I am regular Rediff reader. Sir, 

1) I am earning through share trading, my income is up to 5 lakh. Please advise which ITR form I have to file.

2) And if my income is with salary and share trading up to 5 lakh, then which ITR form I have to file.

Ans: Paramveer Sir, NSUT’s ICE offers DSA, DBMS, AI/ML, and Robotics in its curriculum, with 80–85% placement rates (2025) for software roles via Microsoft, Amazon, and Qualcomm, leveraging its interdisciplinary focus on embedded systems and IoT. However, only 30–40% of ICE graduates secure core coding roles, requiring self-driven skill development. NIT Delhi’s ECE provides the NIT brand advantage and 64% placement rate (2024), but its hardware-centric syllabus (VLSI, embedded systems) demands supplemental coding training for IT roles. Thapar’s CSE/Business combines software engineering with business analytics, reporting 90%+ placements in coding roles via TCS, Deloitte, and Amazon, with structured internships in AI/ML and full-stack development.

Recommendation: Prioritize Thapar CSE/Business for direct coding alignment, assured placements, and industry partnerships. If valuing institutional prestige, opt for NIT Delhi ECE but supplement with coding certifications (LeetCode, Coursera). NSUT ICE suits those interested in hardware-software integration but requires proactive skill-building for pure coding roles. For backups, consider IIIT Delhi’s ECE or DTU’s IT for balanced curricula and stronger coding pathways. All the BEST for your Son's Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With a score of 146 out of 180 in COMED-K 2025, you can expect a rank between 55 and 110. Multiple reliable analyses indicate that marks in the 149–140 range correspond to ranks from 81 to 110. Specifically, 145+ marks are likely to yield a rank up to 55, and 140+ marks up to 80, placing your expected rank comfortably within the top 100–110 bracket. This rank range opens opportunities for admission to top private engineering colleges in Karnataka, including highly competitive branches like Computer Science and Electronics in leading institutes such as RVCE, BMSCE, and MSRIT, where closing ranks for CSE and ECE are typically below 1,500. Your strong score positions you well for early rounds of counselling and top branch choices in the state’s best colleges. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With an AEEE rank of 3,884, admission to Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at Amrita Coimbatore is marginally feasible but contingent on seat availability and domicile status. For Home State candidates (Kerala/Tamil Nadu), the ECE cutoff percentile at Coimbatore typically ranges between 85–95 (2024 trends), translating to ranks ~2,000–4,500, placing your rank within the competitive threshold. For Other State candidates, the required percentile rises to 90–97 (ranks ~1,500–3,500), making admission uncertain but possible in later counselling rounds.

Historically, Amrita Coimbatore’s ECE program reports 90–95% placement rates with recruiters like Qualcomm and Bosch, emphasizing embedded systems and IoT training. If seats fill quickly, prioritize Amrita Bengaluru ECE (cutoff rank ~4,000–5,500) or Amrita Amritapuri ECE (~5,000–6,000), which offer similar curricula and placement outcomes. For assured admission, consider ECE at Amrita Chennai (cutoff rank ~6,000–8,000) or explore Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at newer campuses like Amaravati.

Recommendation: Participate actively in counselling, prioritizing Coimbatore ECE under the Home State quota if applicable, while securing Bengaluru/Amritapuri as backups. If opting for Other State status, target mid-tier campuses or related branches like Electronics and Computer Engineering for broader admission prospects. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello Kal
There are many NITs and other reputed colleges in India offering Food Technology courses. But we are unable to mention the list of colleges offering a food technology course. The basic qualification is completion of 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, often with a minimum percentage requirement (e.g., 50-60%).
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Ans: Arvind, With a NEET score of 507 (General category), admission to government MBBS colleges is unattainable, as the 2024 cutoff for state quotas in competitive states like Maharashtra and Karnataka ranged from 540–570. Private medical colleges remain feasible but entail ?15–30 lakh/year fees, with moderate placement support for clinical roles. Your IAT score of 111 aligns with IISER Tirupati (expected cutoff: 105–110) and IISER Berhampur (105–110), offering research-focused BS-MS programs with 70–80% placement rates in academia/R&D, though core science roles are niche.

