Engineering

With an OBC NCL rank of 15741, consider these NITs for ECE:

- NIT Delhi (12218)

- VNIT Nagpur (6490)

- NIT Jamshedpur (7307)

- NIT Durgapur (8124)

- NIT Hamirpur (11225)

NIT Rourkela, Warangal, and Surathkal are less likely. Check official websites for updates.

With 91.20% in PCM, your chances of getting admission into the Computer Science branch at MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur, are very good, provided you have a competitive JEE Main rank as well. MBM is a government engineering college under Rajasthan Technical University, known for its affordable fees, usually around seventy thousand rupees per year. During counselling, higher-ranked students get priority for popular branches like CSE, so keep an eye on the latest cut-off trends.

Admission to BCA (Hons.) at MSU Baroda is merit-based, with the cut-off generally ranging from seventy to eighty percent in Class 12 for open category students. The exact cut-off varies annually based on applications and seat availability. The fee is quite affordable, approximately thirty thousand to forty thousand rupees per year. MSU Baroda's BCA program is highly reputed due to its industry-aligned syllabus, practical coding labs, and placement opportunities with IT companies.

Get admission to NIT Trichy without JEE Main through:

- Postgraduate programs (M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA) via GATE, CAT, or NITT's own tests

- PhD programs with GATE/NET qualification

- Special programs or lateral entry for Diploma holders or those with relevant work experience

Check NITT's website (nitt.edu) for details.

With an EWS rank of 53177, consider these colleges for CSE, Data Science, or AI and ML:

- NIT, PES University, MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, BMS College of Engineering, and a few others. Verify with colleges for the most up-to-date details.

With CRL rank 700,000 and EWS rank 98,000, consider NITs like Agartala, Goa, Hamirpur, Meghalaya, and Puducherry (check EWS category), as well as other colleges like Assam University and Mizoram University. Check JoSAA website for updates.

The cut-off for the integrated M.Tech programme at VIT Vellore varies every year, but it generally requires a top VITEEE rank within twenty thousand to thirty thousand. For specialised branches like CSE, the cut-off can be even higher. Counselling rounds and category seats also influence the final cut-off.

The official GATE 2026 notification is yet to be released, the updates will be notified along with the release of the GATE 2026 official website launch and information bulletin. 

So as of now, there is no change in the GATE 2026 syllabus. However, students must stay alert with all the GATE updates. Candidates should start their preparation based on GATE 2025 syllabus and pattern. Having a flexible strategy can help the students to adapt quickly if there are any changes made in the GATE exam syllabus 2026. 

Cochin University is conducting the CUSAT CAT 2025 counselling in online mode. The CUSAT CAT counselling involves steps such as registration, option entry, seat allotment, fee payment and reporting to the allotted institute. Those who are participating in the counselling must adhere to the schedule for each event as released by the authorities.