I have a SIPs in the following funds of Rs 20k. I want to create Rs 1 Cr corpus in 5-10 yrs. Current corpus is Rs 30 lakh. Please suggest the best option.

Aditya Birla Sun Life Equity Advantage Fund - Growth -- 1500

Aditya Birla Sun Life Pure Value Fund - Growth -- 3000

Axis Bluechip Fund - Regular Plan - Growth -- 1500

Franklin India Focused Equity Fund - Growth -- 2000

Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund - Growth -- 2000

HDFC Top 100 Fund - Growth -- 1500

Sundaram Mid Cap Fund - Regular Plan - Growth -- 2000

Aditya Birla Sun Life Tax Relief '96 - Growth -- 1500

Axis Long Term Equity Fund - Regular Plan - Growth --  2500

DSP Tax Saver Fund - Regular Plan - Growth -- 2500

Ans: There are many good colleges like NM, UPG, Podar, Jai Hind, HR, KC, Andrews Sydenham

Ans: Dont leave your current job till you get a new job. If you are forced to move to the new department, check how it is. If you are not satisfied then look out for a new job while continuing with your current job. As you are pursuing CS, can look for doing a job in that area.

Ans: Apoorvadeep, With a 92 percentile in MHT CET (General?Home State) and a 91 percentile in JEE Main (General), you are well?positioned for admission to several reputable tier-2 institutions across Maharashtra. All listed colleges are AICTE-approved, NBA/NAAC-accredited, feature modern computing labs, experienced faculty, strong industry collaborations and placement cells with 75–90 percent branch-wise placement consistency over the past three years.

Colleges accessible via MHT CET counselling at 92 percentile:
Thakur College of Engineering and Technology, Kandivali East, Mumbai. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Andheri West, Mumbai. Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Wadala, Mumbai. Xavier Institute of Engineering, Mahim, Mumbai. Vivekananda Education Society’s Institute of Technology, Chembur, Mumbai. Atharva College of Engineering, Malad, Mumbai. Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology, Nerul, Mumbai. Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. Sardar Patel College of Engineering, Andheri West, Mumbai. K. J. Somaiya Institute of Technology, Vidyavihar, Mumbai. MIT World Peace University, Kothrud, Pune. Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune. Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Bibwewadi, Pune. Sinhgad College of Engineering, Vadgaon, Pune. AISSMS College of Engineering, Shivajinagar, Pune.

Colleges accepting 91 percentile in JEE Main through JOSAA/CSAB (All-India seats):
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Pune. Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur. VNIT also admits via JEE Main. MIT World Peace University, Pune (All-India seats). G. H. Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur (All-India quota).

Recommendation: Prioritise Thakur College of Engineering and Technology, Kandivali East, Mumbai for its balanced curriculum, robust AI/ML labs and consistent 88% placement rate. Next, select MIT World Peace University, Kothrud, Pune for multidisciplinary exposure and strong All-India seat admissions. Then opt for Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Wadala, Mumbai for its dedicated computing infrastructure. Follow with Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune for its industry tie-ups and reliable placements, and finally choose Indian Institute of Information Technology, Pune for a centrally recognised All-India JEE-admission pathway enhanced by smaller cohorts and focused research projects. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: IIM Bangalore BA course is the best. IIM C also has a course. There are many other colleges conduction BA course like NMIMS, SCMHRD, etc.

Ans: Dear Anonymous,
I understand it must be tough, and you are right, there’s nothing wrong with hanging out with friends. But I would suggest looking into how much time you are giving them and how much time you are spending with your wife. I am not accusing you of anything; this is just the first step. Reflecting on your own actions so that you are clear it’s no way your fault. Next, please try having an open discussion with her to understand what is making her so insecure. This is a clear sign of insecurity. It might give you an idea of what is going on in her mind, and how this can be fixed.

I understand that it is frustrating and feels unfair, but it is important to also understand what’s going on in your partner’s mind that’s making her feel the need to act this way. If it’s reasonable, there should be an easy solution. If her reasoning sounds self-centred, then you have a strong chance of trying to explain why it’s not fair. But without knowing, if you continue being secretive, it is only going to end up doing irreparable damage to your relationship.

Hope this helps.

Ans: JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida offers NBA-accredited, NAAC-rated A++ CSE under Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University with NIRF rank band 201–250, specialized labs (TI, Nokia, Schneider, e-Yantra IDEA), PhD-qualified faculty and collaborations via six industry MoUs, achieving around 92% placement consistency over the last three years with 170+ recruiters including TCS, Infosys and Amazon. Amity University Noida’s NAAC-A-accredited CSE under UGC and AICTE, ranked 30 by NIRF, operates on a 60-acre Wi-Fi campus with 300+ labs, IET (UK) accreditation, experienced faculty and 1,050 recruiters; it records approximately 50–58% CSE placements in recent years with top hires from Microsoft, Google and Adobe.

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For higher placement consistency, robust outcome-based education and strong regional industry linkages, choose JSS Noida CSE; if you prioritise global accreditations, expansive campus infrastructure and broader recruiter access, opt for Amity University Noida CSE, supplemented by proactive internship pursuits to bridge placement gaps. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Rachna Madam, Manipal Institute of Technology’s B.Tech in Chemical Engineering is A++ NAAC-accredited with a rigorous curriculum covering reaction engineering, transport phenomena, and process control, supported by modern pilot-plant labs, PhD-qualified faculty and extensive industry tie-ups; approximately 70% of Chemical Engineering students secure placements. Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology’s B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, affiliated to GGSIPU, offers a balanced curriculum in algorithms, data structures and AI fundamentals delivered through seven computing labs, experienced faculty and a Training & Placement Cell; around 75% of CSE students are placed, with an average package near ?6.5 LPA. GGSIPU’s University School of Chemical Technology provides a four-year Chemical Engineering programme under NAAC-accredited USCT, featuring specialized process-control and biochemical labs, strong research collaborations and a 76% placement rate for Chemical Engineering graduates, with recruiters spanning core process and pharma sectors.

Recommendation: Prioritize USICT’s Chemical Engineering at GGSIPU for its strong placement consistency and research-driven pedagogy; next choose GTBIT’s CSE for broader computing opportunities and solid campus recruitment; select Manipal Chemical if you prefer an industry-immersive programme with global exposure and slightly lower placement-rate mitigation through internships and projects. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: VIT Chennai’s B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science) is NAAC A++-accredited, offers a 120-seat AI-driven curriculum with hands-on labs in machine learning, big-data analytics and cloud computing, delivered by PhD-qualified faculty. Its School of Computer Science achieved over 3 160 placement offers in 2025, translating to an estimated 90% placement consistency over recent years. National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli’s B.Tech in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering is NBA-accredited, features a 160-credit flexible curriculum covering thermodynamics, extractive metallurgy, materials characterization and advanced electives in additive manufacturing and biomaterials, supported by state-of-the-art metallurgical and testing labs. The MME branch recorded placement rates of 83.3%, 81.7% and 79% in the last three years, averaging around 81% consistency. Both programmes boast strong industry linkages, rigorous academics and active placement cells.

Recommendation: Retain VIT Chennai Data Science if you prioritise higher placement consistency, a specialized data-science focus and exposure to top IT recruiters; opt for NIT Trichy Metallurgy for a core engineering pathway with a flexible materials curriculum, robust research electives and solid, though slightly lower, placement consistency, especially if you aim for materials-science roles in manufacturing and R&D. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: One option would be to do Executive MBA from ISB for people with 15+ years work ex. Or do some short term course n digital marketing or AI used for marketing that can help you in sales role