u/maybe_kinda_smart

Me and My friends are planning to go to a karaoke place in Majnu-Ka-Tila and I have heard they are a front of protstitution and I wouldn't want to go to such a place I know that spas are, and they get raided quite frequently not sure about karoke places

UPDATE: As of 8:45 PM IST :RESULT IS OUT

News : New notice for round 1 after result protocol for students.

INSTEAD OF LOGGING IN AGAIN AND AGAIN WE CAN USE THIS POST AS A WAY TO CHECK IF THE RESULTS OUT YET I was checking the website but then got irritated by having to put OTP and CAPTCHA again and again so this is far more convient

Please use a similar format: "As of 4:15 PM IST : Inactive status of Counselling tab after login."
Since it can come anytime after 4 could be 8 or 10 but i think it will be before 8 or 6 depending upon the office timings so i think putting updates after every 15 mins

DO NOT SPREAD MISINFORMATION

when doiing choice filling ask yourself this
"is my choice filling is such that if i get any seat A and were to upgrade my seat and get the option above say B i would be happier than i am with the seat A and have no issue in leting it go"

Budget
Ideal budget: ₹1,00,000 (~$1,050 USD)
Maximum stretch budget: ₹1,50,000 (~$1,600 USD) only if the improvement is genuinely significant and worthwhile. Anything above ₹1.4 lakh (~$1,450 USD) is not preferred.

Are you open to refurbs/used options?
No

Screen size
No strict preference.

Weight limit
Maximum 2.2 kg preferred (2.4 kg absolute maximum).

Purpose
College laptop for Computer Science/Engineering, programming, content creation, gaming, and an all-around long-term machine that can handle a wide variety of computing workloads for many years.

Form factor
Standard laptop.

Intended usage

• Programming and software development
• Web development and app development
• Running local servers
• Virtual machines and containers
• AI/ML experimentation (where feasible)
• Heavy multitasking:
  • 30–40 Chrome tabs
  • VS Code
  • Spotify
  • WhatsApp
  • PDF readers
  • Media player
  • Terminal windows
  • Other development tools simultaneously
• Video editing
• CAD software
• Streaming
• Screen recording
• Content creation
• Minecraft recording for YouTube
• Learning and experimenting with new technologies

Gaming:

• Minecraft at high settings (~12 chunk render distance)
• Minecraft with recording
• Valorant
• Modern games at reasonable settings without struggling.

I want the freedom to explore different areas of computing without hardware limitations becoming the reason I cannot try something new.

Desired battery life
6+ hours of real-world light usage (web browsing, PDFs, coding, Notion, Netflix, productivity workloads).
Battery life during gaming is not important since gaming will mostly be done while plugged in.

Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life
Performance > Battery life > Weight > Size

Info/Requirements

• Expected lifespan: 8+ years.
• Should remain usable and responsive for 8+ years (not necessarily top-of-the-line but still above average by then).
• Dedicated GPU required.
• RAM must be upgradeable.
• Storage must be upgradeable.
• Ability to replace the existing SSD with a larger one in the future is mandatory.
• Preferably:
  • Two RAM slots (dual-channel upgrade path).
  • Two SSD slots (future storage expansion).
• 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD are important.
• Strong chassis and build quality; preferably a metal body.
• Reliable for years of daily use.
• Minimal throttling during programming, multitasking, gaming, and content creation.
• USB4, Thunderbolt, or USB-C with DisplayPort support is required, provided it supports the intended setup.

Docking setup:

• Laptop connected to a dock through Thunderbolt/USB4/USB-C.
• Laptop used in clamshell mode (closed on desk).
• External keyboard and mouse connected to the dock.
• One external monitor via HDMI.
• Second monitor via the dock.
• Third monitor support is a bonus but not necessary.
• Charging through the dock is important, at least for multitasking/productivity workloads.

Portability:

• I have cervical/neck issues, so portability matters.
• Most carrying will be between classrooms, libraries, and study spaces, with occasional longer outings/trips.
• My previous laptop weighed approximately 2.2 kg and lasted 11 years, so anything at or below that weight is acceptable.

