I'm a senior citizen with Rs. 2.70 lakh interest/dividend income and Rs. 1.10 lakh LTCG; Do I need to file ITR?

Ans: Congratulations on securing a 96.75 percentile in JEE Main 2025 as an OBC-NCL candidate.
With your percentile and OBC-NCL status, you have a favorable position for admissions into several National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and Government Funded Technical Institutions (GFTIs).

Ans: Congratulations to your nephew on securing a 98.2 percentile in JEE Main 2025.
Percentile to Rank Conversion: A 98.2 percentile typically corresponds to an All India Rank (AIR) around 27,000.
Several NITs and IIITs have closing ranks for CSE that extend beyond 20,000. For instance, NIT Patna, NIT Raipur, and IIIT Nagpur have had CSE closing ranks in this range in previous years.

Ans: Congratulations on securing an 89 percentile in the JEE Main 2025 first attempt.
Percentile to Rank Conversion: An 89 percentile typically corresponds to an All India Rank (AIR) of approximately 115,045. For SC candidates, this would translate to a category rank around 6,000.
Based on the 2024 admission data, the closing rank was 5,018 for the SC category in Electrical Engineering discipline.
So, chances are less.

Ans: Congratulations to your son on achieving a 98.81 percentile in JEE Main.
1. Estimated Rank: A 98.81 percentile in JEE Main typically corresponds to an All India Rank (AIR) between approximately 12,000 to 18,000.
2. NIT Surathkal ECE Cutoff Ranks: The closing ranks for the ECE program at NIT Surathkal for the General category (Other State quota) in recent years have been as follows:

2024: Closing rank around 4,227.


2023: Closing rank around 5,119.
So, securing a seat in this specific program may be challenging under the General category.

Ans: Congratulations to your son on achieving a 99.531 percentile in JEE Main Session.
Estimated Rank: A 99.531 percentile typically corresponds to an All India Rank (AIR) of approximately 4,500 to 5,000. For OBC-NCL candidates, this would translate to a category rank ranging between 800 and 1,000.
Below is a table summarizing the opening and closing ranks for CSE in select NITs for the OBC-NCL category:

NIT Opening Rank Closing Rank
NIT Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) 963 1,501
NIT Surathkal 593 1,744
NIT Warangal 518 761
NIT Calicut 1,996 2,846
NIT Allahabad (MNNIT) 1,227 2,583
NIT Jaipur (MNIT) 1,010 1,989
NIT Rourkela 1,677 3,392
NIT Durgapur 3,463 7,131
NIT Jalandhar 4,181 10,407
NIT Kurukshetra 1,847 3,037

Ans: Institutes like NIT Manipur, NIT Sikkim, and NIT Mizoram have historically had lower cutoffs.
IIIT Nagpur, IIIT Pune, and IIIT Lucknow might offer seats in specific branches. It's advisable to check the previous years' cutoffs for precise information.
JNTU Colleges: Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) campuses in Kakinada and Anantapur are reputable institutions where your rank might meet the admission criteria.

Andhra University College of Engineering: Another esteemed institution where your chances are favorable.

Ans: According to the NEET 2025 guidelines, you need to have the following information ready to complete the Online Application Form:

- Full names of Father, Mother, and Candidate (with correct spellings)
- Class 12 Admit Card with Photograph
- Election Card (EPIC Number)
- Passport Number
- Aadhaar Card
- Ration Card Number
- Bank Account Number
- Other valid Government Identity Card Number
- Date of Birth
- Address
- Mobile Number
- Email ID

Indian nationals from all states must attach ONE of the following documents: Class 12 Admit Card, Aadhaar Card, Election Card (EPIC Number), Ration Card, Bank Account Passbook with Photograph, Passport Number, or any other photo identity card issued by the government.

It is advisable to use a Passport ID or a Ration Card ID instead of the Aadhaar.

Let me know if you need any further assistance!

Ans: Your son's JEE Main percentile of 90.82, combined with the SC reservation, positions him favorably for admission into reputable engineering institutes.
1. Eligibility for JEE Advanced: The qualifying percentile for SC candidates to appear for JEE Advanced has historically been around 50-60%. With a percentile of 90.82, your son surpasses this threshold, making him eligible to attempt the JEE Advanced, the gateway to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
2. Admission to National Institutes of Technology (NITs): In 2024, the SC category cutoff for JEE Main was 60.09%. Suggesting that your son's percentile is well above the typical threshold required for NIT admissions.

Ans: No. There is no thumb rule for this.