Yes, with a JEE Main ST category rank of 42,620, you may have a lower chance of securing admission to Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (JGEC). Based on previous years' cutoffs, the closing rank for the ST category at JGEC was around 15,000 to 25,000.

Given your rank, it is above the typical closing ranks from previous years, suggesting that your chances might be slim. However, cutoffs can vary every year, so it’s still worth applying and staying updated on the counselling process.

Consider applying during the first round of counselling and explore other colleges as well in case the seat is unavailable.

Eligibility Based on Rank

• Your ST category rank is 42620 .

• This rank is considered very high for getting admission into JGEC under the ST category .

JGEC ST Category Cutoffs (Previous Years)

• In previous years, the closing ST ranks for JGEC have usually been between 8000 to 12000 .

• The rank varies depending on the branch (like CSE, ECE, MECH) and the round (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc).

• Your rank is way beyond these cutoffs, making direct admission through JoSAA counselling unlikely.

State Quota vs. Other State Quota

• If you are from West Bengal , you may get slight advantage through Home State Quota .

• Even then, the cutoff is rarely beyond 15000 in ST category.

• If you are from another state, chances get even lower as Other State quota cutoffs are stricter.

Alternative Opportunities

• You can try for CSAB Special Rounds after JoSAA.

• Sometimes, seats remain vacant in less popular branches and might be available in CSAB.

• You can also explore private colleges or state-level engineering colleges where ST category reservation is applicable.

Important Tips

• Do not rely only on JGEC. Keep other options open.

• Explore all rounds of JoSAA and register for CSAB .

• Use official websites like josaa.nic.in and csab.nic.in for real-time updates.

• Prepare documents and apply to other colleges as backup.

• Check if your rank is valid in your home state counselling .