Hi Aryan gautam,

Yes, as an SC category candidate, you have decent chances of some lower-level NITs, IIITs or GFTIs (provided that the branches are not highly competitive). There is also a better chance for your home state (if you fall under the home state quota). Your chances may be even lower at top NITs or IIITs. I would suggest you check the SC category previous year cutoffs on the JoSAA website to give you a better idea of where you may get admission.

Hey there!!!!

With a 69.5 percentile in JEE Mains 2025 and belonging to the SC category, you have crossed the official qualifying cutoff for SC candidates, which is 61.1526933 percentile this year. This means you are eligible to participate in the JoSAA counseling process for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.

However, actual admission (allotment of a seat) depends on the admission cutoff , which is usually higher than the qualifying cutoff and varies for each institute, branch, and category. For many NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, the closing cutoff for SC category in popular branches is often higher than 69.5 percentile, especially for core and high-demand branches like Computer Science or Electronics. But, you may have a chance to get admission in:

• Less competitive branches (such as Civil, Metallurgy, or Chemical Engineering)

• Newer or less sought-after NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs

• Home State quota seats in some institutes

What You Should Do

• Participate in JoSAA counseling and fill as many choices as possible to maximize your chances.

• Consider state engineering colleges and private institutes where your percentile may be sufficient for admission.

Summary Table

Note: Admission cutoffs change every year and depend on seat availability, category, and the choices filled by candidates. Always check the official JoSAA opening and closing ranks for the most accurate information.

Hope it helps you clear your doubt.