I have got 79% in 12th and 23 marks in JEE Mains 2018. Should I take a year's drop for preparation or get into a private college?
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7 years ago
You should take admission in a private college rather than dropping a year.
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7 years ago
If you think that you can crack JEE Mains next time then drop a year, otherwise, you can take private college.
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7 years ago
Well, if you really want to enter into an NIT, IIT or any well-reputed government college then you should drop a year or else join a private college with a good reputation.
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7 years ago
If you think that you can crack JEE Mains then you should drop a year. Your 12th percentage and marks are not good enough to get a good college. You should drop a year if you think you can crack the exam. You have to work very hard. Give your best.
Don't lose hope.
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7 years ago
Obviously, if you are sure that you can clear JEE Mains in the next try, you should drop a year, but if you are in hesitant then don't waste your precious year.
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7 years ago
If you think you can study hard and crack the exam next year than only take a drop, otherwise, go for private colleges, because there is no use of taking a drop and wasting your one year if you are not ready to study hard.
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7 years ago
If you are passionate about your aim of joining IITs,m NITs or government colleges, you can drop a year and join a coaching class. If you are not sure about passing it again, I mean if you cannot pass next time with good marks, you are going to waste a year. So, in this, case you can take admission
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6 years ago
Hi,
Kindly predict your college in this college predictor. JEE Mains rank predictor is an online tool which predicts the candidates rank range and probable colleges based on the difficulty level of the examination, average marks scored in JEE Mains and seats available in IITs, NITs, GFTIs, and othe
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7 years ago
It would be better if you opted for a private college. Preparing for JEE is a hard task and requires massive effort and dedication. Look for a good college and you will be able to shape your career.
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7 years ago
Hello,
If you have confidence that you can take drop and study better and get good marks, then only I suggest you to take drop. Otherwise I suggest you to take private college and continue your studies.
All the best.
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With a JEE Main 2026 rank of 400,510 (≈ 70 percentile), admission to NITs, IIITs, or top GFTIs through JoSAA counseling is not possible.
Why?
- NITs/IIITs/GFTIs Cutoffs:
- Even for lower-demand branches (Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgy), closing ranks are usually within 2–2.5 Lacs (General category).
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With a JEE Main CRL rank of ~79,364 and an EWS category rank of ~11,884, you have a realistic chance of securing CSE in several mid-tier NITs, newer IIITs, and some GFTIs. Top NITs (Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Allahabad) are out of reach, but options like NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, IIIT Kota, III
| Branch | General Category Closing Rank | OBC/SC/ST Closing Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (CSE) | ~12,000–15,000 | Up to ~25,000–30,000 | Most competitive branch |
| Information Technology (IT) | ~15,000 | ~28,000–32,000 | Slightly easier than CSE |
| Electronics & Communication (ECE) | ~18,000–20,000 | ~35,000–40,000 | Balanced demand |
| Electrical Engineering | ~20,000–25,000 | ~40,000–50,000 | Moderate demand |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~25,000–30,000 | ~50,000–60,000 | Higher closing ranks |
| Civil Engineering | ~30,000–35,000 | ~60,000–70,000 | Lower demand |
| Other Core (Textile, Metallurgy, Bio-Tech) | ~35,000–40,000 | ~70,000–80,000 | Easier admission |
| NIT | CSE Closing Rank Range | Chance at 98.15 Percentile (~Rank 18,000–22,000) |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | ~2,000–3,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Warangal | ~2,500–4,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Surathkal | ~3,000–5,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Calicut | ~3,500–5,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| MNIT Jaipur | ~4,000–7,000 | ❌ Not possible (but check Home State quota) |
| VNIT Nagpur | ~5,000–8,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Rourkela | ~4,500–7,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| MNNIT Allahabad | ~5,500–9,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Kurukshetra | ~7,000–12,000 | ⚠️ Borderline |
| NIT Jalandhar | ~9,000–15,000 | ✅ Possible |
| NIT Silchar | ~12,000–20,000 | ✅ Strong chance |
| NIT Agartala / Mizoram / Sikkim / Manipur / Srinagar | ~18,000–30,000 | ✅ Very strong chance |
With 90 percentile in JEE Main (OBC-NCL, Female, Home State MP), your chances for B.Tech CSE are quite realistic in MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur (Rajasthan) and other state/NIT options. Let’s break it down:
MBM Engineering College (Jodhpur)
- Admission Route: Rajasthan REAP counseling (based o
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