Here is the list of mid-tier NITs for CSE, ECE, EE, and Mechanical Engineering :

• NIT Jalandhar (NITJ)

• NIT Kurukshetra (NITKKR)

• NIT Raipur

• NIT Patna

• NIT Hamirpur

• NIT Agartala

• NIT Srinagar

• NIT Meghalaya

• NIT Nagaland

• NIT Puducherry

• NIT Manipur

You can check exact cutoff ranks for these NITs on Careers360 here :
JEE Main NIT Cutoff 2025

• Your CRL: 100,887

• Your OBC Rank: 32,323

• Admission Chances at NIT Patna (2025): Challenging for Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering branches, including dual degree programs.
  
  
  

  Based on previous years' data:

  • Mechanical Engineering (OBC): Closing rank ranged from 10,551 to 12,429 .

  • Electrical Engineering (OBC): Closing rank ranged from 9,498 to 10,868 .

  • Civil Engineering (OBC): Closing rank ranged from 12,617 to 14,099 .
    
    

SOURCE:- Careers360 Engineering

Consider institutions like NIT Patna, DSATM, Acharya Institute, and Jain University, which may have more flexible admission criteria.

1. NITs with CS/IT/EEE:

   • MANIT Bhopal : CS rank ~1,310.

   • NIT Raipur : CS rank ~1,778.

   • NIT Patna : CS rank ~2,201.

   • NIT Durgapur : CS rank ~4,275.

   • NIT Hamirpur : CS rank ~12,426.

2. IIITs with CS/IT:

   • IIIT Trichy : CS rank ~4,742.

   • IIIT Sonepat : CS rank ~4,519.

   • IIIT Ranchi : CS rank ~5,612.

3. Home State Advantage: Priority for MANIT Bhopal .

Stay updated with JoSAA counselling for better chances.

With a 9 lakh rank in JEE Main 2025 and OBC category , it is not likely to get admission in Government colleges like PMEC (Parala Maharaja Engineering College, Berhampur, Odisha) through JoSAA or CSAB counselling , as their cutoffs are much lower (typically within 2–3 lakh rank for OBC).

Why It’s Difficult:

• PMEC is a state government college and primarily admits through OJEE or JEE Main ranks .

• For Electrical Engineering , even under OBC category, the closing ranks are typically under 2.5 lakh (CRL) .

• A 9 lakh CRL rank is too high for any government engineering seat .

Your Best Options:

1. Apply through OJEE or state-level counseling (if you're from Odisha) — sometimes diploma/spot seats are available.

2. Look at private engineering colleges in Odisha or nearby states that accept high ranks or direct admission.

3. Consider diploma-to-degree (lateral entry) route if you’ve done a diploma.

4. Explore colleges offering management quota or fee-waiver schemes for OBC or low-income students.

You can access the Karnataka PGCET M.Tech Electrical Sciences question papers for the years 2023 and 2024 through the following resources:

1. Collegedunia : Offers downloadable PDFs of Karnataka PGCET question papers from 2010 to 2024, including the Electrical Sciences stream. Top Colleges and Universities in India (https://collegedunia.com/exams/karnataka-pgcet/question-paper?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

2. Manabadi : Provides previous year question papers for the Electrical Sciences stream, covering years up to 2025. Manabadi (https://www.manabadi.co.in/institute/DownLoadBQP-Syllabuswise.aspx?QPT=p&SYSID=125&SubjectId=1825&clsid=149&title=PGCET-PGCET-Electrical+Sci-Previous-Year-Question-Papers&utm_source=chatgpt.com)

3. IndCareer : Lists Karnataka PGCET question papers, including those for Electrical Sciences, for multiple years. IndCareer (https://www.indcareer.com/en/karnataka-pgcet-question-papers/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

4. Zollege : Offers Karnataka PGCET question papers with answers from 2016 to 2024. Top Colleges and Universities in India (https://zollege.in/exams/karnataka-pgcet/previous-year-paper?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

These resources should help you in your preparation for the Karnataka PGCET M.Tech Electrical Sciences examination.

With a JEE Main rank of 160,000 and being a general category candidate from Odisha, it's unlikely that you'll get Electrical Engineering (EE) at OUTR Bhubaneswar or Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) at IIIT Bhubaneswar. These branches are generally competitive and prefer candidates with better ranks, especially for the general category.

Here's why:

OUTR Bhubaneswar: Electrical Engineering (EE) is a popular branch and typically attracts candidates with high ranks. Your rank is relatively lower, so securing a seat might be difficult.

Alternatives and Considerations:

Lower-Ranked Branches:

You might be able to secure a seat in a less competitive branch at OUTR Bhubaneswar or IIIT Bhubaneswar.

State Quota vs. All India Quota:

You have the benefit of being an Odisha state domicile, which can give you an advantage through the state quota. However, the all-India quota is still highly competitive, and your rank might not be enough for the top branches.

Counselling and JoSAA/CSAB:

Attend JoSAA/CSAB counselling and carefully choose your college and branch options based on your rank and the cutoff ranks of previous years.

Other Colleges:

Use JEE predictor tool and Explore other state engineering colleges or IITs (if your JEE Main score allows) that are less competitive for your desired branch.Consider other Engineering Colleges You can also explore other engineering colleges in Odisha or nearby states.

Important Note: The actual chances of getting your desired branch depend on the final cutoff ranks of OUTR and IIIT Bhubaneswar for the 2025 admissions. The cutoff ranks can fluctuate based on the number of applicants, the performance of students, and the seat availability.