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For the GEN-PwD category, Home State quota at NITK CSE, cutoffs are lower than General.
You may need a percentile of around 95–97 in JEE Main for a safe chance.
Closing rank is usually around 20,000–40,000, depending on seat availability.
Cutoffs can vary each year based on difficulty level and number of applicants.
Being a home state candidate improves your chances slightly.
It’s best to check JoSAA Round 6 cutoffs for the latest year for accuracy.
Always apply in counseling — cutoffs may drop in later rounds.

Hello! For admission to the CSE branch at NITK under the GEN PWD category with Home State quota, the cutoff is usually much lower than the general category. Based on past trends, you should aim for around 85–90 percentile or higher in JEE Main to have a good chance, though the exact cutoff may vary each year with seat availability.
https://www.careers360.com/university/national-institute-of-technology-karnataka-surathkal/cut-off

hi,

Both NIT Surathkal Civil and RV College EEE are good, but your choice should depend on your interest and future plans.

If you want the NIT tag, a strong campus, and are thinking about higher studies or government jobs, NIT Surathkal Civil is a solid option. It may not have the highest private placements compared to other branches, but it gives you good long-term value.

If you are looking for better placement chances in the private sector and want to explore jobs in core companies or even IT, RV College EEE is a smart choice. EEE also gives you flexibility to move into software jobs if you learn some coding along the way.

Hello Bhuvan,

This is a personal decision based on a few important components:

1. Goal Clarity: If IIT Bombay is your dream school and you feel you can prepare for the next iteration of JEE Advanced, dropping a year to study for JEE Advanced is a reasonable option. A dedicated and focused drop year has helped many students achieve great scores on JEE Advanced, and the top ranks.
2. Current Opportunity: NIT Surathkal is one of the top NITs with opportunities for excellent placements, research opportunities, and the opportunity for interactions with top companies - especially for ECE/EEE. After that, with good academics, you can potentially earn your way into top M.Tech programs like MIT, Stanford, or IITs via GATE or GRE.
3. Risk vs Reward: Dropping a year has a risk component: mental and academic risk. Think about whether you can handle that level of pressure and if your performance at JEE Advanced can improve with one more year of preparation.
4. Ambition for MIT M.Tech: For M.Tech, you don't need an IIT degree to get into MIT. Strong research and projects, GRE scores, and thoughtful and compelling YES at SOP matter more than an IIT degree. Many students from top NITs get into MIT and other institutions throughout the world.

Hello,

With 97.44 percentile and SC rank 1126, getting CSE in NITK Surathkal is very difficult. CSE cut-off for SC category in NITK usually closes at a much lower rank. You may try for other lower branches or other NITs where CSE cut-off is higher.

Hope it helps !

Yes, it is possible to gain admission to the same NITK in a better branch if you score well on JEE Main 2026, even if you have previously been admitted to the same NITK through a lower branch via home state quota. Your past admission does not preclude you from reapplying and securing a better branch if your JEE Main 2026 score is competitive.

Explanation:

JEE Main's Admission Process:

JEE Main is a national-level engineering entrance exam used for admission to NITs and other participating institutions.

Home State Quota:

Home state quota allows students to get preferential admission in NITs based on their state of origin.

No Restriction on Re-admission:

While a student might have been admitted to a specific branch and NIT initially, there is no rule preventing them from reapplying for the same NIT and potentially securing a better branch based on their performance in a subsequent JEE Main exam.

Score-Based Admission:

Admission to NITs is primarily determined by your JEE Main score and your overall rank compared to other candidates.

Higher Score, Better Branch:

A higher JEE Main score will increase your chances of getting into your preferred branch, even within the same NITK.

Considerations:

Rank: Even with home state quota, the overall rank and category-wise cutoffs within NITK play a crucial role in determining which branch you are offered.

Branch Preferences: During the counselling process, you will have the opportunity to express your branch preferences, and the higher your score, the better your chances of getting your top choices.

Cutoffs: Understand the cutoffs for different branches and categories in NITK for previous years to get a better understanding of the competition.

In summary: You can absolutely try for a better branch at NITK by taking JEE Main 2026. Your current admission does not prevent you from reapplying and getting a better branch based on your score.

Securing admission to CSE or ECE program at NIT Surathkal with 99.05 percentile ( Home state + Female candidate ) is highly probable

A 99.05 percentile in JEE Main typically translates to an AIR 8000 to 9000

CSE Cutoff

1. 2636 ( opening rank )
2. 3358 ( closing rank )

ECE cut off

1. Female only ( 7934 )

Your chances are very high. Do participate in JoSAA counseling till the last round

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-cutoff-for-nit-surathkal?utm_source=chatgpt.com ( NIT Surathkal cut offs )

With a percentile of 89.12 in the SC-PwD category , your estimated category rank may not be sufficient for CSE at NIT Surathkal , where the closing SC-PwD rank is usually around 100–120 .

To improve your chances for CSE at Surathkal , a percentile above 98 is generally safer. PWD category student (https://gurus.rediff.com/question/qdtl/career/admission-nit-89-1226810-percentile-jee-mains-2025-sc-pwd/5194967)

However, you may get CSE or related branches in other NITs where the cutoffs are relatively higher. It's best to apply to multiple NITs through JoSAA counselling and list preferences wisely.

With an 81.3 percentile in JEE Main as an SC category female candidate, securing Aerospace Engineering at NIT Surathkal is unlikely, as past SC category cutoffs for engineering branches were within a rank of 6,000. Your estimated rank is significantly higher, reducing admission chances. However, cutoffs fluctuate, so participating in JoSAA counseling, exploring other NITs, or considering alternative institutions is advisable. If feasible, reappearing for JEE Main to improve your score could enhance your chances in the next admission cycle.

Hi,

As per your given JEE Main percentile which is 88 in the SC Category, Your expected JEE MAINS 2025 rank may range between 147086 - 170102.

Based on the previous year analysis, According to your JEE MAINS 2025 Rank and category some.of the best colleges in which you have good chances to get admission includes:

• ABES Engineering college
• Galgotias college of engineering and Technology
• Institute of engineering and Technology, Lucknow
• Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology
• Rajkoya engineering college
• GL Bajaj Group of Institution
• Delhi Technocal campus
• KIET Group of Institution
• Bundelkhand Institute of engineering and Technology

You can predict more colleges in which you have chances to get admission using the JEE MAINS 2025 college predictor tool.

Hope this information will help you