What happens when the market falls midway while you have invested for a longer term?

Ans: For a student interested in AI and Data Science but not strong in maths, Bangalore offers several good colleges with supportive environments. Top choices like RV College of Engineering (RVCE) and PES University provide excellent programs, strong industry connections, and high placement packages but come with higher fees (around ?44-48 lakhs total+capitation/donation). CMR Institute of Technology (CMRIT) balances quality education and affordability (approx. ?16 lakhs), offering practical curriculum and good placements. More budget-friendly options like New Horizon College, Jain University, and Kristu Jayanti College provide decent AI & DS courses with manageable fees (?13-14 lakhs total) and supportive faculty. Since AI and Data Science require a solid math foundation, it’s important to select colleges known for academic support and mentoring to help strengthen maths skills. Bangalore’s vibrant IT ecosystem ensures ample internship and industry exposure, making these colleges suitable for students aiming to build careers in AI and Data Science despite challenges in mathematics. Please note, the MQ Seat Donation varies from one college to another. Please check the respective colleges' website. All the best for your son's admissions and a bright future!

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Ans: Hello dear.
Prefer NMIT without considering the fee constraints. NMIT is also highly reputed and have good track record of placement.
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Ans: Hello Archana
Prefer CSE @ IPU.
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Ans: Hello Mehul
VIT Bhopal is a prestigious institute. But before going to Bio Engineering, think twice about it. Explore other options if possible. No doubt, a biomedical engineering career is richly rewarding. You have to take more efforts to excel in this field.
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Ans: Bhumika, Here is, How to Predict Your Chances of Admission into NIT or IIIT or GFTI After JEE Main/Advanced Results – A Step-by-Step Guide

Providing precise admission chances for each student can be challenging. Some reputed educational websites offer ‘College Predictor’ tools where you can check possible college options based on your percentile, category, and preferences. However, for a more accurate understanding, here’s a simple yet effective 9-step method using JoSAA’s past-year opening and closing ranks. This approach gives you a fair estimate (though not 100% exact) of your admission chances based on the previous year’s data.

Step-by-Step Guide to Check Your Admission Chances Using JoSAA Data
Step 1: Collect Your Key Details
Before starting, note down the following details:

Your JEE Main percentile
Your category (General-Open, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwD categories)
Preferred institute types (NIT, IIIT, GFTI)
Preferred locations (or if you're open to any location in India)
List of at least 3 preferred academic programs (branches) as backups (instead of relying on just one option)
Step 2: Access JoSAA’s Official Opening & Closing Ranks
Go to Google and type: JoSAA Opening & Closing Ranks 2024
Click on the first search result (official JoSAA website).
You will land directly on JoSAA’s portal, where you can enter your details to check past-year cutoffs.
Step 3: Select the Round Number
JoSAA conducts five rounds of counseling.
For a safer estimate, choose Round 4, as most admissions are settled by this round.
Step 4: Choose the Institute Type
Select NIT, IIIT, or GFTI, depending on your preference.
If you are open to all types of institutes, check them one by one instead of selecting all at once.
Step 5: Select the Institute Name (Based on Location)
It is recommended to check institutes one by one, based on your preferred locations.
Avoid selecting ‘ALL’ at once, as it may create confusion.
Step 6: Select Your Preferred Academic Program (Branch)
Enter the branches you are interested in, one at a time, in your preferred order.
Step 7: Submit and Analyze Results
After selecting the relevant details, click the ‘SUBMIT’ button.
The system will display Opening & Closing Ranks of the selected institute and branch for different categories.
Step 8: Note Down the Opening & Closing Ranks
Maintain a notebook or diary to record the Opening & Closing Ranks for each institute and branch you are interested in.
This will serve as a quick reference during JoSAA counseling.
Step 9: Adjust Your Expectations on a Safer Side
Since Opening & Closing Ranks fluctuate slightly each year, always adjust the numbers for safety.
Example Calculation:
If the Opening & Closing Ranks for NIT Delhi | Mechanical Engineering | OPEN Category show 8622 & 26186 (for Home State), consider adjusting them to 8300 & 23000 (on a safer side).
If the Female Category rank is 34334 & 36212, adjust it to 31000 & 33000.
Follow this approach for Other State candidates and different categories.
Pro Tip: Adjust your expected rank slightly lower than the previous year's cutoffs for realistic expectations during JoSAA counseling.

Can This Method Be Used for JEE April & JEE Advanced?
Yes! You can repeat the same steps after your April JEE Main results to refine your admission possibilities.
You can also follow a similar process for JEE Advanced cutoffs when applying for IITs.

Have other options as back-ups, instead of relying only on JEE/JoSAA.

Want to Learn More About JoSAA Counseling?
If you want detailed insights on JoSAA counseling, engineering entrance exams, preparation strategies, and engineering career options, check out EduJob360’s 180+ YouTube videos on this topic!

Hope this guide helps! All the best for your admissions and a bright future!

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Ans: For pure CSE with a focus on placements, coding, and future prospects, Manipal University Jaipur leads in average and highest packages but at a higher fee. MIT Bangalore offers excellent exposure and research opportunities in a prime tech city. SRM Chennai is a good all-rounder with a strong brand in South India and moderate fees. All the best for your admissions and a bright future!

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Ans: Hello Sandip
Chances are there to get Bio Tech in GFTI.
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Ans: Hello Maria
Prediction about VIT is not possible. If they offer you CSE and if you feel comfortable, then go with it. Else explore more options.
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Ans: Harini Madam, Encourage her to take the improvement exam in the subjects needed to raise her PCM aggregate to 75% or more. Once she meets the criteria, she can confidently apply for BITSAT 2025/2026. All the best for your daughter's admissions and a bright future!

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