HEY THERE!!!

On your marks-56% in JEE Main and 88% in CBSE Board (Tamil Nadu)-you are eligible to apply for the B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) at SASTRA University, Thanjavur, but a seat for the course will be allotted based on the combined merit and competition.

VLSI Course Prospects

1. Admission is merit-based; there is no cut-off marks-it depends on the pool of candidates each year.
2. For competitive streams like VLSI, the combined marks in boards are typically higher.
3. With 88% boards, you have a good opportunity, especially through Stream 2 (on the basis of marks in boards only).
4. In case you have a poor JEE percentile, you have a better chance through Stream 2.

Summary

You are eligible and stand a good chance for VLSI course in SASTRA Thanjavur, especially under Stream 2 with your good board marks. Admission is not guaranteed but depends on the merit list and competition annually. Apply early and monitor the official releases for counselling and rank lists.

Hello Shivesa,

Yes, you have a chance of getting the VLSI course at SASTRA University, Thanjavur, with 56% in JEE and 88% in CBSE Board from Tamil Nadu, it's project to an extent related to the stream which you are applying. SASTRA has two admission streams:

1. Stream 1 (Merit-based) – On the basis of JEE Main score (25%) and Board marks (75%). Your JEE score will decrease your chances marginally in this stream for highly competitive ones like VLSI.
2. Stream 2 (Board marks only) – Purely on your 12th marks. With 88% in CBSE, you have a better chance through this stream, provided VLSI seats are open under this quota.

Also, VLSI is typically taught under Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) or as a specialization in subsequent semesters. Watch out for official announcements and apply in the proper stream.