Hello Anjali,

With a GATE score of 357 in the SC category, securing admission to the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) program at NIT Delhi might be challenging, but it’s not impossible. Here are some considerations:

1. Previous Year Cutoffs:

• NIT Delhi CSE Cutoffs: Typically, NIT Delhi has higher cutoffs for CSE, often ranging from 600 and above. Your score of 357 might be lower than the typical cutoff for the General category.
  
  
• SC Category Relaxation: There is usually a relaxation for SC/ST categories, so cutoffs are lower compared to the General category. Check previous years’ cutoffs for SC category specifically for a more accurate assessment.
  
  2. Other NITs and Institutions:
  
  
• Other NITs: If admission to NIT Delhi seems uncertain, consider applying to other NITs or institutes where the cutoff may be lower.
  
  
• Other Institutes: Many other engineering institutes also accept GATE scores and may have cutoffs that are more achievable with your score.
  
  3. Special Considerations:
  
  
• Application Process: Keep track of the application process and deadlines for NIT Delhi and other institutions.
  
  
• Counseling: During the counseling process, make sure to select NIT Delhi and other institutions you are interested in, as sometimes seats become available in later rounds.
  
  
  
  I would recommend you to use GATE college predictor tool by Careers360 to get the list of possible colleges you can get with your  score.
  
  Here is the link to the tool:
  
  https://engineering.careers360.com/gate-college-predictor?utm_source=qna&utm_medium=ini-gate_cp
  
  Click on the above link, fill the required details and you will get the list of possible colleges at your score.
  
  
  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.