With a 97th percentile in JEE Mains 2025, you should get CRL (Common Rank List) of 30,000–40,000, depending on the competition and difficulty. Here are some colleges where you stand good chances

1. Top NITs (for less competitive branches or home state quota): NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, NIT Calicut, NIT Rourkela, NIT Silchar, NIT Nagpur, NIT Durgapur
2. Top IIITs: IIIT Gwalior, IIIT Jabalpur, IIIT Allahabad (non-CS branches), IIIT Bhagalpur, IIIT Kurnool
3. Top GFTIs: Assam University, Silchar, IIEST Shibpur (some branches), BIT Mesra (via JoSAA), Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh

Hi Aryan gautam,

Yes, as an SC category candidate, you have decent chances of some lower-level NITs, IIITs or GFTIs (provided that the branches are not highly competitive). There is also a better chance for your home state (if you fall under the home state quota). Your chances may be even lower at top NITs or IIITs. I would suggest you check the SC category previous year cutoffs on the JoSAA website to give you a better idea of where you may get admission.

The JEE Main cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) varies significantly depending on the institute (IIT, NIT, IIIT, GFTI), the category, and whether you are applying under the Home State or All India quota. Here’s a detailed summary for 2025:

NIT Computer Science (CSE) Cutoff 2025

• General Category:

  • Expected Rank: Between 5,000 and 25,000 for top NITs

  • Expected Marks: 160 and above in JEE Main

  • Percentile: Typically above 98 for top NITs, but some newer NITs may admit at lower percentiles

• OBC/EWS Categories:

  • Cutoff ranks are generally higher (i.e., less competitive), often between 10,000 and 35,000 depending on the NIT and state quota.

• SC/ST Categories:

  • Cutoff ranks can range from 30,000 to 100,000+ for some NITs, but for top NITs, the cutoffs are much lower (i.e., more competitive).

IIIT & GFTI Computer Science (CSE) Cutoff 2025

• IIITs:

  • General category closing ranks for CSE typically range from 8,000 to 35,000.

  • Lower-ranked IIITs may go up to 40,000+.

• GFTIs:

  • For CSE or related branches, closing ranks can vary widely, from 15,000 up to 60,000 or more, depending on the institute and category  .

IIT Computer Science (for reference)

• IITs:

  • Extremely competitive. For top IITs (like Bombay, Delhi, Madras), closing ranks for CSE are often under 200 in JEE Advanced

Factors Affecting Cutoff

• Number of applicants

• Difficulty level of the exam

• Number of seats available

• Category (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS)

• Home State vs. All India quota

Quick Reference Table: NIT CSE Cutoff (Expected 2025)

Summary:
To secure a seat in Computer Science at a top NIT, you typically need a JEE Main rank under 12,000 (General category) and marks above 160. The cutoff is lower for reserved categories and for newer NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Always check the official JoSAA website for the most accurate, institute-wise, and category-wise closing ranks after each counseling round.

UPES Dehradun JEE Main 2024 expected cutoff percentile:

CSE: 80–85%

IT: 75–80%

Mechanical: 70–75%

Civil: 65–70%

Petroleum/Chemical: 60–65%

These are estimated values. Check the official UPES site for updates.

With a JEE Main percentile of 94.3 , an Open rank of 85,451 , and an EWS rank of 12,127 , your chances for Electronics and Electrical Engineering (EEE) or related branches in IIITs and GFTIs are possible but limited to newer or less competitive institutes and branches.

IIIT Admission Chances

• General Category:
  Most IIITs have closing ranks for core branches (like CSE, ECE, EEE) well below 85,000 for the Open category. The cutoff for General category in IIITs typically ranges from 10,000 to 100,000, but for EEE or similar branches, closing ranks in newer IIITs may sometimes go up to 1,00,000

• EWS Category:
  With an EWS rank of 12,127, your chances improve slightly, but top and mid-tier IIITs will still be out of reach. You may have a chance in newer IIITs or for less popular branches if seats remain after higher preferences are filled

GFTI Admission Chances

• GFTIs generally have higher closing ranks than IIITs, especially for non-core branches. With your rank, you may have a chance for EEE or related branches in some GFTIs, particularly those with lower demand or in remote locations

Summary Table

Key Points

• Top IIITs and top branches are out of reach at your rank, but you may get EEE or similar branches in newer IIITs or GFTIs, especially in later rounds of JoSAA counselling.

