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    B.Tech Admissions on the basis of Class 12th

    B.Tech Admissions on the basis of Class 12th

    Team Careers360Updated on 12 Aug 2025, 05:33 PM IST

    B.Tech Admissions on the basis of Class 12th - There are many national, state and university-level BTech exams conducted in India. However, contrary to the notion that an entrance exam is compulsory for BTech admission, several colleges solely accept class 12 merit. In today's highly competitive environment, students often begin preparing for entrance exams during their school years. The dedication and effort required for this pursuit are indeed substantial. Unfortunately, some candidates find it challenging to cope with this pressure and may end up disappointed. Consequently, some opt to appear for only one or two entrance exams. Increasingly, many students are exploring the option of securing engineering admissions based on their Class 12th marks. This offers an alternative means of gaining admission to esteemed colleges and universities. However, information about B.Tech admissions based on Class 12th is not widely known.

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    B.Tech Admissions on the basis of Class 12th
    B.Tech Admission on basis of 12th

    In this article, Careers360 has compiled comprehensive details about admission to B.Tech programs based on Class XII marks. This information is invaluable for students who wish to avoid the intense competition associated with engineering entrance exams in India. It also benefits those students who may not have performed exceptionally well in exams like JEE Main. Read on to discover the details of various B.Tech admissions based on Class XII scores available across the country.

    B.Tech Admissions on the basis of Class 12th– Quick Glance at Important Exams

    1. Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions aka TNEA – Conducted by Anna University, TNEA is as the name suggests based on the marks obtained in the qualifying exam i.e. 10+2.

    Courses offered

    Eligibility

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    Other state candidates

    1. B.E./ B.Tech – 4 academic years consisting of 8 semester

    2. B.E. (Sandwich) – 5 academic years made up of 10 semesters

    Candidates applying need to have passed their HSC/ class XII or any equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects.

    Application is online and fees to be paid are

    It is conducted in offline mode. The seats will be allotted to candidates based on their choice filling, class XII merit and availability of seats in the programme

    Candidates who are Indian citizens but not natives of Tamil Nadu can apply for TNEA under the other-state quota.

    Seats available to other state students through TNEA

    State Code

    Name of the State / Union territory

    Region

    Seat Intake

    General

    SC/ST

    01

    02

    03

    04

    05

    06

    07

    08

    09

    Haryana

    Himachal Pradesh

    Jammu & Kashmir

    Delhi (UT)

    Punjab

    Rajasthan

    Uttarakhand

    Uttar Pradesh

    Chandigarh (UT)

    Northern Region

    9

    2

    10

    11

    12

    13

    14

    15

    16

    17

    18

    19

    20

    21

    22

    23

    24

    Andaman (UT)

    Assam

    Arunachal Pradesh

    Bihar

    Chattisgarh

    Jharkhand

    Lakshadweep (UT)

    Manipur

    Meghalaya

    Mizoram

    Nagaland

    Orissa

    Sikkim

    Tripura

    West Bengal

    Eastern Region

    9

    2

    25

    26

    27

    28

    29

    30

    Dadra & Nagar Haveli (UT)

    Daman & Diu (UT)

    Goa

    Gujarat

    Madhya Pradesh

    Maharashtra

    Western Region

    9

    2

    31

    32

    33

    34

    35

    Andhra Pradesh

    Karnataka

    Kerala

    Puducherry (UT)

    Telangana

    Southern Region

    12

    4

    -

    Kashmiri Migrant

    -

    1

    -

    2. Rajasthan Engineering Admission Process or REAP – Conducted by Rajasthan Technical University (RTU) Kota, admission to B.Tech programmes are based on JEE Main scores or class 12th board percentile with preference being given to JEE Main candidates.

