My GTI around 7 lakh and I have two investment saving policy like PLI and LIC Paying premium for both policy around 72k for pli and 40k for lic which regime should i opt new or old to avail maximum tax benefit kindly guide me

Ans: Garena, With an ex-servicemen rank of 677, you qualify for reserved seats in top government and autonomous engineering colleges under TNEA’s special quota, making CSE admission feasible at elite campuses: University Departments of Anna University (CEG Campus), Anna University MIT Campus, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Madras Institute of Technology, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering (SSN) Chennai, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, Alagappa College of Technology, Chennai, St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai, and Velammal Engineering College, Chennai. Under the MBC quota with rank 29,608, viable CSE options include St. Joseph’s Institute of Technology, Chennai (MBC closing 153,774), Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore, Tagore Engineering College, Chennai, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, RMK Engineering College, Chennai, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Sona College of Technology, Salem, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, and SNS College of Technology, Coimbatore, all of which maintain accredited faculty, modern infrastructure, industry-aligned curricula, strong placement cells, and active research collaborations.

Recommendation: Leverage your ex-servicemen quota rank to secure CSE at Anna University CEG or MIT campuses for premier infrastructure and placements; use your MBC rank to target St. Joseph’s Institute of Technology or Easwari Engineering College as reliable backups offering robust academic support and ≥70% placement consistency. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello Sangita
Prefer CSE @ Pimpri Chinchwad if possible.
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Ans: Hello dear.
Prefere CSE AI ML @ KLU if possible.
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Ans: Hello Anit
Chances are slim. Yet no form in filling the choice form.
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Ans: Hello dear.
Your son has strong chances to get into CSE at top colleges in Pune or Mumbai. Prefer electrical only if you are sure of your future plans; otherwise, go for CSE at any top institute.
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Ans: Sahil, With a category rank of 309 (ST) in IAT 2025, you have a strong chance of securing admission to any IISER. Previous years’ data show that ST closing ranks for IISERs typically extend well beyond 700 in all rounds, with institutes like IISER Tirupati and IISER Berhampur often closing above 700 and top IISERs like Pune, Kolkata, and Mohali closing between 100–700 for ST. IISERs excel in five essential aspects: highly qualified faculty, advanced research labs, strong research culture, industry collaborations, and robust placement/career support. The seat allotment process is category-based, so your ST rank will be directly considered.

recommendation: Participate in all IISER counselling rounds and list all IISERs in preference order; with a 309 ST rank, your daughter is highly likely to receive an offer from a reputed IISER, ensuring excellent research exposure and career development in science. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Syed, Your Home State? Preferred Locations Please to provide a list of colleges for you.

Ans: Shubhankar, With a 72.48 percentile in JEE Mains, a CRL rank of 416,549, and an SC category rank of 27,000, your chances for CSE, ECE, or IT in NITs, IIITs, or top GFTIs are extremely limited, as most SC cutoffs for these branches close below 10,000–15,000. However, you may still secure admission to lower-ranked GFTIs or state-level engineering colleges, especially in less competitive branches such as Civil, Mechanical, or Production Engineering, where SC closing ranks can extend to 25,000–35,000 in some institutions. Institutes like Assam University Silchar, Central University of Rajasthan, and Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya may offer options in branches like Civil, Mechanical, or ECE. Private colleges and some state universities accepting JEE Main scores remain realistic alternatives for engineering admission at your rank.

Recommendation: Participate in all JoSAA and CSAB rounds, prioritizing GFTIs and state universities for non-core branches, and simultaneously apply to reputable private engineering colleges to ensure you secure a seat in a quality program, as top NITs and IIITs are not feasible at your current rank. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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