If you’re worried about getting a government college with a JEE Mains rank of over 3 lakh, especially as an SC category student, here’s some reassuring news: you still have strong chances of admission in reputable engineering institutions, especially through category reservations and state-level counseling.

📌 Student Scenario:

Anurag, a JEE aspirant from Sikar, Rajasthan, scored 3.75 lakh rank in JEE Mains 2025 and belongs to the SC category. He’s keen on pursuing BTech from a government college and is seeking expert guidance on what options are available.

🔍 Career Counselor’s Advice:

Even with a high rank, SC category students are eligible for reserved seats and can secure admission in NITs, Central Universities, and State Government Engineering Colleges.

Here’s an expanded list of options and strategies:

🏛️ Top Government Colleges You Can Still Aim For

🔹 In Rajasthan:

1. Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur

   • One of the premier NITs in India.

   • SC category cut-offs often go beyond 3 lakh for core branches like Civil, Mechanical, or Metallurgy.

   • Apply through JoSAA Counseling.

2. Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ), Ajmer

   • Offers Integrated BTech-MTech in Computer Science.

   • Admission via JoSAA; SC cutoffs tend to be lower.

3. State Engineering Colleges via REAP

   • Government Engineering Colleges in Ajmer, Bikaner, Jhalawar, and more.

   • Admission through REAP 2025 Counseling.

   • Reserved category cutoffs are more flexible.

🔹 In Madhya Pradesh:

1. Government Engineering College (GEC), Jabalpur

2. GEC Ujjain, GEC Sagar, GEC Rewa

   • Affordable fee structure (~₹20,000/year).

   • Admissions via DTE MP Counseling.

   • SC students enjoy significant seat reservation and fee relaxation.

🔹 Other States Worth Considering:

• Delhi: Colleges like DTU, NSUT, and IGDTUW through JAC Delhi.

• Haryana: Govt colleges through HSTES Counseling.

• Chhattisgarh & Jharkhand: Also have government colleges with relaxed SC cutoffs.

🧭 Counseling Platforms to Track

📝 Tips to Maximize Admission Chances

• Participate in all rounds: Especially in CSAB special and spot rounds where many seats remain vacant.

• Use category benefits: SC students have separate merit lists and relaxed cutoffs.

• Keep documents ready: Including category certificate, domicile, and income certificate for fee waivers.

• Check for scholarships: Like Post-Matric SC Scholarship, AICTE Saksham, and National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

🎓 Final Words

A rank above 3 lakh in JEE Mains does not mean the end of your engineering dream—especially for SC category aspirants. Government colleges in Rajasthan, MP, and other states have reserved seats and accessible cutoffs that can help you get into a BTech program.

Stay proactive, monitor counseling portals closely, and don’t hesitate to apply in multiple states. Your path to a quality engineering education is still very much open!

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