NIT

There are government colleges other then IIITs, NITs, IIITs in each state. For example, in state of Delhi, other government engineering colleges are DTU, NSIT, GGSIPU, Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University, etc.

Some of the top colleges other than IITs include BITS-Pilani, VIT-Vellore, M S Ramaiah, RVCE and many more.

NIT, Suratakal is the best NIT for B.Tech IT based on ranking and placement records

Cutoffs are decided every year based on many factors that are dynamic in nature. Total number of students appeared in that subject, total number of seats available, etc. As per the trend, every year more students are appearing. The trend of getting marks is also considered while deciding cutoffs. It is expected that the cutoff would be around 25 this year for general category candidates.

There is no preferred criteria. Both the criteria are valid, you need to fall under any of the two to be eligible for the IITs and the NITs.

You might get NIT, but you will get a decent government college.

NIT and IIT provide admission by through JEE Mains and Advance exam. Therefore, appear for the same to get admission in IIT or NIT.

Hi,
This year, board marks will not be considered for JEE mains.
So, to get in the best NITs (in south India like Calicut, Surathkal, Warangal) you need to have above the following marks.
General Candidates: 200/360
Reservation eligible candidates: 170/360
These are just approximations from previous results. Aim for 300+ and get into the top tank.

You need to get above 200 marks to get admission in NIT.