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With an 88 percentile in the JEE Main exam and belonging to the SC category from Karnataka, your chances of securing a Computer Science Engineering (CSE) seat in NITs, IIITs, or GFTIs are as follows:

• NITs :

  • Top NITs like NIT Trichy or NIT Surathkal have higher cutoffs for CSE. For instance, in 2024, the closing rank for SC category in CSE at NIT Trichy was around 1,171.
  • With an 88 percentile, your rank might be higher than these cutoffs, making it challenging to secure a CSE seat in top NITs.

• IIITs :

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  • IIITs also have competitive cutoffs for CSE. For example, IIITM Gwalior had a closing rank of 11,494 in 2024, making it highly competitive.
  • Your current percentile may not meet the typical cutoffs for CSE in top IIITs.

• GFTIs :

  • GFTIs generally have higher closing ranks compared to NITs and IIITs, providing a more accessible option.
  • You may have a better chance of securing a CSE seat in GFTIs with your current percentile.

Hope you find it useful !