Do they take the AIR or the state rank for JEE Mains counselling for the home state quota?

There is no state ranking; instead, approximately 50% of seats at each NIT are reserved for students from the home state. The home state quota is for those students who have passed their 12th grade in the state in which NIT is situated. The JEE only publishes your composite rank list (CRL) and categ

Whether the All India Rank (AIR) or the State Rank is used for JEE Mains counseling for the home state quota depends on the state and the specific college or university you are applying to. Some states use the AIR for the home state quota, while others use the State Rank. The AIR is determined by th