Hello Ayush,

Yes, since you come from the Karnataka origin, and you have domicile certificate of Karnataka, in JEE Mains you can utilize the home state quota while in the NITs, which are located in Karnataka. Normally, in the NITs half of the seats are reserved for those candidates who hold a domicile certificate of that specific state.

But since you have done up to 12th in Maharashtra, this does not have any bearing on your eligibility for the Karnataka home state quota, since for quota benefits domicile certificate comes first. The caste certificate, if valid and recognized in Karnataka also, will help you get a reserved seat in NITs across India under the category reservation applicable to you-all those categorized SC/ST/OBC respectively through All India quota.

For example, with a Karnataka domicile certificate and caste certificate, you can:

1. Apply for seats under the Home State Quota in NITs in Karnataka.
2. Contest for seats in All India Quota seats in NITs all over India while enjoying the category reservation benefits you might be eligible for.

All your documents must be validated by the counseling authority conducting JEE Main, that is JoSAA.

Yes, you qualify for the SC reservation quota under the Home State Quota in NIT Karnataka since you hold a Caste Certificate (SC) and a Karnataka domicile certificate.

You will be taken into account for the All India SC category reservation for other NITs around India. For NIT admissions nationwide, you can take use of the reservation benefits in JEE Main as long as you possess a valid SC certificate from Karnataka. But make sure all of your paperwork is in order and accepted by the JEE officials.

Yes, you can avail reservation benefits under the SC category in **JEE Main** for admission to **NITs** across India. Since you are originally from Karnataka and possess a valid **Caste Certificate** and **Domicile Certificate** of Karnataka, you will be eligible for SC reservation under the **Home State Quota** in NIT Karnataka (NITK) and under the **All India Quota** in NITs in other states.

The eligibility for reservation is based on two factors:

1. **Caste Certificate**: Since you have a valid SC certificate from Karnataka, you can claim reservation under the SC category.

2. **Domicile Certificate**: This is important for the **Home State Quota**. Your Karnataka domicile will make you eligible for SC reservation in NIT Karnataka under the **Home State** category.

For NITs located outside Karnataka, you will be considered under the **All India Quota**, where SC reservations apply nationwide. The key is that your caste certificate must be issued by the state to which you belong, and since you have the required certificates from Karnataka, you are eligible to claim the SC reservation.

Always make sure that your documents are valid and recognized by the concerned authorities during the admission process.

hope this helps you!!