JEE Main 2026: Preparation Tips & Study Plan
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With a 66 percentile in JEE Main under SC category , your chances of getting Computer Science Engineering (CSE) depend on several factors:
For top institutes like NITs, IIITs, or GFTIs:
66 percentile (SC category) typically corresponds to a rank between 60,000–80,000 in the SC category.
CSE in top NITs (like NIT Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal) usually closes around 1,000–4,000 SC rank .
Lower-tier NITs (like NIT Mizoram, NIT Sikkim, etc.) might accept higher SC ranks, but still, CSE is tough due to demand.
So, it's unlikely to get CSE in NITs/IIITs at this percentile.
Some state engineering colleges accept JEE Main scores with relaxed cutoffs for SC candidates. You might stand a chance for CSE or other branches in:
North Eastern states
Some newer government colleges
Certain home-state quotas (if you belong to that state)
Many private engineering colleges accept JEE Main scores and offer CSE admission even at lower percentiles:
Examples: Parul University, Galgotias, LPU, SRM, etc.
Many offer direct admission or through counseling.
Check JoSAA and CSAB previous year cutoffs for SC category.
Explore state-level counseling portals (like MPDTE, HSTES, BCECE, etc.).
Consider private universities with good placements.
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