Engineering Entrance Exam

With a score of 160.5 in TNEA, you have a good chance of securing admission to reputable colleges for B.Tech in Information Technology (IT). The exact college will depend on the cutoff trends for IT in the year of admission, which vary based on factors like the number of applicants and their scores.  

Some colleges that might fall within this range include government-aided institutions and reputed private engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. Typically, colleges like PSG Tech, Anna University-affiliated colleges, and SSN College of Engineering have higher cutoffs, so it's best to aim for mid-tier colleges if their cutoff trends match your score.  

Participate actively in TNEA counseling, and consider category-specific reservation benefits if applicable. Keep an eye on vacancy rounds, as they may provide additional opportunities.  

The marks obtained by a candidate must be at a competitive level at IIST-Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology for granting admission. Required marks to take admission to the college keep varying each year considering factors like applicant number, examination level of toughness, and vacant seats available in that academic session. Generally, anything within the top 10,000 rank would be competitive for admission to IIST, but obviously, the competition has somewhat amplified for popular branches like Aerospace Engineering. To up the ante, it is recommended that you score a minimum of 150+ out of 360 on JEE Advanced, for exact cut-offs check the IIST official website.