• CSE closing rank in Round 2 (2025) was about 3,479–4,484 for the General category

• Based on MET Marks vs Rank trends:

  • 114+ marks → rank ~1,600–2,100

  • 130+ marks → rank ~1,100–1,600

  • 145+ marks → rank ~1,000–1,100

So, to be comfortably within the 4,500 cutoff , you should aim for at least 114 marks , though 130+ marks would give you a stronger position with a predicted rank of ~1,100–1,600.