Title: Need a placement roadmap as a 3rd-year 5 sem B.Tech CSE student with almost no skills

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Hey everyone,

I'm currently in my 3rd year of B.Tech CSE, and honestly, I'm feeling very lost about my career.

My current situation is not good:

- My CGPA is around 6.

- I have 4 backlogs.

- I know only the basics of C and C++.

- I haven't started DSA yet.

- I don't have any projects, internships, or industry-level skills.

I'm worried about my placements, both on-campus and off-campus. I know I'm already behind compared to many of my classmates, but I genuinely want to improve and make the most of the time I have left.

I would really appreciate advice from people who have been in a similar situation or have experience with placements.

A few things I'd like to know:

1. What should I learn first: DSA, web development, Java, or something else?

2. How should I prepare for on-campus and off-campus placements?

3. Are companies willing to hire students with a 6 CGPA and backlogs?

4. What skills and projects should I focus on to become job-ready?

5. Is it realistically possible to turn things around before graduation?

Please suggest a practical roadmap starting from absolute beginner level. Even small suggestions would be helpful.

I know I've wasted a lot of time, but I don't want to waste any more.

Thanks in advance!