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Ans: With a JEE Advanced OBC rank of 5000, your nephew has a good chance of getting into an IIT, though top branches in the older, more established IITs might be difficult to secure. He can also consider NITs and IIITs, which offer excellent programs and may be more accessible with this rank.Best of luck. I am always there by the side of the children who need counselling. For placement of CSE branch don’t worry. I personally placed more than one students of CSE branch in reputed international companies. May GOD bless always. Prof. Suvasish Mukhopadhyay.
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Ans: Naren, With an AEEE 2025 rank of 18,338 and OBC category status, you are unlikely to secure B.Tech CSE or ECE at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham’s top campuses like Coimbatore, Bengaluru, or Amritapuri, as recent cutoffs for CSE and ECE in these locations for other state candidates are generally within the top 10,000–13,000 ranks, and even higher for CSE. However, you have a realistic chance for CSE or ECE at newer campuses such as Amaravati, Chennai, or Nagercoil, where cutoffs for these branches extend to lower percentiles and higher ranks, especially in later CSAP counseling rounds. OBC category may offer a slight advantage, but Amrita’s seat allocation is largely merit-based and not strictly by reservation. The recommendation is to participate in CSAP counseling, prioritize CSE or ECE at Amaravati, Chennai, and Nagercoil campuses, and keep allied branches as backups, as your current rank is unlikely to secure CSE/ECE at the most sought-after Amrita campuses but is competitive for newer ones. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With an AIR of 1.18 lakh in NEET 2025 (general category), your daughter is unlikely to secure an MBBS seat in a government college but has a fair chance in private medical colleges under management quota, though this involves very high annual fees (typically ?8–25 lakh per year) and variable infrastructure and placement outcomes. St. Xavier’s College Kolkata BMS is a prestigious, highly selective management program with a strong academic reputation, excellent placement record (average package ?4.5–7 lakh, 58% placement in 2024), international exchange opportunities, and a vibrant peer group. BMS opens pathways to diverse careers in business, consulting, finance, and higher studies, with many graduates pursuing MBAs or global opportunities. Private medical colleges can provide the MBBS degree but require a significant financial commitment and may not offer the same academic or career environment as top government institutions. The recommendation is to prefer St. Xavier’s College Kolkata BMS unless your daughter is deeply committed to a medical career and your family is prepared for the high costs and long duration of private MBBS, as BMS at St. Xavier’s offers better value, career flexibility, and a strong academic foundation. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Prefer MUJ. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Aanya, With a 93.3 percentile in JEE Main (99,000 rank), your seat in JIIT Noida CSE (Sec 128) is a solid, value-for-money option, as its CSE cutoff typically extends up to 1,00,000 in later rounds and the total four-year fee is around ?14 lakh, which is moderate compared to other top private colleges. JIIT Noida consistently achieves 93%+ placement rates for CSE, with an average package of ?9–13 lakh and top recruiters like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, making it a reliable choice for both academics and placements. Your chances for CSE at BITS Pilani, Goa, or Hyderabad are extremely low, as BITSAT cutoffs for CSE are above 300, and even for MSc Biological Sciences, the cutoff is around 234–236, with total fees exceeding ?20 lakh, making it a much more expensive option than JIIT Noida. Other reputable private colleges like VIT Vellore, SRM Chennai, or Thapar have higher fees (?8–12 lakh or more) and require better JEE/BITSAT ranks for CSE admission. The recommendation is to continue with JIIT Noida CSE, as it offers a good balance of affordable fees, strong placements, and academic reputation, and to avoid high-fee options like BITS MSc Biology or other private colleges unless you secure a significant scholarship. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Thapar University’s Robotics and Artificial Intelligence program stands out for its NIRF 2024 rank of 29, NBA and ABET accreditation, and a strong legacy of academic excellence, with a world-class AI research center in collaboration with NVIDIA, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and experienced faculty. Thapar reports an 83–96% placement rate for engineering, an average package near ?12 lakh, and a wide recruiter base including Microsoft, Amazon, and Infosys, while all students complete a semester-long industry internship, ensuring robust practical exposure. JIIT Noida Sector 62 also offers a well-accredited, industry-aligned Robotics & AI program, with NBA accreditation, modern labs, and a 99% placement rate for CSE/AI branches, average package of ?8.7 lakh, and top recruiters like Microsoft, LinkedIn, and Amazon. JIIT’s campus is centrally located in Noida with strong industry links, but Thapar’s national and international reputation, advanced research ecosystem, and higher average placement outcomes give it a significant edge. The recommendation is to prefer Thapar University for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence due to its superior academic reputation, research infrastructure, and placement prospects. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With a 93.3 percentile in JEE Main (around 99,000 rank), JIIT Noida CSE (Sec 128) is a reasonable option, as its CSE cutoff typically ranges from 50,000–70,000, though you are slightly above the usual cutoff and may have secured a seat in later rounds or through management quota. JIIT Noida offers a 93%+ placement rate for CSE, with an average package of ?11.67 lakh and strong recruiter presence, making it a good value for its total fee of ?10–18 lakh for four years. If you attempt BITSAT, your chances for CSE at any BITS campus are very low, as the cutoff for CSE is above 297–327 marks, and for MSc Biology, the fees are also high and the program is not tech-focused. Considering your concern about high fees, JIIT Noida’s total cost is moderate compared to BITS or many other private colleges, and offers good placements and peer group. The recommendation is to proceed with JIIT Noida CSE, as it balances placement prospects, cost, and academic quality, and to avoid high-fee options with uncertain branch or placement outcomes. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With a 98.50 percentile in MHT CET, you are just below the typical cutoffs for Computer Science in COEP (99.89), VJTI (99.5–99.7), and SPIT Mumbai (99.0–99.4), making CSE in these top colleges unlikely this year. However, you can secure allied branches such as Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, or Metallurgy at COEP or VJTI, all of which offer strong placement records (73–95% in core branches) and excellent academic reputation. Opting for CSE in other reputed colleges like PICT Pune, Cummins (for girls), MIT WPU, or DJ Sanghvi is possible at your percentile, with these institutes also achieving 80–95% placement rates and robust industry connections. The recommendation is to prioritize a core branch at COEP or VJTI for their superior brand value and long-term career flexibility, rather than compromising on college for CSE, unless you have a strong preference for Computer Science and are willing to choose it at a slightly lower-ranked but still reputable private college. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: For 2025, the IITs have increased their total seats by 400, bringing the total to 18,160, with course-wise and category-wise breakdowns available in the official JoSAA seat matrix. IIT Palakkad, where your son is interested in Civil Engineering, has 40 seats for the branch, and all categories—including General-PwD—are accounted for in the new matrix. The seat increase is reflected in the 2025 admissions cycle, and while some further expansion is planned for newer IITs by 2026, the current year’s rise is already in effect. The General-PwD category has a horizontal 5% reservation within each branch, so your son’s chances are improved by both the seat increase and the reservation. The recommendation is to proceed confidently with IIT Palakkad Civil Engineering this year (if applicable), as the seat expansion and reservation policies together enhance admission prospects for General-PwD candidates. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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