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With an IIT JAM rank of 2167 in the General category, top-tier Indian Institutes of Technology such as IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Banaras Hindu University are unlikely options, as their closing ranks are typically in the low hundreds to a few thousands. However, you are still in a good position for several reputable government colleges through both the IIT JAM counselling and the Centralised Counselling for Master of Science and Technology (CCMN) channels.

If you belong to the Scheduled Caste category, you have a strong chance at getting admission to IIT Banaras Hindu University in the Master of Science in Physics program.

If you are in the General category, apply through the Centralised Counselling for Master of Science and Technology to National Institutes of Technology such as NIT Silchar, NIT Srinagar, and others.

You should register for the Centralised Counselling for Master of Science and Technology for admission to National Institutes of Technology and Centrally Funded Technical Institutions, and carefully prioritize your preferences in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics.

You may also explore the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research option:

If you are interested, register for the IISER Aptitude Test and aim for a rank below approximately 2000.

Keep alternative plans in mind:

Consider reputable National Institutes of Technology in your state or nearby, such as the National Institute of Technology Agartala, National Institute of Technology Nagpur, and similar institutions

Yes, with a 2167 rank in IIT JAM, you still have chances of getting into government institutes like NITs, IIITs, IISERs, or even newer IITs depending on your subject and category. Make sure to register for the JAM counselling process and fill in as many preferences as possible. You might not get top IITs, but you can still get good programs in applied sciences or interdisciplinary courses in reputed government colleges.

Hello,

With a 2167 rank in IIT JAM, you have a good chance of getting into several good government institutions for your postgraduate studies.

• Refer to the official IIT JAM website for the opening and closing ranks of different institutes and programs from previous years.
• Identify the NITs, IISERs, and CFTIs that interest you the most, and research their specific programs and admission criteria.
• Participate in the Counseling Process
• Follow all instructions provided by the counseling authorities and meet all deadlines.

Tip: Think about where you would like to study and factor in the location of the institutes that you are considering. Many institutions offers scholarships for financial assistance to students who qualify for IIT JAM.

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