I have sold my house for which the buyer has deducted TDS of Rs.80000/- in March 2023.However I will also deduct TDS OF Rs.125000/- in April 2023 on my purchase of property.Please let me know whether I can claim TDS of refund TDS of Rs 80000/- in my income tax return for the financial year 1922-23 since I have purchased the house but TDS will be recovered in April end.

Ans: Arnav, For overall growth, exposure, and placements in CSE, MIT WPU Pune is the better choice among the three, followed by Symbiosis SIT Pune. MUJ is a decent option but ranks lower in reputation and placement strength currently. All the best for your admission and a bright future!

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Ans: Given the placement edge and established reputation of VIT Vellore/Chennai, your concerns about VIT-AP are reasonable.

Recommendation: If you are passionate about CSE, VIT-AP might be worth considering, but keep your expectations realistic regarding initial placement prospects. If placements are a top priority and you are open to ECE/EEE, VIT Chennai/Vellore would be a safer bet . Consider connecting with current students or alumni from each campus to gain more insights. All the best for your admission and a bright future!

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Ans: More than 95% chance is there that you will get ECE in BITS. However, be flexible for other preferred branches/campuses and / or have some more options as back-ups instead of relying only on BITS admission. All the best for your admission and a bright future!

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Ans: Achyuth, Yes, with a MET score of 124 and 97.25% in boards, you have a high chance of getting CSE at the Manipal main campus. The expected cutoff for Computer Science Engineering (CSE) is between 700-1200. Your excellent board percentage will further strengthen your profile. However, have some more options as back-ups. All the best for your admission and a bright future!

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Ans: Sanchit Sir, Between ECE at Jaypee University and COE at Thapar University, Thapar is generally the better option due to its stronger brand, superior campus infrastructure, and better placement records. Thapar offers a larger campus with excellent sports facilities and a well-established reputation in engineering. Jaypee is good but comparatively less reputed and has higher fees. For long-term career prospects, Thapar COE is recommended. All the best for your son's admission and a bright future!

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Ans: With an AEEE rank of 9310, securing admission to the Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) branch at Amrita Coimbatore campus is unlikely, as the cutoff ranks for ECE there typically fall within a much higher percentile range, often requiring ranks well below 5000. The Coimbatore campus is the most competitive among Amrita campuses, demanding higher ranks for popular branches like ECE. On the other hand, the Amritapuri campus has historically had more relaxed cutoffs for ECE, with closing ranks extending beyond 9000, making admission there more feasible. The Bengaluru campus cutoffs for ECE usually lie between Coimbatore and Amritapuri, so with a rank around 9310, admission is possible but not guaranteed and depends on seat availability during counseling. Overall, Amritapuri offers the best chance for ECE admission with this rank, while Coimbatore is highly unlikely and Bengaluru is borderline. Please note, I do not think Amrita follows Home State Policy like NITs. All the best for your admission and a bright future!

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Ans: Manikandan, your question is slightly in-depth. Choosing among VIT Vellore, BMSCE, Amrita Coimbatore, and MSRIT for Civil Engineering with L&T opportunities requires direct engagement with the colleges. Inquire about L&T partnerships, Civil Engineering-specific placement data, alumni experiences, and curriculum details. Without specific data, it’s hard to favor one over the other definitively. Gathering detailed information will enable an informed decision based on program specifics and career prospects with L&T. Either thoroughly research each college website for your doubts and/or personally visit each campus to know about it in detail. All the best for your admission and a bright future!

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Ans: Your daughter, with a TS EAMCET rank of 4290 and intermediate education in Hyderabad, most likely qualifies as a local candidate for Telangana admissions. This rank opens opportunities in top engineering colleges in Telangana, especially in Hyderabad. Recommended colleges include JNTUH College of Engineering, Osmania University College of Engineering, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology (CBIT), Vasavi College of Engineering, MVSR Engineering College, and Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology. These institutions are well-regarded for their academics and placements.

Among these, JNTUH and Osmania University are premier government colleges with strong faculty and infrastructure. CBIT and Vasavi are reputed private colleges with good placement records. Your daughter should check branch-wise cutoffs during counseling to select the best fit. Based on her education in Hyderabad for the last two years, your daughter most likely qualifies as a local candidate for TS-EAMCET. Hope, you would have got her Aadhar Card transferred to her Hyderabad address from Bengaluru. All the best for your daughter's admission and a bright future!

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Ans: Lata, VIT Chennai’s Mechatronics and Automation offers a comprehensive interdisciplinary curriculum with decent teaching quality and moderate placement rates. The branch is suitable for students passionate about robotics, automation, and mechanical-electrical systems. While top recruiters visit, average placements and packages are lower than core branches like CSE or ECE. Infrastructure improvements are needed, and campus life has some restrictions. If your interest aligns strongly with mechatronics and automation, this program provides a good foundation and industry exposure through internships. However, if placement prospects and higher salary packages are your priority, consider branches like CSE or ECE instead. Ultimately, choose this branch if you are motivated by the subject area and willing to put in extra effort to maximize career opportunities. Please note, irrespective of branches, continuous learning & upgrading skills are mandatory. All the best for your admission and a bright future!

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