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Career Counsellor - Answered on Jul 03, 2026

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Om Question by Om on Jul 03, 2026
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Sir i got GMR 25.7 k and ews rank 1k in wbjee 2026 .Can i get cse,it,ece or ee in any government college

Ans: Om, With a GMR of 25,700 and an EWS rank around 1,000, admission to CSE/IT in top government colleges is unlikely. However, there is a reasonable chance for ECE or Electrical Engineering in some lower-demand government colleges if EWS category cutoffs relax during later counselling rounds. Be sure to fill choices for all government colleges and participate in every counselling round and mop-up. All The Best for Your Prosperous Future!

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My gmr rank is 6700 in wbjee. Can i get cse or ece in government college?
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Asked by Anonymous - Jul 16, 2026
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Good Afternoon Sir, I need your guidance regarding my admission situation. I scored 77 percentile in JEE Main and 95 percentile in MHT CET. Unfortunately, I got a compartment in CBSE Class 12 Chemistry, so I am currently not eligible for MHT CET CAP rounds or JEE-based admissions. As a result, my current percentile scores are of no use this year. My compartment examination is scheduled for 28th July, and I am confident that I will clear it. Given this situation, I wanted to ask: - Should I take admission in a below-average college that is still available after clearing the compartment? - Or would it be better to take a one-year drop, prepare again, and aim for a much better college next year?
Ans: I could have given a more accurate response if you had also shared your 12th Grade Maths and Physics marks. However, based on the information provided, I want to remind you—in case you are not already aware—that you need to ensure a score of at least 75% or be in the top 20 percentile in your board exams. Scoring above the 96 percentile in JEE 2027 will be extremely challenging but not impossible based on your JEE 2026 performance. Your MH-CET performance is good and can be further improved with focused preparation over 7-8 months. The large disparity between your JEE and MH-CET results is unclear to me. To answer your question, I suggest considering a drop year to prepare well and strategically for both exams. Additionally, it is advisable to have at least 8-9 backup options apart from JEE and MH-CET, such as COMEDK, PERA-CET, VITEEE, AEEE, SITEE, etc., and/or register with some reputed colleges that accept your Board Exam or JEE scores. All The Best for Your Prosperous Future!

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