what take jee main rank for cse
To secure a seat in Computer Science Engineering (CSE) through JEE Main , the required rank varies based on the college and category. Here's a general guide for some of the top colleges:
1. Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)
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General Category : Typically, a rank under 10,000 is needed to secure CSE in top IITs like IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur.
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Other IITs : A rank between 10,000 and 20,000 may secure CSE in IITs like IIT Roorkee, IIT BHU.
2. National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
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General Category : Typically, a rank under 5,000 is needed for top NITs like NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal.
Other NITs : A rank under 10,000 to 15,000 can secure CSE in other NITs.
3. Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIITs)
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General Category : A rank under 20,000 can often get you CSE in top IIITs like IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Delhi.
4. Other Reputed Colleges (GFTIs, Private Colleges)
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General Category : A rank under 50,000 to 70,000 may secure CSE in GFTIs and some private colleges that accept JEE Main scores.
5. State Engineering Colleges
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Many state engineering colleges accept JEE Main ranks for CSE admission, and the required rank varies. It can be higher for more popular colleges.
Key Notes:
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Reserved Categories : SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD candidates usually have a relaxed cutoff, with higher-ranked candidates able to secure admission in CSE with ranks significantly higher than the general category cutoff.
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Counseling and Cutoffs : The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) or respective state counseling authorities will announce the exact cutoffs for each college and category.
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Category and Home State Quotas : Cutoffs are usually lower for candidates applying under their home state quota or specific categories (e.g., OBC, SC, ST, etc.).
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