my mains score is 81.48, which college will I get ?
Hello Dear Student,
With an 81.48 percentile in JEE Main , your expected Common Rank List (CRL) rank is likely to be in the range of approximately 1.8 lakh to 2.3 lakh , although the exact rank can vary depending on the number of candidates and normalization in a particular year.
At this percentile, admission to highly competitive branches such as Computer Science Engineering (CSE) at top NITs and IIITs is generally difficult. However, you still have several options available through JoSAA, CSAB, state counselling processes, and private universities.
Possible Options
NITs and IIITs
-
Some newer or less competitive NITs and IIITs may be accessible, particularly in lower-demand branches.
-
Examples often considered by candidates in this rank range include:
-
NIT Mizoram
-
NIT Nagaland
-
NIT Manipur
-
IIIT Bhagalpur
-
IIIT Manipur
-
Private Universities
Several reputed private institutions accept JEE Main scores and offer quality engineering programs, such as:
-
Lovely Professional University (LPU)
-
Chandigarh University
-
Amity University
-
Other private universities with their own admission processes
State Counselling
You should also participate in your state's engineering counselling process, where admission opportunities may be broader depending on domicile benefits and reservation policies. Examples include:
-
UPTAC (Uttar Pradesh)
-
HSTES (Haryana)
-
Other state-level counselling authorities
Admission Strategy
-
Participate in both JoSAA and CSAB counselling rounds.
-
Include a mix of ambitious, realistic, and safe college choices.
-
Consider branches beyond CSE if securing admission to a reputed institution is your priority.
-
Explore state counselling and private university options simultaneously to keep multiple pathways open.s.
You can check, find and access more information here:
Hope it helps!



