* The specific entrance exam: Was this for JEE Main, JEE Advanced, or another exam? Different exams have different college affiliations and cutoffs.
* Your branch preferences: Your chances are higher for less popular branches of engineering. Computer Science and related fields are highly competitive, while other branches may have lower cutoffs.
* The year: Cutoff ranks vary from year to year depending on the difficulty of the exam and the number of applicants.
To find out which colleges you can get into, I recommend the following steps:
1. Check the official websites of colleges: Visit the websites of engineering colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Many will publish their previous year's cutoff ranks for various categories. Look for colleges that consistently have cutoffs around or slightly above your ranks.
2. Use college predictor tools: Several online tools (often associated with coaching centers) allow you to input your ranks and branch preferences to predict colleges you might get into. Treat these predictions as estimates, as they don't account for all factors.
3. Consider less popular branches: You might have a better chance of admission if you're willing to consider branches other than Computer Science, IT, or Electronics.
4. Consider private colleges: Private engineering colleges often have their own admission processes and may have different cutoff ranks than government colleges.
5. Contact colleges directly: Don't hesitate to contact the admissions offices of colleges that seem somewhat within reach. They may be able to give you a more accurate assessment of your chances.
Remember that your UP BC rank significantly improves your chances compared to your AIR. Focus your efforts on colleges that have shown a history of admitting students with similar ranks in the UP BC category. Good luck!