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**Summary:**

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) will release the results of Round 3 seat allotments for IIT, NIT, and other institutes’ B.Tech, Integrated M.Tech, and Dual Degree programs on Wednesday at 10 AM. The second phase of seat withdrawal will be open from July 2nd to 4th, allowing students unsatisfied with their allocation to withdraw and potentially create upward movement for others. An analysis of Round 2 data shows that top-ranked students aren’t selecting Civil Engineering at top IITs, while Electrical Engineering is the most sought-after core branch due to better job prospects in both government and private sectors.

**News Article:**

**JoSAA Round 3 Seat Allotment Results to be Released Wednesday, Second Withdrawal Phase Opens**

**Udaipur:** The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) is set to announce the Round 3 seat allotment results for admissions to B.Tech, Integrated M.Tech, and Dual Degree programs at IITs, NITs, and other participating institutes on Wednesday at 10:00 AM. This is crucial news for students vying for coveted seats in these prestigious institutions.

Education expert Dev Sharma notes that the second phase of seat withdrawal will commence on July 2nd and continue until July 4th. This phase offers students who have secured better options elsewhere the opportunity to withdraw their allocated seats, potentially creating movement and opening up new opportunities for other candidates.

“The withdrawal process allows students who are not completely satisfied with their seat allocation to explore other avenues,” explained Sharma. “This, in turn, can lead to upward movement for students in subsequent rounds, giving them a chance to secure their preferred program or institute.”

Analysis of the Round 2 seat allocation data reveals interesting trends in student preferences. Notably, even among students in the top 2500 Common Rank List (CRL), Civil Engineering at the top five IITs (Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Madras, and Kharagpur) remains largely unselected. While mechanical engineering was open until CRL 3642, Electrical Engineering has emerged as the most popular “core” branch and was allocated fully at CRL 1898.

“The demand for Electrical Engineering is driven by the vast opportunities available in both the public and private sectors,” Sharma added. “Electrical engineers are highly sought after because electric power is essential across all sectors like a raw material.”

Students are advised to check the JoSAA website for the Round 3 results and carefully consider their options before the withdrawal window closes.

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