you have a strong chance of getting a seat in Vishnu Institute of Technology, Bhimavaram through AP ECET lateral entry counselling with this rank.

While cutoffs vary yearly, a rank under 1,500 in the open category for CSE at Vishnu Institute of Technology suggests a good opportunity, and Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) is also a sought-after branch.

Candidates ranking between 1 and 1000 are expected to get seats in top colleges like AUCE, JNTU Kakinada, and GMRIT, according to some analyses, which bodes well for your rank.

In 2024  the closing rank for Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) in Round 1 was 84034, which is significantly higher than your rank, indicating a strong possibility of securing a seat.

Good luck!!

Hello,

With a BITSAT score of 263, getting EEE or Electronics and Instrumentation at BITS Hyderabad or Goa may be tough. These branches usually close at a higher score.

Even if the paper was tougher this year, the cut-offs may not drop much. You might have a better chance in later rounds, but it’s still a bit difficult. Keep backup options ready.

Hope it helps !

Hello,

Placement in Electronics and Communication (ECE) branch is good in many colleges, but it depends on the college and your skills.

ECE students get job offers in both core companies and IT companies. Some companies that come for ECE are Intel, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, BEL, etc. Many software companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture also hire ECE students.

If you have good knowledge of programming or communication systems, VLSI, embedded systems, etc., then chances are better.

Average package depends on the college. In top colleges like IITs or NITs, packages are high. In other colleges, average package is around 3 to 6 LPA.

So overall, ECE has decent placement if you work on your skills.

Hope it helps !

Selecting an institution for Electronics and VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) studies requires careful consideration of several critical factors. It is not solely about surface-level statistics or broad placement claims; rather, the decision should be informed by tangible parameters such as curriculum quality, research opportunities, and industry connections.

To begin with, IIIT Hyderabad stands out as a premier destination for VLSI education. The institute offers a robust, VLSI-centric curriculum and well-equipped laboratories. Graduates frequently secure positions in core semiconductor companies—such as Qualcomm, Intel, and AMD—with median salaries for M.Tech VLSI programs often exceeding Rs15 lakhs per annum.

The Indian Institutes of Technology—specifically in Bombay, Delhi, and Madras—are also excellent choices. These institutions are renowned for their advanced VLSI research facilities and consistently strong placement records, particularly in research and development roles within the core electronics sector.

BITS Pilani should not be overlooked. It maintains strong industry partnerships and provides students with valuable internship experiences. Notable employers include Texas Instruments, Micron, and Nvidia, among others. The alumni network further enhances career prospects.

Among the National Institutes of Technology, Trichy, Warangal, and Surathkal offer impressive placement outcomes, though the number of semiconductor-specific opportunities is somewhat lower than at the IITs or IIIT Hyderabad. Nevertheless, these NITs provide a favorable return on investment and solid training in core electronics.

Private institutions such as VIT Vellore, SRM, and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham are also options worth considering. While a larger proportion of recruiters may be from the IT or software sectors, opportunities in VLSI are steadily increasing, especially for proactive students.

Key parameters to assess include:

- Faculty expertise in VLSI and Embedded Systems

- Placement ratios in core versus IT companies

- Access to industry-standard CAD tools (such as Cadence and Synopsys)

- Industry tie-ups for internships and research projects

Before finalizing your choice, it is advisable to consult resources like Careers360’s Placement Reviews and College Predictor tools. These platforms provide detailed student feedback and salary trends, offering a more nuanced view than official statistics alone.

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Hello Aspirant,

If you are planning on pursuing an Electronics program with VLSI specialization, Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) and SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur (Main Campus) are two decent private colleges, but there is a considerable difference:

SRM Kattankulathur (Main Campus):

• Has a better brand value and stronger alumni network, especially in South of India
• Core companies such as Intel, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, L&T, and Tata Elxsi reportedly show up every now and then, but bulk of placements happen in IT.
• SRM has a VLSI lab with M.Tech in VLSI, hence you will get a little more exposure here.

Manipal University Jaipur:

• Known for good infrastructure and raising reputation.
• Core electronics placements are limited, once again most offers are from IT services and consulting companies.
• Moderate exposure to VLSI, and core electronics roles are not that frequent.

If your primary objective is core VLSI with placement in semiconductor companies, neither college is likely to provide really solid core VLSI placements similar to what top IITs, NITs or IIIT-H might offer. However, SRM Main Campus has relatively Stronger industry tie-ups, Better electronics lab facilities and Stronger placement record

Yes, you are eligible for engineering admission in Maharashtra. Here's how:

You got 52% overall in HSC, which meets the minimum requirement (45% for general and 40% for reserved categories).

Even though your PCM is 41%, in Maharashtra CET admissions, Electronics is often considered as an optional subject in place of Chemistry, especially if the course allows it. That gives you 47% in PCM with Electronics, which many colleges will accept.

Your 93 percentile in MHT CET (PCM group) is a strong score. With this percentile, you have a good chance of getting into decent engineering colleges in Maharashtra. You may get branches like IT, CSE, or E&TC in private colleges and possibly in a few government-aided ones too.

Colleges you may target include:
VIT Pune
PCCOE Pune
Sinhgad Institutes
Thakur College of Engineering, Mumbai
Ramrao Adik Institute, Navi Mumbai
KJ Somaiya (for some branches depending on cutoffs)

Final admission will depend on the CAP (Centralized Admission Process) rounds, your category (if any), and preferences filled.