No, you cannot choose the same department in the same NIT twice under JoSAA counselling, once under home state quota and again under non-home state quota. JoSAA's system treats these as duplicate choices and will only consider one of them.

JoSAA aims to give students the opportunity to explore as many options as possible. By including the same department twice, you're essentially blocking a slot for another student who might have a genuine preference for that specific department-quota combination.

NITs have a limited number of seats available under each quota (home state and other state). Including the same department twice doesn't increase your chances of getting that seat. It just takes up space in your list that could be used for another department or institute you might be interested in.

I hope it helps!

With an All India Rank of 3.4 lakh and an SC category rank of 27k from Karnataka , you have a fair chance of securing an MBBS seat in government or semi-government colleges in Karnataka through KEA counseling . However, the competition can be high for popular colleges like Mysore Medical College and Mandya Medical College .

Chances and Options:

1. Government Medical Colleges :

   • Colleges like Mysore Medical College and Mandya Medical College may be possible, but they are in high demand. Seats for SC category students are typically more accessible at lower ranks.
     
     
   • You still have a reasonable chance at other government colleges in Karnataka under the SC quota if cutoff trends align with previous years.
     
     

2. Semi-Government Colleges :

   • Some semi-government colleges also have reserved seats at a lower fee structure. You could have a better chance here if government college seats are competitive.
     
     

3. Fee Structure :

   • Many government seats for the SC category fall within the fee range of Rs. 1-1.5 lakh per year under the Karnataka state quota.
     
     Next Steps:

• Participate in KEA Counseling : Check cutoff trends from previous years during counseling to make informed choices.
  
  
• Consider Backup Options : Keep an open mind about less popular government colleges where your chances may be higher.

While Mysore and Mandya are competitive, with your SC category rank, you still have a good chance of securing an MBBS seat within your fee range in Karnataka.