Topic

JEE

12 articles tagged “JEE”.

AAarav Mehta

Branch vs College: Should your child pick a top branch at a mid college, or a mid branch at a top college?

The single most agonising choice on counselling day isn't which exam you cleared — it's whether to take Computer Science at a Tier-2 college or Mechanical at an NIT. Here's a framework built from 300+ counselling-week conversations.

20 Jun 20268 min read

KKaran Iyer

The Hidden Costs of Dropping Multiple Years for JEE/NEET

Beyond coaching fees: the emotional, opportunity, and family costs of repeated drop years that most families underestimate.

29 May 20262 min read

KKarthik Subramanian

Drop Year for JEE vs Joining a Tier-2 College

A calculated financial and psychological decision matrix for Class 12 engineering aspirants stuck on the fence.

28 May 20261 min read

AAarav Mehta

Branch Change in Engineering: Myths, Reality, and Smart Strategy

How branch change actually works in different colleges, the real competition involved, and whether fighting for it is worth the effort.

21 May 20262 min read

DDr. Sneha Reddy

Financial Planning for Parents of JEE/NEET Aspirants

How parents can plan financially for competitive exam preparation, college, and potential drop years without compromising family stability.

20 May 20262 min read

MMeera Krishnan

Mental Health in Coaching Centers: What Parents Miss

Signs of burnout, anxiety, and depression in JEE/NEET aspirants — and how parents can intervene early without making it worse.

15 May 20261 min read

KKarthik Subramanian

Branch Choice at IITs: What Actually Matters Beyond CSE

CSE at IIT is the most sought-after, but other branches can also lead to excellent outcomes. What to consider when choosing branches at IITs.

15 May 20262 min read

DDr. Sneha Reddy

JEE vs NEET vs CUET: A practical 2026 decision framework for Class 11 parents

Most families pick a stream by elimination, not intent. Here's a 4-question test to figure out what your child should actually prepare for — before you sign that ₹2L coaching cheque.

14 May 20262 min read

DDr. Sneha Reddy

Is IIT Still Worth It in 2026?

With rising fees, intense competition, and strong alternatives, is the IIT brand still worth the effort and cost in 2026?

9 May 20262 min read

KKarthik Subramanian

Parent Burnout While Supporting JEE/NEET Aspirants — How to Handle It

The emotional toll on parents, signs you're burning out, and sustainable ways to support without destroying yourself.

7 Apr 20261 min read

TTara Nair

How Coaching Institutes Manipulate Rank Predictions and Results

The dark side of 'All India Rank' claims, selective result publishing, and how to read between the lines.

7 Apr 20261 min read

RRohan Pillai

Drop year or not? A framework for parents who can't decide.

A drop year can be the best decision your family ever makes — or the worst. Here's a decision matrix built from 400+ Career Call drop-year conversations.

15 Mar 20262 min read