• Fill as many choices as possible during counselling to maximize your chances.

• Cutoffs vary each year based on seat availability and applicant pool, so keep checking official JoSAA cutoffs after each round

Conclusion:
You have a fair chance for EEE or related branches in some newer IIITs and several GFTIs, especially under the EWS category, but not in top institutes. Participate actively in JoSAA counselling and consider all available options.

Based on the Information given by you, you have possibilities for admission to various engineering colleges in Maharashtra. Here are some of them mentioned:

Government Engineering Colleges:

• Government Colleges with Decent Branches: With your rank, admission to top government colleges like COEP Pune or VNIT Nagpur for highly sought-after branches like Computer Science or core branches might be difficult under the general OBC category. However, you could have opportunities in other branches like Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering at these or similar government colleges.
• Other Government Engineering Colleges: There are other government engineering colleges in Maharashtra where your rank might secure you a seat in various branches. Colleges like Government College of Engineering, Aurangabad, and other similar institutions could be possibilities.

Private Engineering Colleges:

• Good Private Colleges: Many reputable private engineering colleges in Maharashtra accept JEE Main scores. With your rank, you have a good chance of getting into colleges like Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT), KJ Somaiya College of Engineering, Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology (VIIT), and similar ones, depending on the specific branch and their cutoff ranks for the OBC category.
• Other Private Colleges: You would also have a wider range of options in other private engineering colleges across Maharashtra.

To get a more precise idea of your admission possibilities:

• Check Official Cutoffs: Once the counseling process begins, the official cutoff ranks for each college and category will be released. Keep a close eye on these.
• Use Rank Predictors and College Predictors: Many online resources and coaching institutes provide rank predictors and college predictors based on past year's data. While these are not definitive, they can give you a reasonable estimate of your chances.

https://www.careers360.com/college-predictor

Hope This Helps !

With an OBC score of 81.9442194 in JEE Main 2025, you have a good chance of getting into VIT (VIT University), but it primarily depends on the specific course and campus you are aiming for.

Key Points:

VIT usually accepts JEE Main scores for admission, but their VITEEE (VIT Engineering Entrance Exam) is the primary admission test. Some branches and campuses may consider JEE Main scores, especially for students who performed well.

VIT's admission process is highly merit-based, and JEE Main scores are considered along with the VITEEE results.

You may have a chance in certain less competitive branches or in VIT Bhopal or VIT-AP campuses, where the cutoff may be relatively lower compared to VIT Vellore.

However, to be certain of admission without appearing for VITEEE, you'd need to check VIT's official admission guidelines for JEE Main score acceptance for the specific course you are interested in.

• Eligibility for JEE Advanced:

  • A candidate can attempt JEE Advanced maximum 2 times in 2 consecutive years after passing Class 12th.

• In your case (did not give JEE after 12th):

  • If you passed Class 12th in 2024 , you are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2025 .

  • If you passed before 2024 (e.g., 2023 or earlier), then you are not eligible .

Career360 Official Article on JEE Advanced Eligibility:
JEE Advanced Eligibility Criteria 2025 - Careers360

NITs/IIITs: Difficult for CSE at 78.41 percentile and EWS rank 45,578.

• Try state counseling (Maharashtra, Gujarat).

• Consider IT or ECE branches too (similar to CSE).

• Use JEE College Predictor - Careers360 to check chances.

With a 71.69%ile in JEE Main, your chances of getting into a third-tier NIT or IIIT are possible, especially for less competitive branches like Civil or Mechanical Engineering. However, for high-demand branches like CSE, the chances are low. It depends on the specific NIT/IIIT and their cutoffs.