With a 71.69%ile in JEE Main, your chances of getting into a third-tier NIT or IIIT are possible, especially for less competitive branches like Civil or Mechanical Engineering. However, for high-demand branches like CSE, the chances are low. It depends on the specific NIT/IIIT and their cutoffs.

Hello there,

With a GATE 2025 score of 417 in DA (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) and being from the OPEN category , your chances for M.Tech in AI / AI & DS / AI & ML / DS at top IITs are very limited , but you may have a chance in newer or interdisciplinary programs at IIITs, IIITDM, and a few NITs . Here's a breakdown:

Chances in IITs :

• Older IITs (IIT Bombay, Madras, Delhi, Kanpur, etc.): Unlikely. Their cutoffs for OPEN category in AI-related programs are typically 600+ in GATE score.
  
  

• Newer IITs (like IIT Bhilai, IIT Jammu, IIT Goa): Slight chance in interdisciplinary or niche programs, especially if seats remain vacant .
  
  Chances in NITs:

You have moderate chances for M.Tech in AI/ML/DS in:

• NIT Trichy

• NIT Surathkal

• NIT Silchar

• NIT Jalandhar

• NIT Nagaland (newer programs) You can check CCMT counselling for these.
  
  Chances in IIITs:

Your score is suitable for:

• IIITDM Kancheepuram – Yes , you have a fair chance for programs like:

  • M.Tech in Data Science

  • M.Tech in AI/ML (if offered)
    
    

• IIIT Hyderabad – Tough; they have separate admissions with a high bar.

• IIIT Bangalore – Unlikely with this score unless they consider DA paper with other criteria.
  
  Suggestions:

• Participate in CCMT 2025 counselling (for NITs, IIITs, GFTIs).

• Explore IIITDM Kancheepuram through their own admission portal or CCMT.

• Keep an eye on spot rounds/vacant seats in lesser-known institutes.

I would recommend you to use GATE College Predictor Tool by Careers360 to get the list of possible colleges you can get with your rank or percentile.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, then feel free to share your questions with us, we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

Hello Sarita,

With a JEE Mains rank of 12,030 under the general category , the chances of getting admission to IIIT Bangalore for the M.Tech (iMTech) program are relatively low . Here's why:

1. IIIT Bangalore - iMTech Program :

• IIIT Bangalore offers an iMTech (integrated M.Tech) program, which is a combination of B.Tech and M.Tech .
  
  

• Admission is typically based on JEE Mains rank, and the institute has a highly competitive admission process.
  
  

• The closing rank for the iMTech program in IIIT Bangalore tends to be much lower, usually under 4,000-5,000 for general category candidates in recent years.
  
  2. Chances with Rank 12,030 :

• General Category : With a rank of 12,030, it is unlikely that you will get admission to IIIT Bangalore for the iMTech program through the JEE Mains counseling.
  
  

• However, you may still explore management quota or other options like state-level entrance exams or consider private engineering colleges with lower cutoffs.
  
  3. Alternative Options :

• You can look at other IIITs or NITs where your rank might be competitive, or private universities like VIT , Manipal , and Shiv Nadar University which may have different admission criteria.
  
  Conclusion: It is unlikely that you will secure a seat at IIIT Bangalore for the iMTech program with a rank of 12,030 in the general category . You may want to explore other institutions or consider applying for management quota seats in private universities.
  
  
  

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Hello Gaurav,

With 77.88 percentile in JEE Mains and an SC category rank of 20,228 , your chances of getting a top NIT or IIIT are very low. Here's a clear breakdown:

1. Category Advantage :

• You belong to the SC category , which gives you a reservation advantage.
  
  

• But an SC rank of 20k+ is still quite high, and most NITs/IIITs close admissions for SC candidates much before this rank.
  
  2. Chances at NITs/IIITs :

• Top NITs (like Trichy, Warangal, Surathkal) : Not possible with this rank.

• Mid-tier NITs : Very unlikely, even in lower branches.

• Lower NITs or newer ones : Slight possibility in less preferred branches like Metallurgy or Civil, and only in home state quota , if available.

