Engineering Entrance Exam

Having a JEE Main rank of 1,364,291 and in the SC category, the possibility of getting into a top-tier government engineering college (such as an NIT, or IIIT) is extremely low, since the SC cutoffs typically close much earlier (in the first 3-4 lakh).

However, you could potentially find options in:

• State-level government engineering colleges through your state's counseling.
• Some lower-ranked GFTIs, should they have empty seats reserved for SC.
• Private colleges offering reservation or scholarships.

Make sure you check your state counselling portals and apply to as many colleges as you can.

Practising GATE old question papers play an important role in preparation. They help in understanding the GATE exam pattern, difficulty level, and topic-wise weightage. It also helps in building accuracy and time management. Aim to solve at least 5 to 10 question papers before the examination. 

Coaching isn't mandatory for GATE preparation, though it helps in getting mentorship and accessible tools and study materials. However, many GATE toppers crack the exam through self-study using online resources and their standard books. If you are disciplined and clear with basics, coaching might not be necessary. 

Based on the most recent and reliable cutoff trends:

The expected closing rank for CSE at SRM-AP (Amaravati) is typically in the 3,500–6,000 range. Even in years where cutoffs relaxed, they did not generally go beyond 6,000 for the general category at this campus.

For main and more sought-after campuses (such as Kattankulathur in Chennai), CSE usually closes much earlier—well within 2,000–9,000.

With a 15,000 rank, you may have options in other branches (like ECE, IT, Mechanical) at SRM-AP or CSE in lower-preference campuses, but pure CSE at SRM-AP is statistically out of reach as per recent years' counseling cutoffs.

Listen You have options like - Home state quota for NIT located in Rajasthan.Specially-

1. MNIT Jaipur: here CS might be tough.
2. University College of Engineering Kota or RTU Kota.
3. Others options-
   1. BIT Mesra (CS) Closing Rank: ~13300
   2. IIEST Shibpur (CS) ~11900
   3. IIIT Bhopal (CS) ~14000
   4. NIT Jalandhar (ECE) ~14600

Ok these are estimated based on past JoSAA rounds.Cutoff vary each year depending on seat matrix.

1. Section1 : 4 Questions . 4x3=12 Marks. +3 for correct option.-1 for wrong option . Means if You give wrong answer total (3+1)=4 marks reduced (negative). 0 for if you don't answer.
2. Section2: 3 Question. 3x4=12 Marks. If u give no answer then 0 . For all wrong option -2.For all correct option +4, for 3 correct +3.for 2 correct +2.for 1 correct +1
3. Section3: 6 Question. 6x4=24 Marks. If u give correct answer get +4 marks.0 for no attempts.
4. Section4: 4 Question. 4x3=12 Marks. +3 for correct option.-1 for wrong (-1-3)=-4. 0 for no answer.