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Ans: VIT-AP

Jaypee Solan

Chandigarh University

Chitkara University

VIT Bhopal

Ans: A score of 166 is not sufficient for CSE at the Main Campus in general rounds.

Ans: IIT Dhanbad (ISM)
IIT Jodhpur
IIT Mandi
IIT Bhilai, Goa, Jammu

Ans: Here is the order of preference for M.Tech CSE based on academics, reputation, placements, and industry linkage:

PES University, Bangalore

RV College of Engineering, Bangalore

SSN College of Engineering, Chennai

Ans: Tier Target Colleges JEE Main Percentile Required
Top Tier NIT Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, IIIT-Hyderabad 98–99.5%+
Upper Mid-Tier NITs (Rourkela, Calicut, Jaipur, Nagpur), IIITs (Allahabad, Gwalior, Jabalpur), DTU, NSUT 96–98.5%
Mid-Tier IIIT Ranchi, Bhagalpur, Bhopal, Pune, state-level top engineering colleges 90–95%
Backup (Private) VIT (Vellore), SRM (Kattankulathur), MIT Manipal, Shiv Nadar, PES Bangalore, Amrita Varies (own entrance or JEE-based counselling)

Ans: You may have a slim chance of getting lower-demand branches like:

Mining Engineering

Metallurgy

Production

Textile

Ceramic Engineering

These might be available at lower-ranked NITs like:

NIT Mizoram

NIT Nagaland

NIT Agartala

NIT Arunachal Pradesh

NIT Sikkim

NIT Puducherry (rarely)

Ans: RV University’s B.Tech CSE program is a viable option if securing top branches at premier colleges like VIT is unlikely due to rank constraints. Established in 2019, RV University offers a modern curriculum emphasizing AI, ML, and Data Science, with industry-aligned projects, global internships, and interdisciplinary learning. While the institute is newer, its focus on emerging technologies and hands-on experience through collaborations with tech firms and startups provides practical exposure. However, its placement network is still developing compared to established institutions like RV College of Engineering (RVCE), which boasts stronger industry ties and broader opportunities. Infrastructure at RV University includes modern labs and smart classrooms, though sports and extracurricular facilities are limited. For students prioritizing cutting-edge tech exposure and flexibility in learning, RV University is a reasonable choice, but expectations should align with its nascent institutional reputation and evolving campus ecosystem. All the BEST for your son's Admission & Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Aaloo, With a JEE Main rank of 1,14,000 in the open category and Delhi home state quota, getting CSE or other top branches in premier Delhi colleges like DTU, NSUT, IIIT Delhi, or IGDTUW is not feasible, as their closing ranks for CSE, IT, and ECE are typically below 25,000 even for home state candidates. For example, DTU’s CSE closes around 11,800, IT at 14,900, and ECE at 24,100 for the general category. However, you may have a chance in private colleges or less competitive government institutes in Delhi such as Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute of Technology, BVCOE, MSIT, or Jamia Hamdard, where closing ranks for branches like Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering can extend up to 1,00,000 or more. DSEU (Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University) is also an option, with CSE closing around 27,000–42,000 for the general category. While top branches in top colleges are out of reach, good options remain in private and emerging institutes for other engineering streams. All the BEST for your Admission & Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With a JEE Main All India Rank of 97,000, EWS rank of 14,000, and 86 percentile in GUJCET, your chances for CSE in top NITs or IIITs are limited, as CSE cutoffs for even lower NITs (e.g., NIT Arunachal Pradesh) close around 90,922 for Home State quota, and IIITs typically close much earlier for CSE. However, you have a good chance in GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes), where CSE cutoffs for EWS candidates can extend to 30,000–55,000 ranks, and in some cases, even higher for less competitive branches. Through GUJCET, an 86 percentile gives you strong chances for CSE or IT at reputed Gujarat colleges like LD College of Engineering, Nirma University, PDPU, and Maharaja Sayajirao University, where cutoffs for CSE generally fall between 80–90 percentile. Consider applying to these state colleges for better odds and placement opportunities, and use your EWS quota for GFTIs and state counselling for optimal results. All the BEST for your Admission & Prosperous Future!

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