My son got 21,576(general)rank in jee mains.He has interest in Cse or Ece but is not getting any of those branches in top NIT's .
He is getting electrical in NIT Durgapur through home state quota.Along with that many people are telling to choose lower branches in top NIT's.
Through CSAB, he may get IIIT gwalior EEE and NIT durgapur Mathematics nd Computing. Shall we wait till CSAB?
Ans: Manoj Sir, With a JEE Main rank of 21,576 (General), securing CSE/ECE in top NITs is unlikely (e.g., NIT Trichy CSE cutoff: ~5,350–6,444), but Electrical Engineering at NIT Durgapur via Home State quota (2024 cutoff: ~19,559) is feasible, offering 83.84% placements (2024 data) in core sectors (L&T, Tata Steel). Mathematics and Computing at NIT Durgapur (expected cutoff: ~12,076) via CSAB may align closer with tech roles, though placements (~72.08%) trail CSE. IIIT Gwalior EEE (2024 cutoff: ~17,195) provides niche training but lower placement consistency (~60–70%). Prioritize NIT Durgapur Electrical for institutional reputation and assured core-sector opportunities, or wait for CSAB to explore Mathematics and Computing if tech alignment is critical. Confirm vacancy trends and weigh branch flexibility against placement stability during counselling. All the BEST for your Son's Admission & a Prosperous Future!
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