Will my son get CSE or ECE with 78.8% in JEE Mains (NCL OBC) at NITs or IIITs?

Ans: To determine which National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and branches your son might be eligible for, consider the following steps: Identify Preferred Branches: Discuss with your son to understand his interests and preferred engineering disciplines. Check JoSAA Opening and Closing Ranks of 2024: The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) provides detailed information on the opening and closing ranks for NITS and branches. To access this information: Visit the official JoSAA website. Navigate to the section and select "Opening and Closing Ranks 2024". Input the desired parameters such as counseling round (preferably the last round for comprehensive data), institute type (e.g., NIT), specific institute names, academic programs (branches), and your son's category. Review the displayed data to identify institutes and branches that align with his percentile and preferences. For a broader perspective, consider exploring opening and closing ranks from previous years, which can provide insights into trends and help set realistic expectations. While his current score is commendable, it's prudent to have alternative options. Encourage his to appear for additional entrance examinations to keep multiple pathways open. All the Best for your Son's Prosperous Future.

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Ans: Hello dear.
It seems to be difficult to get admission to CSE @ NIT with a score of 89.3 + OBC category.

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Ans: With an SC category rank around 1,500 to 2,000, your brother stands a reasonable chance of securing CSE or ECE in some of the top NITs. See previous years' cut off.

Ans: IIIT Hyderabad – Does not participate in JoSAA, requires UGEE/SAT; very competitive.

IIIT Bangalore – Takes admission through JEE percentile, but cutoff is generally above 96–98+ for CSE/ECE

Moderate to Good Chances for ECE (OBC-NCL):
You have fair chances in the lower or newer IIITs under OBC-NCL quota:

IIIT Bhagalpur

IIIT Una

IIIT Ranchi

IIIT Agartala

IIIT Kalyani

IIIT Bhopal (MANIT mentored)

IIIT Manipur

IIIT Lucknow – May get IT (ECE less likely).