JoSAA

Yes, it is possible to change your Certificate from OBC to OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) category at the time of JoSAA counseling 2023. However, you will need to have the required documents and follow the prescribed procedure to do so. To change your category, you will need to provide a valid OBC-NCL Certificate issued on or after April 1, 2023. You can obtain this Certificate from a competent authority, such as the Tehsildar, SDM or DM based on your family's income and other relevant criteria. During the JoSAA counseling process, you will be required to submit your Certificate and other relevant documents for verification. If your Certificate is found to be valid and meets the required criteria, your category will be updated to OBC-NCL, and you will be considered for admission accordingly. It is important to note that any changes made to your category or documents during the JoSAA counseling process will be subject to verification and approval by the competent authorities. Therefore, it is important to provide accurate and valid information and documents at all times.

A percentile of 68.8 in JEE Mains indicates that you have scored more than 68.8% of the total candidates who appeared for the exam. However, it is difficult to determine your admission chances based solely on your percentile as admission depends on various factors such as your category, previous academic record, choice of college, and availability of seats, among others. You can use your JEE Mains percentile to shortlist colleges that you are eligible for and that offer courses that interest you. You can also check the previous year's cutoffs of various colleges to get an idea of the minimum score required for admission. Additionally, you can also consider appearing for other engineering entrance exams such as state-level engineering entrance exams, BITSAT VITEEE SRMJEEE etc. , to increase your chances of admission to good engineering colleges. I hope this information helps you. Good luck with your admission process!

Congratulations on your percentile score in JEE Main July! Based on your situation of living in UAE and having a percentile score in JEE Main July, you can consider applying for admission through DASA/CIWG. DASA (Direct Admission of Students Abroad) is a scheme for admissions to undergraduate engineering programs in National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), and other premier technical institutions in India for Foreign Nationals/ Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)/ Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) / Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). CIWG (Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries) is a subcategory of the DASA scheme. This category is for children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries who fulfill the eligibility criteria. JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) is for admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other government-funded technical institutions in India. However, JoSAA is mainly for Indian Nationals. Therefore, since you are an NRI living in UAE, you can apply for admission through DASA/CIWG. I would suggest checking the DASA/CIWG website for more information on eligibility criteria, application process, and deadlines.

If you belong to the ST category and do not have a valid caste Certificate at the time of JoSAA document verification, you may face some challenges in the admission process. The ST category Certificate is one of the essential documents required for the admission process, and not having a valid Certificate may lead to the rejection of your admission application. In case you do not have the ST caste validity Certificate at the time of JoSAA document verification, you may be given a provisional admission subject to the condition that you provide the Certificate at a later date. However, the admission will only be confirmed after you submit the valid Certificate. It is advisable to obtain the ST caste validity Certificate well in advance before the admission process to avoid any last-minute hassles. You can apply for the Certificate at the designated authorities in your state, and the process may take some time, so it is recommended to initiate the process as early as possible.