I am a senior citizen using old system as can claim 80C, 80D & 80TTB all together exemption of Rs 250000 1 Should I continue with old system if income after deducting exemption is arpund Rs 10 Lakhs ? 2 As salaried class has been offered Std deduction of Rs 50000, will senior citizens be at disadvantage vis a vis Salaried class if senioe chanes over to new regime ?

Ans: Ishaan, Opting for CSE (AI & ML) at VIT Chennai (Category 4) ensures direct access to a 90–95% placement rate (2024 data) with top recruiters like Amazon, Microsoft, and Intel, alongside a specialized AI/ML curriculum and centralized internship support. While fees are high (~?18–20L total), VIT’s branch migration policy allows shifting to core CSE with a CGPA >9 and passing two extra subjects, though only 2% of seats are available, making it highly competitive. Ramaiah Mechanical (75–85% core placements via L&T/Bosch) and NIE Mysore ECE (70–80% placements via TCS/Infosys) are budget-friendly but lack branch-change flexibility (Ramaiah prohibits it; NIE requires CGPA >8.5 and seat availability, which is rare). Prioritize VIT Chennai if CSE specialization and assured tech roles are critical, despite the cost, or opt for Ramaiah/NIE only if comfortable with non-CSE pathways. Monitor WBJEE results for potential CSE options in state colleges, balancing fee sensitivity and career alignment. My suggestion: Prefer getting admission through COMEDK for any non-CSE Branch & keep upgrading your skills in CS with certifications if not upgraded to CSE Branch due to some reasons. Though VIT is a reputed institute, paying Category 4 Fee is not much recommended.

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