Display preferences:

• No strict preference regarding resolution, refresh rate, or panel technology.
• However, I do expect a genuinely good display considering the budget—good brightness, colors, viewing angles, and overall quality.
• I do not want a cheap or poor-quality display that feels out of place on a premium-priced laptop.

Budget
Ideal budget: ₹1,00,000 (~$1,050 USD)
Maximum stretch budget: ₹1,50,000 (~$1,600 USD) only if the improvement is genuinely significant and worthwhile. Anything above ₹1.4 lakh (~$1,450 USD) is not preferred.

Are you open to refurbs/used options?
No

Screen size
No strict preference.

Weight limit
Maximum 2.2 kg preferred (2.4 kg absolute maximum).

Purpose
College laptop for Computer Science/Engineering, programming, content creation, gaming, and an all-around long-term machine that can handle a wide variety of computing workloads for many years.

Form factor
Standard laptop.

Intended usage

• Programming and software development
• Web development and app development
• Running local servers
• Virtual machines and containers
• AI/ML experimentation (where feasible)
• Heavy multitasking:
  • 30–40 Chrome tabs
  • VS Code
  • Spotify
  • WhatsApp
  • PDF readers
  • Media player
  • Terminal windows
  • Other development tools simultaneously
• Video editing
• CAD software
• Streaming
• Screen recording
• Content creation
• Minecraft recording for YouTube
• Learning and experimenting with new technologies

Gaming:

• Minecraft at high settings (~12 chunk render distance)
• Minecraft with recording
• Valorant
• Modern games at reasonable settings without struggling.

I want the freedom to explore different areas of computing without hardware limitations becoming the reason I cannot try something new.

Desired battery life
6+ hours of real-world light usage (web browsing, PDFs, coding, Notion, Netflix, productivity workloads).
Battery life during gaming is not important since gaming will mostly be done while plugged in.

Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life
Performance > Battery life > Weight > Size

Info/Requirements

• Expected lifespan: 8+ years.
• Should remain usable and responsive for 8+ years (not necessarily top-of-the-line but still above average by then).
• Dedicated GPU required.
• RAM must be upgradeable.
• Storage must be upgradeable.
• Ability to replace the existing SSD with a larger one in the future is mandatory.
• Preferably:
  • Two RAM slots (dual-channel upgrade path).
  • Two SSD slots (future storage expansion).
• 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD are important.
• Strong chassis and build quality; preferably a metal body.
• Reliable for years of daily use.
• Minimal throttling during programming, multitasking, gaming, and content creation.
• USB4, Thunderbolt, or USB-C with DisplayPort support is required, provided it supports the intended setup.

Docking setup:

• Laptop connected to a dock through Thunderbolt/USB4/USB-C.
• Laptop used in clamshell mode (closed on desk).
• External keyboard and mouse connected to the dock.
• One external monitor via HDMI.
• Second monitor via the dock.
• Third monitor support is a bonus but not necessary.
• Charging through the dock is important, at least for multitasking/productivity workloads.

Portability:

• I have cervical/neck issues, so portability matters.
• Most carrying will be between classrooms, libraries, and study spaces, with occasional longer outings/trips.
• My previous laptop weighed approximately 2.2 kg and lasted 11 years, so anything at or below that weight is acceptable.

Display preferences:

• No strict preference regarding resolution, refresh rate, or panel technology.
• However, I do expect a genuinely good display considering the budget—good brightness, colors, viewing angles, and overall quality.
• I do not want a cheap or poor-quality display that feels out of place on a premium-priced laptop.

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Country
India

Budget
Ideal budget: ₹1,00,000 (~$1,050 USD)
Maximum stretch budget: ₹1,50,000 (~$1,600 USD) only if the improvement is genuinely significant and worthwhile. Anything above ₹1.4 lakh (~$1,450 USD) is not preferred.

Are you open to refurbs/used options?
No

Screen size
No strict preference.

Weight limit
Maximum 2.2 kg preferred (2.4 kg absolute maximum).

