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The admission process and cutoffs for engineering colleges can vary each year based on factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, and the available seats. Therefore, it's important to note that the cutoffs and eligibility for specific colleges may change from year to year. The list provided below is based on the previous year's data and serves as a general guideline. It's recommended to check the official websites of the respective colleges and the official admission authorities for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

With a JEE Main score of 77 marks under the OBC NCL category, you may have chances of admission to some engineering colleges. Here are a few options to consider:

1. National Institute of Technology (NITs): You may have possibilities for admission to certain NITs based on the previous year's cutoffs and the availability of seats in your preferred branch. Examples of NITs include NIT Agartala, NIT Goa, NIT Manipur, NIT Meghalaya, NIT Mizoram, NIT Nagaland, NIT Sikkim, and NIT Uttarakhand.

2. Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs): Some IIITs may have cutoffs within your score range. IIITs are renowned technical institutions that offer excellent engineering programs. Examples of IIITs include IIIT Allahabad, IIIT Guwahati, IIIT Kalyani, IIIT Kota, IIIT Manipur, and IIIT Nagpur.

3. Government-Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs): GFTIs are engineering institutions funded by the Government of India. Admissions to GFTIs are conducted through the JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counseling process. Examples of GFTIs include Assam University, Birla Institute of Technology, HNB Garhwal University, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, and more.

4. State Government Engineering Colleges: Various state government engineering colleges also offer engineering programs. Admission criteria and cutoffs may vary based on the state and institution. It is recommended to explore the state government engineering colleges in your preferred state of admission.

Here is a general outline of the admission process for COEP:

1. Eligibility: Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra. The basic eligibility criteria include passing the HSC (Class 12) examination or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

2. Entrance Exam: COEP considers the MHT-CET scores and JEE Main scores for admission to its undergraduate engineering programs. As you have mentioned your JEE Main percentile, it is one of the qualifying exams you can use to apply for COEP.

3. Application Process: To apply for admission to COEP, you need to participate in the centralized admission process conducted by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (MHT-CET Cell). The application process typically involves online registration, document verification, and choice filling.

4. Merit List and Counseling: After the application process, the MHT-CET Cell will release the merit list based on the MHT-CET or JEE Main scores, HSC marks, and other criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be called for the counseling process, where they can select their preferred branch of engineering based on their merit rank.

5. Seat Allotment: Seat allotment will be done based on the candidate's merit rank and availability of seats in their preferred branch. Candidates who are offered a seat need to confirm their acceptance by paying the requisite fees.