Straight answer: yes, if the field interests you — and the numbers even work in your favour. Mechanical remains one of the most widely offered branches (352 college-branch combinations in 2025) and Civil stands at 223, so the seat base is broad. The computing rush has pushed their average OC closing cutoffs down to 126.7 (Mechanical) and 130.0 (Civil) versus 147.5 for CSE — meaning your cutoff buys you a noticeably better college in a core branch than in computing. A strong college's Mechanical, with its labs, industry ties, and alumni network, is a solid foundation for core industries, higher studies, or even a later pivot to software. Just don't take it reluctantly while dreaming of CSE — that path breeds regret. See which reputed colleges your cutoff unlocks in core branches via the free TNEAhelp College-Finder.
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