JEE

Yes, all the JEE Main rank holders are eligible to take part in the OJEE counselling process for admission to the engineering programmes offered by colleges accepting OJEE scores. Even if the candidates have not appeared for the OJEE exam, they can get admission to various colleges based on their JEE Main scores. Candidates who wish to participate in BAMS/BHMS counselling must have qualified in NEET (UG) with a valid rank. Candidates must get the scores verified at JEE Cell, Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar-751030 in person who are taking a part in the OJEE counselling through JEE Mains or other qualifying entrance exams. JEE rank holders will be eligible to participate in the counselling process irrespective of their admission status.

The Odisha Cell will conduct the OJEE counselling for JEE Main rank holders and OJEE-qualified aspirants. The OJEE counselling dates will be available on the official website of Odisha JEE. Interested candidates will be required to complete the OJEE counselling registration process within the deadline. Based on JEE Mains rank you can always get any college in any state of your choice. However, giving the state joint entrance examination gives you a higher percentage of chances of seats in the colleges of your state. Candidates belonging to the state of Odisha will be eligible to take admission to the government colleges in the state, and non-native students are eligible to take admission to private colleges and institutes. The following government colleges of Odisha are accepting the JEE Mains scores.
1. International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar
2. Odisha University of Technology and Research
3. National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
4. Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla
5. Parala Maharaj Engineering College, Berhampur
6. National Institute of Science and Technology, Brahmapur
7. Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology
8. Government College of Engineering.

A rank of 35262 in JEE Mains is a moderately high rank. It indicates that you have performed well in the exam compared to many other candidates. However, it's important to note that the perception of a "high" rank can vary depending on the total number of test takers and the competitiveness of the specific year's examination. With a rank of 35262, you may have opportunities to secure admission in reputable engineering colleges, especially in the second or third tier institutions. However, admission to prestigious institutions like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and National Institutes of Technology (NITs) may be more competitive with this rank. You can explore various state-level engineering colleges and private universities that offer excellent academic programs.

To determine your chances of securing a seat in any of the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), it's important to consider various factors in addition to your JEE Main percentile. While the cutoff ranks for admission to NITs vary each year and across different categories, an 84th percentile in JEE Main is generally considered a good score. However, since you belong to the OBC-NCL category, you will have a relaxation in the qualifying cutoff rank compared to the general category. The cutoff ranks for OBC-NCL candidates are typically lower than those for the general category. To get a clearer idea of your chances, you should check the previous year's cutoff ranks for your preferred NITs and the OBC-NCL category. These cutoff ranks are generally published on the official website of the Joint Seat Allocation Authority JoSAA after the completion of the counseling process. Keep in mind that cutoff ranks can vary each year based on several factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of available seats, and the performance of candidates. It's also essential to perform well in JEE Advanced to improve your chances of securing a seat in a desirable NIT.