PUNE/D.Y.PATIL COE PUNE-18