I got seat in thapar branch AI and DS in first round of counselling. Is it worth to take or should I try for CSE in later rounds for patiala campus only or CSE specialization like Business systems or CE or ECE branch is better than these specialization if I haven't got CSE?? Year 2025-26

Ans: Hi
Manipal

Ans: HI,
Bit difficult.

Ans: Samarth Prioritizing placements and ROI is key aspect buddy. GEC Bilaspur offers decent median salary (~?6?LPA) and potential for high off-campus offers best of the three if steady placement matters.

BIT Durg CSE average is ~?6?LPA too, with structured placement cell. But some feedback suggests variability in offers.

If you're aiming for advanced studies GEC Raipur and Bilaspur students often push for GATE; if you plan M.Tech, any will do but placement support differs.

- Best pick for placements: GEC Bilaspur, with good median salary and strong off-campus possibilities.

- Best pick for infrastructure & autonomy: BIT Durg, if you're okay with private fees and inconsistent placement.

- Choose GEC Raipur only if you prefer public college life, lower costs, and plan for off-campus or exam routes. But expect placement effort on your part.

Questions to refine further:

1. What's your expected fee budget (govt vs private)?

2. Are you leaning toward immediate job or M.Tech/GATE route?

3. How much does the campus vibe or peer group matter to you?

Ans: Hello Prashant
Prefer CSE @ Bangalore if possible.
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Radheshyam

Ans: Hello dear
Here is the preference order: (1) UPES (2) Manipal Jaipur (3) Symbiosis (4) Amity (5) Indraprastha. It is highly recommended to choose the nearest university to your hometown to address various unseen issues related to female candidates.
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Ans: Hello Meena
Yes. It is good. But please search online more.
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Ans: If your goal is a solid CSE degree with modern curriculum and decent placements, DSATM is good enough. If you're aiming for top-tier placements and ROI, try to get into DSCE main campus, or other stronger colleges (e.g., RNSIT, New Horizon, JSS).

Questions for you - What are your other options (rank-wise and cutoff)?
What matters more to you: placement, campus experience, clubs, or ROI?

This helps me tailor advice better!

Ans: Hello Rohit
It is not possible for us to rank them here on this platform. Almost all IITs are reputable. There is no need to make comparisons without justification. Every alternative institution has its own shortcomings. Even tier-1 IITs are not foolproof.
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Ans: Hello Divya
Yes. CSE @ Manipal is good option,
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