Help needed (College Selection)# JEE Mains 2025 – 98.7%ile (~20,000 CRL) | Need Help Shortlisting Colleges
Hi everyone,
I recently appeared for **JEE Mains 2025** and secured a **percentile of \~98.7**, which gives me a **CRL rank around 20,000** (± a few ranks). I’m trying to figure out the best possible options I have, especially after **JoSAA** and **CSAB** rounds, and would love to hear your thoughts.
# Branch Preferences
* I don’t have a strict branch preference, but I’d **prefer a 4-year circuital branch** (CSE, ECE, EE, etc.).
* **Not keen on non-core branches** like Civil or Mining for various reasons (interest, placements, etc.).
* Open to flexible or interdisciplinary options if the college reputation and peer group are strong.
Colleges I’ve Shortlisted So Far
1. **IIITs** – Mixed opinions here. Some (like IIIT Gwalior, Jabalpur, etc.) seem promising, but I’m unsure about long-term value vs. NITs.
2. **DTU (EE)** and **NSUT (ECE)** – Hoping for upgradations here through later rounds.
3. **NITs** – I want to avoid most North Eastern ones due to location concerns, but **NIT Silchar** is still under consideration.
4. **BIT Mesra** – Again, mixed reviews. Good brand but varied placement reports.
# Not Considering
* **VITEEE** – Got around 7,000 rank but not planning to join (too many concerns around transparency, fees, and value).
* **Private Tier-2 colleges** unless absolutely necessary.
# What I Need Help With
* Which **IIITs/NITs are worth it** at this rank? Any hidden gems?
* Should I **prefer DTU/NSUT over newer IIITs/NITs**?
* Any colleges I might have **missed** that are **underrated but great** for ECE/EE/CSE?
* Is **BIT Mesra** worth considering for CSE in 2025?
* Would it be smarter to **wait for CSAB** rounds or lock in something safer early?
Any genuine feedback, suggestions, or personal experiences are appreciated.
Thanks in advance (Speaking of it, it was a disaster not feeling good about advanced, not much expectations) and best of luck to everyone out there!
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