Hello there,

With 44,000 OBC rank in JEE Mains, getting a free (zero tuition fee) seat in top NITs or IIITs is tough, especially for popular branches like CSE, ECE, or IT.

However, you may still get lower-demand branches like Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgy, or Production in newer NITs like NIT Mizoram, NIT Nagaland, NIT Sikkim, or NIT Puducherry. Some IIITs like IIIT Bhagalpur, IIIT Una, or IIIT Kottayam may also offer seats in lesser-demand branches.

Also, tuition fee waivers for OBC students depend on your family income (if it’s below Rs. 1 lakh per year, full waiver; between Rs. 1-5 lakh, 2/3rd waiver).

Apply through JoSAA counselling and fill maximum choices to increase your chances.

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.