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The cutoff varies each year based on difficulty level and number of candidates. In 2023, the closing rank was 110 for General category. Check JoSAA website for exact cutoffs after each round.

For OBC category, the closing rank is around 320, for SC it is around 680, for ST around 1200, and for EWS around 180. These are approximate values for 2024.

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BITS Pilani offers merit scholarships covering up to 80% tuition for top BITSAT performers. The need-based financial aid also helps economically weaker students. The industry connections ensure good placements.

While IITs have lower fees, BITS Pilani compensates with the Practice School program, international exposure, and industry-aligned curriculum. Many BITS graduates end up in top companies alongside IIT graduates.

The average package for B.Tech CSE at IIT Bombay in 2024 was Rs. 32 LPA. The highest package was Rs. 250 LPA from an international company. Over 94% of students were placed.

IIT Bombay CSE placements are among the best in India. Top recruiters include Google, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and Goldman Sachs. Many students also receive pre-placement offers from summer internships.

IIT Delhi provides hostel accommodation to all first-year students. There are separate hostels for boys and girls. Rooms are generally double or triple sharing. Each hostel has a mess, common room, and Wi-Fi facility.

First year students get triple sharing rooms. From second year onwards, based on CGPA, you can get double or single rooms. Hostel fee is included in the annual fee.

NIT Trichy ECE department has good placements. In 2024, the average package for ECE was around Rs. 12 LPA with highest package of Rs. 45 LPA. Top recruiters include Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, and Samsung.

Around 85% of ECE students get placed through campus recruitment. Many students also go for higher studies at IITs and foreign universities. The placement cell provides training and mock interviews.

VITEEE is a computer-based online test with 125 multiple choice questions. Duration is 2.5 hours. Physics (35), Chemistry (35), Maths/Biology (40), Aptitude (15). Difficulty level is moderate.

VITEEE is easier compared to JEE Main. Focus on NCERT concepts and practice previous year papers. The exam is conducted in multiple slots from April to May. You can choose your preferred slot.

Documents needed for JoSAA counselling: JEE Advanced admit card, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, category certificate (if applicable), photo ID, passport size photographs, and medical fitness certificate.

Keep original documents and self-attested copies ready. You also need to carry the seat acceptance fee payment receipt. Visit the reporting center with all documents on the specified date.

BITS Pilani does offer lateral entry admission for B.E. programs. Diploma holders and B.Sc graduates can apply through BITS lateral entry test. The duration is reduced to 3 years for lateral entry students.

Lateral entry admission at BITS is competitive. You need to clear the BITS lateral entry test and meet the minimum percentage criteria in your diploma/bachelor degree. Check the BITS website for exact eligibility.