JEE Main 2026 — Scheduled Caste (SC)
JEE Rank 5,000 (SC) — Best Colleges 2026
As an SC candidate with rank 5,000, your effective competition is against an OPEN cutoff of ~22,727. SC seats carry significant relaxation — many premier NIT branches that are out of reach for OPEN candidates become accessible.
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Scheduled Caste (SC): SC seats carry approximately 78% relaxation. An SC rank of 10,000 effectively competes against an OPEN cutoff of ~45,000. Closing ranks shown are OS (Other State). NIT home state candidates enjoy ~60% relaxation — use the College Predictor to see your HS options.
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8Strategy for Rank 5,000 (SC)
- 1Your SC 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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