_Other colleges applied to:_ - Anna University, Chennai - SSN College of Engineering, Chennai - PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore _Confirmed admissions:_ - As-Salam College of Engineering and Technology - SSN College of Engineering, Chennai _Why As-Salam College:_ - Better placement opportunities - Industry-relevant training and project-based learning - Decent lab facilities and equipment - Location preference (closer to home) _Rejection from other colleges:_ - Anna University (didn't meet the cutoff for the desired branch) _What went wrong:_ - Didn't prepare well for the entrance exam (TNEA) - Didn't have a strong portfolio for Anna University's admission process _Admission process at As-Salam College:_ - Eligibility: 12th standard with minimum 50% aggregate - Exams accepted: TNEA, JEE Main - Exam most preferred by students: TNEA - Cutoffs: - TNEA: 120-150 (varies by branch) - JEE Main: 50-70 (varies by