Hey there, hope you are fine.

If you are taking drop and not participating in the josaa counselling this year then it will have no impact on your upcoming participation in the counselling in the further years. The counselling takes place every year after jee advanced results are declared. The participation in this year counselling will have no impact on your  participation in the future.

So, you should not take tension and focus on your studies and perform better in the upcoming exams. Hope this resolves your query.

You have filled a category by mistake and now need help rectifying it for IIT Madras BS program application via IAT.

It's crucial to reach out to the admissions office at IIT Madras as soon as possible. Explain the situation clearly:

• You mistakenly selected OBC NCL category during IAT registration.
• You cannot provide an OBC NCL certificate because you don't belong to that category.
  
  
  
• In your communication with the admissions office, politely explain the mistake and request them to correct your category selection in the application.
  
  
• Mention the category you actually belong to (if applicable) and any documents you can provide to support your claim (e.g., caste certificate for a different category).
  
  If you belong to a different reservation category, the admissions office might allow you to change your category selection and request the relevant certificate.
  
  If you don't belong to any reservation category, they might allow you to switch to the general category without needing a certificate.
  
  In some cases, they might ask for an affidavit or self-declaration stating that you don't belong to the OBC NCL category.
  
  
  
• Once you have contacted the admissions office, keep a record of your communication (email or phone conversation details).
  
  
• If they require any further action from you, respond promptly to avoid delays in processing your application.
  
  https://www.careers360.com/university/indian-institute-of-technology-madras
  
  I hope it helps!

Yes, you can apply to Harvard for a B.S. in Computer Science even when you are studying through NIOS.

Harvard University is one of the most competitive universities in the world. Admission is offered after taking a holistic review of several factors: academic performance and standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation.

Here's the academic part in a gist:

High Grades: While NIOS usually has its own grading system, Harvard will review the quality of grades comparatively based on the context of your high school. Thus, an attempt should be made for an extremely high GPA or equivalent.

SAT or ACT: SAT or ACT are the standardized tests required for Harvard University. You should try to get majestically high scores in both the Math and Verbal/Reading sections.

While not required, high grades on SAT Subject Tests in math and science can be helpful.

Extracurricular Activities: Admission to a graduate engineering program requires your extracurriculars to show that you have a passion for the field. This might mean participating in programming competitions or engaging in robotics clubs and research.

Personal Statement: An interesting personal statement that informs about the applicant's unique qualities, motivations, and goals.

Letters of Recommendation: Get strong letters of recommendation from teachers, mentors, or employers to attest to your abilities and character.

Fees:

Tuition: Harvard tuition is quite high. You may visit their official website for the most updated and accurate tuition fees. You also have to pay for housing and meals.

Harvard offers a lot of scholarships and grants. There are work-study programs too available for you.

Hope this helps