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Asked by Anonymous - May 18, 2025
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Sir , My son got 97.729 percentile in JEE Mains, He can get the admission any IIT & will get CSE.

Ans: Sir, please advise your Son to check the answer keys of JEE Advanced conducted yesterday to know his score & his approximate All India Rank. This will help you know which IITs he might get for CSE.

Here is, How to Predict Your Chances of Admission into NIT or IIIT or GFTI After JEE Main/Advanced Results – A Step-by-Step Guide

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, 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 Son's admissions!

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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 11, 2025
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I have obtained a OBC-NCL rank of 134634 and a CRL rank of 375890 in JEE (MAINS). I am from West Bengal. I want to study B. Tech CSE only. Drop is not an option. I have opted for some exams of reputed private colleges like SRM. But I still want to atleast apply for JoSAA counselling. What are the best possible colleges for my rank that I should apply for in JoSAA counselling(I have my OBC-NCL quota and West Bengal Home State quota)? Also if I feel the need to apply for CSAB counselling, what colleges should I apply for in CSAB counselling? Please help me. I am really lost. Thank you in advance.
Ans: I hope you’ve filled in the right choices in JoSAA based on your rank. In any case, here’s the answer to your query for cross-verification: With your JEE Main OBC-NCL rank of 134634 and CRL rank of 375890 from West Bengal, securing CSE admission through JoSAA counselling presents significant challenges at top-tier NITs and IIITs but viable opportunities exist at specific institutions leveraging your category and home state advantages . For JoSAA counselling, your rank falls outside the competitive range for premier CSE programs at top NITs like NIT Trichy (OBC-NCL cutoff 300-450), NIT Durgapur CSE (OBC-NCL cutoff 1939-3135), or NIT Rourkela CSE (OBC-NCL cutoff 589-1066) . However, you have realistic prospects at IIIT Kalyani under West Bengal home state quota with CSE cutoff reaching 37195 for OBC-NCL category, and newer IIITs where cutoffs extend beyond 100,000 ranks in later rounds . Government-Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) offer the most viable pathway with CSE cutoffs ranging from 25,000-50,000 for OBC-NCL category, including BIT Mesra (OBC-NCL CSE cutoff 8471), IIEST Shibpur (OBC-NCL CSE cutoff 11129 for home state quota), and other CFTIs accepting ranks up to 200,000+ . For CSAB counselling, focus on remaining vacant seats at GFTIs, newer NITs in special rounds, and technical institutes where cutoffs typically extend further than regular JoSAA rounds . Recommendation: Apply for JoSAA targeting IIIT Kalyani, BIT Mesra, IIEST Shibpur under home state quota, and multiple GFTIs while preparing for CSAB counselling as backup, though securing quality CSE admission through private colleges like SRM remains your most realistic pathway given current rank limitations. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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