Engineering

The JEE Advanced counselling is ongoing. The JEE Advanced 2026 cutoffs round 5 have been released for IIT Dhanbad B.E. / B.Tech admissions. During the fifth round of admission, the closing ranks ranged from 4167 to 17791 for the General AI category candidates. Under IIT Dhanbad BTech course, the the lowest cutoff rank released for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering at 4167 makes it the most competitive for admission, while the Geological Engineering course with a rank of 17791 is the most sought after BTech course to get admission.

For admission to B.Tech at CUH, the college does not consider CUET exam. Instead, it allows admission through JEE Main scores for this course.

Sorry, but the college has not published any placement data for specific departments.  Generally, at Alliance University, the average package of  B.Tech is around INR 8.50 LPA and median package ranges around INR 5.70 LPA.

At 92.96 percentile, it makes sense to wait for the April JEE Main result before deciding. If the percentile improves enough for LNMIIT and the overall course, fees and location suit you, it can be considered. Otherwise, LPU is also worth comparing because of its industry-oriented curriculum, practical exposure and focus on career outcomes. The final choice should depend on the branch and the actual opportunities available, not only on percentile.

For B.Tech CSE, the better choice depends on what matters most. Thapar can be a strong option, especially for its established engineering environment. But for students looking at a wider choice of specialisations, industry-oriented learning and scholarship options, LPU is worth considering. Its CSE curriculum includes industry interface, minors, electives, live projects and placement pathways. For scholarships, LPU has multiple routes including LPUNEST and academic performance, with different scholarship categories available for B.Tech CSE. So, if scholarship value and flexibility are major factors, LPU can be a practical choice.

With a 51 percentile in MHT CET you might have limited options for top-tier engineering programs. Since you already possess a specialized, high-value professional course, so I think repeating an engineering/technical entrance exam to join a lower-tier private college will take you a step backward.

Most private engineering colleges in Bangalore, including RVCE, BMSCE, PES, and MSRIT, accept COMEDK UGET scores for admission. This exam is especially useful for students from outside Karnataka. KCET remains the primary option for Karnataka-domicile students. Some colleges also accept JEE Main scores for a portion of their seats.