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Ans: At the 84th percentile, the expected CRL may be around 2.3–2.5 lakh, so CSE Core in NIT/IIIT/GFTI through JoSAA is very unlikely. You can try CSAB Special Round only as a chance for lower-demand branches, not CSE Core. The best practical route is to use AP EAPCET/AP counselling and target Andhra University College of Engineering, JNTU Kakinada/Anantapur, SVUCE Tirupati, GVPCE Visakhapatnam, VR Siddhartha, RVR & JC, Vignan, SRKR, Vishnu Institute, GMRIT for CSE/IT/AI-DS if rank permits. AP EAPCET colleges and rank-wise lists are published through APSCHE/counselling sources. Backup private options with scholarships: VIT-AP, SRM-AP, Amrita Amaravati, KL University, LPU, Chandigarh University, UPES, Bennett. Prefer colleges giving merit scholarships based on 92% IPE/JEE/AP EAPCET, with verified CSE placement data. All the Best for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Joseph, With AEEE rank 20,533, CSE Core at Amrita Amritapuri is unlikely, especially if you are from another state. Amrita’s official admission page says there is no fixed cutoff; allotment depends on AEEE/JEE rank, seat availability and preferences each year. Recent rank-vs-branch estimates show Amritapuri CSE around 1.5k–9k for Home State and 800–5000 for Other State, while CSE specializations may stretch slightly higher but still generally be below your rank. Older published cutoff data also placed Amritapuri CSE around 6,940 Open / 16,547 State, indicating 20,533 is risky for core CSE. Better Amrita backups: try ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Electronics & Computer Engineering, or lower-demand branches in Amritapuri, Chennai, Amaravati, or Bengaluru. Apply also to VIT-AP, SRM-AP, KL University, etc. All the Best for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: To be eligible for engineering admissions via MHT CET, candidates must pass Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Mathematics compulsory, plus Chemistry/Biology/Biotech/Technical Vocational subject, securing minimum 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories/PwD from Maharashtra State only). There are no minimum marks required in the MHT CET exam itself—just appear in all relevant subjects and get a non-zero score to qualify for counseling; admission depends on percentile/rank. All Indian nationals are eligible with no age limit. For further details, please check official website of 'mahacet'. All the Best for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Eetting ECE at Coimbatore is possible, but Slab 1 is very unlikely; expect mostly Slab 2/3 chances in later rounds.

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Ans: You can expect Mechanical and related branches in Coimbatore, especially in higher fee slabs/later rounds. It is better to keep an alternative option as a backup.

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Ans: Piyush, K J Somaiya School of Engineering (KJSSE), established in 1983 in Mumbai, holds a solid reputation among the city's autonomous engineering colleges, ranked in the NIRF 151-200 band. Its 65-acre Vidyavihar campus supports vibrant academics, cultural events, and active clubs. The college's strengths include consistent placement performance, with the 2024-25 average package at 8.63 LPA and a highest package of 51.72 LPA, involving 146 companies and 360 offers. Faculty support, infrastructure, and a strong alumni network are highly regarded for career assistance. However, some students mention crowded hostels and occasional administrative delays, though these issues are improving yearly. Additionally, core engineering branches face slightly less recruiter diversity compared to IT and CSE. Overall, KJSSE remains a worthwhile choice for a balanced engineering education in Mumbai. All the Best for Your Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Dear , If you have no issues with the location of NITs, you can attend JaSS and keep the option open for ECE /EEE.

Ans: Dear, your son has good changes to get into ECE. As the trade is good and has future, I suggest to be positive and attend counselling.

Ans: It depends upon your daughter's interests. If she is really interested in pursuing chemical engineering, she can go ahead with it. It is advisable to have backup options instead of relying only on UPES. All the Best for Your Daughter's Prosperous Future!

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