Dear Sir, Greetings! I am 45 years; I have the following ongoing SIPs. Kindly advise me if I should continue or switch.

• Mirae Asset Emerging Bluechip Fund
• Mirae Asset Tax Saver Fund
• Birla Sunlife Frontline Equity Fund
• DSP Midcap Fund
• ICICI Prudential Value Discovery Fund
• HDFC Midcap Opportunities Fund 

Name of the Fund	Name of the Fund	RankMF Star Rating
Mirae Asset Emerging Bluechip Fund	Equity - Large & Mid Cap Fund	4
Mirae Asset Tax Saver Fund	Equity - ELSS	4
Birla Sunlife Frontline Equity Fund	Equity - Large Cap Fund	4
DSP Midcap Fund	Equity - Mid Cap Fund	4
ICICI Prudential Value Discovery Fund	Equity - Value Fund	2
HDFC Midcap Opportunities Fund.	Equity - Mid Cap Fund	3

Ans: Hello dear.
Ask your son to appear for improvement. Best of luck to him.

Ans: TIET Patiala (Thapar University) ECE is the better choice for most students, especially if you value established reputation, placement security, lower fees, and a vibrant campus life. Plaksha University is promising and innovative, but as a new institution, it lacks the established track record and brand value of Thapar.

If your priority is stability, strong placements, and national recognition, choose TIET Patiala. If you are looking for a cutting-edge, globally-influenced curriculum and are comfortable with higher fees and some uncertainty, Plaksha can be considered. For most, Thapar (TIET Patiala) is the safer and better option at this stage. All the best for your son's admissions & for his bright future!

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Ans: Here is, How to Predict Your Chances of Admission into NIT or IIIT or GFTI After JEE Main/Advanced Results – A Step-by-Step Guide

Providing precise admission chances for each student can be challenging. Some reputed educational websites offer ‘College Predictor’ tools where you can check possible college options based on your percentile, category, and preferences. However, for a more accurate understanding, here’s a simple yet effective 9-step method using JoSAA’s past-year opening and closing ranks. This approach gives you a fair estimate (though not 100% exact) of your admission chances based on the previous year’s data.

Step-by-Step Guide to Check Your Admission Chances Using JoSAA Data
Step 1: Collect Your Key Details
Before starting, note down the following details:

Your JEE Main percentile
Your category (General-Open, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwD categories)
Preferred institute types (NIT, IIIT, GFTI)
Preferred locations (or if you're open to any location in India)
List of at least 3 preferred academic programs (branches) as backups (instead of relying on just one option)
Step 2: Access JoSAA’s Official Opening & Closing Ranks
Go to Google and type: JoSAA Opening & Closing Ranks 2024
Click on the first search result (official JoSAA website).
You will land directly on JoSAA’s portal, where you can enter your details to check past-year cutoffs.
Step 3: Select the Round Number
JoSAA conducts five rounds of counseling.
For a safer estimate, choose Round 4, as most admissions are settled by this round.
Step 4: Choose the Institute Type
Select NIT, IIIT, or GFTI, depending on your preference.
If you are open to all types of institutes, check them one by one instead of selecting all at once.
Step 5: Select the Institute Name (Based on Location)
It is recommended to check institutes one by one, based on your preferred locations.
Avoid selecting ‘ALL’ at once, as it may create confusion.
Step 6: Select Your Preferred Academic Program (Branch)
Enter the branches you are interested in, one at a time, in your preferred order.
Step 7: Submit and Analyze Results
After selecting the relevant details, click the ‘SUBMIT’ button.
The system will display Opening & Closing Ranks of the selected institute and branch for different categories.
Step 8: Note Down the Opening & Closing Ranks
Maintain a notebook or diary to record the Opening & Closing Ranks for each institute and branch you are interested in.
This will serve as a quick reference during JoSAA counseling.
Step 9: Adjust Your Expectations on a Safer Side
Since Opening & Closing Ranks fluctuate slightly each year, always adjust the numbers for safety.
Example Calculation:
If the Opening & Closing Ranks for NIT Delhi | Mechanical Engineering | OPEN Category show 8622 & 26186 (for Home State), consider adjusting them to 8300 & 23000 (on a safer side).
If the Female Category rank is 34334 & 36212, adjust it to 31000 & 33000.
Follow this approach for Other State candidates and different categories.
Pro Tip: Adjust your expected rank slightly lower than the previous year's cutoffs for realistic expectations during JoSAA counseling.

Can This Method Be Used for JEE April & JEE Advanced?
Yes! You can repeat the same steps after your April JEE Main results to refine your admission possibilities.
You can also follow a similar process for JEE Advanced cutoffs when applying for IITs.

Want to Learn More About JoSAA Counseling?
If you want detailed insights on JoSAA counseling, engineering entrance exams, preparation strategies, and engineering career options, check out EduJob360’s 180+ YouTube videos on this topic!

Hope this guide helps! All the best for your admissions & for your bright future!

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Ans: Hello dear.
If finance is not the problem to you, prefer Thapar else go with ECE @ BITs. Best of luck to you.
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Ans: With a rank of 2,17,000, your son is not eligible for CSE at any VIT campus in any category. The only possible way to join VIT would be in much less competitive branches at VIT Bhopal or VIT-AP, but even for those, CSE is not an option at this rank. Consider exploring other engineering branches or universities where the cutoff is higher. All the best for your son's admissions & for his bright future!

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Ans: Hello Sunil
Prefer CSE ML/AI @ SRM. Best of luck
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Ans: Hello dear.
Your question is not clear. For such kind of information, it is best to google. Best of luck to you.
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Ans: Hello Morgan
Prefer (1) CSE @ SRM KTR (2) CSE @ UPES
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Ans: Hello Ritu
Chances are there to get a seat in Govt College with the mentioned percentile.
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