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The SRM KTR main campus operates as SRM Institute of Science and Technology in Kattankulathur which lies in Chennai. The institution covers 250 acres and accommodates all 36,000 enrolled students. An academic and residential infrastructure at the campus includes forty academic blocks together with three libraries and eighteen hostels. The institute provides more than 150 programs through its eight academic departments which include engineering and medicine and humanities. The institution stands robust through research-oriented activities because it executes more than 200 research deals and works together with leading universities across the world. The placement activity at this institute produces exceptional results through its 850 company recruitment effort and its annual pay average of INR 9.5 LPA. The educational campus provides access to sporting centers in addition to auditoriums and medical services for students.

You might be able to get admission into DTU with a 71 percentile in JEE Mains, 60% in your 12th grade, and from the SC category. Some key points related to eligibility:
Eligibility: To seek admission to B.Tech in DTU, one has to have passed Class 12 with aggregate percentage not less than 60%. The combination is PCM, however for SC students, there is relaxation and often the minimum percentage is considered.
JEE Mains Score: Admissions are mainly offered based on the scores of JEE Mains, which will be considered by the JAC Delhi counseling process. Your 71 percentile would be competitive for some streams, so ensure to see the precise cutoffs for this year.
Counselling Process: It will book only a seat after you participate in the counseling process of JAC Delhi. The final admission will be according to the rank you have, and there are also seats available in the branch you want to pursue.

The academic profile of NITTE University exceeds that of Narsee Monjee Institute for BSc in Biomedical Science. NITTE University maintains a reputable School of Life Sciences through extensive research activities within practical training programs. The educational programme at NITTE University provides students with thorough biomedical Science education through 30 required papers with four optional selected courses. The fees for BSc Biomedical Science at NITTE University range from INR 1,50,000 to INR 2,00,000 per annum. The tuition costs at Narsee Monjee Institute span from INR 1,80,000 to INR 2,50,000 each year. Students from NITTE University secure employment at high rates and receive job offers from Biocon and Novartis and GlaxoSmithKline and other top companies where they earn an average salary of INR 4 LPA.

BCom students consider Manipal University Jaipur to provide a superior educational experience than GD Goenka University Gurgaon. Manipal University Jaipur maintains an excellent position for its commerce programme because it teaches 40 papers alongside 4 specializations. The fees for BCom at Manipal University Jaipur range from INR 2,20,000 to INR 2,80,000 per annum. The annual tuition fees at GD Goenka University Gurgaon fall between INR 2,50,000 and INR 3,20,000. The placement system at Manipal University Jaipur leads to successful placement outcomes for BCom students in which Deloitte, Ernst & Young and KPMG hire graduates at an average annual starting pay of INR 6 LPA which results in 85% student placements during the year.

You can be placed in the veterinary practical rank with a number of 5380 and may have a chance to get into veterinary colleges if the cutoff for your colleges falls under the category of OBC.
Key Points:
NEET Cutoff for OBC: NEET cutoff for OBC varies between 163 to 129 marks. This way, you can ensure you will be able to get admission, and the NEET scores range accordingly.
Counseling Process: Admission is done through a counseling process based on NEET scores and ranks. You have to go through rounds of counseling for seat allotment.
College-wise cut-off may differ due to reasons such as available seat, applicants strength, and NEET overall performance in several veterinary colleges.

Chhattisgarh students scoring 125 marks in MHT CET should shortlist Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology in Mumbai which falls between INR 1,47,000 and INR 1,83,000 annually in tuition fees. The KJ Somaiya College of Engineering in Mumbai has an annual fee structure between INR 1,42,000 to INR 1,82,000. The colleges Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai and Thakur College of Engineering and Technology, Mumbai are alternative choices for students due to their annual fees range from INR 1,25,000 to INR 1,65,000 and INR 1,35,000 to INR 1,75,000 respectively. The MHT CET cutoff ranges from 115 to 140 marks at the mentioned colleges.

Seats are allocated for Defence category students in DTU, Delhi Technological University, not based on the rank, but priority. This category is given a reserve percentage of seats, which accounts for 5% of the total seats, and candidates are preferred based on specific criteria as defined by the university.
Key Points:
Priority System: The allotment will follow a priority system for the children or widow defence personnel candidates. This will imply that within the Defence category, candidates will be ranked based on their priority and not just their overall rank in the entrance exam.
Horizontal Reservation: The defence category seats are over and above the general seats and do not affect the admission ranks of other categories.
For more detailed information on the specific priorities and documentation required, one is advised to refer to the official DTU admission guidelines or contact their admissions office directly.

NRIs who wish to study B.Tech AI & ML in NMAM Institute of Technology can secure admission through the NRI quota system. To apply under the NRI category students must earn a mark of at least 50% in Physics Mathematics and Chemistry from their 12th standard or equivalent level. NMAM Institute of Technology requires NRI students to attach their passport, visa and employment certificate files with their application documents. The annual tuition fees for NRI students at this institution extends from INR 2,50,000 to INR 3,50,000. Out of the 60 available B.Tech AI & ML seats at NMAM Institute of Technology 10-15% are reserved for NRIs. The admissions procedure considers student merit only while NRI applicants need to use either the website or directly contact the admissions office for enrollment.

The combination of 50% 12th board performance and JEE Mains OBC position of 1,50,426 enables you to attend Galgotias University in Greater Noida whose B.Tech CSE tuition costs between INR 1,59,000 and INR 2,19,000 every year. Students can enroll at Sharda University in Greater Noida because its annual educational costs fall between INR 1,64,000 to INR 2,34,000. Bennett University, Greater Noida, and Amity University, Noida both fall under the category of private colleges and have annual fee ranges from INR 2,50,000 to INR 3,50,000 and INR 2,40,000 to INR 3,40,000 respectively. The entry criteria together with tuition costs fluctuate according to both academic programs and college institutions.

With a NATA score of 127 and 61% in board exams, you could probably seek admission to many government colleges for B.Arch. Based on the previous year's cutoff trends, following are possible options:

1. CEPT University, Ahmedabad: They are famous for architecture courses, though the cutoffs will be pretty competitive.
2. Government College of Architecture, Chandigarh: It is considered one of the best architectural courses; check the exact cutoff for your score.
3. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda: Accepts NATA scores and might have cutoffs in your range.
4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology, Vasad: Reportedly has lower cutoffs compared to other institutions.
5. Kalol Institute of Architecture & Design, Kalol: Generally has easier cutoffs.

Students can take the NEET 2025 examination even though they did not pursue biology as their additional course during the 12th grade. The National Testing Agency (NTA) standards for NEET admit candidates if they completed Physics and Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology courses in their 12th year studies. Only Physics and Chemistry subjects from your previous studies enables you to take the NEET. You need to develop specific strategy to study for the Biology segment while moving forward with NEET preparation. The NEET application fee amounts to an INR 1,600 fee for the general group yet the fee for SC/ST/PwD candidates stands at INR 900. NEET administration will take place during May 2025 and the candidates will obtain their results in June 2025.