u/techgeeker777

I have punjab HS

87.66%ile in jee

82% in cbse boards

What branches can i get ? Acc to you as seats of derabassi also merged in pataiala too

I HAVE 2 MAIN OPTIONS IN MY MIND

THAPAR COE

I have talked to some number of students of cgpa 9 and more etc all said dont expect more than 10 12 lpas and 45k to 50k stipened in thapar

As only top 2 3 % gets more than 20lpas

Considering i will be in top 15 to 25% in COE branch is it true ?

And i am passionate about my branch *

Choice 2 ( Recommended by a vedantu maths head teacher)

Scaler school of technology ( new gen college focusing on practical knowledge)

Btw it doesnt provide degree so ill get a bsc by bits pilani (basic model like allen )

They make u perfect acc to them

I connected some students on phone and called

Most of them were already on a paid intership of 30 40k by 2nd year

And some of them were even pre booked by companies for 30 to 40 lpas packages when they graduate

My main turning pount was that when i talked to thappar students they were very less confident and were expecting only 10 12 lpas without interships

Whereas scaler ones were way too confident and happy

Kindly recommend me shpuld i leave the thappar seat and bet on a new gen college

My 50 to 70% would be loan and scaler is 5 6 lakhs cheaper too

But its too good to be true

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Hey guys, I’m in a massive dilemma and need some unfiltered advice.

* **My Stats:** 87%ile in JEE, expecting 90% in Boards.

* **The Situation:** I have Punjab Domicile, so I’m likely getting **Thapar COE**. I also have an offer from **Plaksha (Mohali)** for CS+AI.

* **The Catch:** I will be on a **100% Education Loan (₹25L - ₹32L)**. My parents are counting on me, and I cannot afford to be unplaced or underpaid

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**My confusion:**

1. **Thapar:** Huge legacy, safe placement record (500+ companies), but a massive batch size.

2. **Plaksha:** Boutique, amazing curriculum, high reported average (~₹19-20L), but it's new. I've heard some mixed reviews about the "vibe" and whether big MNCs actually visit or if it’s just founder-group companies.

**I am terrified of risking my future and my parents' money.**

* Is the "new-age" curriculum at Plaksha worth the risk over Thapar's brand?

* For someone with a huge loan, which one is the "safer" bet for a ₹15LPA+ job?

* Are Plaksha's placement stats legit or inflated?

​Guys, I’m spiraling. I have a 30 Lakh education loan situation and I cannot afford to mess this up. My parents are counting on me. I have 87%ile in JEE and expecting 90% in boards. Because of my Punjab domicile, I’m getting COE at Thapar, but I also have offers from the "new age" colleges.

​Here’s the breakdown of my confusion:

​Thapar (COE): The "Safe" Legacy. Big campus, massive alumni network (active since the 50s), and a degree that every HR in India recognizes.

​Scaler School of Technology: The "Skill" Play. Based in Bangalore, heavy coding grind, but the degree is a BSc from BITS Pilani (Online) + a Master's later.

​Newton School of Technology: The "Startup" Play. B.Tech degree via Rishihood University. Very practical, lots of internships.

​Plaksha University: Checked this out too—very high-end and modern (CS+AI focus), but again, a newer brand.

​The Loan Factor: All of these are costing me between ₹25L to ₹32L. If I take a loan of this size, I need a job that pays at least ₹15–20 LPA just to breathe.

​My Questions:

​Is the "New Age" practical skill promise worth risking the Thapar brand?

​Does a "BSc Online" from BITS hold the same weight as a B.Tech from Thapar for masters abroad or high-end PSU/Govt jobs?

​With 87%ile and Punjab Domicile, should I even look at CSAB?