I am a regular reader of your column in rediff.com. I have a query: I hold 100 shares (in demat form) of ESSAR OIL which were not surrendered. What will be the future of these shares? Kindly guide.

Ans: HI,
You can proceed with the B.Tech in Biotechnology at VIT. Generally, the B.Tech program lasts four years, while the B.Sc program is three years. I'm not sure which option you preferred at Christ University—was it the B.Sc or the B.Sc (Hons)?

If you preferred the B.Sc (Hons), I recommend comparing the syllabi of both colleges to see which curriculum has a stronger focus (flavor) on biotechnology. Whichever program emphasizes biotechnology more, you should select that specific college.
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Ans: You should study Mechanical Engineering in any top NITs. Then you should do Masters in spacetech or aeronautics from top IITs or foreign universities

Ans: If you are deeply passionate about game development then go for VIT Bhopal CSE (Gaming)
If you want broader career options, better alumni/connect, or may switch fields then go for Jaypee Noida ECE

Ans: Hi Rishu,

Achieving a CGPA of 9.5 or 10 is quite easy, but success in interviews is a different story. Very few students actually succeed in interviews, and not everyone manages it. While many institutions are working hard to place their students, a candidate's performance in an interview greatly depends on their own preparation. Without proper preparation, even the best institutions may not be able to help them succeed.
Encourage your son to acquire knowledge and skills related to his subjects. After two years, he should consider pursuing additional courses that relate either to his main subject or to interdisciplinary topics. This will enhance his employability in the industry. It's also important to note that many students lack soft skills, which are crucial for securing a job. Therefore, insist that he develops both soft and hard skills to ensure he is employable once he completes his course.
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Ans: One of the good college

Ans: Criteria Eligibility for Your Son (OCI, Canadian Citizen)
JEE Main (NITs/IIITs) Eligible (General Category only)
JEE Advanced (IITs) Eligible (General Category only)
State Government Colleges (Gujarat) Possible under ACPC; check if general/NRI quota applies
Fee for IIT/NIT Indian general category fees if admitted via JEE
Fee for State Colleges Normal fees (if general quota); High if NRI quota

Prepare for JEE Main/Advanced if aiming for IITs/NITs.

Check with ACPC Gujarat for general quota eligibility in govt. colleges.

Keep all documents ready: OCI card, domicile (if any), birth certificate, and 10th marksheet.

Consider backup options like DASA scheme or private colleges with NRI quota if needed.

Ans: NIT Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal 96–98+ Top 100–300 (SC Rank)
NIT Calicut, Rourkela, Jaipur 94–96 Rank 300–600 (SC Rank)
Lower NITs (e.g., NIT Patna, Agartala) 85–90 Rank up to 1500–2000

IIT Bombay, Delhi, Madras Rank 1–80 (very tough)
IIT Roorkee, Guwahati, BHU Rank 150–300
Newer IITs (e.g., IIT Jodhpur, Bhilai) Rank 300–500

Ans: If you can stretch the budget, go with PESIT Bangalore. It has:

Best placement ecosystem

Best city for opportunities

ECE at PESIT still allows IT jobs

If budget is moderately constrained, then SRM KTR is a solid compromise.

Ans: Yes