Dear Mr Anil, I read your column with lot of interest. It is really very useful info.

My son and daughter were working in India and contributed for 2 years and 3 years in NPS 1 and 2. My son went to USA for studies and now started working; my daughter too is working in USA after marriage. They both also have PF accounts.

We have so far contributed to all these 3 schemes i.e. NPS1, 2 (aprrox 10K to 20K pa) and 1.5L each to PPF accounts so far. But, there is a doubt now due to their converting into NRI status.

Can they continue contributions to NPS 1, 2 and PPF accounts? They are filing returns so far but with NIL income (there is only a small interest income from their NRO accounts). We cannot even withdraw amount from NPS1.

Look forward to your expert opinion.

Ans: HI Kashish,
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Ans: Bijay Sir, IIIT Bhagalpur’s CSE under the PPP model has rapidly emerged with a 95.4% placement rate in 2023, an average package rising to ?15.61 LPA, and a median of ?10 LPA, supported by strong GoI–state–industry collaborations, project-based learning and modern computing, AI/ML, and networking labs fostering research engagement. IIIT Kottayam, also in PPP mode, achieved an 83% placement rate in 2024 with a ?12.66 LPA average, backed by 86 recruiters, extensive AI/data science labs and industry-mentored internships for practical skill development. IIIT Kalyani’s CSE recorded an 89.33% placement rate and ?10.72 LPA average in 2024, with focused software engineering and cybersecurity labs, robust PhD-faculty mentorship, and growing research centres. IIIT Bhubaneswar, a fully state-funded IIIT, delivers a government-backed curriculum with specialized computing and networking infrastructure, but its CSE branch saw a 71% placement rate and ?9 LPA average in 2024, reflecting its nascent maturity compared to newer PPP institutes. Brand value and alumni networks at Bhagalpur and Kottayam are strengthening swiftly, while Kalyani offers balanced outcomes and Bhubaneswar promises stability under state funding.

For the strongest placement trajectory, industry partnership, and cutting-edge labs, the recommendation is IIIT Bhagalpur CSE. Next is IIIT Kottayam CSE for solid average packages and growing recruiter ties. Third, the recommendation shifts to IIIT Kalyani CSE for consistent outcomes and research focus. Lastly, IIIT Bhubaneswar CSE as a reliable state-funded option should upgrades not materialize. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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