Sir, I have been allotted B.TECH in CSE ( AI & ML ) at VIT Chennai under category 4 fees which is obviously substantially higher. Also , I have secured 13171 rank in comedk and according to college predictors I have chances for Ramaiah Mechanical and NIE Mysore ECE branch which is comparitively economical to VIT Chennai. Currently, I'm also waiting for wbjee results .. As I'm interested in CSE I'm planning to join a non-cse branch in a good college and then upgrade to CS as I'm skeptical of VIT for its high fees. Kindly provide with your opinion on this situation
Ans: Ishaan, Opting for CSE (AI & ML) at VIT Chennai (Category 4) ensures direct access to a 90–95% placement rate (2024 data) with top recruiters like Amazon, Microsoft, and Intel, alongside a specialized AI/ML curriculum and centralized internship support. While fees are high (~?18–20L total), VIT’s branch migration policy allows shifting to core CSE with a CGPA >9 and passing two extra subjects, though only 2% of seats are available, making it highly competitive. Ramaiah Mechanical (75–85% core placements via L&T/Bosch) and NIE Mysore ECE (70–80% placements via TCS/Infosys) are budget-friendly but lack branch-change flexibility (Ramaiah prohibits it; NIE requires CGPA >8.5 and seat availability, which is rare). Prioritize VIT Chennai if CSE specialization and assured tech roles are critical, despite the cost, or opt for Ramaiah/NIE only if comfortable with non-CSE pathways. Monitor WBJEE results for potential CSE options in state colleges, balancing fee sensitivity and career alignment. My suggestion: Prefer getting admission through COMEDK for any non-CSE Branch & keep upgrading your skills in CS with certifications if not upgraded to CSE Branch due to some reasons. Though VIT is a reputed institute, paying Category 4 Fee is not much recommended.
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