Jee main rank is 38860 general category in which nit or iiit can I get admission for ece in south india?
Hello,
with a JEE Main general category rank of 38,860, securing admission to electronics and communication engineering (ECE) in top NITs in south india is challenging. however, you may have a chance in newer or less competitive IIITs such as IIIT Srirangam, IIIT Kottayam, or IIITDM Kancheepuram, where ECE closing ranks have extended beyond 35,000 in recent years. its advisable to participate in all JOSAA counselling rounds and consider spot rounds, as cutoff can vary annually based on seat availability and applicant preferenes.
With a JEE Main General rank of 38,860, here's where you can aim for ECE in South India:
Possible IIITs:
IIIT Sri City, Chittoor – closing around 36,000 (slightly above your rank)
IIITDM Kancheepuram – cutoff ~26,000 (tough, but try in spot rounds)
Possible NITs (only in special/CSAB rounds):
NIT Goa – ECE cutoff ~41,000 (you have a chance)
NIT Puducherry/Andhra Pradesh – less likely but worth trying in later rounds
Hello Arjun,
with a JEE main general category rank of 38,860, securing admissions to electromics and communication engineering(ECE) in top NITs in south india is challenging. however you may have a chance in newer or less competitive IIITs such as IIIT SRIRANGAM, IIIT Kottayam, or IIITDM Kancheepuram, where ECE closing rank have extended beyond 35,000 in recent years. its advisable to participate in all JOSAA counselling rounds and consider spot rounds, as cutoffs can vary annually based on seat availability and applicant preferences.
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