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    Top Engineering Colleges without 75% Criteria in India 2026 - IIT, NIT, IIIT

    Top Engineering Colleges without 75% Criteria in India 2026 - IIT, NIT, IIIT

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    Team Careers360Updated on 13 May 2026, 04:19 PM IST
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    Top Engineering Colleges Without 75% Criteria in India 2026 - Candidates who have secured a percentile less than 75 in the Class 12 exam can check the article below. Many colleges in India don’t require a higher percentile. The engineering college lists include IIIT Delhi, IIIT Hyderabad, and IIIT Bangalore. Students need not be concerned about their Class 12 percentage, as these institutions have more flexible eligibility requirements. Along with these, several well-known private engineering institutes also provide admission without the 75% criterion. In this article, candidates can explore the list of top engineering colleges in India that do not require 75% marks in 2026.

    Top Engineering Colleges without 75% Criteria in India 2026 - IIT, NIT, IIIT
    Top Engineering Colleges without 75% Criteria in India 2026

    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.

    Top 10 Engineering Colleges without 75% Criteria in India 2026

    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. The list is prepared as per the NIRF 2025 ranking lists.

    Amity University B.Tech Admissions 2026

    Among top 100 Universities Globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026

    UPES B.Tech Admissions 2026

    Last Date to Apply: 18th May | Ranked #43 among Engineering colleges in India by NIRF | Highest Package 1.3 CR , 100% Placements

    Top Engineering Colleges Without 75% Criteria in India 2026 - NIRF Ranks 2025

    Top Engineering Colleges Without 75% Criteria in India 2026- Eligibility & Fees

    Institution Name

    Fee (B.Tech )

    Eligibility

    IIIT Delhi

    ₹ 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.

    IIIT Hyderabad

    ₹ 16.00 L

    The candidate should qualify 12th class or equivalent with Maths, Physics and Chemistry + a valid score in JEE Main

    IIIT Bangalore

    ₹ 7.72 L

    The candidate should have at least 65% marks in class 10+2 and a valid score in the JEE Main examination.

    Thapar Patiala

    ₹ 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.

    LNMIIT Jaipur

    ₹ 17.14 L

    Candidates must have passed class 10+2 with a minimum of 60% marks + JEE Main Examination.

    Nirma Ahmedabad

    ₹ 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.

    Dhirubhai Ambani

    ₹ 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.

    MIT Pune

    ₹ 14.20 L

    Candidates must have secured a minimum of 50 % marks in the subjects Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology

    Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) Mumbai

    ₹ 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.

    Amity University

    ₹ 8.64 L

    Class 12th - 60% marks with PCM

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Which college is best for B.Tech without 75 per cent criteria?
    A:

    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.,

    Q: Can I get into NIT without the 75 per cent criteria?
    A:

    It is not possible to get into NIT with 75 per cent. Few IIITs take admission without considering the 75% criteria.

    Q: What are the top colleges for engineering which accept below 75 per cent criteria?
    A:

    Some of the top engineering colleges that accept below 75 per cent are IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Bangalore, Amity University, MIT Pune, Dhirubhai Ambani etc.,

    Q: Did NTA remove 75 per cent criteria?
    A:

    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.

    Q: is 75 percent criteria removed for 2026?
    A:

    No, the JEE Main 2026 still has 75% criteria. 

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