My daughter has scored 98.66 percentile in IIT Mains 2025 (general category). She is keen on B. Tech. (preferred streams are any one of Computer Science, Electronics, Chemical - however reputation of the institute is of primary importance). Could you please let us know based on past years scores, what are possible institutes (NITs, IIITs, etc) where she may be able to secure a seat?

Ans: Congratulations to your daughter for scoring a 94.62 percentile in the JEE Mains 2025 Session 1. NITs (National Institutes of Technology):
While a 94.62 percentile is a good score, the chances of getting into a top NIT with highly competitive branches like CSE or ECE may be challenging. However, she may have a good chance for branches such as:

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering

Biotechnology

Environmental Engineering

She can get NITs at North Eastern States

Apart from that some IIITs have lower cutoff percentiles, so she might have a good chance

Many state engineering colleges may have a relatively lower cutoff for JEE Mains.

See Previous years' cut off

Ans: Dr, Here is, How to Predict Your Daughter's Chances of Admission into NIT or IIIT or GFTI 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 Daughter's Admission Chances Using JoSAA Data
Step 1: Collect Your Daughter's Key Details
Before starting, note down the following details:

Her JEE Main percentile
Her 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 Her 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, preparation strategies, and engineering career options, check out EduJob360’s 180+ YouTube videos on this topic!

Hope this guide helps! All the best for your daughter's admissions!

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Ans: Hello Sir
his rank must be around 30K
NIT Kurukshetra (Home State Quota)
Electronics and Communication Engineering – Possible
Electrical Engineering – Possible (last year closed ~30k)
Mechanical / Civil / Production – Likely
CSE/IT – Unlikely (Usually closes below 15-18k for home state)

IIIT Bhopal / IIIT Nagpur / IIIT Kalyani – possible for CSE/ECE
DAIICT (Gujarat) – CSE possible via ACPC or All India quota

Shiv Nadar University / Ashoka University (Math+CS) – Excellent options for Math & Computing, require separate applications

Ans: Hello dear.
Chances are slim. Explore other options.
Good luck!
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Radheshyam