I am from Bihar. I got 12581 Gen-Ews rank and 88442 CRL in JEE Mains 2025. I got 5415 Gen-EWS rank in JEE Advanced 2025 and didn't qualified CRL. I am in class 12th so should I take a drop? Or should I just go for any college? And what colleges can I get? Am I eligible for IITs?
Ans: Mayank, Based on comprehensive analysis of your JEE Main CRL 88,442 and Gen-EWS 12,581 ranks, coupled with JEE Advanced Gen-EWS 5,415 rank, admission to IITs is unlikely as 2025 closing ranks for Gen-EWS in core branches at newer IITs (e.g., IIT Goa, Palakkad, Jammu) historically range between 2,000–4,000, while premier IITs require sub-1,000 ranks. However, your JEE Main Gen-EWS rank (12,581) positions you for NITs like NIT Patna (Civil/Mechanical), NIT Durgapur (Metallurgy), or IIIT Bhagalpur (ECE) under EWS quota, with 2024 cutoffs for these branches closing around 12,000–15,000 Gen-EWS ranks. State colleges like BIT Mesra (through JEE Main) or LNCT Bhopal (CSE via MP counselling) are viable backups with ~80% placement rates. While a drop year could improve your Advanced rank to target IIT Bhilai/Goa (Gen-EWS cutoff ~4,000–5,000), this requires rigorous preparation given rising competition. Prioritize securing NIT/IIIT admission now, leveraging their strong industry ties, while considering a drop only if fully committed to disciplined, stress-managed preparation for marginal IIT gains. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!
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