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Ans: Prakash Sir, prefer getting admission into any one of the top 3 colleges of Bengaluru through KCET i.e. RVCE, BMSCE & MSRIT for preferred branches such as CSE, ECE or Mechanical or any other Branch your son is much intgerested in. Have JEE/JoSAA as a back-up. Here is, How to Predict Your Son's 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 Son's 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 some other options also 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 son's admission and a bright future!

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Ans: Choosing between VIT and PES depends on your priorities. If you value a strong computer science focus, good placements, and a vibrant Bangalore campus, PES University is a strong contender. If you prefer a highly-ranked, overall strong engineering program with a good reputation, VIT Vellore is a good choice, especially for core engineering branches.

Ans: Hello dear
Chances are fewer. Yet keep close eye on counseling process. It is better to explore more options.
Best of luck.
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Ans: Hello dear.
Prefer top college for ECE via COMEDK if possible.
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Ans: With 155 marks in MET, you have a good chance of getting into CSE at MIT Manipal, but it's not guaranteed. Aiming for 150+ is generally considered a safe score for CSE in MIT Manipal. However, the actual cutoffs can vary year to year, and the competition for CSE can be intense.

Ans: Vaibhav, If you want a strong, established campus with a broad engineering and alumni experience:
BIT Mesra ECE is a solid, safe choice.

If you are more interested in tech/software roles and want modern, IT-centric exposure:
ECE at IIIT Sricity or Una is preferable, with Sricity having a slight edge due to industry engagement.

If you want a core electrical engineering focus and value the NIT brand:
EEE at NIT Agartala is reasonable, but placements are more core-sector oriented. All the best for your admission and a bright future!

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Ans: Both the M.Tech Integrated Software Engineering (Cat 5) and B.Tech CSC Cyber Physical Systems (Cat 5) programs at VIT offer distinct career paths, but the M.Tech often leads to more specialized and potentially higher-paying roles. The M.Tech, with its focus on advanced software engineering, can provide a competitive edge for research and development roles or positions requiring in-depth technical knowledge. B.Tech in Cyber Physical Systems prepares students for careers involving the intersection of computer science and engineering, such as automation and robotics.

Ans: For most engineering students, IIIT Manipur's CSE program is generally considered better than NIT Raipur's Biotechnology program. IIIT Manipur is a specialized institute focused on IT, while NIT Raipur is a broader engineering institution.

Ans: Hello dear.
Select a branch based on your interests. However, given the current situation, the recommended preferences are as follows: CSE at Benette, CSE at JECRC, and then Mody. If feasible, consider avoiding ECE. Nevertheless, if you prefer to pursue ECE, opt for Manipal Jaipur.
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