Purpose
College laptop for Computer Science/Engineering, programming, content creation, gaming, and an all-around long-term machine that can handle a wide variety of computing workloads for many years.

Form factor
Standard laptop.

Intended usage

• Programming and software development
• Web development and app development
• Running local servers
• Virtual machines and containers
• AI/ML experimentation (where feasible)
• Heavy multitasking:
  • 30–40 Chrome tabs
  • VS Code
  • Spotify
  • WhatsApp
  • PDF readers
  • Media player
  • Terminal windows
  • Other development tools simultaneously
• Video editing
• CAD software
• Streaming
• Screen recording
• Content creation
• Minecraft recording for YouTube
• Learning and experimenting with new technologies

Gaming:

• Minecraft at high settings (~12 chunk render distance)
• Minecraft with recording
• Valorant
• Modern games at reasonable settings without struggling.

I want the freedom to explore different areas of computing without hardware limitations becoming the reason I cannot try something new.

Desired battery life
6+ hours of real-world light usage (web browsing, PDFs, coding, Notion, Netflix, productivity workloads).
Battery life during gaming is not important since gaming will mostly be done while plugged in.

Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life
Performance > Battery life > Weight > Size

Info/Requirements

• Expected lifespan: 8+ years.
• Should remain usable and responsive for 8+ years (not necessarily top-of-the-line but still above average by then).
• Dedicated GPU required.
• RAM must be upgradeable.
• Storage must be upgradeable.
• Ability to replace the existing SSD with a larger one in the future is mandatory.
• Preferably:
  • Two RAM slots (dual-channel upgrade path).
  • Two SSD slots (future storage expansion).
• 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD are important.
• Strong chassis and build quality; preferably a metal body.
• Reliable for years of daily use.
• Minimal throttling during programming, multitasking, gaming, and content creation.
• USB4, Thunderbolt, or USB-C with DisplayPort support is required, provided it supports the intended setup.

Docking setup:

• Laptop connected to a dock through Thunderbolt/USB4/USB-C.
• Laptop used in clamshell mode (closed on desk).
• External keyboard and mouse connected to the dock.
• One external monitor via HDMI.
• Second monitor via the dock.
• Third monitor support is a bonus but not necessary.
• Charging through the dock is important, at least for multitasking/productivity workloads.

Portability:

• I have cervical/neck issues, so portability matters.
• Most carrying will be between classrooms, libraries, and study spaces, with occasional longer outings/trips.
• My previous laptop weighed approximately 2.2 kg and lasted 11 years, so anything at or below that weight is acceptable.

Display preferences:

• No strict preference regarding resolution, refresh rate, or panel technology.
• However, I do expect a genuinely good display considering the budget—good brightness, colors, viewing angles, and overall quality.
• I do not want a cheap or poor-quality display that feels out of place on a premium-priced laptop.

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Country
India

Budget
Ideal budget: ₹1,00,000 (~$1,050 USD)
Maximum stretch budget: ₹1,50,000 (~$1,600 USD) only if the improvement is genuinely significant and worthwhile. Anything above ₹1.4 lakh (~$1,450 USD) is not preferred.

Are you open to refurbs/used options?
No

Screen size
No strict preference.

Weight limit
Maximum 2.2 kg preferred (2.4 kg absolute maximum).

Purpose
College laptop for Computer Science/Engineering, programming, content creation, gaming, and an all-around long-term machine that can handle a wide variety of computing workloads for many years.

Form factor
Standard laptop.

Intended usage

• Programming and software development
• Web development and app development
• Running local servers
• Virtual machines and containers
• AI/ML experimentation (where feasible)
• Heavy multitasking:
  • 30–40 Chrome tabs
  • VS Code
  • Spotify
  • WhatsApp
  • PDF readers
  • Media player
  • Terminal windows
  • Other development tools simultaneously
• Video editing
• CAD software
• Streaming
• Screen recording
• Content creation
• Minecraft recording for YouTube
• Learning and experimenting with new technologies

Gaming:

• Minecraft at high settings (~12 chunk render distance)
• Minecraft with recording
• Valorant
• Modern games at reasonable settings without struggling.

