u/calmbyte786

I just completed all my entrance exams and I’ll most likely be joining a tier 3/4 engineering college for CSE/Cybersecurity.

I have around 40 days before college starts, and instead of wasting them, I want to build a strong foundation early so that I can stay ahead of most students from first year itself.

My goals are:

cybersecurity career,

good internships as early as possible,

strong projects/profile,

and eventually getting into good product-based companies.

For people already in tech/cybersecurity:

what skills should I prioritize first?

which programming language should I start with?

should I focus on DSA first or networking/Linux first?

what would you learn if you were starting from zero again?

what mistakes should I avoid in first year?

I’m ready to work consistently and would really appreciate a roadmap or honest advice.

I’m choosing between engineering colleges right now and I’m confused about how important university brand actually is for cybersecurity careers.

I may end up joining KL University for Cybersecurity/CSE instead of a more recognized private college like VIT because of cost, comfort, and personal reasons.

For people already working in cybersecurity or tech:

how much does college tag matter for internships, off-campus jobs, and resume shortlisting?

does a college like KL become a disadvantage later?

can strong skills/projects/certs compensate for a mid-tier university?

how important are things like CTFs, networking, GitHub, TryHackMe/HackTheBox compared to college name?

I’m willing to work hard and build skills seriously, but I’m scared that my university tag might limit opportunities later.

Would really appreciate realistic advice from people already in the field.

I’m choosing between engineering colleges right now and I’m confused about how important university brand actually is for cybersecurity careers.

I may end up joining KL University for Cybersecurity/CSE instead of a more recognized private college like VIT because of cost, comfort, and personal reasons.

For people already working in cybersecurity or tech:

how much does college tag matter for internships, off-campus jobs, and resume shortlisting?

does a college like KL become a disadvantage later?

can strong skills/projects/certs compensate for a mid-tier university?

how important are things like CTFs, networking, GitHub, TryHackMe/HackTheBox compared to college name?

I’m willing to work hard and build skills seriously, but I’m scared that my university tag might limit opportunities later.

Would really appreciate realistic advice from people already in the field.

I’m interested in pursuing Cybersecurity at KL University and wanted honest opinions from seniors or alumni.

How good is the cybersecurity branch in terms of:

faculty,

labs,

practical exposure,

internships,

clubs/CTFs,

and placements?

Do students mostly rely on self-learning, or does the university actually help build a strong cybersecurity profile?

Also, how supportive is the environment for students seriously interested in cyber?

What's safaris btw?

I’m thinking about joining KL University and wanted genuine placement insights from current students/alumni.

I wanted to know:

what the REAL highest packages are (not just brochure numbers),

how many good product-based companies actually visit,

how many students usually get those opportunities,

and what the realistic average outcome is for a hardworking student.

Also, are placements mostly mass recruiters or are there genuinely strong tech opportunities too?

Would really appreciate honest answers.

I’m considering joining KL University for BTech (probably Cybersecurity/CSE related branch), and I wanted honest opinions from seniors/alumni working in tech.

How much does the KL tag affect:

off-campus internship shortlisting,

resume filtering,

product-based company opportunities,

and overall career growth compared to colleges like VIT/SRM?

Does the college name become a major disadvantage later, or can skills/projects compensate well enough?

Please be brutally honest. I’d really appreciate real experiences instead of marketing answers.

Hi seniors/current students,

I’m planning to join Cyber Security at SRM AP this year and wanted some honest opinions before finalizing.

Could you please answer these?

• What package range do MOST CSE/AIML/Cyber students actually get?

• What is the realistic median package for tech branches?

• How many students get 15+ LPA or product-company placements?

• Are Cyber students allowed for all software placements?

• Is the coding culture actually good?

• How hard is it to get paid internships by 2nd year?

• Does the college help with internships or is everything self-effort?

• How is the management? Are they supportive or unnecessarily stressful?

• Is attendance pressure very high?

• Do students generally feel mentally peaceful there?

• If you had another chance, would you still choose SRM AP?

Please give honest answers 🙏

Same as the title... Can I get cat 2 in vit ap ( cyber)

I don't know anything about the counselling process, any seniors or alumni here who can explain this to me.. Pls I really wanna know. I would really appreciate it if u make it simple for me. Plss

Hi everyone,

I got rank 385 in SRMJEEE Phase 1 and I’m planning to take CSE Core at SRM AP.

I’m a student from Andhra Pradesh, and I’m mainly confused about the scholarship/fee waiver situation.

