Can I choose an NIT with a low valued branch instead of a private institute with a high valued branch?

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Asked by Purvil Katariya

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Aarti Singh | Guide-Level 14

8 years ago

Dear Purvil, What if a mere brand name doesn't get you a good placement? So, don't just go by the name NIT but also see to it what it has to offer you in the name of placements. Opt for some of the good private universities like LPU, SRM, VIT, etc., offering various specializations in B.Tech. They

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Tanusree

4 years ago

Hlo can u please guide me to select some good college I got qualified in JEE Mains but with very low percentile [69.78] and not qualified in JEE adv got 91 percent in 12th boards Telangana state. I am so confused cant even pay much fee for private universities please help me.

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Vinay Kr Pandey | Scholar-Level 16

4 years ago

All depends on your Interest because choosing Branch is much Important You Learn many things in Next 4 years and Also work in same nature for whole Life so I suggest you If you got low rank in NIT then you can Join but important thing is that you should never compromise with Branch If you can't get

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Swati Kumari | Beginner-Level 3

8 years ago

Hi Purvil, I would like to tell you that just hearing the name of NIT and taking admission is not right according to me. If you really want to excel in the career, first and very important concern is that your interest. You just focus on the branch in which you are interested. It is a myth that on

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Kameswar Lenka | Contributor-Level 7

8 years ago

NIT with a lower value branch will be good for you as you will be getting the brand value of NIT.

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Saurabh Kumar Kar | Contributor-Level 10

8 years ago

Don't choose NIT just for the sake of brand. Getting into any branch you are interested is if no use. You can go for good reputed private colleges for the branch you are interested in. If you do hard work there you will definitely fetch a good job. But don't run after the brand name for any branch.

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