Hello Swati,

With an EWS (Economically Weaker Section) rank of 18,060 in JEE Main Paper 2, getting admission into NITs is challenging. NITs generally have higher cutoffs for B.Arch (JEE Main Paper 2) compared to other engineering courses.

Possible Options:

1. NITs with Lower Cutoffs: Some newer or less prominent NITs might have higher cutoffs, but it's still a long shot. Historically, established NITs have much lower cutoffs.
   
   

2. Other Institutes: You might want to consider applying to:
   
   a) Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs): These institutions also accept JEE Main Paper 2 scores and might have slightly relaxed cutoffs.
   
   b) Private Colleges: Private institutions with architecture programs may offer better chances for admission.
   
   
   

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