A1:
The DTE
website used to have last year's cutoff marks once upon a time but they do
not seem to have it this year around. The last years cutoff is not important
for the later stages of the admissions where most of the admissions happen.
Even then, it was pretty useful information. Knowing last years cutoff marks is important if you
have very high marks and want to get admission in the earlier rounds itself.
In general IT branch cutoff was very low and so was a good buy.
A2: Each state have colleges that have been provided additional resources by the state
(For example, Maharashtra has VJTI, COEP and two more). These have a separate form that applies only to
those colleges. Unrecognized colleges may also have separate forms. All
the other colleges have a common form. So make sure that you fill out the
common form. All colleges require CET scores, so make sure that you take the
CET test.
A3: Get into an unrecognized college only if you have no
other college options and only after doing the necessary research. An
unrecognized college is one step away from both recognition and closing
down. Typically, colleges don't close down as the folks running these
colleges are usually connected to regional and local politics. Be more
careful about M.E. degrees though; they have higher probability of closing
down if unrecognized.
A4: Make
sure that you take the exams. With the abundance of engineering seats out
there, you will be able to get in somewhere.
For NRIs and PIOs, an Indian engineering degree is a great buy on management quota.
Better to get admitted in a big city like Mumbai, Pune, Vashi, Nashik and so
on. That reduces the jealousy factor a little bit and reduces culture shock.
Anyone with a good CET score will have a great chance to get admission where
they want.
If you have a low score, you might get a call after the school year begins.
As per last year, folks with CET score in the 40s were called for interview.
Make sure you get counseling and plan for a late admission. BSc Physics or
Maths are good
waiting places if you are expecting delayed admission. Worst case; try CET
exam again next year. With your BSc Physics, Chemistry knowledge, you can
crack it more easily the next year, if you so desire. Plus the education
will help you in your First year too; the Physics courses are the same and
the Mechanics stuffs will be familiar too. All countries of the world are
looking for Engineers without any doubt, make sure you have that degree!
Make your own plans so
you have the drive to go through the process of obtaining a degree. Do not
depend too much on friends and parents; you are the final owner of the plan
and results. |