Hello mam, I appeared for NEET 2023 this was my third attempt but my marks are not enough to get a gov. Med college. Hence, I am thinking to take partial drop this time and appear for neet 2024,but I am confused about which stream to choose along with my neet preparation. I passed class 12 in 2021 with PCMB, but after 2021 I took a drop for neet hence my maths is not in practice right now. But as I had PCMB I thought that taking Btech in CSE as a safe option. What should I do and what should be the correct course to choose as I want to prepare again?

Ans: Avinash Sir, With 77 percentile in JEE Mains, target private engineering colleges and participate in UP state counseling. Admission to NITs/IIITs is unlikely for general category, but possible in some low-demand branches for reserved categories. Apply widely, keep options open for branches, and prioritize colleges with strong placement records. All the best for your son's admissions and a bright future!

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Ans: 1. CSE: Best overall for breadth, flexibility, placements, and future opportunities. 2. AI/DS: Best for those passionate about AI/data science; strong research and industry links, but narrower focus. 3. COE: Great for those interested in both hardware and software, with good placements and some specialization options. If you are undecided or want maximum flexibility and the best placements, choose CSE. If you are sure about a career in AI/data science and want to leverage Thapar’s new AI infrastructure and partnerships, AI/DS is an excellent choice. COE is ideal if you want a balance between hardware and software, with the option to specialize later. All the best for your admissions and a bright future!

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Ans: Dia, Uttaranchal University is a good choice for CSE if you are looking for: A reputable private university with strong accreditation and placement support. Modern campus and infrastructure. Reasonable fees compared to other private universities. However, if you have options in top NITs, IIITs, or other higher-ranked public institutes, those would generally offer better national recognition and placement outcomes. Within the private sector and for the Uttarakhand region, Uttaranchal University is well-regarded and provides good value for CSE. All the best for your admissions and a bright future!

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Ans: Akhil, Manipal Law School, Bengaluru is the better choice for LLM in Cyber Law/Data Privacy, especially if you want: A specialized, industry-driven curriculum, Strong exposure to the tech sector, Mandatory internships and real-world mentorship,

A modern, globally relevant legal education in the heart of India’s technology industry.

UPES Dehradun is also a reputable option, but for cyber law and data privacy, Manipal’s program offers a clear edge in terms of specialization, industry connectivity, and career prospects in the tech-legal domain. All the best for your admissions & for your bright future!

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Ans: If your interest is in software, IT, coding, or tech careers, choose CSE at IIITDM Kancheepuram. The salary, job opportunities, and future flexibility are significantly better in the current market.

If you are truly passionate about core mechanical engineering, want to work in manufacturing, R&D, or PSUs, or value the NIT brand for core fields, choose Mechanical at NIT Nagpur.

For most students today, CSE at IIITDM Kancheepuram is the better option due to higher placements, broader career prospects, and the booming tech industry. All the best for your admissions & for your bright future!

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Ans: Aneesh Sir, Choose VIT Bhopal only if you have a strong preference for a newer campus, lower fees, or specific personal reasons. Otherwise, SRM Chennai is the clear winner for CSE at this time. All the best for your son's admissions & for his bright future!

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Ans: NITs, IIITs, and GITAM are not possible due to the 12th marks eligibility barrier.

Apply to private universities and state colleges that accept 50–60% in 12th for OBC candidates. Your son's JEE Main percentile will give him a strong chance at good branches (CSE, ECE, etc.) in these institutions.

Check each university’s eligibility criteria before applying, as some may have flexibility for reserved categories. All the best for your admissions & for your bright future!

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Ans: KIIT is generally considered the better choice for B.Tech Biotechnology due to:

Higher national ranking and stronger reputation in biotechnology,

Consistently high placement rates,

Larger and more established School of Biotechnology with better research and industry connections.

GITAM is also a good option—especially if you have location preference or specific faculty interests—but if you are choosing purely on academic reputation, placement support, and national standing, KIIT has the edge for biotechnology. All the best for your admissions & for your bright future!

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Ans: The outcome is contingent upon his level of commitment over the next two years and the strategic approach he takes in preparing for the entrance exams. It is advisable for him to continue reviewing the material he has covered thus far, placing greater emphasis on the questions he answered incorrectly. Additionally, maintaining a record of these questions for regular revision would be beneficial. Please arrange to obtain the last 20 years of JEE papers available on Amazon. It is recommended that he practices chapter-wise questions from them after completing each chapter. For additional valuable strategies, tips, and techniques, please encourage your son to watch the EduJob360 YouTube videos at his convenience. All the best for your Son's admissions & for his bright future!

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