VIT Chennai’s CSE with AI/ML minor reports an 85–90% placement rate (2025) in IT/tech roles via 980+ recruiters like Microsoft and Amazon, with 30–40% of graduates securing AI/ML positions. The Electrical Engineering program has a 60–70% placement rate, primarily in embedded systems and power sectors.

Recommendation: Prioritize CSE with AI/ML at VIT Chennai for assured tech-sector employability and industry-aligned training, leveraging its robust recruitment network. If research/academia is a priority, opt for IISER Berhampur/Tirupati, accepting lower immediate employability for long-term scientific pathways. Reserve NEET-based private MBBS only if committed to clinical careers despite high costs and competitive postgraduate entrances. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Aakash, Amrita Nagercoil’s CSE program reports an 85–90% placement rate (2023–2025) with 300+ recruiters like TCS, Cognizant, and Wipro, supported by its NAAC A++ accreditation and NIRF #28 university ranking. The curriculum emphasizes core computer science with electives in AI/ML and cybersecurity, though infrastructure and industry partnerships lag behind newer campuses. In contrast, Amrita Amaravati’s CCE (Computer and Communication Engineering) offers a 94% placement rate (2024) with access to 115+ recruiters like Amazon, Dell, and Qualcomm, integrating IoT and embedded systems training. While Amaravati’s NIRF #7 university ranking and interdisciplinary labs provide stronger research opportunities, its CCE program focuses on hybrid hardware-software roles, which may limit pure software placements compared to Nagercoil’s CSE.

Recommendation: Opt for Amrita Amaravati CCE if prioritizing institutional reputation, emerging tech integration, and higher placement assurance, while choosing Nagercoil CSE for cost-effectiveness (?12 lakh vs. ?18 lakh) and traditional CS roles. For backups, consider Amrita Bengaluru’s CSE (95% placements) or VIT-AP’s CSE (IoT) to balance curriculum relevance and industry exposure. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello dear.
It would be preferable to retain Robo + AI @ Jaypee. Compared to IGDTUW, Jaypee is more reputable and has a good job placement record. You have a chance to get CSE @ LPU. Either go with LPU or Jaypee. The final choice will be yours.
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Ans: With a JEE Main percentile of 49.8 (~CRL 800,000–900,000) and VITEEE rank of 87,000, admission to NITs or premier VIT campuses (Vellore/Chennai) is unattainable. However, Chandigarh University’s CSE/ECE remains a viable option, reporting 90%+ placement rates via 1,400+ recruiters like Amazon and Microsoft. For VIT Bhopal/AP, your VITEEE rank aligns with Mechanical Engineering (2024 cutoff: 86,000–91,000) or Civil Engineering (89,000), though placement rates for these branches are 50–60%. State-level colleges like G.L. Bajaj Greater Noida (cutoff: ~300,000 JEE Main rank) or Sharda University (direct admission via boards) offer ECE/IT with 70–80% placements.

Recommendation: Secure your seat at Chandigarh University for assured tech-sector exposure, and explore Mechanical/Civil at VIT Bhopal/AP during later counselling rounds. For backups, consider Amity University (Noida) or Lovely Professional University (direct admission via boards), which provide industry-aligned curricula despite moderate placement rates. If open to lateral entry, enroll in a diploma program and transition to B.Tech via LEET for cost-effective pathways. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Hello Adarsh,
Not possible for us to mention the list of colleges spread across the pan-India for the mentioned branch in the JOSAA and other counseling. You can search them in online mode. We can only predict whether you will get a seat or not. With the given percentile, chances are very slim for NITs and IIITs. Explore more options with private colleges.
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