Achieving CSE Branch at USICT with a JEE Mains Score of 150
If you scored 150 marks in JEE Mains 2019, your prospects of getting into the CSE branch at USICT, or any top-ranked technical institution in the U.S., are quite limited. This article delves into the specifics of your chances and provides insights into alternatives available to you.
Chances of Getting into CSE at USICT
No! Not at any cost. According to the results from NTA JEE Main 2019, a score of 150 typically indicates a 95-96 percentile ranking, which corresponds to a cut-off list rank (CRL) of around 50,000. This score places you in a significantly lower tier of candidates, and your chances of entering Tier-1 colleges are quite slim without any special or spot rounds.
As per the analysis, if you participate in any special or spot rounds, you will likely secure admission in less specialized fields such as Mining, Biotechnology, and Textile technology. For a CSE (Computer Science and Engineering) branch, which is highly competitive, you should aspire to score at least 250 marks in JEE Main 2020 or more. Achieving above 210 marks improves your chances considerably.
Options at NITs and DTU
No, 150 marks might fetch you a CSE seat in lower NITs like North East NIT, but not in a good NIT. According to recent trends, if you score 150 in JEE Main, you can get a good college, except for the top 10 NITs and IIITs, assuming you have the Delhi quota.
This year JEE Main has a full score of 300 marks, and 150 marks represent a good performance. With a score of 150, you can secure an admission in CSE at some NITs, except for the top 10, and also at IIITs. DTU (Delhi Technological University) and NSUT (Noida School of Technology) are also worth considering, especially if you have the Delhi quota.
Understanding USICT’s Admission Process
USICT (University School of Information and Communication Technology) takes admissions through the IPU (Insititue of Professional Studies) entrance exam. Your JEE Mains score has no direct influence on your admission to USICT.
Historically, to secure a CSE branch at USICT without the Delhi quota, you need to secure a rank under 500. With the Delhi quota, the cutoff is around 1,200. This means it is highly unlikely for you to get admitted with a score of 150 if you aim for CSE at USICT, even with the Delhi quota.
Alternative Options and Placements
Given your score, you can still have a good chance of getting into DTU/NSUT with the Delhi quota. DTU and NSUT offer a variety of branches, including CSE and IT, with competitive placements.
The IPU CET (Common Entrance Test) results show that for the CSE branch, the last rank from the IPU CET was 412 out of 60,000 applicants. This means that candidates with a score of 150 and even those with Delhi quota in JEE Mains could secure placement at USICT. However, it's also true that many students with 18,000 ranks (Delhi quota) have chosen USICT for its specialized CSE and IT syllabi.
Conclusion and Recommendations
While USICT can be a good option, it's crucial to focus on other alternative examinations such as BITSAT and IIT JEE. Both exams offer a broader range of institutions and better chances, especially with a score of 150 in JEE Mains.
All the best! As the JEE Main counseling round is still open, it's wise to keep your options wide open and consider all available resources to secure your future in the best possible institution.