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    Eligibility

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    Other state candidates

    B.Tech courses at Government Aided and Private unaided technical institutions of Rajasthan affiliated to RTU M.B.M. Engineering College, Jodhpur and CTAE, Udaipur

    Candidates need to have passed their 10+2 of Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan (BSER) or any equivalent exam with minimum 45% marks in aggregate with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, and any of the following as optional subjects – Chemistry/ Computer Science/Biotechnology/Biology. However, candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC - NCL/SBC – NCL categories of Rajasthan need to have 40% in their 10+2 with the same subjects as mentioned above. It is to be noted that all candidates reserved or unreserved need to get passing marks in each of these subjects individually. According to the age criteria, candidates need to be born on or after October 1, 1993. whereas, candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories will have age relaxation up to 5 years.

    The application form of REAP will be released in online mode in the third week of May tentatively. Candidates will be required to fill the details needed, pay the requisite application fee, and upload the necessary documents while filling the application form. It is important that candidates fill the form carefully and submit it on or before the last specified date which will be tentatively in the third week of June.

    The authorities will release the merit list of REAP. The merit list will be prepared separately for JEE Main and class 12th candidates. Based on the merit list, candidates will be invited for counselling. There will be 3 rounds of counselling in REAP and one special/ spot round. In the first round, candidates from outside Rajasthan will be given seats on merit-list basis. In the second round, candidates from Rajasthan (those having state domicile) will be given seats based on merit list. In the third round of counselling, candidates from Rajasthan a) those who had their choice exhausted in the main round of allotment and b) those who report in the allotted institute and opt for upward movement will be given upward movement allotment. Candidates from outside Rajasthan will be permitted to participate in special/ spot round. Candidates who will be allotted seats will have to report at the institute within the prescribed time.

    Candidates from outside Rajasthan can apply for REAP.

    3. Madhya Pradesh B.E. Admission

    Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Madhya Pradesh will offer MP B.E. admission to candidates based on JEE Main and class 12th scores.

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    Eligibility

    Application form

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    Other state candidates

    Candidates will get admissions to B.E. programmes offered by participating institutes of MP admissions.

    Candidates must have passed their 10+2 or equivalent exam from Madhya Pradesh Secondary board or any other recognized board.

    • Candidates belonging to the SC or ST categories need to score minimum 40% marks in their 10+2 or equivalent exam with Maths and Physics as compulsory subjects and Biology/Chemistry/ Biotechnology/Computer Science as one of the optional subjects.

    • Candidates must be Madhya Pradesh residents.

    Candidates will have to register themselves for MP B.Tech admission by filling the application form, tentatively available in the second or fourth week of July. While filling the application form, candidates will have to provide their personal, academic and contact details. The application form has to be filled and submitted by candidates on or before the end date.

    MP B.E. counselling will be conducted separately for candidates applying through JEE Main and class XII qualifying exam. For counselling of MP B.E., candidates will have to register themselves and fill their college and course choices in the order of their priority. The seats will be allotted to candidates based on common merit list released.

    Candidates not belonging to Madhya Pradesh are eligible for admission to available seats in autonomous, government-aided, non-government, and self-financed engineering institutions of the state.

    4. Punjab B.Tech Admission

    I K Gujral, Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar will conduct Punjab B.Tech admission as offered by the participating institutes. Candidates will be considered for admission based on their JEE Main or 10+2 qualifying exam scores.

    Courses offered

    Eligibility

    Application form

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    Other state candidates

    Candidates will get admission to B.Tech programmes in state colleges.

    Candidates should have qualified 10+2 or equivalent exam from a recognized board with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry/Computer Science/Biotechnology/ Biology as optional subject. Out of the total seats offered for admission, 85% will be reserved for Punjab candidates. Candidates who have completed their Diploma in any of the engineering streams or equivalent from a recognized state board of technical education will also be eligible for admission. Candidates who have qualified the two year certificate programme from Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal (SLIET) will also be eligible to apply.

    The registration for Punjab B.Tech admission based on class XII will commence from the first week of June tentatively. Candidates will have to provide their personal and academic details while filling the application form and submit it on or before the end prescribed date.

