The cutoffs depend on the course you have applied for. In the first round, the cut-off is generally 60%. The categories in which the students belong also determine the admission and hence the cutoffs.

In 2021, the cutoff reached as high as 72 for the candidates of the General category.

If you belong to SC/ST category, then the cut-off would be around 50-55% and the same for candidates in the OBC category is 50 to 65.

In the year 2020 the electrical branch was closed up to 375 ranks for general quota in the first round of counselling, but in the second round of counselling the electrical branch was closed up to 450 ranks.

The table below will give an approximation of the cutoff rank for BIT Sindri for the academic year 2020. 

In general, try to keep your percentile above 95 and you can get any of the branches in the first counselling round. 

One of my friends recently graduated from Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering and according to him, if you fall under the General Merit category, there is no chance of getting CSE in DSCE. For DSCE the recent cutoff for CSE is 2361. 

But if you fall under other reservation categories, then there is a chance you can get a seat in the second shift in CSE. Check the recent cutoff rank for your category to know about your chances.

There is no difference between the normal shift or the second shift. The only difference is the college code. Rest all is as the normal shift. You can't change your branch if you get admission in the second shift.

If placement is your concern, then you can also go for DSATM. Because during placements, both DSCE and DSATM students are allowed to attend together in the same campus.

There is no partiality between DSCE or DSATM for placements. All are given equal opportunity. 

Before making a decision on what college you want to get admitted to there are some factors that must be kept in mind: the quality of academics and faculty, extra-curricular activities, the record of recent placements.

1. In the Heritage Institute of Technology, the head of the department barely ever engaged in any interaction with the students and never had a say in any matter. 
2. The quality of the faculty members is not good. There are exceptions but most of them lack knowledge so they are of not much help.
3. No events involving extra-curricular activities take place on the campus.
4. Talking about the placements, the average salary package is only around INR 3-4 LPA. Companies like Wipro and TCS visit the campus but the job roles offered are not good. 

There are far better options such as IEM and Techno India. Heritage is an overhyped institute. Also, look for institutes that are not in Kolkata if you want better exposure.

There is no option for direct admissions to join IET Lucknow. You will have to appear in the UPSEE entrance examination and after counseling, you may get into IET Lucknow if your rank is very good. Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria.

Cutoff by ranks for the general category for B. Tech (2020) –

Prepare well for your entrance exams and perform well.