IIIT

You should accept the Electrical branch in NIT Silchar rather than CSE in IIITS as NIT Silchar is way older and has more reputation than IIITs. You should study hard in the 1st year in NIT Silchar as 1st year is common in every department and if you will be able to score more than 9 CGPA then you can apply for branch transfer in CSE. NIT Silchar has a facility of branch transfer in 2nd year so you can go for CSE in 2nd year.

The institute has a good placement record with 97.10% of the BTech students placed during the 2025 drive. The placement percentage recorded during IIIT Nagpur placements between 2024 and 2025 is presented below:

It is improbable that one will be admitted to an NIT or IIIT with a CRL rank of 6.4 Lacs and a SC category rank of 45,000 in JEE Mains, particularly in highly competitive fields like computer Science or electronics. In branches with lesser demand or in more recent or less well-liked NITs or IIITs, you might still have a chance. Your prospects can be improved by taking part in the JoSAA counselling process and thinking about special rounds like CSAB, but you must have backup options, such state engineering colleges or other private universities.

You may be able to get into some NITs or IIITs with a CRL rank of 3.2 Lakh and a SC category rank of 20,000 in JEE Main, especially in less competitive fields or younger institutes. Lower cut-off ranks are frequently the consequence of the reservation for SC applicants. It is necessary to engage in the JOSAA counselling process in order to consider your alternatives. State-level engineering colleges and other federally supported schools that accept JEE Main scores should also be taken into account.

It could be difficult to get into one of the top NITs or IIITs for core subjects like computer Science or electronics with a JEE Main rank of 1.25 Lacs in the General category. In less competitive or more recent NITs or IIITs, you might have a chance, especially in fields like environmental, civil, or mechanical engineering. Seat availability is also determined by the state quota; you may be able to improve your chances by participating in state counselling or qualifying for special categories such as home state quota. Engaging in the JoSAA counselling process is recommended in order to thoroughly consider all of your alternatives.

Unfortunately, a JEE Main rank of 127200 is not enough for securing a seat in an NIT or IIIT. The competition for seats especially in NITs and IIITs is extremely intense. The availability of seats in NITs and IIITs is comparatively less as if we compare them to the vast number of candidates appearing for JEE Main.

With percentiles ranging from 75 to 90, admission to prestigious universities such as NITs, IIITs, or GFTI may be challenging. It is challenging to get into NIT, IIIT, or GFIT with an 83 percentile because they are highly regarded institutions. NITs only admit students who score above the 98th percentile; even students who score above the 90th percentile find it difficult to get into IIITs. You may, nevertheless, try to secure a seat in one of the reserved categories.

The Indian Institute of Information Technology in Lucknow offers a two-year full-time M.Tech postgraduate programme. IIIT Lucknow has completed the 2021-22 placement process for its M.Tech course. IIIT Lucknow's average package for the M.Tech course was INR 22.10 LPA. So, given the placements at IIIT Lucknow, it is a viable alternative for students seeking admission to the M.Tech course.