JEE Advanced

The vacant seats reserved for SC, ST and PwD candidates are allotted to the candidates of respective categories for admission to a preparatory course of one-year duration on the basis of relaxed admission criteria .Admission is given to the candidates in the preparatory course provided(i) the seats reserved for the respective category are vacant,(ii) candidates have not accepted a seat in the preparatory course earlier.All the IITs run preparatory courses of one year duration for SC, ST and PwD candidates intended to prepare them to pursue the academicprogrammeto which they have been allocated. At the end of this course, candidates are declared as ‘pass’ or ‘fail’. On successful completion of the course, the candidates are offered direct admission next year to the already allotted undergraduate course. Candidates admitted to the preparatory course are also eligible to appear in next JEE (Advanced) subject to fulfilling other eligibility criteria.

To determine your chances of securing a seat in any of the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), it's important to consider various factors in addition to your JEE Main percentile. While the cutoff ranks for admission to NITs vary each year and across different categories, an 84th percentile in JEE Main is generally considered a good score. However, since you belong to the OBC-NCL category, you will have a relaxation in the qualifying cutoff rank compared to the general category. The cutoff ranks for OBC-NCL candidates are typically lower than those for the general category. To get a clearer idea of your chances, you should check the previous year's cutoff ranks for your preferred NITs and the OBC-NCL category. These cutoff ranks are generally published on the official website of the Joint Seat Allocation Authority JoSAA after the completion of the counseling process. Keep in mind that cutoff ranks can vary each year based on several factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of available seats, and the performance of candidates. It's also essential to perform well in JEE Advanced to improve your chances of securing a seat in a desirable NIT.

If you wish to only give the JEE Advanced exam without the intention of seeking admission to IITs or NITs (National Institutes of Technology), you may still be allowed to appear for the exam, subject to meeting other eligibility criteria set by the organizing body. The specific eligibility criteria for the JEE Advanced exam may vary from year to year, so it's important to refer to the official information brochure or the website of JEE Advanced for the most accurate and up-to-date eligibility requirements. Please note that appearing for the JEE Advanced exam without meeting the eligibility criteria for admissions to IITs or NITs may limit your options for college admissions. It's advisable to carefully consider your goals and research other engineering colleges and admission processes that may be suitable for your preferences and aspirations.