Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Future of AI and Programming
Mayank Chandel, an expert in career guidance, talks about the future of AI and programming.
He says that combining programming with AI and having strong computer science basics is a great career choice for the next 20 years.
For students who took PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) in Class 12 and want to pursue BTech in computer science, they need to have mathematics.
Most colleges require mathematics, and for top institutes like IITs, NITs, and IIITs, it's compulsory to have mathematics in Class 12.
Students can complete mathematics through open schooling or as private candidates, but this might not be accepted by top institutes.
Chandel also advises that for IIT-JEE, the state from which you passed Class 12 is considered your home state.
Programming + AI with strong computer science fundamentals is a safe and powerful career for the next 20 years.
Mathematics is compulsory for regular BTech computer science in most colleges.
IITs, NITs, and IIITs require mathematics as a compulsory subject in regular Class 12.
Students can complete mathematics through National Institute of Open Schooling or CBSE as a private candidate.
For IIT-JEE, the state from which you passed Class 12 is treated as your home state.
- Who
- Mayank Chandel, founder of CareerStreets
- What
- Discussion on the future of AI and programming, and career advice for students
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To guide students and parents in making informed career decisions
- Expert
- Mayank Chandel, founder of CareerStreets
- Career Advice
- Programming + AI with strong computer science fundamentals is a safe and powerful career for the next 20 years
- Mathematics Requirement
- Mathematics is compulsory for regular BTech computer science in most colleges
- IITs, NITs, IIITs Requirement
- Mathematics as a compulsory subject in regular Class 12
- Alternative Route
- Complete mathematics through National Institute of Open Schooling or CBSE as a private candidate
- Home State for IIT-JEE
- The state from which you passed Class 12 is treated as your home state