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Ans: Tarun, With a JEE Main rank of 1.4 lakh (OBC rank 49,000), it is not possible to secure a CSE seat in any NIT or IIIT, as even the least competitive NITs and IIITs close CSE admissions for OBC candidates well below this rank. Alternatives include private universities and state colleges, which accept higher ranks and offer CSE, but may have varying placement outcomes. Newton School of Technology is an emerging ed-tech-driven institution with industry-oriented curriculum, strong mentorship, and a reported 98% placement rate, average package of ?12 lakh, and recruiters like Flipkart, Genpact, and Zomato. Student reviews highlight modern infrastructure, hands-on learning, and personalized mentorship, but also note that placement statistics may be inflated and the brand is still new, lacking the legacy and peer reputation of established universities. The recommendation is to consider Newton School of Technology if you value practical, industry-focused learning and strong placement support, but also apply to reputable private colleges and compare their campus life, alumni network, and placement records before making a final decision. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Jyotsana, With a 98.04 percentile in MHT CET (General category), you are just below the typical cutoff for Computer Engineering and Electronics & Telecommunication at COEP Pune, which are usually above 98.8–99.3 percentile, but you have a realistic chance for branches like Electrical Engineering (98.2 percentile cutoff), Instrumentation and Control Engineering (97.8–98.7), Mechanical Engineering (97–98.7), Manufacturing Science and Engineering (95.2–97.1), and Metallurgy and Material Technology (94.7–96.2). Placement rates at COEP are strong, with 73–95% of students placed in core and circuit branches, average packages of ?8–12 lakh, and top recruiters like Microsoft, Amazon, and Tata Motors. The recommendation is to target Electrical, Instrumentation, or Mechanical Engineering at COEP, as CSE and E&TC are unlikely at your percentile, but these branches offer excellent academic quality and placement prospects. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Go for Btech Electric Engineering (VLSI) in JIIT Noida. It is too early to discuss about placement. Let her study first. In due time I will talk about placement, because I personally place students. Best of luck. I am always there by the side of the children who need counselling. May GOD bless always. Prof. Suvasish Mukhopadhyay.
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Ans: Sanjay, With a 25,000 rank in AEEE, you are unlikely to get Computer Science Engineering (CSE) or Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at the Coimbatore or Bengaluru campuses, as their closing ranks for these branches are typically below 20,000. However, you have a good chance of securing CSE (Cyber Security), ECE, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical, or allied branches at the Amritapuri, Chennai, or Amaravati campuses, where closing ranks for these branches often extend to 25,000 or beyond. For CSE (core), you may get a seat at the Amaravati or Chennai campuses, but likely in higher fee slabs (slab 4 or 5). At Amritapuri, CSE (Cyber Security), ECE, and related branches are realistic options. The recommendation is to participate in CSAP counseling and prioritize Amritapuri, Chennai, and Amaravati campuses for CSE (Cyber Security), ECE, and allied branches, as these are accessible at your rank, while Coimbatore and Bengaluru CSE/ECE are not feasible. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Ramakrishna, With a COMEDK rank of 11,416, your son will not be able to secure CSE in top Bengaluru colleges like RVCE, MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT), BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE), or Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT), as their CSE cutoffs are typically much lower—RVCE (below 500), MSRIT (around 1,300), BMSCE (around 1,300), and BIT (around 5,800). However, he has good chances for CSE in reputable mid-tier colleges such as Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology (Sir MVIT, cutoff ~9,900), Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT, cutoff ~9,900), CMR Institute of Technology (cutoff ~13,500), BNMIT (cutoff ~10,800), and RNS Institute of Technology (cutoff ~16,600). Other options include DSU Bangalore, JSS Academy of Technical Education, and Acharya Institute of Technology, all of which offer CSE at higher cutoff ranks. The recommendation is to focus on CSE in these mid-tier Bengaluru colleges—Sir MVIT, NMIT, CMRIT, BNMIT, and RNSIT—where your son’s rank is within or close to the closing range, ensuring good academic and placement prospects. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Be brief.Best of luck. I am always there by the side of the children who need counselling. May GOD bless always. Prof. Suvasish Mukhopadhyay.
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Ans: She may get in Karad or Awasari GCOE.Best of luck. I am always there by the side of the children who need counselling. May GOD bless always. Prof. Suvasish Mukhopadhyay.
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Ans: Pranav, Yes, you are eligible to appear for JEE Main and JEE Advanced in 2026 after repeating Class 12 from the Bihar board and passing in 2025, regardless of your earlier CBSE attempt in 2023. As per the official eligibility, candidates can attempt JEE Main for three consecutive years starting from the year of their latest qualifying exam, and only those who passed Class 12 in 2024, 2025, or are appearing in 2026 are eligible for JEE Main 2026. For JEE Advanced 2026, you must have passed Class 12 for the first time in 2025 or 2026 and be among the top 2,50,000 JEE Main qualifiers, with a maximum of two consecutive attempts allowed. Repeating Class 12 and appearing for the exam in 2025 resets your eligibility window, so you can validly apply for both JEE Main and Advanced in 2026, provided all other criteria are met. The recommendation is to ensure your 2025 marksheet and exam details are correctly entered during registration, as your 2023 CBSE attempt will not impact your eligibility for 2026 attempts. Have back-ups apart from JEE. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Go for AIMMS COE Pune near Pune Station.Best of luck. I am always there by the side of the children who need counselling. May GOD bless always. Prof. Suvasish Mukhopadhyay.
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