My score in jee mains is 65 with CRL around 5.25 lakh un board its 69% i m getting CSE in Chandiagarh university, CSE AI /ML at IIML Gurgaon i have given comedk and MHCET with entrance test of Bharti vidyapeth and Banasthali vidyapeeth in June 25, my Vitee rank is 1.25 lakh i m from delhi with general category please advice what should i do..

Ans: 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 admissions and a bright future!

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Ans: Anubhav, With a JEE Main rank of 78,015 (General, Karnataka), securing CSE in top NITs/IIITs like NIT Surathkal (CSE cutoff: ~1,744) or IIIT Hyderabad (CSE cutoff: ~1,582) is unlikely, but non-CSE branches (Mechanical, Civil) at newer NITs (e.g., NIT Goa, NIT Mizoram) are feasible. GFTIs like RVCE or MS Ramaiah may offer ECE/IT with 80–85% placements, though cutoffs vary. VIT Vellore CSE (rank 18k) guarantees admission with 93% placements and strong industry ties (Microsoft, Amazon), albeit with higher fees. Prioritize VIT CSE for direct tech roles or NIT non-CSE for institutional prestige. Explore IIIT Sri City (CSE cutoff: ~50k) or state colleges via KCET (e.g., UVCE) as backups, balancing branch and college reputation. All the BEST for your Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Your options present distinct advantages with varying prospects. With JEE Main rank 80,031, admission to NITs and IIITs is extremely challenging as most top institutions require ranks below 50,000-70,000, though some lower-tier NITs like NIT Agartala accept CSE admissions up to rank 76,500 under home state quota . Your KCET rank 3,753 offers excellent opportunities at top Karnataka engineering colleges including BMS College of Engineering (CSE cutoff 2,900-3,050) , PES University (CSE cutoff 1,200-1,400) , JSS Science and Technology University Mysore (CSE cutoff 4,300-4,500) , Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (CSE cutoff 5,400-5,550) , and University of Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (CSE cutoff 4,720-4,870) . VIT Vellore CSE Category 3 demonstrates strong placement performance with 7,526 students placed in 2024, achieving 80-90% CSE placement rates with top recruiters including Microsoft, Amazon, and PayPal , though Category 3 fees amount to approximately INR 4.05 lakhs annually plus hostel charges totaling around INR 16-17 lakhs for four years . Recommendation: Choose BMS College of Engineering CSE through KCET for superior cost-effectiveness at INR 6 lakhs total fees, excellent placement records, and prestigious NAAC A++ accreditation, rather than VIT's substantially higher Category 3 costs.

All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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