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So basically i started my fitness journey about 6 months ago. I am 5’8 and 64.9 kg rn. I was 67.9 kg when I started. But since 6 months my weight is going downwards. My aim was to be around 64-67kg. Well I’ll be honest i never focused on completing the protein goal. My day looks like this :-
Breakfast :- Protein oats with 2 bananas.
Lunch :- 5 roti and whatever bhaji my mom makes
Dinner :- Dal and rice
In betweens:-
2 bananas with 1 amul milkshake(20 g) - I eat this after covering 9k-10k steps daily
1 scoop whey after workout(26 g)
Just wanted to ask is this my sign to start 100+ grams protein daily? And also I am vegetarian, I want to eat eggs but my mom says not in home and eating eggs daily out will be costly I guess.

As senior I will add few points :-

1. Faculty k good books me raho no matter what
2. maintain 8.5+ cgpa
3. the day you start your engineering everyday atleast spend 1 hour daily learning/reading about tech.
4. this 4 years are the years that you could experiment things so do it.
5. participate in lot of competitions.
6. enjoy your college life, in a limit such that you dont ruin your progress.
7. Bohot Saare influencers milenge joh bolenge yeh karo voh Karo but tumhe jisme interest hai voh karo. - jack of all trades master of none.
8. AI ka zamana hai bhai startup toh zarur Kholna… alag baat hai success milega ki nhi but atleast experience milega.
9. the day you enter in your college find the best coder in your college and try to be friends with them. This helps a lot.
10. Mostly College clubs are waste of time if I am being honest, so don’t join all of them 2-3 clubs are more then enough.
11. Never compare yourself with anyone, just be better than your yesterday self.
12. Start coding from first year itself, such that you can try for off-campus internships by 2nd year end.
13. There is no need to spend single penny learning tech you already have tons of resources.
14. Becoming decent at tech is a long race so keep patience don’t quit early.

I'm a graduate from a T3 college.I often see people saying, "Branch doesn't matter, I'll just learn coding and get into software." While it is definitely possible, please understand that you're choosing a much harder path. Before making that decision, honestly ask yourself:
1. Are you ready to manage both your branch studies and tech preparation?
You'll have to juggle assignments, labs, exams, and simultaneously learn DSA, development, CS fundamentals, etc. You'll likely need to put in more effort than CSE/IT students.
2. Are you okay with uncertainty after graduation?
The market is competitive, and many companies have branch restrictions. There is no guarantee of a software job just because you know coding.
3. Do you have a backup plan?
What if you don't get a tech job? Are you willing to work in your core branch, prepare for GATE, CAT, government exams, or pursue higher studies? Hoping that "something will work out" is not a plan.
4. Are you financially and mentally prepared for higher studies if required?
Many people from non-tech branches eventually opt for M.Tech, MCA, MS, or other higher studies to improve their prospects. Are you ready for that possibility?
5. Are you genuinely interested in tech, or are you just following the hype?
Software engineering is not an easy escape route. The industry is competitive, and motivation based only on salary often fades quickly.
7. Are you aware that your resume may face additional hurdles?
As a non-tech graduate from a Tier-3 college, you may have fewer opportunities. Some companies have branch filters, and many ATS systems or recruiters may prioritize CSE/IT candidates. This doesn't mean you can't succeed, but you'll often need a much stronger profile to get the same attention.
8.Are you aware that many non-tech branches have stricter academic requirements?
In many colleges, branches like Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, etc., have stricter attendance policies, longer lab hours, more practical work, and less flexibility. Managing tech preparation alongside these commitments can be exhausting.

I'm not saying don't do it. Plenty of people have made the transition successfully. But don't choose a non-tech branch assuming that "coding on the side" is enough. Understand the risks, have backup plans, and make an informed decision.
Branch doesn't decide your future, but it definitely affects the difficulty level of the journey.

A close relative of mine got 88.8 percentile in MHT-CET and is eligible for some decent colleges, but the main concern is the fee burden. Their family income is below ₹4 lakh per year, and her father works as a Zomato delivery partner, so they are looking into obtaining an EWS certificate.
The issue is that they've been informed Maharashtra EWS may require proof of residence/ancestry dating back to 1967. The family currently has documents from 1975, but nothing earlier.
Has anyone dealt with a similar situation? Are there any alternative documents that may be accepted, or is the 1967 proof strictly mandatory? Any advice on what documents to search for or which office to approach in Thane would be very helpful.

Thank you.

Hi
I’m a 2024 graduate with around 1 year 6 months of software engineering experience, and despite decent interview performance, the last few months have been extremely rough for me.
In the past 4+ months:
Ghosted by 7 companies after multiple rounds
1 offer got revoked
Very inconsistent callbacks despite referrals and applications
Profile:
CGPA: 9.7
ICPC Regionalist
LeetCode Guardian
Codeforces Expert
CodeChef 4⭐
1 major hackathon win
I mainly target backend/full-stack SDE roles.
I genuinely wanted to understand:
Are others facing similar issues in this market?
What helped you finally start getting callbacks/offers?
Are companies currently preferring experienced candidates over 2024 grads?
Would appreciate any honest advice from seniors or people who recently switched.