Hello there,

With a SC category rank of 42,730 in JEE Main 2024, your chances of getting into NITs are relatively limited but not impossible. Here’s a general idea:

NIT Admission Possibilities:

• NITs: Generally, the SC category cutoffs for NITs are lower compared to the General category. However, for most NITs, especially older and more established ones, the cutoff ranks for SC category students are often significantly lower than 42,730.
  
  

• Less Popular NITs: You might have a better chance of securing a seat in newer or less popular NITs or in branches that are less in demand.
  
  Options to Explore:

  Recommended

1. Newer NITs: Look into newer or less established NITs where the cutoffs might be more relaxed.
   
   
2. Other Institutes: Consider applying to GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes) or private engineering colleges that accept JEE Main scores.
   
   
3. Counseling Rounds: Participate in all rounds of counseling (JoSAA) as cutoffs can vary across rounds and depending on seat availability.
   
   
   
   I would recommend you to use JEE college predictor tool by Careers360 to get the list of possible colleges you can get with your rank.
   
   Here is the link to the tool:
   
   https://engineering.careers360.com/jee-main-college-predictor?utm_source=qna&utm_medium=jee_cp
   
   Click on the above link, fill the required details and you will get the list of possible colleges at your rank.
   
   
   
   I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.
   
   Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.