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Asked by Anonymous - May 26, 2025

Hello Sir, My daughter scored 97.4 in JEE mains with rank 39700. She is interested in doing Mechanical Engineering. Her VITEEE rank was 35K and we have taken provisional admission in VIT mechanical engg in round 2. Can you pls advice which colleges are best options for her admissions. Also if you could list the best colleges for mechanical engineering, it will help .... thank you, Vivek

Ans: For Mechanical Engineering, your daughter’s best private college options—excluding government institutes and MIT Karnataka—span both South and North India. In the South, VIT Vellore stands out for its national reputation, modern labs, and excellent placements. SRM IST Chennai, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore, PSG College of Technology Coimbatore, SASTRA University Thanjavur, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology Chennai, Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT) Bangalore, and RV College of Engineering Bangalore are all highly regarded for mechanical, offering strong academics, infrastructure, and placement records. In North and Central India, BITS Pilani leads for academic rigor and placements, followed by Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Patiala, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Amity University Noida, Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology Greater Noida, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Bhubaneswar, and Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) University Bhubaneswar. These colleges consistently feature in top private engineering rankings and offer robust industry connections, modern facilities, and good campus life. Your daughter’s VITEEE and JEE Main ranks make her eligible for most of these, especially through management or counseling quotas. VIT Vellore, BITS Pilani, SRM, Amrita, PSG, and Thapar are particularly recommended for their placement records, academic excellence, and alumni network. Finalize based on location preference, campus environment, and branch-specific placement statistics to ensure the best fit for her career aspirations. All the best for your daughter's admission and a bright future!

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Asked on - May 26, 2025 | Answered on May 26, 2025

Thank you for your prompt response. Can you pls advice NIT's for Mechanical engineering that are suitable for her JEE Mains score ..

Ans: Providing precise admission chances for each student can be challenging.
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.

Have some other options also as back-ups instead of relying only on JEE/JoSAA.

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Hope this guide helps!