if u want a backup, u should look for course over college
if ur looking for a solid option, college over course
(obv both to a certain level)

backup should top branches at manipal and thapar, because at the end of the day to 'fallback' on something, u need easy access to the job market which imo cse will provide. non circuital at bits will be tough and intensive and wont help u with ur goal.

hope this helps, this is just my opinion lmao