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What are my chances to get a seat in NIT Calicut with my OBC-NCL reservation of 97.7 percentile in JEE Mains?

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Sir i have 97.7 percentile with obc ncl in jeemains what are the most probable branches that i get in nit calicut with this obc ncl reservation

Ans: Hi Mohammed,
Since you belong to a minority section, there are possibilities for pursuing Chemical Engineering or, alternatively, Computer Science Engineering.
Best of luck.

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Once the January JEE Main session results was declared, many students and JEE applicants started asking common questions about eligibility for specific institutes (NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, etc.) based on their percentile, category, preferred branch, and home state.

Providing precise admission chances for each student can be challenging. Some reputed educational websites offer ‘College Predictor’ tools where you can check possible college options based on your percentile, category, and preferences. However, for a more accurate understanding, here’s a simple yet effective 9-step method using JoSAA’s past-year opening and closing ranks. This approach gives you a fair estimate (though not 100% exact) of your admission chances based on the previous year’s data.

Step-by-Step Guide to Check Your Admission Chances Using JoSAA Data
Step 1: Collect Your Key Details
Before starting, note down the following details:

Your JEE Main percentile (Convert your percentile into All India Rank with the help of a formula available in Google).
Your category (General-Open, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwD categories)
Preferred institute types (NIT, IIIT, GFTI)
Preferred locations (or if you're open to any location in India)
List of at least 3 preferred academic programs (branches) as backups (instead of relying on just one option)
Step 2: Access JoSAA’s Official Opening & Closing Ranks
Go to Google and type: JoSAA Opening & Closing Ranks 2024
Click on the first search result (official JoSAA website).
You will land directly on JoSAA’s portal, where you can enter your details to check past-year cutoffs.
Step 3: Select the Round Number
JoSAA conducts five rounds of counseling.
For a safer estimate, choose Round 4, as most admissions are settled by this round.
Step 4: Choose the Institute Type
Select NIT, IIIT, or GFTI, depending on your preference.
If you are open to all types of institutes, check them one by one instead of selecting all at once.
Step 5: Select the Institute Name (Based on Location)
It is recommended to check institutes one by one, based on your preferred locations.
Avoid selecting ‘ALL’ at once, as it may create confusion.
Step 6: Select Your Preferred Academic Program (Branch)
Enter the branches you are interested in, one at a time, in your preferred order.
Step 7: Submit and Analyze Results
After selecting the relevant details, click the ‘SUBMIT’ button.
The system will display Opening & Closing Ranks of the selected institute and branch for different categories.
Step 8: Note Down the Opening & Closing Ranks
Maintain a notebook or diary to record the Opening & Closing Ranks for each institute and branch you are interested in.
This will serve as a quick reference during JoSAA counseling.
Step 9: Adjust Your Expectations on a Safer Side
Since Opening & Closing Ranks fluctuate slightly each year, always adjust the numbers for safety.
Example Calculation:
If the Opening & Closing Ranks for NIT Delhi | Mechanical Engineering | OPEN Category show 8622 & 26186 (for Home State), consider adjusting them to 8300 & 23000 (on a safer side).
If the Female Category rank is 34334 & 36212, adjust it to 31000 & 33000.
Follow this approach for Other State candidates Option also and different categories.
Pro Tip: Adjust your expected rank slightly lower than the previous year's cutoffs for realistic expectations during JoSAA counseling.

Hope this guide helps! All the best for your admissions!

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Hello sir, I'm a non maharashtrian and have a jee mains percentile of 67 and a MHT CET percentile of 88. which good colleges in Maharashtra can I get on this basis?
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The recommendation is to target private colleges such as MIT-WPU Pune, D.Y. Patil College of Engineering Akurdi, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, and Bharati Vidyapeeth Pune for branches like Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or IT, as these are accessible at your percentile and offer good placement support and academic quality. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Hello sir.. We are from Pune. My daughter scored 97 in MHCET and wants to go to VIT Vellore for Mechanical. Which local Pune college is better for Mechanical and will she get admission in VJTI or COEP
Ans: With a 97 percentile in MHT CET, your daughter is not likely to secure Mechanical Engineering at VJTI or COEP, as the 2025 expected cutoffs for Mechanical at VJTI and COEP are 98–99+ percentile for open category and 98+ for OBC, both above her score. For VIT Vellore Mechanical, the cutoff is much lower (typically up to 87,500–88,500 rank in Category 2), so she stands a good chance if she has a qualifying VITEEE rank. Among Pune colleges, strong local options for Mechanical at her percentile include MIT World Peace University, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, and PCCOE, all of which offer solid placements and faculty. COEP and VJTI are highly competitive and unlikely at her score, but these private/autonomous Pune colleges are well regarded for Mechanical Engineering and have placement rates above 75–85%.

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