As your rank.. you have mentioned, it can be quite competitive

In previous years, the closing rank for CSE at  was generally under 6,000, for Bengaluru around 8,000–10,000, and for Amritapuri it could go up to 13,000–15,000 at most. Since your rank is 18,650, getting CSE in these campuses through the first few rounds may not be likely. However, you might still have a chance in later rounds at less in-demand campuses like Chennai or Amaravati, depending on this year’s cutoffs and vacancy trends. Also, if others with better ranks withdraw or opt for other colleges, you might get upgraded.

You can also consider allied branches like AI & ML, CSE with Data Science, or Information Technology, which sometimes have slightly higher cutoff ranks but similar career paths. Keep checking for counselling process and participate actively in all rounds, as seats shift frequently.

Hello Aspirant,

Given your AEEE rank of 18650, it is unlikely that you will secure Computer Science in the Amrita Coimbatore campus, as it is the most sought after campus. However, you may have a chance in Amritapuri or Bengaluru campus, especially in later rounds or potentially if there are sliding options or state quota options (subject to seat availability and associated cutoffs).