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With a 76 percentile in JEE Main as an SC category student, getting a seat in an NIT is possible but depends on several factors:

• Your All India Rank (AIR) corresponding to that percentile matters, as admissions are based on rank and category.

• Generally, for SC category, the closing ranks for some NITs can go higher compared to the general category, improving your chances.

• However, a 76 percentile roughly corresponds to a rank that might be on the higher side, so chances in top NITs could be limited.

• You may get admission in NITs with lower cutoffs or in newer or less sought-after branches and campuses.

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• Also, ensure you meet the eligibility criteria, such as minimum board marks (usually 75% or top 20 percentile).

It is advisable to check the previous years’ closing ranks for SC candidates in NITs and consider counselling rounds carefully. You may also explore other government or private engineering colleges accepting JEE Main scores for reserved categories.

I would recommend you to use the JEE Mains College Predictor Tool by Careers360 to get the list of possible colleges you can get with your rank.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.