JEE Main 2026 — Scheduled Tribe (ST)
JEE Rank 1,000 (ST) — Best Colleges 2026
As an ST candidate with rank 1,000, your category seats compete against an OPEN cutoff equivalent of ~7,143. ST reservation provides the highest relaxation, opening seats at very competitive institutes.
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Scheduled Tribe (ST): ST seats carry approximately 86% relaxation. An ST rank of 10,000 effectively competes against an OPEN cutoff of ~71,000. Closing ranks shown are OS (Other State). NIT home state candidates enjoy ~60% relaxation — use the College Predictor to see your HS options.
Safe Options
59Target Options
11Reach Options
6Strategy for Rank 1,000 (ST)
- 1Your ST category rank gives you category-specific seats — always fill choices in all categories you qualify for.
- 2NITs in the top tier (Trichy, Warangal, Surathkal) should be your primary focus for Safe options.
- 3Always include home state NIT choices — HS quota is ~60% more relaxed than OS and can get you a better branch.
- 4Fill a minimum of 30–50 choice combinations. Most students who miss out filled fewer than 20 choices.
- 5Do NOT freeze until Round 5 or 6. Float and Slide options often yield better seats in later rounds.
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