SC Preparatory Course

General
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My SC Prep Rank is 1250, will I get a seat in the preparatory course. kindly tell me.

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With an SC Prep Rank of 1250, chances of getting a seat in the IIT preparatory course do exist but depend on the number of vacant reserved category seats after the regular JoSAA rounds.

Key points about IIT preparatory courses for SC candidates:

  • The preparatory course is a one-year program for SC/ST/PwD candidates who do not meet the regular JEE Advanced cutoff but have a preparatory rank.

  • Seats are allocated from vacant reserved category seats in the final rounds of counselling (often around the 4th round onward).

  • Your prep rank (1250 SC) will be considered among other SC candidates for available seats in the preparatory course.

  • Admission is not guaranteed but is possible if sufficient vacant SC category seats remain.

  • Successful completion of this course leads to direct admission to the regular IIT UG program in the next academic session.

  • Preparatory course ranks generally have cutoffs much lower than direct admission ranks, but competition exists since seats are limited.

Thus, a prep rank of 1250 in SC category puts you in a pool where you may get an offer depending on seat availability and other candidates’ choices. It is recommended to monitor the JoSAA counselling rounds closely and participate actively.

For official guidance and seat status, checking JoSAA updates and IIT announcements during counselling rounds is advised.