Low JEE Main Rank? Check which Colleges you can get

Low JEE Main Rank? Check which Colleges you can get

K Guna SahitiUpdated on 13 Aug 2025, 11:42 AM IST

Low JEE Main Rank? Check which Colleges you can get - BTech admissions through JEE Main are merit-based. Hence it is largely believed that a higher rank will fetch a better college. However, a higher rank does not always guarantee a good institute. Several top engineering colleges in India offer admission to the best BTech courses at low JEE Main ranks. Based on the previous year’s list of JoSAA participating institutes, there are 32 NITs, 26 IIITs and 40 GFTIs that provide admission through JEE Main. Many of these institutes do not require a higher JEE Main cutoff. Candidates can also apply for state-based counselling and private colleges based on JEE Main and often have lesser cutoff criteria. Candidates can check the list of these colleges on this page and also find a way to predict the name of the college that could be allotted to them based on their JEE Main performance.

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NTA is expected to announce the JEE Mains 2026 exam date soon on nta.ac.in and jeemain.nta.nic.in. Meanwhile, candidates can check previous years' trends: 

Year

Session 1

Session 2

2019

January 6 – January 20 

April 7 - April 21 

2020

January 6 - January 11

September 1 - September 6

2021

February 23 - February 26

March 15 to March 18; April 27–30; May 24–28 

2022

April 21, 24, 25, 29 and May 1, 4

May 24 - May 29 (Rescheduled)

2023

January 24 - 31 and February 1 

April 6, 8, 10–12

2024

January 24 – February 1

April 1 – 15

2025

Jan 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30

Apr 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9


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Low JEE Main Rank? Check which Colleges you can get
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Colleges Accepting Low JEE Main Ranks

The JEE Main cutoff is determined as per the number of applicants, seats available and choices filled. However, there is no proper definition of what a JEE Main low rank may mean. Candidates aiming for IITs but do not qualify for JEE Advanced, may still have some of the highest ranks but will eventually be lower than what they expected. Since everyone is not a top scorer in JEE Main, some institutes offer admissions to low JEE Main rank holders. However, the exact cutoff marks for particular B.Tech courses shall vary from one institute to another. Here is the list of institutes that offer admissions to low JEE Main rank holders.

Government Colleges with Low JEE Main Cutoff

Private Colleges Accepting JEE Main Ranks

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JEE Main College Predictor

Careers360 provides the JEE Main college predictor which will help them get an idea of the institutes at which they stand chances for admission based on the JEE Main scores. Aspirants need to enter their JEE Main overall percentile, their home state, caste, gender, and PwD status to predict the probable colleges for admission. Students will know the colleges at which they may be eligible for admission before the official JoSAA counselling starts.

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Options before making a decision after JEE Main

Students who are still confused about whether they will be able to make it to the top institutes or not can explore several options before deciding on what after JEE Main. NTA is expected to conduct the JEE Main 2025 for lakhs of students across the country. Candidates should give their best attempt. Nonetheless, if they still get a low rank in JEE Main and are worried about the colleges they may get admission into, should also check the best engineering colleges without JEE Mains.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Which colleges accept JEE Main scores?
A:

JEE Main is conducted as a national engineering entrance examination for admission into institutes of National Importance. There are other private institutes as well that accept JEE Main scores. Several states conduct their own counselling for admission through JEE Main as well, like, DTE MP BE, HSTES, UPTAC etc

Q: What is the procedure to apply for admission into private colleges through JEE Main?
A:

Candidates can visit the official websites of the respective colleges to know exactly how to apply for colleges after JEE Main.

Q: Who conducts the counselling for engineering admissions into NITs?
A:

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) conducts the counselling process for admissions into institutes of national importance including NITs.

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Questions related to JEE Main

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Have a question related to JEE Main ?

Hello,

JEE has two exams:

  1. JEE Main : for NITs and eligibility for JEE Advanced.
  2. JEE Advanced: For IITs

The percentage or marks needed to get seat in NITs and IITs are:

  • For NITs, aim for 150+ marks in JEE Main.
  • For IITs, aim for 50-60% marks in JEE Advanced.
  • Focus on concepts, practice, and take mock tests for best results.

Go through the link for more details:

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-cutoff

I hope this answer helps you, All the best!



Heya,

Yes, you can refill your category again. In the case of the April session JEE Main registration, you have the option to change your category while registering your details only once. You can switch from General to EWS if you have a proper certificate. Just be certain that the EWS certificate is granted before the last date of the April session form and complies with the NTA's requirements of validity.

Hope it helps!!!

Hello,

Yes, you can get admission in DTU and IIIT Hyderabad with an outstanding JEE Main rank, as long as you pass Class 12 with at least 60% marks in PCM.


if we talk about DTU (Delhi Technological University) — you must have at least 60% in PCM and pass all subjects. The 75% rule is not strictly applicable here, so you can get admission based on your JEE Main rank and Delhi quota, if applicable.

For IIIT Hyderabad, admission is based on JEE Main percentile/rank, but the institute also requires a minimum of 60% in Class 12 (PCM). So, even with less than 75%, you are eligible if you meet this 60% requirement.

Hope you understand. ALL THE BEST.

Hello Tanishka,

Although i believe your attempting strategy and sequence depends entirely on your stage of preparation and your personal progress, i would suggest you sit for your January attempt even if you aim to seriously prepare for April.

Whatever stage of syllabus completion you are at, i suggest you give it a try to get an estimate of the exam difficulty and see roughly where you stand among the applicants that year. No matter how many mock tests you attempt, the actual examination environment happens to be very different from mock tests. The first attempt is going to give you an idea of the exam environment so you can prepare for your April attempt better.

All the best for your exams!

Hello Swati

Yes, your EWS certificate will be valid for JEE Main 2026 and counselling if it’s issued after April 1, 2025.
This is because EWS certificates are valid for one financial year from April to March.
So, a certificate made in October 2025 will be for FY 2025–26, which covers both JEE and counselling. You’ll need the certificate number during JEE registration in October 2025.
Even if you don’t have it yet, you can still register and upload it later during counselling. Just make sure the certificate clearly mentions the correct financial year.
Always keep a few extra copies and the original ready for verification.
You're good to go if it’s issued after April 1, 2025