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I got cooked by jee and some other entrance exams and only scored 79% in boards I know I can't cet into btech now 🥲and I cant afford to join private colleges so I've decided to do bca cuz I heard it has less fee than btech, so can anyone please suggest some decent bca colleges with affordable fee

My stats (cbse):

10th : 96

12th : 93

I have done 2 one month internship at a hospital and at a child wellness center and many online internships too

I write for a student led science magazine

Got into finals of a national psychology quiz

And I also had a 50% scholarship since 10th

So I got accepted into both KREA university and FLAMES, which one is better overall? I'm confused in which one I should go im doing econ btw

Is it advisable to prefer "college tag" over branch?

I am getting mostly core and electrical branches in tier 1 colleges and I can get cse in tier 2 or tier 3 colleges.

I am wondering what to prioritise and what would be more beneficial in the future. If any senior has gone through this please give me some advice.

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They recently tied up with some external company for placement training and are now demanding an extra ₹4500 from every single student. The worst part? They are forcing people who don't even want placements (people going for Master's, etc.) to pay for and attend this.

Here are their rules:

• Pay ₹4500 extra
• Need 80% attendance in this specific training + overall 60% marks in their tests to even be eligible for placements.
• They're openly saying placements are just a value-addon and not a right.

As you can see in the message, they are officially threatening to deny LORs and academic transcripts to anyone who doesn't register and pay.

A few questions for you guys:

• Is it even legal/ethical to hold LORs and transcripts hostage because someone didn't pay for an optional career path training?
• Can a college legally force you to join an external paid service when these skills should ideally be part of the curriculum we already paid tuition for?
• Is the college liable for any legal action if they actually refuse to hand over transcripts for higher education over this?

Has anyone's college pulled a stunt like this before? How did you guys deal with it?

SST honest review from a current first-year student

My background:

• JEE Mains: 96.7

• Boards: 91%

I joined SST because I was more interested in coding, maths, and building things than a traditional PCM-heavy first year.

One thing people should know upfront: SST is still new and the first batch hasn’t graduated yet. That is a real risk, and anyone considering it should think about that carefully.

My experience so far:

• Lots of project work

• Hackathons and building culture

• More focus on software/product skills early on compared to many traditional colleges

Things I like:

• Build-focused environment

• Coding exposure from early semesters

• Students are encouraged to make things, not just study theory

Things I think you should consider before joining:

• New institution → less established brand value

• Not ideal if you want a very traditional college life

• You need to be proactive; this isn’t a place where you can just attend lectures and coast

Who might like SST:

• Students interested in software engineering / startups / building products

Who might not:

• People mainly optimizing for established college reputation or conventional college experience

I’m a current student, so this is just my personal experience so far. Happy to answer questions honestly in comments.

(If you’re applying, you can use my referral code \[SOHAC144\] for ₹500 off exam registration.)

If someone does an online degree like B.Com or BBA from a well-known/renowned Indian college or university, is it considered valid and accepted for jobs and higher studies?

Also, after completing an online undergraduate degree, can we apply for post-graduation programs like MBA, M.Com, or other master’s degrees in India or abroad without issues?

Would really appreciate honest guidance, especially from people who have done or know about online degrees. Thanks!