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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 25, 2025
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I have low gate score in XE GATE and I am Mechanical Engineer. Which college will be better for Mtech 1) Some NITs with interdisciplinary branches 2) COEP 3) VJTI 4) IIST Thiruvananthapuram 5) DIAT pune From above which should I choose Please help!! Thank you !

Ans: Only NIT and IIST are recommended.I will never recommend COEP and VJTI.
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What are the good college for architecture with jee mains paper 2 (architecture) rank 23000 female and Delhi as home state
Ans: With a JEE Main Paper 2 (Architecture) rank of 23,000 as a female candidate from Delhi, you still have a fair shot at getting into some good architecture colleges. Here's a streamlined overview of your options:

Top Choices:
School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Delhi
As a Delhi resident, you have an edge due to the Delhi quota and female category. Your rank may be within reach for admission here.

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JMI’s Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics is another strong option in Delhi/NCR.

Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra (Ranchi)
BIT is a solid choice. The female category might boost your chances of getting in with this rank.

National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
While NITs usually have tougher cutoffs, you might have a chance at some like NIT Calicut or NIT Rourkela, especially with the female and Delhi quotas.

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State-level Colleges
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College Cutoffs
Each college has different cutoff ranks—be sure to check them, especially those for female candidates and Delhi residents.

Counseling Process
Your admission will depend on the centralized counseling process, where you’ll list colleges based on your preferences and rank.

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Delhi may have specific seat reservations for women or local candidates, which can work in your favor.

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Research past cutoffs carefully, especially for your category and location. Prioritize colleges that align with your preferences and where your chances of admission are strongest. Understanding the counseling process will also help you make strategic choices.

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Asked by Anonymous - May 25, 2025
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With 96.85%ile in jee mains general up female is drop a advisable option considering not feels like given 100% effort
Ans: You qualify for JoSAA and will get decent options, but not top NIT/IIIT CSE. Dropping is a personal decision: choose it only if you are highly motivated, can commit to a disciplined study plan, and believe you can improve your percentile. Otherwise, consider the good options you already have and move forward with your engineering journey. I suggest you to choose the best college (private/Govt. through JoSAA) instead of a drop. 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.

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 admission and a bright future!

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