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JoSAA Counselling Round 2: NIT Mizoram Allots Mechanical Seat to Candidate with 13 Lakh+ Rank

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In a development that has caught the attention of engineering aspirants and educators alike, the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) 2025 has allotted a seat in NIT Mizoram’s Mechanical Engineering branch to a candidate ranked 13,14,967 in the open category under the gender-neutral home state quota during Round 2 of seat allocation.

The surprising allotment has sparked a fresh wave of discussion on seat allocation trends, category-wise cut-offs, and the influence of home state and gender-neutral quotas in securing admission to top engineering colleges like NITs, IITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.

 Breaking Down the Allocation: What Makes This Unusual?

In the competitive landscape of engineering entrance exams, securing admission to an NIT with a rank beyond 13 lakh is extremely rare. Here’s how this case stands out:

  • The candidate secured a seat in the Mechanical Engineering department at NIT Mizoram.

  • The rank in question: 13,14,967 in the Common Rank List (CRL).

  • The seat was allotted under the gender-neutral pool of the Home State quota.

  • The institute allotted falls under the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) category, governed by JoSAA.

Usually, such high ranks (in the 12–13 lakh range) are expected to fall outside qualifying cutoffs, especially for open category candidates. Yet, this allocation has highlighted the possibility of available seats going unclaimed, particularly in far-flung or less preferred NITs such as those in the Northeast region.

 What Is the Gender-Neutral Pool and Home State Quota?

To understand this better, let’s quickly break down the key terminologies involved in JoSAA counselling:

Gender-Neutral Pool:

This category includes all students, irrespective of gender. Seats under this pool are allocated based solely on merit and eligibility criteria, without giving any special reservation to female candidates.

 Home State Quota:

Every NIT reserves 50% of its seats for students who belong to the same state in which the institute is located. This home state advantage often leads to lower cutoff ranks for local candidates in comparison to students from other states.

So, in this case, the candidate is likely a resident of Mizoram, eligible under the home state quota, and competed within the gender-neutral pool, which doesn’t prioritize female candidates.

 Why Did a 13 Lakh Rank Secure a Seat?

There are several strategic and structural reasons behind this unusual seat allotment:

1. Low Competition in Certain Regions

NITs located in remote or less urbanized states, such as Mizoram, often receive fewer applications from local students due to:

  • Limited awareness

  • Preference for institutes in metro cities

  • Migration to private colleges or diploma courses

2. Seat Vacancy in Core Branches

Courses like Mechanical, Civil, and Production Engineering — once highly popular — are witnessing a dip in demand due to growing interest in Computer Science, IT, and AI/ML programs.

3. Quota Distribution

The combination of home state quota, gender-neutral category, and branch preference played a critical role in making the seat available to a rank that would usually be deemed non-qualifying.

 Does This Impact the Value of JoSAA Cutoffs?

This incident doesn’t invalidate the integrity of JoSAA counselling, but it does raise key concerns:

  • Transparency in seat allocation algorithms

  • Possibility of seat wastage if counselling participation remains low in remote regions

  • Whether dynamic cutoffs should be introduced per round or reallocation should be optimized

Experts believe such rare cases should not mislead candidates into believing that high ranks can routinely fetch NIT seats — context, category, and regional quota play a significant role.

 Not Just One Case: 12 Lakh+ Ranked Female Candidates Also Allotted Seats

This isn’t an isolated case. Reports confirm that female candidates with ranks over 12 lakh also secured seats in the second round of JoSAA 2025. Most of them were offered:

  • Lower-demand branches like Metallurgy, Mining, and Biotechnology

  • Institutes in northeastern states or newer NITs

  • Seats under female-only quotas or diversity initiatives

This is in line with the government’s effort to encourage more women in STEM fields, although it again highlights how seat demand varies drastically based on branch and geography.

 Student Reactions: Mixed Feelings Among Aspirants

The news has led to mixed reactions across student forums and social media:

  • Some students from higher ranks (under 5 lakh) expressed surprise and frustration after not getting their preferred choices.

  • Others appreciated the opportunity extended to students in underserved regions, reinforcing the inclusive vision of India’s technical education system.

  • Career counsellors have urged aspirants to participate in all JoSAA rounds and keep options open — because “even a high rank doesn’t mean no chance”.

With Round 2 now complete, candidates are gearing up for:

  • Round 3 allotment results, expected soon

  • Options to freeze, float, or slide their allocated seats

  • Reporting to allotted institutes via online mode

  • Submission of documents and fees to confirm admissions

JoSAA counselling will continue for six rounds, followed by CSAB Special Rounds for remaining vacant seats.


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