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If you belong to the NT-B (Nomadic Tribes - B) caste in Maharashtra, you fall under the OBC (Other Backward Classes) category for the state of Maharashtra . For applying to JEE Mains and other national-level exams , the category to use depends on the Central Government’s reservation list, as national exams only recognize caste categories listed under the Central OBC list.

Here’s what you need to do:

1. Check Central OBC List : Confirm that NT-B is recognized as OBC in the Central Government list for Maharashtra (NT-B is typically included in the Central OBC list).
   
   

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2. Submit the Correct Certificate : For JEE, submit the Central OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate. This certificate should be issued by an authority approved by the Central Government and follow the Central format.
   
   

3. State Certificate for State Quotas : If you apply for state engineering colleges or state-specific reservations, your Maharashtra state caste certificate may be required.

Ensure you get the Central OBC-NCL certificate to benefit from national reservations in JEE Mains.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.