ArbiterKnight
Do you have good projects? Did you get your essays vetted by someone?
If yes - then there's a very high possibility to get shortlisted because of consistent academic performance and projects.
But one thing caveat though, if there are many engineering candidates from IITs/ BITS/ Top NITs in the applicant pool this time (provided they too have consistent academic performance, not just the privilege of the institution backing them up), it might get difficult for you. Ofcourse, assuming you aren't from them.
Thank you so much!
I belong to one of the Non IIT Tier 1 institute. My concern was that I have less extra curriculars to show in my CV. It's mainly been academics and internships.