I want the freedom to explore different areas of computing without hardware limitations becoming the reason I cannot try something new.

Desired battery life
6+ hours of real-world light usage (web browsing, PDFs, coding, Notion, Netflix, productivity workloads).
Battery life during gaming is not important since gaming will mostly be done while plugged in.

Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life
Performance > Battery life > Weight > Size

Info/Requirements

• Expected lifespan: 8+ years.
• Should remain usable and responsive for 8+ years (not necessarily top-of-the-line but still above average by then).
• Dedicated GPU required.
• RAM must be upgradeable.
• Storage must be upgradeable.
• Ability to replace the existing SSD with a larger one in the future is mandatory.
• Preferably:
  • Two RAM slots (dual-channel upgrade path).
  • Two SSD slots (future storage expansion).
• 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD are important.
• Strong chassis and build quality; preferably a metal body.
• Reliable for years of daily use.
• Minimal throttling during programming, multitasking, gaming, and content creation.
• USB4, Thunderbolt, or USB-C with DisplayPort support is required, provided it supports the intended setup.

Docking setup:

• Laptop connected to a dock through Thunderbolt/USB4/USB-C.
• Laptop used in clamshell mode (closed on desk).
• External keyboard and mouse connected to the dock.
• One external monitor via HDMI.
• Second monitor via the dock.
• Third monitor support is a bonus but not necessary.
• Charging through the dock is important, at least for multitasking/productivity workloads.

Portability:

• I have cervical/neck issues, so portability matters.
• Most carrying will be between classrooms, libraries, and study spaces, with occasional longer outings/trips.
• My previous laptop weighed approximately 2.2 kg and lasted 11 years, so anything at or below that weight is acceptable.

Display preferences:

• No strict preference regarding resolution, refresh rate, or panel technology.
• However, I do expect a genuinely good display considering the budget—good brightness, colors, viewing angles, and overall quality.
• I do not want a cheap or poor-quality display that feels out of place on a premium-priced laptop.

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Country
India

Budget
Ideal budget: ₹1,00,000 (~$1,050 USD)
Maximum stretch budget: ₹1,50,000 (~$1,600 USD) only if the improvement is genuinely significant and worthwhile. Anything above ₹1.4 lakh (~$1,450 USD) is not preferred.

Are you open to refurbs/used options?
No

Screen size
No strict preference.

Weight limit
Maximum 2.2 kg preferred (2.4 kg absolute maximum).

Purpose
College laptop for Computer Science/Engineering, programming, content creation, gaming, and an all-around long-term machine that can handle a wide variety of computing workloads for many years.

Form factor
Standard laptop.

Intended usage

• Programming and software development
• Web development and app development
• Running local servers
• Virtual machines and containers
• AI/ML experimentation (where feasible)
• Heavy multitasking:
  • 30–40 Chrome tabs
  • VS Code
  • Spotify
  • WhatsApp
  • PDF readers
  • Media player
  • Terminal windows
  • Other development tools simultaneously
• Video editing
• CAD software
• Streaming
• Screen recording
• Content creation
• Minecraft recording for YouTube
• Learning and experimenting with new technologies

Gaming:

• Minecraft at high settings (~12 chunk render distance)
• Minecraft with recording
• Valorant
• Modern games at reasonable settings without struggling.

I want the freedom to explore different areas of computing without hardware limitations becoming the reason I cannot try something new.

Desired battery life
6+ hours of real-world light usage (web browsing, PDFs, coding, Notion, Netflix, productivity workloads).
Battery life during gaming is not important since gaming will mostly be done while plugged in.

Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life
Performance > Battery life > Weight > Size

Info/Requirements

• Expected lifespan: 8+ years.
• Should remain usable and responsive for 8+ years (not necessarily top-of-the-line but still above average by then).
• Dedicated GPU required.
• RAM must be upgradeable.
• Storage must be upgradeable.
• Ability to replace the existing SSD with a larger one in the future is mandatory.
• Preferably:
  • Two RAM slots (dual-channel upgrade path).
  • Two SSD slots (future storage expansion).
• 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD are important.
• Strong chassis and build quality; preferably a metal body.
• Reliable for years of daily use.
• Minimal throttling during programming, multitasking, gaming, and content creation.
• USB4, Thunderbolt, or USB-C with DisplayPort support is required, provided it supports the intended setup.