I heard mixed things:

Some say rank under 500 can get high or even full scholarship

But someone I know visited the campus and was told that only top 100 ranks get scholarships and others have to pay full ₹4L/year

So I’m really confused now.

Can any seniors or current students at SRM AP clarify:

What scholarship did people with rank ~300–500 actually get?

Is 100% or at least 50–75% scholarship realistic for my rank?

Does being an AP student affect scholarship chances?

When is the scholarship confirmed (before or after fee payment)?

I’m okay paying around ₹2–3L/year, but not full ₹4L.

Would really appreciate honest answers from seniors 🙏

Hi everyone,

I got rank 385 in SRMJEEE Phase 1 and I’m planning to take CSE Core at SRM AP.

I’m a student from Andhra Pradesh, and I’m mainly confused about the scholarship/fee waiver situation.

I heard mixed things:

Some say rank under 500 can get high or even full scholarship

But someone I know visited the campus and was told that only top 100 ranks get scholarships and others have to pay full ₹4L/year

So I’m really confused now.

Can any seniors or current students at SRM AP clarify:

What scholarship did people with rank ~300–500 actually get?

Is 100% or at least 50–75% scholarship realistic for my rank?

Does being an AP student affect scholarship chances?

When is the scholarship confirmed (before or after fee payment)?

I’m okay paying around ₹2–3L/year, but not full ₹4L.

Would really appreciate honest answers from seniors 🙏

I gave my viteee on may 3rd (s2) and I attempted only 34 questions in total.. Let's say I had 60-65% accuracy, can I get vit ap cat 2 with my rank? I know I am cooked but I don't wanna be burnt into crisps.. I need honest answers pls don't sugarcoat. According to Google stats my shift was one of the toughest ones so can I have a hope?

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So I didn't give s1 of bitsat.. I am gonna give s2, anyone who gave their s1 of bitsat, pls drop some suggestions, I wanna bag bits hyd (cse) ... So pls drop some suggestions down there, I would highly appreciate it and also, pls tell me about paper approach and how to score good 😵‍💫

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to decide between VIT-AP and SRM-AP for CSE, and I’ll most likely be a day scholar. I’m really confused about which one to choose.

Some things I’d like clarity on:

Which college has better placements (especially for CSE)?

How is the faculty and teaching quality in both?

Is being a day scholar a disadvantage in either of these colleges?

Campus life, coding culture, and opportunities

If anyone is currently studying in either VIT-AP or SRM-AP, or has compared both, please share your honest opinion.

I’d really appreciate any advice before I make a final decision. Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to decide between VIT-AP and SRM-AP for CSE, and I’ll most likely be a day scholar. I’m really confused about which one to choose.

Some things I’d like clarity on:

Which college has better placements (especially for CSE)?

How is the faculty and teaching quality in both?

Is being a day scholar a disadvantage in either of these colleges?

Campus life, coding culture, and opportunities

If anyone is currently studying in either VIT-AP or SRM-AP, or has compared both, please share your honest opinion.

I’d really appreciate any advice before I make a final decision. Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I scored 97% in AP Inter (BIEAP 12th boards) and I’m considering applying to SRM AP. I wanted to know:

Can I get admission based on my board marks alone, or is SRMJEEE compulsory?

Are there any scholarships or fee waivers available for this score?

If yes, how much concession can I realistically expect?

Would really appreciate if someone currently studying there or who went through the process can share their experience.

Thanks in advance!

I gave my srmjee on 28(s2)..and It went well by God's grace. I have my ap eapcet exam ( state entrance test) on may 12th, literally- first day first show 😖.. So can I join srm ap via eapcet with a low fee? And what rank I should get to get into srm ap with a low fee? And is srm ap worth it, like - what about the bus service? Faculty? Self study time? Median and highest packages? Placements? Or any other issues.. Seniors pls answer, I really wanna know and I highly appreciate it, pls mention the pros and cons too, I would appreciate it😊

Hey everyone,

I’m about to start my BTech (from India) and I’m confused between choosing core CSE and CSE with specialization in Cyber Security.

My main concerns are:

which option is better for placements?

is cyber security a beginner/fresher-friendly field?

if I choose cyber security, what should I start learning from 1st year?

will specializing early limit my opportunities compared to core CSE?

I’m willing to put in consistent effort (3–4 hours daily) and want to build strong skills from the beginning.

I’d really appreciate guidance from people who are in this field or have faced a similar choice.

Thank you!