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<p>As usual behappy7 is right on the mark. Engineering applicants are competing against a pool of applicants that have a consistently high aptitude in science and math. This is a key area where the “self-selectivity” is in play for the engineers. They are competing against an academically tough batch of students. This is why the admit rate is deceptive for them – they are in the midst of a somewhat stacked deck.</p>