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For general category candidates outside Delhi, the admission to the CSE programme at IIIT-Delhi requires a JEE Main percentile above 98.5. This means a score of 220+, depending on the competition in a particular year. 

IIIT-Delhi has 50% of its seats reserved for Delhi candidates. So, the competition is more challenging for students from outside Delhi. A higher score will make a huge difference.

Focus more on the math and logical reasoning parts of JEE Main to have greater rank. Keep looking at the official website for cut-offs and guidelines from IIIT-Delhi.

To get admission in IIIT-Delhi, securing a good JEE Main percentile is very important. For General Category students, popular branches such as CSE require a percentile of 98 and others like ECE or CSAM may require 95-97 percentile. That means the corresponding JEE Main score would be 200-220+ depending upon competition and year, while for lesser competitive programs a slightly lower score would do.

Bonus marks by IIIT-Delhi for certain achievements. Get updated on the official admission guidelines and aim for a higher score for good prospects.

In order to get into IIIT-Delhi, general category applicants must have minimum qualification in HSC or Class 12. The aggregate percentage for PCM is required to be 70% with an overall of 70% in Class 12.

For SC/ST/PwD, it will be 65% both in PCM and overall percentage in Class 12. This eligibility criterion is just for the sake of eligibility, though. Admission largely depends on the JEE Main score and percentile of the applicant.

Ensure PCM marks are very good as this is one of the main criteria, besides JEE Main scores.

The cut-off for general category candidates varies with programs and year at IIIT Delhi. Cut-offs for CSE are very high, typically above 98 percentile, whereas it is between 95-97 percentile for some of the other streams such as ECE. 

Therefore, ensure admission by fetching a JEE Main score that is well above 200-220. Higher the scores better will be your prospects for the desired streams.

Bonus marks also go into computation by IIIT-Delhi on achievements in specific domains. Check for updates in the admission guidelines each year for explicit details.

For general category admission in IIIT-Delhi, a very good JEE Main score is required. In general, a score of 200+ (90+ percentile) will increase chances of getting a popular branch, such as CSE.
 
Cut-offs change every year according to competition and branch. Also, for less competitive streams, the score range of 170-200 can work. Keep an eye on the cut-off updates that are announced officially by IIIT-Delhi.

In addition, IIIT-Delhi will consider a combination of JEE Main rank and bonus marks (if applicable). For admission, students should score well in math and logical sections.

Newer NITs and IIITs: Some newer NITs and IIITs may have higher cutoffs, potentially accommodating candidates with ranks up to 70,000. However, securing a seat in CSE or EE at these institutions with a 72,000 OBC rank is still uncertain.

Private engineering colleges often have more flexible admission criteria. Institutions like Manipal University, VIT University, and LPU may offer CSE and EE programs with a 94 percentile, though it's essential to verify their specific admission requirements.