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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
With your daughter's JEE Main rank, admission to the CSE branch in NITs, IIITs, or GFTIs depends heavily on category, quota, and counseling rounds. In 2025, top NITs closed CSE around AIR 1,000–3,000, mid‑tier NITs around 5,000–8,000, and newer NITs/IIITs extended up to 12,000–15,000. GFTIs often go further, sometimes beyond 20,000.
| Institute Type | Typical Closing Rank (GEN) | EWS/OBC Closing Rank | SC/ST Closing Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top NITs (Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Allahabad) | ~1,500–3,000 | ~2,500–5,000 | ~10,000–15,000 | Highly competitive; only top percentiles secure CSE |
| Mid‑Tier NITs (Kurukshetra, Durgapur, Jamshedpur, Nagpur, Bhopal) | ~5,000–8,000 | ~7,000–12,000 | ~18,000–25,000 | Good chance for strong but not top ranks |
| Newer NITs (Arunachal, Mizoram, Manipur, Srinagar, Agartala) | ~10,000–12,000 | ~12,000–15,000 | ~25,000–35,000 | More accessible; CSE still fills quickly |
| IIITs (newer) (Una, Bhagalpur, Kottayam, Ranchi, Nagpur) | ~12,000–15,000 | ~15,000–20,000 | ~30,000–40,000 | Often admit in later rounds |
| GFTIs (BIT Mesra, Gurukul Kangri, Assam Univ, etc.) | ~15,000–20,000+ | ~20,000–25,000 | ~35,000–45,000 | Backup option; wider range of closing ranks |
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| Branch | General Category Closing Rank | OBC/SC/ST Closing Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (CSE) | ~12,000–15,000 | Up to ~25,000–30,000 | Most competitive branch |
| Information Technology (IT) | ~15,000 | ~28,000–32,000 | Slightly easier than CSE |
| Electronics & Communication (ECE) | ~18,000–20,000 | ~35,000–40,000 | Balanced demand |
| Electrical Engineering | ~20,000–25,000 | ~40,000–50,000 | Moderate demand |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~25,000–30,000 | ~50,000–60,000 | Higher closing ranks |
| Civil Engineering | ~30,000–35,000 | ~60,000–70,000 | Lower demand |
| Other Core (Textile, Metallurgy, Bio-Tech) | ~35,000–40,000 | ~70,000–80,000 | Easier admission |
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| Branch | General Category Closing Rank | OBC/SC/ST Closing Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (CSE) | ~12,000–15,000 | Up to ~25,000–30,000 | Most competitive branch |
| Information Technology (IT) | ~15,000 | ~28,000–32,000 | Slightly easier than CSE |
| Electronics & Communication (ECE) | ~18,000–20,000 | ~35,000–40,000 | Balanced demand |
| Electrical Engineering | ~20,000–25,000 | ~40,000–50,000 | Moderate demand |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~25,000–30,000 | ~50,000–60,000 | Higher closing ranks |
| Civil Engineering | ~30,000–35,000 | ~60,000–70,000 | Lower demand |
| Other Core (Textile, Metallurgy, Bio-Tech) | ~35,000–40,000 | ~70,000–80,000 | Easier admission |
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
At 86.56 percentile in JEE Main as an OBC-NCL female candidate, you have realistic chances of admission into mid-tier NITs (for non-CSE branches), several IIITs, and strong state government engineering colleges like HBTU Kanpur, MMMUT Gorakhpur, and KNIT Sultanpur. Your category and gender advantage improves your odds compared to general candidates.
Likely College Options at 86.56%ile (OBC-NCL, Female)
| College Type | Examples | Branches Possible | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NITs (Tier II/III) | NIT Agartala, NIT Hamirpur, NIT Raipur, NIT Jalandhar | Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, ECE | CSE/IT usually closes above 95%ile; but OBC female quota improves chances in non-CSE branches. |
| IIITs (Lower Tier) | IIITDM Kurnool, IIIT Agartala, IIIT Kottayam, IIIT Manipur | ECE, Mechanical, IT | Admission possible in newer IIITs; CSE may be tight but IT/ECE realistic. |
| State Govt. Colleges (UP) | HBTU Kanpur, MMMUT Gorakhpur, KNIT Sultanpur, BIET Jhansi | Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, some IT | Strong placement in core branches; fees affordable (₹85k–₹2.4 lakh). |
| GFTIs (Govt. Funded Technical Institutes) | BIT Mesra (non-CSE branches), Assam University, SLIET Longowal | Civil, Mechanical, Production | Relaxed cutoffs; good backup options. |
Cutoff Insights
- OBC-NCL cutoff for JEE Main 2026: ~80–82 percentile. You are above cutoff, so eligible for JEE Advanced and JoSAA counseling.
- Female quota advantage: Many NITs/IIITs reserve seats for female candidates, lo
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
With a JEE Main CRL rank of ~79,364 and an EWS category rank of ~11,884, you have a realistic chance of securing CSE in several mid-tier NITs, newer IIITs, and some GFTIs. Top NITs (Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Allahabad) are out of reach, but options like NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, IIIT Kota, IIIT Nagpur, and GFTIs such as Gurukul Kangri Haridwar are possible.
Likely Colleges for CSE (Based on 2025 Cutoffs)
| Institute Type | College Name | CSE Closing Rank (EWS) | Your Chances |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-tier NITs | NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, NIT Raipur | ~10,000–13,000 | ✅ Possible |
| Newer NITs | NIT Uttarakhand, NIT Arunachal, NIT Meghalaya | ~12,000–15,000 | ✅ Strong |
| IIITs | IIIT Kota, IIIT Nagpur, IIIT Bhagalpur | ~11,000–14,000 | ✅ Strong |
| GFTIs | Gurukul Kangri Haridwar, Assam University, Mizoram University | ~15,000–18,000 | ✅ Very likely |
| Top NITs | NIT Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Allahabad | ~2,000–5,000 | ❌ Not possible |
Key Insights
- EWS Rank (11,884): This is the deciding factor. Many mid-tier NITs and IIITs close around 12k–15k for CSE.
- CRL Rank (79,364): Too high for General category seats, but EWS quota gives you leverage.
- Top
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
For the General Home State quota, the lowest score to get into the BSSS Institute of Advanced Studies was 591 for the MBA programme. For this category, the overall cutoff ranged from 591 to 1227, as per the last and first round cutoff scores.
Thus, the lowest score for the General HS category was 591. Students should know that the cutoff for other categories will vary. For more details, students can refer to this page.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
Whether you can get a seat at this institute would depend entirely on which category you belong to. The BSSS Institute of Advanced Studies MPPET cutoff 2025 was announced for various HS categories.
You would not get admission at this institution if you belong to the General HS category. For this category, the overall cutoff ranged from 591 to 1227 for admission to the MBA and MBA in Finance courses.
Note - This is the cutoff for the General HS category; other categories will have different cutoffs.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
BSSS Institute of Advanced Studies MPPET Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the MBA course for various Home State quota categories. The cutoff was released for a total of 2 rounds.
For the General HS category, the overall MBA cutoff ranged from 591 to 1227. Hence, students need to attain a score of at least 591 to be eligible for admission. For more details, click here.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
No, there is no need to clear JEE at IST Nashik. There is an entrance test known as ISTEE.
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