JoSAA Round 6 Official Cutoffs Calibrated

JEE Main College Predictor 2027

Discover which NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs you qualify for based on your percentile-derived All India Rank or Category Rank.

Admission Parameters

JoSAA Verified
Provide your category rank if selecting SC/ST/OBC/EWS, else enter CRL rank.
Estimates chances matching selected quota cutoff.
Check to see Home State (HS) seat options in addition to OS seats.
Counselling Policy

Home State (HS) vs. Other State (OS) Quotas

National Institutes of Technology (NITs) allocate 50% of their total seats under the Home State Quota. The remaining 50% are filled via the Other State Quota.

Home State Quota Eligibility Rule

Your Home State is determined by the location of the school where you completed your Class 12 (or equivalent) board examination. It has nothing to do with your place of birth or permanent residence. For example, if you reside in Delhi but completed Class 12 in Uttar Pradesh, your official Home State for JoSAA is Uttar Pradesh.

Impact on Closing Cutoff Ranks

In most states (with exceptions like Delhi or Goa where competition is fierce), the closing ranks for the Home State Quota are significantly more relaxed than the Other State Quota. Selecting your Home State inside our predictor reveals these exclusive seats.

JoSAA vs. CSAB Counselling Mechanics

Admissions to public engineering institutes in India happen in two successive phases: JoSAA rounds and CSAB special rounds.

JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority)

JoSAA conducts the first 5-6 rounds of counselling for all 23 IITs, 31 NITs, 26 IIITs, and 30+ GFTIs. Every student registers once and locks their preference list. Category seats and gender-neutral/female-only supernumerary seats are allocated strictly by merit in successive rounds.

CSAB Special Rounds

After JoSAA rounds conclude, any seat vacant in NITs, IIITs, or GFTIs due to withdrawals or empty allocations are transferred to the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB). CSAB conducts 2 Special Rounds. Note: **IIT seats are NOT part of CSAB rounds.**

JoSAA Seat Acceptance: Float vs. Freeze vs. Slide

Crucial guidelines to protect your allocated seat while remaining eligible for better branch upgrades.

Freeze (Accept & Exit)

Confirmed

Choose Freeze if you are 100% satisfied with your allocated college and branch. You accept the seat, pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF), and will NOT participate in subsequent rounds for any upgrades.

Action: Download Provisional Seat Allotment Letter & upload documents for online verification.

Float (Upgrade Anywhere)

Recommended

Choose Float if you accept the current allocated seat as a backup, but wish to be considered for higher preference choices in ANY institute in subsequent rounds.

Guarantee: If you get a higher choice, the old seat is released. If not, your current seat remains 100% reserved!

Slide (Same College Upgrade)

Internal Upgrade

Choose Slide if you love the allocated institute (e.g. NIT Trichy) and want to be considered for higher academic programs ONLY within the same institute.

Best For: Candidates committed to a specific campus looking strictly for internal branch sliding.

Engineering Institutes: NIT vs. IIIT vs. GFTI Matrix

Understand key differences in placements, curricula, fees, and campus lifestyle.

Parameter NITs (National Institutes of Technology) IIITs (Information Technology Institutes) GFTIs (Govt Funded Technical Institutes)
Total Institutes 31 Institutes (Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal...) 26 Institutes (Allahabad, Gwalior, Jabalpur...) 30+ Institutes (BIT Mesra, PEC Chandigarh...)
Specialization Focus Full Spectrum (CSE, ECE, Mech, Civil, Meta) Laser-Focused on IT, AI, DSA, Cyber & ECE Broad Engineering Disciplines & Applied Sciences
Average B.Tech Tuition ₹1.25L - ₹1.5L / year (Tuition fee waivers apply) ₹1.8L - ₹2.6L / year (PPP models higher) ₹80k - ₹1.8L / year (Moderate to very affordable)
Placement Median (CSE) ₹14 - ₹24 LPA (Tier 1 NITs) ₹16 - ₹32 LPA (High coding culture) ₹9 - ₹18 LPA (Top GFTIs perform on par)
Home State Quota 50% Home State Quota All India (100% OS in most) Varies by Institute Charter

Counselling & Choice Filling Strategy

Maximize your seat allocation chances across NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.

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Home State (HS) Quota Eligibility
50% of total seats in every NIT are reserved for Home State candidates. Important: Your Home State quota is determined strictly by the state where you completed your 12th Board Examinations, NOT your permanent residence domicile certificate!
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The 3-Tier Choice List Rule
Organize your JoSAA choice list into 3 distinct layers:
1. Ambitious (Top 25%): Preferred CSE/ECE in Top NITs slightly above your rank.
2. Target (Middle 50%): Highly probable branches based on predictor.
3. Safe (Bottom 25%): Guaranteed backups to prevent getting zero allotments.
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NIT vs IIIT vs GFTI Selection
NITs offer established campus infrastructure, broader branch variety, and strong alumni networks. IIITs focus exclusively on IT/CSE/ECE with specialized tech curricula. GFTIs (like PEC Chandigarh and BIT Mesra) offer excellent ROI and government funding.

College Predictor FAQs

Answers to common questions about cutoffs, seat quotas, and branch options.

What is a mock seat allocation? ▼
Before the actual rounds begin, JoSAA runs two mock seat allocation rounds based on the initial choices locked by students. This helps you understand what college and branch you are likely to get, allowing you to reorder your choices before the final deadline.
Can I get into a top NIT with 95 percentile? ▼
Under the General category (OPEN), getting a top branch (like CSE/ECE) in top-tier NITs (like NIT Trichy or NIT Surathkal) is very difficult at 95 percentile. However, you can secure seats in lower branches (like Civil, Metallurgy, or Biotechnology) in those NITs, or core branches in newer NITs and GFTIs, especially if you qualify for the Home State Quota.
What is a GFTI? ▼
GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes) are public engineering colleges funded by the Central Government or State Governments (such as BIT Mesra, PEC Chandigarh, and JNU School of Engineering). They participate in JoSAA/CSAB counselling and accept admissions via JEE Main ranks.
What is the difference between Float, Freeze, and Slide in JoSAA? ▼
Freeze accepts the allocated seat and withdraws from further rounds. Float accepts the seat but keeps you eligible for higher preference choices in any institute in subsequent rounds. Slide accepts the seat but permits upgrades only to a higher preference branch within the SAME institute.
How is Home State quota determined in NITs? ▼
Home State quota (50% of NIT seats) is strictly determined by the state or union territory where you completed your Class 12 (or equivalent) qualifying examination, regardless of your permanent home address or domicile certificate.
What are CSAB Special Rounds and who is eligible? ▼
CSAB conducts 2 Special Rounds after JoSAA Round 5/6 to fill remaining vacancies in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs (not IITs). All candidates with a valid JEE Main rank who have not retained an IIT seat are eligible to participate.