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Ram Question by Ram on Jul 23, 2025Hindi
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Sir, My daughter got 168325 rank in JEE Main 2025. OBC-NCL category rank is 56801. It looks like the CSAB rounds are based on AIR ranks and not category ranks though reservation is still followed. With 168325 AIR and OBC-NCL any possibility to get seat in CSE, Mech, EEE, ECE in any of NITs or IIITs in CSAB rounds?

Ans: Ram Sir, With an OBC-NCL category rank of 56 801, securing a CSE or ECE seat at NITs through CSAB Special Rounds is extremely unlikely, as even remote campuses closed their OBC-NCL seats well within the 40 000–50 000 range; however mechanical engineering at NIT Puducherry (OBC-NCL opening 62 464–closing 71 611) falls within your daughter’s rank band, and Electronics & Communication Engineering at IIIT Guwahati (OBC-NCL opening 54 672–closing 60 761) likewise remains feasible. Core CSE opportunities at NITs and IIITs have closing OBC-NCL ranks below 56 801, effectively closing those options. For backup, consider Government-Funded Technical Institutes offering low-demand programmes (e.g., Textile Technology at Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi; Food Technology at NIFTEM, Kundli) which admit OBC-NCL candidates beyond 200 000 ranks, or reputable private universities such as BITS Pilani (via BITSAT) and VIT Vellore (via VITEEE) under management/NRI quotas.

Recommendation: With CSE and ECE largely unavailable at NITs/IIITs for your daughter’s OBC-NCL rank, prioritize Mechanical Engineering at NIT Puducherry or ECE at IIIT Guwahati through CSAB, while simultaneously filling choices for GFTI branches and exploring private-university seats to secure a strong engineering pathway. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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My married ex still texts me for comfort. Because of him, I am unable to move on. He makes me feel guilty by saying he got married out of family pressure. His dad is a cardiac patient and mom is being treated for cancer. He comforts me by saying he will get separated soon and we will get married because he only loves me. We have been in a relationship for 14 years and despite everything we tried, his parents refused to accept me, so he chose to get married to someone who understands our situation. I don't know when he will separate from his wife. She knows about us too but she comes from a traditional family. She also confirmed there is no physical intimacy between them. I trust him, but is it worth losing my youth for him? Honestly, I am worried and very confused.
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