Hello sir. One if my cousin Nephew.in Josaa round not got any seat.(Ten thousand above ad lower Ranks) All are coming into the preferred ranks column. His rank is under 18000/(eighteen thousand) ad also he was lacked by 3marks to get into IIT admission.aftr JEE advance.what can they do tek CSAB rounds cos HBTU...teking admission after 22,000/rank.means students.is it something to do wth supernumery.?(No seat allocated in six rounds:)
Ans: Your cousin's situation with a JEE Main rank of approximately 18,000 and no seat allocation during JoSAA rounds 1-6 can be understood through several factors. The "preferred ranks column" appearance indicates that choices were filled within feasible rank ranges, yet the fierce competition for popular programs at premier institutions left many seats unallocated. JoSAA 2025 concluded with round 6 being the final round for all participating institutes. Supernumerary seats, primarily created for female candidates to achieve 20% gender balance in engineering programs, are additional seats that do not reduce general category availability. These seats are allocated based on merit within the female-only pool when regular seats are filled predominantly by male candidates. CSAB Special Rounds 2025, beginning July 30, offer hope for candidates like your cousin who missed JoSAA allocation. The special rounds target vacant seats remaining across NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs after JoSAA completion. Historical data suggests CSAB closing ranks typically extend beyond regular JoSAA cutoffs, with some programs accepting ranks up to 30,000-60,000 depending on branch and institute. HBTU Kanpur, mentioned in your query, does accept higher ranks—its 2025 cutoffs ranged from 11,799 for CSE to over 98,000 for certain branches. With an 18,000 rank, your cousin has reasonable chances in CSAB for branches like Mechanical, Civil, or newer engineering specializations at mid-tier NITs and IIITs. The key is strategic participation in CSAB registration and choice filling, focusing on realistic options based on historical cutoff trends.
Recommendation: Participate in CSAB Special Rounds 2025 commencing July 30, targeting mid-tier NITs and IIITs with branches like Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering. Research historical CSAB cutoffs for realistic expectations, register promptly, and fill choices strategically. Consider state quotas and newer engineering specializations for better admission prospects. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!
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