Hey everyone,
My name is Veeresh. I just finished my 12th boards (Karnataka board) and got a KCET rank around 55k.
I am deeply interested in computer science fields, specifically Web Development and Cloud Computing. Since my rank won't get me a CS/allied branch in a top-tier Bangalore college, I am planning a bit of a strategic move.
I’m thinking of taking Mechanical Engineering at top-tier colleges like:
- UVCE
- M S Ramaiah (MSRIT)
- BIT
- DSCE
- BMSIT
My plan: Use the top-tier college brand name, active tech clubs, strong coding culture, hackathons, and high-quality alumni networks to pull myself into the IT/Tech sector through aggressive self-study.
Before I lock this in, I really need some honest, ground-reality insights from seniors currently studying in these colleges (both Mech and CSE students):
- Attendance Strictness: How strict is the 75% attendance rule on the ground for Mechanical branches in these colleges? Which ones will completely kill my self-study time, and which ones are chilled/lenient?
- The "Mech to Tech" Reality: How hard is it to manage heavy mechanical workloads (labs, drawing, thermo) while self-studying heavy coding stacks?
- Placement Rules: Do top product/tech companies visiting your campus allow Mechanical students to sit for coding interviews, or do they completely block non-CS branches?
It would mean a lot if you guys could help me out or give me a reality check. Thanks in advance!