• IIITs : Cutoffs are usually even tougher than NITs; chances are extremely slim.
  
  3. What You Can Do :

• Apply for state-level counseling where your SC rank might help you get a good college.
  
  

• Consider private colleges that accept JEE score with SC category scholarships.

I would recommend you to use JEE Mains College Predictor Tool by Careers360 to get the list of possible colleges you can get with your rank or percentile.

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I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, then feel free to share your questions with us, we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

Hello there,

With an EWS rank of 23,500 in JEE Mains 2025, it’s very difficult to get a seat in any NIT or IIIT through JoSAA counselling, even in the last round.

Generally, for EWS category, NIT and IIIT seats in most branches close well before the 10,000 rank mark. However, you can still try for:

1. Special rounds (CSAB counselling) – Sometimes lower-ranked seats are available.
   
   

2. Less popular branches or remote NITs/IIITs – Very slim chances, but worth trying.

Keep backup options like state counselling or private colleges ready.

I would recommend you to use the JEE Mains College Predictor Tool by Careers360 to get the list of possible colleges you can get with your rank or percentile.

To get personalised support for JEE Mains counselling , you can contact us through WhatsApp on ( +916005956597 ) to get assistance.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

• Good chances for Mechanical in GFTIs and some lower NITs .

• IIITs may offer related or lower-demand branches.

• Use Career360 Predictor for accurate college options:
  JEE Main College Predictor – Career360

Branch Preference (General Scope-Based)

• Mechanical Engineering – Versatile, strong core branch, govt/PSU jobs.

• Chemical Engineering – Good in pharma, petroleum; strong research opportunities.

• Civil Engineering – Good for govt jobs, infrastructure sector.

• Metallurgy – Niche field, fewer colleges, limited core jobs.

Recommended Order : Mechanical > Chemical > Civil > Metallurgy

With a 44,000 OBC rank in JEE Mains, getting a free seat (meaning no tuition fee under fee waiver or low fees) in top NITs or IIITs for CSE or ECE is tough. But you have good chances in lower branches like Civil, Mechanical, or Metallurgy in newer NITs like NIT Sikkim, NIT Puducherry, NIT Arunachal, or NIT Nagaland. Some IIITs may also offer seats in less demanded branches. Also, check if you qualify for fee waiver under EWS or income-based schemes.

For more details you can visit the link given below

https://engineering.careers360.com/jee-main-college-predictor

With 71 percentile (CRL rank 438k) , getting into NITs or top IIITs is very hard . Even for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC), your rank is likely too low for most branches.

Your Options:

1. State Colleges : Try state-level engineering colleges (like JNTU, DTU) using exams like MHT CET, TS EAMCET , or WBJEE .

2. Private Colleges :

   • VIT, SRM, LPU : Take their entrance exams (VITEEE, SRMJEEE) – easier to crack.

3. Improve Rank :

   • Drop a year, study harder, and retake JEE Main 2026 for a better rank.

4. Other Paths :

   • Diploma + Lateral Entry : Do a diploma, then join B.Tech directly in 2nd year.

   • BCA/B.Sc : Switch to computer applications/science and later do MCA/M.Tech.

Next Step :

• Apply for state counseling (like TS EAMCET for Telangana colleges).

• Check private college deadlines (VITEEE, etc.).

• Talk to a counselor for backup plans.

Don’t lose hope – many great engineers come from state/private colleges too!

"This might feel overwhelming now, but you’ll adapt. Just take it one step at a time – I’m cheering for you!"

With a JEE Mains rank of 1,60,000 and an Odisha state domicile, getting admission to IIIT Bhubaneswar for competitive branches like CSE or ECE may be difficult. However, you might have a chance in less competitive branches or some other newer IIITs. IIIT Bhubaneswar typically has a higher cutoff for CSE, but if you are flexible with the branch, you could explore options like Civil or Electrical Engineering. You can also consider other state or private colleges in Odisha.

For more details you can visit the link given below

https://www.careers360.com/university/international-institute-of-information-technology-bhubaneswar/cut-off