Docking setup:

• Laptop connected to a dock through Thunderbolt/USB4/USB-C.
• Laptop used in clamshell mode (closed on desk).
• External keyboard and mouse connected to the dock.
• One external monitor via HDMI.
• Second monitor via the dock.
• Third monitor support is a bonus but not necessary.
• Charging through the dock is important, at least for multitasking/productivity workloads.

Portability:

• I have cervical/neck issues, so portability matters.
• Most carrying will be between classrooms, libraries, and study spaces, with occasional longer outings/trips.
• My previous laptop weighed approximately 2.2 kg and lasted 11 years, so anything at or below that weight is acceptable.

Display preferences:

• No strict preference regarding resolution, refresh rate, or panel technology.
• However, I do expect a genuinely good display considering the budget—good brightness, colors, viewing angles, and overall quality.
• I do not want a cheap or poor-quality display that feels out of place on a premium-priced laptop.

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Country
India

Budget
Ideal budget: ₹1,00,000 (~$1,050 USD)
Maximum stretch budget: ₹1,50,000 (~$1,600 USD) only if the improvement is genuinely significant and worthwhile. Anything above ₹1.4 lakh (~$1,450 USD) is not preferred.

Are you open to refurbs/used options?
No

Screen size
No strict preference.

Weight limit
Maximum 2.2 kg preferred (2.4 kg absolute maximum).

Purpose
College laptop for Computer Science/Engineering, programming, content creation, gaming, and an all-around long-term machine that can handle a wide variety of computing workloads for many years.

Form factor
Standard laptop.

Intended usage

• Programming and software development
• Web development and app development
• Running local servers
• Virtual machines and containers
• AI/ML experimentation (where feasible)
• Heavy multitasking:
  • 30–40 Chrome tabs
  • VS Code
  • Spotify
  • WhatsApp
  • PDF readers
  • Media player
  • Terminal windows
  • Other development tools simultaneously
• Video editing
• CAD software
• Streaming
• Screen recording
• Content creation
• Minecraft recording for YouTube
• Learning and experimenting with new technologies

Gaming:

• Minecraft at high settings (~12 chunk render distance)
• Minecraft with recording
• Valorant
• Modern games at reasonable settings without struggling.

I want the freedom to explore different areas of computing without hardware limitations becoming the reason I cannot try something new.

Desired battery life
6+ hours of real-world light usage (web browsing, PDFs, coding, Notion, Netflix, productivity workloads).
Battery life during gaming is not important since gaming will mostly be done while plugged in.

Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life
Performance > Battery life > Weight > Size

Info/Requirements

• Expected lifespan: 8+ years.
• Should remain usable and responsive for 8+ years (not necessarily top-of-the-line but still above average by then).
• Dedicated GPU required.
• RAM must be upgradeable.
• Storage must be upgradeable.
• Ability to replace the existing SSD with a larger one in the future is mandatory.
• Preferably:
  • Two RAM slots (dual-channel upgrade path).
  • Two SSD slots (future storage expansion).
• 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD are important.
• Strong chassis and build quality; preferably a metal body.
• Reliable for years of daily use.
• Minimal throttling during programming, multitasking, gaming, and content creation.
• USB4, Thunderbolt, or USB-C with DisplayPort support is required, provided it supports the intended setup.

Docking setup:

• Laptop connected to a dock through Thunderbolt/USB4/USB-C.
• Laptop used in clamshell mode (closed on desk).
• External keyboard and mouse connected to the dock.
• One external monitor via HDMI.
• Second monitor via the dock.
• Third monitor support is a bonus but not necessary.
• Charging through the dock is important, at least for multitasking/productivity workloads.

