Can my son get CSE at NIIT with 128 marks in JEE Mains January 29 Morning?

Ans: Congratulations to your son on achieving a remarkable 99.917 percentile in JEE Main Session 1. This outstanding performance places him among the top candidates nationwide and significantly enhances his prospects of securing a seat in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at one of the premier National Institutes of Technology (NITs).

Ans: Aman Sir, To get an approximate idea about your son's eligibility for any particular institute/branch, please follow these steps: 1. Calculate his approximate rank based on your percentile using a Google search. 2. Check the JoSAA opening and closing ranks for 2024 to get a general idea of the institutes and branches you might be eligible for, based on his category (OBC-NCL). Make sure you fill in your preferences accordingly during the actual JoSAA counselling process after JEE Advanced. 3. To better understand the JoSAA counselling process, I recommend watching an EduJob360 video if time permits. 4. Though 99.71 percentile is an excellent score, it’s advisable to appear for 3-4 more entrance exams as backups. Relying only on JEE may limit your son's options, so it's good to have a broader range of choices to ensure you select the most suitable path for you. All the Best for Your Prosperous Future.

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Ans: How to Predict Your Chances of Admission After JEE Main Results – A Step-by-Step Guide

Once the January JEE Main session results are declared, many students and JEE applicants start 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
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 and different categories.
Pro Tip: Adjust your expected rank slightly lower than the previous year's cutoffs for realistic expectations during JoSAA counseling.

Can This Method Be Used for JEE April & JEE Advanced?
Yes! You can repeat the same steps after your April JEE Main results to refine your admission possibilities.
You can also follow a similar process for JEE Advanced cutoffs when applying for IITs.

Want to Learn More About JoSAA Counseling?
If you want detailed insights on JoSAA counseling, engineering entrance exams, and preparation strategies, check out EduJob360’s 180+ YouTube videos on this topic!

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

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Ans: With a 99.05 percentile and CRL rank of 14,621 in JEE Main, your son’s chances for a CSE seat under the Home State (HS) quota in Odisha are moderate. At NIT Rourkela, the HS closing rank for CSE in JoSAA Round 1 was 7,371, extending to 11,122 for Electronics but 15,797 for Mechanical, indicating that CSE is highly competitive with HS ranks typically below 8,000. NIT Bhubaneswar’s HS CSE cutoff closed around 10,000–12,000 across later rounds, making admission possible albeit in later counselling stages. Other Odisha-based NITs like NIT Silchar do not apply here. OUTR and GIET Bhubaneswar serve via OJEE, but their HS CSE cutoffs lie beyond 30,000. Recommendation: He should prioritise HS counselling for NIT Bhubaneswar CSE in subsequent rounds and list NIT Rourkela as a backup, remaining flexible across rounds to secure a seat. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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