    Candidates will be invited for Punjab B.Tech admission counselling on the basis of rank list, prepared on the basis of their JEE Main and qualifying exam result. During counselling, candidates will be required to pay the fee, register themselves and then fill colleges and courses during choice filling. Candidates will be allotted seats on the basis of their choice filling, merit and availability of seats.

    15% of seats are reserved for candidates from outside Punjab.

    5. Sastra University

    The B.Tech admission at Sastra University will be in two streams. In stream 1, B.Tech admissions will be based on JEE Main 2018 and qualifying exam scores for 70% of seats. In stream 2, B.Tech admissions will be based on qualifying exam scores for the remaining 30% of seats.

    Courses offered

    Eligibility

    Application form

    Counselling

    Other state candidates

    Sastra University offers admission to B.Tech programmes.

    Candidates must have passed their 10+2 or any equivalent exam from any recognized State Board/ Central Board or any other accepted by the university with Mathematics & Physics as compulsory subjects and any one of the following as third subject - Chemistry/ Bio‐Technology/ Computer Science/ Biology. Candidates applying must have obtained minimum 60% aggregate marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry/Bio‐Technology/Computer Science/Biology in a single sitting in 10+2 or any equivalent exam. To be eligible, candidates need to be less than 19 years of age as on July 1 in the year of applying.

    The application form of Sastra University will be released in the first week of April in both online and offline mode. Candidates need to provide the required details and submit the form on or before the last date of application form.

    The counselling at Sastra University for stream 1 will be conducted during the third week of June and seats will be allotted on the basis of their JEE Main scores and normalised 10+2 scores. However, the counselling for stream 2 will be conducted only on the basis of 10+2 scores of the candidates.

    The admission at Sastra will be open to all state candidates.

    With these options available for B.Tech admissions based on class 12th, candidates must be hopeful and positive about their futures ahead!

    Admission to engineering colleges on the basis of 12th marks

    Numerous engineering colleges in India admit students based on their performance in the 12th standard examination, enabling individuals to secure admission with the 12th percentage required for B.Tech.

    Some of the colleges that follow this admission process include:

    • Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai

    • Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

    • PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore

    • Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE), Mysore

    • D.Y. Patil College of Engineering and Technology, Pune

    • Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur

    • Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar

    • Institute of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow

    • BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore

    • Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra

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    Government colleges that give admission on the basis of 12th marks

    In India, numerous government-run engineering colleges admit students based on their performance in the 12th standard examination, allowing candidates to secure admission to engineering colleges based on their 12th-grade marks.

    Here is the list of colleges that give admission to government engineering colleges through 12th marks:

    • National Institute of Technology (NIT), Warangal

    • Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal

    • National Institute of Technology (NIT), Calicut

    • National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli

    • Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur

    • Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Allahabad

    • National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal

    • Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Hyderabad

    • Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat

    • Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research and Management (IITRAM), Ahmedabad

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    Top colleges that give admission on the basis of 12th marks

    To get admission at top colleges candidates should meet the eligibility for B.Tech. after 12th. Some of the top engineering colleges accepting 12th marks to give admission in engineering based on 12th marks are as follows:

    • Ramaiah College Bangalore

    • RV College Bangalore

    • VIT Vellore

    • SRM University

    • PICTpune

    • VIT Pune

    • MIT Pune

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    It's essential to recognise that B.Tech admissions based on Class 12th marks are indeed a viable option. However, it's important to understand that these admissions often play a supplementary role to the more prominent admissions process through entrance exams such as JEE (Main) or state-held entrance exams. Additionally, candidates should be aware that admission to state-based colleges may be subject to domicile regulations, which prioritise candidates from the respective state. All aspiring candidates are strongly advised to thoroughly assess their eligibility and review the specific details of institutions offering B.Tech. admissions based on Class XII marks.

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