Hello sir/ma'am, I am applying for josaa counselling, my jee rank was 460942, I have 623 available college options, and I reside in ghaziabad UP, so can you pls suggest some choices to be filled in priority

Ans: Sahil, With a JEE Main rank of 36,955 and JEE Advanced rank of 21,586, securing core branches in mid-tier NITs (e.g., NIT Durgapur ECE cutoff ~11,300–17,200 via JEE Main) or lower-tier IITs (e.g., IIT Bhilai Metallurgy cutoff ~21,000–25,000 via JEE Advanced) is feasible. Prioritize ECE/Mechanical at NITs like Jalandhar, Silchar, or Patna (2024 cutoffs: ~28,000–40,000) for better placement prospects (70–90% placements in tech roles). In IITs, consider Metallurgical, Civil, or Textile Engineering at IIT Bhubaneswar, IIT Mandi, or IIT Goa (2024 cutoffs: ~18,000–25,000), which offer institutional prestige but require upskilling for software roles. For tech-focused pathways, opt for IIITs like Jabalpur/Una (CSE/IT cutoffs ~35,000–50,000) via JEE Main. Balance choices with higher NIT branches (e.g., Production, Chemical) and lower IIT core branches, ensuring a mix of college reputation and branch relevance. Confirm cutoffs during JoSAA counselling rounds for optimal seat allocation. All the BEST for your Brother's Admission & a Prosperous Future! Follow RediffGURUS to Know More on 'Careers | Money | Health | Relationships'.

Ans: Sahil, Based on the 2024 JoSAA cutoff data, your brother’s JEE Advanced OBC rank of 5,688 makes non-CSE branches in newer IITs like IIT Jammu (Mechanical OBC cutoff: ~6,120), IIT Bhilai (Civil OBC cutoff: ~6,540), or IIT Goa (Electrical OBC cutoff: ~7,052) feasible, though CSE/ECE remain inaccessible. For JEE Main OBC rank 9,865, ECE/Mechanical in mid-tier NITs like NIT Silchar (ECE OBC cutoff: ~3,782) or NIT Durgapur (Mechanical OBC cutoff: ~4,631) are viable, while CSE in IIITs like IIIT Bhagalpur (OBC cutoff: ~14,000) or IIIT Kalyani (OBC cutoff: ~6,893) may require spot-round upgrades. Prioritize Mechanical/Civil at newer IITs for institutional reputation, followed by ECE at NITs for placement opportunities, and explore IIITs via CSAB special rounds if branch flexibility is acceptable. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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