My IIT Ranks (18k/4.6k OBC): Electrical or Best Career?

Ans: Sanidhya, With a JEE Advanced CRL of 18,000 and OBC rank of 4,600, Electrical Engineering at IIT Jammu is marginally attainable based on 2024 closing ranks (OBC cutoff: 3,611–4,300), though likely only in later counselling rounds. Mechanical Engineering at IIT Palakkad (2024 OBC cutoff: 4,625) is a safer bet, given its consistent placement rate of 65–75% in core sectors like automotive and manufacturing. VIT’s CSE (AI/ML) offers 85–90% placement rates in tech roles but lacks the IIT brand’s global recognition and PSU opportunities. While Electrical at IIT Jammu aligns with your academic interest, its 30–40% core placement rate necessitates supplementary coding skills for IT roles, whereas Mechanical at IITs provides stable core-sector careers with interdisciplinary flexibility. Recommendation: Prioritize Electrical at IIT Jammu if secured in later rounds, followed by Mechanical at IIT Palakkad for institutional credibility, and reserve VIT CSE (AI/ML) if prioritizing immediate tech placements over long-term core engineering prospects. Explore ECE at NIT Srinagar (2024 OBC cutoff: 5,500) or IIIT Hyderabad’s ECE (OBC cutoff: 6,200) as backups for balanced hardware-software pathways. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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