u/Lazy-Strain3505

• JEE Main CRL: ~6 lakh
• General Male
• No EWS
• UP Home State
• Class 12 Boards: 70%
• Want: BTech in CSE/related branch

I know tier-1/tier-2 options are mostly out now, so I’m looking for realistic colleges where placements and coding culture are decent and admissions are still possible.

I’m mainly considering:

• Private colleges
• AKTU colleges
• Direct admission
• Colleges in Noida/Greater Noida preferred, but open to other states too

Would appreciate suggestions for:

1. Colleges I can realistically get
2. Which colleges to avoid
3. Whether taking CSE in a lower-tier college is worth it