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Congratulations on your JEE Main percentile score of 94.9865 in the SC category. However, admission to the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) also depends on your class 12th performance, JEE Main rank, and the cutoff for the specific NIT and branch you are interested in. Based on your class 12th percentage of 64.4, it might be difficult to get admission in a top NIT for popular branches like Computer Science, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering. However, you might have a chance of getting admission in less popular branches like Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or Chemical Engineering, depending on the cutoff rank for your category and the specific NIT you are interested in. It is important to keep in mind that the cutoff ranks for admission to NITs vary every year based on various factors, such as the number of applicants, the number of seats available, and the difficulty level of the JEE Main exam. So, it is always a good idea to check the previous year's cutoff ranks for your category and the specific NIT and branch you are interested in, to get an idea of your chances of getting admission. Overall, it is important to have a backup plan and apply to multiple colleges to increase your chances of getting admission in a good college with the desired branch.

Congratulations to your son on securing 96 percentile in JEE Mains! However, NITs and many other engineering colleges have eligibility criteria that require candidates to have a minimum percentage of marks in their 12th standard board exams. Typically, candidates should have scored at least 75% marks in their 12th standard board exams or should be in the top 20 percentile of their respective boards to be eligible for admission in NITs. However, there is a relaxation of 5% marks for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories. Since your son has scored 72% marks in his 12th standard board exams, he may not be eligible for admission in NITs. However, he can still consider applying to other engineering colleges that offer admission based on JEE Mains scores and have a lower eligibility criterion for 12th standard board exams. There are many private engineering colleges and state universities that may offer admission to your son based on his JEE Mains percentile and 12th standard board exam marks. You can research and apply to such colleges and universities based on your son's preferences for location, college ranking, course options, and other factors. I would also suggest you to keep a backup plan and consider alternative career options in case your son is unable to secure admission in engineering colleges.

The required score and rank in JEE Main to get admission in a good NIT for B.Tech varies every year and depends on various factors such as the number of applicants, difficulty level of the exam, and availability of seats. However, based on previous year's cutoffs, a general category candidate needs to score at least 90-95 percentile in JEE Main and a minimum of 99-100 marks (out of 300) to have a chance of getting admission in a good NIT for B.Tech. In terms of rank, it also depends on the category of the candidate and the branch of B.Tech. Generally, for a good NIT, a general category candidate needs to have a rank within the range of 5,000-10,000 for popular branches such as Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, and Mechanical Engineering. For less popular branches, the rank requirement may be lower. However, it's important to note that meeting the cutoff score and rank does not guarantee admission as there are other factors that are taken into consideration such as the candidate's performance in the 12th board exam, availability of seats in the preferred branch, and other eligibility criteria. It is advisable to check the official website of JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) for the latest cutoff scores and admission criteria for the NITs and other participating institutions. JoSAA conducts the counseling process and admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs in India.

Hello Manisha Adhikari, your JEE Mains rank of about two and a half Lacs is reasonably okay but it may not fetch you a SEED in NIT etc. This is because the maximum number of seats available in these institutions is just about 50000 and out of these 50% are for various reserved categories so you can imagine how much is available for general category. If you are from EWS category then out of the 25000 seeds only 10% or available and in that also you are ranking is more than 40000. So you can SEE for yourself as to where you stand. But then admissions are a very funny process many time's surprising results come out and students way below in the ranking sometimes get admission. I will request you not to lose hope and take part in the admission process. To help you I am attaching a link that will take you to the college predictor prepared by Shiksha based on many previous years examinations. https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/jee-main-college-predictor
Best wishes to you.