I got 1,25,000 rank in jee main but I'm not qualified due to my general open category. Can I apply for counselling to get into NIT

Dear Student, 

No, if you haven't qualified for JEE Main, you cannot apply for JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling. JoSAA counselling is for those who have qualified for either JEE Main or JEE Advanced. If you don't meet the JEE Main cutoff, you cannot participate in JoSAA. However, you can aim for private universities for pursuing engineering. We hope that we have answered your query successfully. Stay tuned to College Dekho for the latest updates related to counselling, admission and more. All the best for your great future ahead!