Yes, you can. If you do 11th from CBSE in 2025 and 12th from NIOS in 2026, then you are allowed to attempt JEE. NIOS is a valid board, so you can give JEE in 2026 and again in 2027. Just take admission on time and pass your 12th exams.
Top Engineering Colleges without 75% criteria in India 2025 - Several top colleges in India offer engineering admission without 75% criteria. Candidates can check this article of the list of top engineering colleges without 75% criteria in India 2025. Students need not worry about the class 12 percentage, as many institutions do not impose the 75% requirements. Some of the best colleges are IIITs like IIIT Delhi, IIIT Hyderabad and IIIT Bangalore. Additionally, many leading private institutions also admit students without the 75% criteria.
Many engineering colleges in India offer admission even if the candidate has scored less than 75%. However, NITs and IITs do maintain the 75% eligibility requirement. Read the article below to learn about the top colleges without 75% criteria in JEE Mains and other qualifying exams.
Here’s the list of top engineering colleges that admit students without the 75% criteria, allowing them to pursue their desired courses. The information below includes college names, rankings, and other relevant details to help students make informed decisions and plan their careers wisely.
Institution Name | Fee (B.Tech ) | Eligibility | NIRF Ranking |
₹ 18.02 L | The eligibility criteria to get admission in B.tech is class 10+2 with a minimum of 70% aggregate marks with 5 subjects including Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as compulsory subjects in Class 12th from the CBSE board or equivalent. | 45 | |
₹ 16.00 L | The candidate should qualify 12th class or equivalent with Maths, Physics and Chemistry + a valid score in JEE Main | 47 | |
₹ 7.72 L | The candidate should have at least 65% marks in a bachelor’s degree in engineering (B.E/B.Tech) and a valid score in the GATE examination. | 74 | |
₹ 20.15 L | Candidates must have passed class 12th or equivalent examination with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates) in aggregate of three subjects, namely, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. | 44 | |
₹ 17.14 L | Candidates must have passed class 10+2 with a minimum of 60% marks + JEE Main Examination. | 201-300 | |
₹ 7.91 L | The candidates should pass 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry/Biology/computer Science as compulsory subjects + a valid score in JEE Main. | 19 | |
₹ 7.08 L | Eligibility criteria is a 10+2 examination with Mathematics, Physics and any one of Chemistry/Bio-technology/Computer Science/Biology with the qualifying marks from a recognised board. | NA | |
₹ 14.20 L | Candidates must have secured a minimum of 50 % marks in the subjects Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology | 101-105 | |
₹ 3.32 L | Science stream with at least 45% marks (40% marks for reserved category & PwD candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only) from any recognised board.10+2 examination or equivalent examination in the Science stream with at least 45% marks (40% marks for reserved category & PwD candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only) from any recognised board. | NA | |
₹ 8.64 L | Class 12th - 60% marks with PCM | 49 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It is not possible to get into NIT with 75 per cent. Only IIITs take admission without considering the 75% criteria.
Some of the top engineering colleges that accept below 75 per cent are IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Bangalore, Amity University, MIT Pune, Dhirubhai Ambani etc.,
The 75 per cent criteria was removed by NTA in 2020 because of COvid-19 but, it has been restored to 75 per cent in 2023.
Many colleges offer admission to B.tech without 75 per cent criteria. Some of them are IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Bangalore, Amity University, MIT Pune, Dhirubhai Ambani etc.,
Yes, the 75% criteria remains in effect for JEE 2025 droppers.
On Question asked by student community
The approximate annual cost for 11th/12th PCM and JEE coaching is around 1.5 to 3.5 lakhs for institutes, excluding hostel and mess fees. The total fees including hostel as well as mess fees can rise upto 4.5 to 6.5 lakhs and above, depending on location and institute quality.
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For JEE Main and JEE Advanced , the cut-offs are lower for ST category students. Here is a simple idea based on recent trends:
JEE Main qualification for ST : Around 50–60 marks is usually enough to qualify for JEE Advanced.
JEE Advanced qualification for ST : You just need to clear the JEE Main cut-off, then appear for Advanced.
To get good NITs or IITs , you will need higher marks.
For NITs (Hyderabad or good branches), try for 120+ marks in JEE Main .
For IITs , even with ST quota, you should aim for at least 80–100+ marks in JEE Advanced for decent branches.
Since you are from ST category and Hyderabad , you don’t need 300 marks in JEE Main. Try to score as high as possible to get better branches, but even moderate marks can qualify you.
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Yes, you can. If you do 11th from CBSE in 2025 and 12th from NIOS in 2026, then you are allowed to attempt JEE. NIOS is a valid board, so you can give JEE in 2026 and again in 2027. Just take admission on time and pass your 12th exams.
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