Portability:

• I have cervical/neck issues, so portability matters.
• Most carrying will be between classrooms, libraries, and study spaces, with occasional longer outings/trips.
• My previous laptop weighed approximately 2.2 kg and lasted 11 years, so anything at or below that weight is acceptable.

Display preferences:

• No strict preference regarding resolution, refresh rate, or panel technology.
• However, I do expect a genuinely good display considering the budget—good brightness, colors, viewing angles, and overall quality.
• I do not want a cheap or poor-quality display that feels out of place on a premium-priced laptop.

Hi all! I am a 17 year old soon to be BTech student

During my school years during exam times I used to get headaches due to cervical daily

As I have started to Code on my laptop this problem has made a return!

Seeing that I'm gonna have to spend my next 4 years and then my life coding for hours on end I want to do it sustainably

And since most people here are already experienced with this I was hoping you could guide me on practices, habits and actions which can make my journey easier

Thank you☺️

This will be high quality so please UPVOTE to share with others

Are you confused with which college to take confused with which is good and pros and cons?

Or which branch to choose?

I gave JEE 26 and didn't score too well but I did hell of a lot of research if anyone has any doubts feel free to ask

Please note that I do not know you personally so please provide the following;

Your interests and strengths

Previous experience with computers/ electronics etc

You can give me a list of colleges and branches you are getting so that I can guide you in this

My knowledge is limited ofc I will try my best to help you!!!

I will present the pros and cons and you can decide accordingly!

For smaller and low scale University I do not have much knowledge outside of North India

UPVOTE FOR MORE REACH 😊

Hello! I'm from New Delhi my maternal family lives in Mumbai so I gave MHT CET as according to my initial research I had concluded that I could apply using my MHT CET scores in all the colleges through All India Quota, but now as marks have been released and I conducted further research I have come t o a contradictory conclusion that I CANNOT apply using my MHT CET score

I got 88 marks 14S2

And 7 lakh/59%ile in JEE mains

So which of my conclusions is correct and which is right and which options do I have in Mumbai?

PLEASE UPVOTE FOR MORE REACH!!!!

What is the difference between CSE AND CSE Iot in SRM

Placement?

Syllabus?

Are placement offers limited to core cse which I will not get in cse IoT

What is the job description for mechatronic alums right now?

Does mechatronics limit me?

Like if a job has criteria for a mechanical or CSE branch would I be able to apply for it if I am from mechatronics provided I have the skill by doing project and building skills in coding when Doing mechatronics

When a posting is opened they usually have a strict criteria of cse / mechanical they won't allow someone from mechatronics to apply or will they?

Which colleges are best for mechatronic?

A few...

SRM

MANIPAL

BVP

What is the job description for mechatronic alums right now?

Does mechatronics limit me?

Like if a job has criteria for a mechanical or CSE branch would I be able to apply for it if I am from mechatronics provided I have the skill by doing project and building skills in coding when Doing mechatronics

When a posting is opened they usually have a strict criteria of cse / mechanical they won't allow someone from mechatronics to apply or will they?

Which colleges are best for mechatronic?

A few...

SRM

MANIPAL

BVP

What is the job description for mechatronic alums right now?

Does mechatronics limit me?

Like if a job has criteria for a mechanical or CSE branch would I be able to apply for it if I am from mechatronics provided I have the skill by doing project and building skills in coding when Doing mechatronics

When a posting is opened they usually have a strict criteria of cse / mechanical they won't allow someone from mechatronics to apply or will they?

Which colleges are best for mechatronic?

A few...

SRM

MANIPAL

BVP

What is the job description for mechatronic alums right now?

Does mechatronics limit me?

Like if a job has criteria for a mechanical or CSE branch would I be able to apply for it if I am from mechatronics provided I have the skill by doing project and building skills in coding when Doing mechatronics

When a posting is opened they usually have a strict criteria of cse / mechanical they won't allow someone from mechatronics to apply or will they?

Which colleges are best for mechatronic?

A few...

SRM

MANIPAL

BVP

Me and my cousin both males gave each other hand jobs when we were 14 💀