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With an 80 percentile in JEE Main Paper 2 for B.Arch and belonging to the ST category , your eligibility for admission to National Institutes of Technology (NITs) is possible but depends on several factors:

1. Minimum Qualifying Marks

• ST Category : Typically, a minimum of 35–40 percentile is required to qualify for the exam.
  2. Expected Cutoff Ranks for NITs

• ST Category : The closing ranks for ST category candidates in NITs have been observed to range from approximately 100 to 700 in previous years, varying by institute and course competitiveness.
  
  3. Factors Affecting Admission

• Choice of NIT : Top NITs may have higher cutoff ranks, while others may have more accessible ranks.
  
  

• Home State Quota : Some NITs offer relaxation in cutoff ranks for candidates applying under the home state quota.
  
  

• JoSAA Counseling : The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) conducts counseling based on merit and preferences.

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