Engineering

No, students cannot apply for BTech in CSE at Uttaranchal University with 50% marks in Class 12. The basic eligibility criteria say that students must completed Class 12 with 60% marks for general category and 55% marks for SC/ST category. 

No, JEE Advanced is mandatory for admission into IIT Madras, just like every other IIT in India. To be eligible for JEE Advanced, you first need to qualify JEE Main and rank among the top candidates nationally. The exam tests deeper conceptual understanding in Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. Only a limited number of top rankers from JEE Main get a shot at appearing for it. 

Yes, most IITs and NITs allow branch change after the first year based on your CGPA and seat availability. This gives students a second chance if they didn't get their preferred branch initially. The process is usually competitive since popular branches like CSE have limited seats.

Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have the maximum number of NIRF-ranked engineering institutions. Both these states have good IITs, NITs and top private engineering colleges along with the government colleges. 

Only around 17,000 to 18,000 seats are available across all 23 IITs combined every year. This makes IIT admission one of the most competitive processes globally, with Lacs of students appearing for JEE Main annually. 

Computer Science Engineering continues to lead in terms of average and the highest salary packages offered to graduates. AI/ML and Data Science are close behind, driven by rising demand across tech and non-tech sectors alike. Companies are increasingly hiring engineers skilled in machine learning and automation. Electronics and Communication also sees strong packages, especially in core tech and semiconductor roles. Branch choice combined with college reputation plays a big role in final placement n

No, JEE Advanced is compulsory for admission into any of the 23 IITs across India. To be eligible for JEE Advanced, you first need to qualify JEE Main and rank among the top candidates. The exam tests deeper conceptual understanding in Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. Only a limited number of top rankers from JEE Main get a shot at it. There's no alternate entry route for general category students. 

The University of Melbourne offers 45 MS courses in fields like engineering, computer science, mathematics, life sciences, healthcare and more for a duration of 2 years. The tuition fee for MS Courses are INR 29.69 L – 44.52 L. The University of Melbourne is ranked #1 for its MS Courses as per Shiksha's Popularity Ranking. The University is also ranked by THE, ARWU and QS.

JNU M.Tech cutoff 2026 ranged from 327 to 459 for the OBC AI category. As per this range, M.Tech. in Computer Science and Technology was the most sought-after course for admission, with the cutoff being 459. The higher the score, the higher the competition and vice versa. 

Students aiming for admission in the 3rd round should strive to attain a score of at least 327 to be considered for admission.