Next Steps After Results

Use rank predictors (CollegeDekho, Careers360) to estimate college options.

Check JoSAA/CSAB cutoffs from previous years.

Talk to seniors from shortlisted colleges for real insights.

Prepare for counselling (documents, choice filling, seat acceptance).

NITs vs. IIITs: Which Is Better?

NITs offer a broader engineering curriculum (Mechanical, Civil, etc.) and better campus life.

IIITs are CS-focused with stronger IT placements but fewer extracurricular activities.

Example Choices:

IIIT Hyderabad > NIT Warangal if you’re sure about coding.

NIT Trichy > IIIT Jabalpur if you want a traditional e…[Read more]

What If You Don’t Get CSE in a Good College?

Here are some backup strategies:

Take ECE/EEE and switch to IT via coding skills (DSA, web development).

Choose a lower-ranked NIT/IIIT with CSE over a higher-ranked college in a different branch.

Prepare for GATE later to switch to CSE via MTech.

Consider private colleges (BITS, VIT, Manipal) if y…[Read more]

Branch vs. College: Which Matters More?

This depends on your career goals:

If You Want IT/Software Jobs
Prioritize CSE/IT/ECE even in a lower-ranked college.

Example: NIT Meghalaya CSE > NIT Trichy Mechanical if you aim for coding jobs.

If You Want Core Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, etc.)
College reputation matters more because core jobs are…[Read more]

College Admissions: NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs

Your rank determines which colleges and branches you can target. Here’s a general overview:

Top NITs (For Ranks 1,000–5,000)
NIT Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal: CSE/ECE branches usually require ranks under 5,000.

NIT Rourkela, Calicut, Nagpur: CSE may go up to 7,000–10,000 rank.

Mid-Level NITs (For Ranks…[Read more]

Estimating Rank Based on Percentile

Your JEE Main rank can be estimated using the formula:

Rank ≈ (100 – Percentile) × (Total number of candidates) / 100

For instance, if you scored 98.0 percentile and 12 lakh students took the exam, your approximate rank would be:

(100 – 98) × 12,00,000 / 100 = 24,000

However, this is a rough estimat…[Read more]