I got 86.5 percentile in jee mains and 70% in boards, living in Maharashtra with obc rank
Ans: Saksham, With an 86.5 JEE Main percentile (OBC category) and 70% in boards, securing CSE/ECE in top NITs (e.g., NIT Trichy, Surathkal) is unlikely due to their higher OBC cutoffs (typically 90+ percentile). However, newer NITs like NIT Agartala (Civil/Mechanical cutoff: ~80–85 percentile) or NIT Goa (ECE cutoff: ~83–87 percentile) may offer admission in core branches under the OBC quota. Maharashtra state colleges via MHT-CET (e.g., PCE Nagpur, JSPM Pune) are viable, as they prioritize regional quotas and board scores (70% meets eligibility). Private institutes like VIT-AP (CSE/IT) or MIT ADT Pune (via institutional quotas) provide alternatives, though fees may be higher. Note that NITs/IIITs require 65% in boards for OBC (vs. your 70%), ensuring eligibility. Prioritize state counseling for affordable options and consider JEE Main retests to improve percentile for broader NIT access. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!
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