What if my JEE Advanced Rank is between 1000 and 5000?

What if my JEE Advanced Rank is between 1000 and 5000?

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What if my JEE Advanced Rank is between 1000 and 5000? - Sure of getting an IIT but confused about which one to choose among the available options for a rank between 1000 and 5000. What if you rank high in JEE Advanced exam, but miss top branches at prominent IITs? What are the best branches to choose if your rank in JEE Advanced rank is between 1000 and 5000? The authority will release the JEE Advanced result 2025 date online and will also announce the JoSAA counselling online. So, read the full article to make the right choice in time.
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Those with a rank between 1000 and 5000 have the possibility of securing a good IIT branch. However, a few ambiguities may arise when you experiment with different permutations and combinations for your ultimate admittance. Careers360's article 'What if my JEE Advanced Rank is between 1000 and 5000' provides solutions to your admission counselling questions.

What if my JEE Advanced Rank is between 1000 and 5000?
What if my JEE Advanced Rank is between 1000 and 5000?
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Candidates can calculate the JEE Advanced 2025 probable scores using the marking scheme. The section-wise JEE Advanced 2025 marking scheme is as follows. 

Section

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Marking Scheme

1

4

12


  • +3 if ONLY the correct option is chosen

  • 0 if none of the options is chosen

  • -1 in all other cases

2

3

12


  • +4 if ALL correct options are chosen

  • +3 if all four options are correct, but ONLY three are chosen

  • +2 if three or more options are correct, but ONLY two are chosen, both correct

  • +1 if two or more options are correct, but ONLY one is chosen, and it is correct

  • 0 if none of the options are chosen

  • -2 in all other cases

3

6

24


  • +4 for the correct answer

  • 0 for no attempts

4

4

12


  • +3 if ONLY the correct option is chosen

  • 0 if none of the options are chosen

  • -1 for wrong attempts

JEE Advanced 2025 paper 2 marking scheme

Section

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Marking Scheme

1

4

12

+3 if ONLY the correct option is chosen, 0 if unanswered, -1 in all other cases

2

3

12


  • +4 if all correct options are chosen

  • +3 if all four correct options but only three are chosen

  • +2 if three or more are correct, but only two are chosen

  • +1 if two or more are correct, but only one is chosen

  • 0 if unanswered

  • -2 in all other cases

3

6

24


  • +4 for the correct answer

  • 0 if unanswered

  • no negative marks

4

4

12


  • +3 if ONLY the correct option is chosen

  • 0 if unanswered

  • no negative marks

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Question: I don’t have any particular preference as such when it comes to choosing a branch. What are the best IIT options for me?

Answer: This is the best scenario in terms of getting into your dream IIT. In case, you don’t have a preference for a particular branch, almost all IITs – from top to bottom - are open for you.

Thus, you can get the branch of your choice. For the JEE Advanced rank between 1000-5000, we list top IIT options for top branches below:

Question: What if I am determined for CSE? Is there any chance for an IIT seat for me?

Answer: You are most likely to get a Computer Science Engineering seat. To be precise, in 2020, the closing rank for CSE was 6312 in the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna. However, the CSE seat is available at the Indian School of Mines Dhanbad till 6041 rank last year. Thus, a rank between 1000-5000 in JEE Advanced almost assures you admission into the CSE branch.

Though chances of getting CSE in IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur or IIT Kharagpur look dim for you, your destination for CSE branch can be one of the IITs listed below (priority order from top to bottom):

Note: This information is based on last year’s opening and closing rank of JEE Advanced.

Question: I am targeting admission into top Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Which top branches can be available for me in top IITs.

Answer: You have secured a good rank and can get admission to any of the top IITs. In case you don’t have any particular preference of a branch, you can go for the following IITs-

These are among the most sought-after IITs and are known for offering great learning opportunities and exposure. These IITs have good placement record across branches.

Question: I have no particular preference, But, I wish best of both worlds – top branch as well as top IIT. What are the top options available to me?

Answer: The range (1000 to 5000) of JEE Advanced rank you belong to offers multiple admission opportunities for you at top IITs. It is already explained that you can also get branch of your choice provided you have no preference for a particular top IIT.

But, if you wish to go to top branches in top IITs with open mind, there are options galore. We present you here a few top options in priority order – from top to bottom:

  1. Mechanical Engineering at IIT Kanpur

  2. Computer Science & Engineering at IIT BHU

  3. Mechanical Engineering at IIT Madras

  4. Computer Science & Engineering at IIT Hyderabad

  5. Electronics and Communication Engineering at IIT Roorkee

  6. Mechanical Engineering - Design and Manufacturing at IIT Madras

  7. Chemical Engineering at IIT Bombay

  8. Chemical Engineering at IIT Delhi

  9. Mathematics and Computing Engineering at IIT Kanpur

  10. Civil Engineering at IIT Bombay

  11. Mathematics and Computing Engineering at IIT Guwahati

  12. Civil Engineering at IIT Delhi

  13. Production Engineering at IIT Delhi

  14. Engineering Physics at IIT Madras

  15. Electrical Engineering at IIT Hyderabad

  16. Chemical Engineering at IIT Kanpur

  17. Chemical Engineering at IIT Madras

  18. Engineering Physics at IIT Delhi

  19. Aerospace Engineering at IIT Madras

  20. Engineering Physics at IIT Kanpur

The options listed above represent the most sought-after branches. Apart from these, there are several other options which you can opt as per your ranking.

Question: Which IIT is better for Mining Engineering- IIT Kharagpur or ISM Dhanbad?

Answer: First of all, take note of the fact that ISM Dhanbad does not admit female candidates for their mining engineering courses while IIT Kharagpur and IIT (BHU) do not have such restrictions.

However, Indian School of Mines Dhanbad is the most sought-after institute for this particular branch. As its name suggests, this institute specializes in mining engineering and is known for its excellent faculty and good placement record.

Still, a Mining Engineering seat in IIT Kharagpur or IIT BHU can also be good options for you. At your rank, however, all Mining Engineering options are available and it is upto you to decide based on your location preference. Based on last year admission closing rank, the three institutes which offer Mining courses can be listed in top priority as below:

  1. ISM Dhanbad
  2. IIT Kharagpur
  3. IIT BHU

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Hello there,

Yes, the person can still get admission in an IIT if they meet the JEE Advanced eligibility criteria and score well enough in the exam.

Key points:

  1. Intermediate (Class 12) passing status: Clearing Maths 1B in advanced supplementary means they passed the subject, so the academic eligibility is met.

  2. JEE Advanced marks: Scoring 400+ in JEE Advanced is a good score and can help secure admission depending on the branch and category.

  3. Other eligibility criteria: The candidate must also satisfy age limit, number of attempts, and other rules set by IITs.

So, if all criteria are met and the rank is good, admission to an IIT is possible despite the initial failure in Maths 1B.


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

Hello Aspirant,

If you get admitted into the B.S. program at IIT Madras this year and this year happens to be your first JEE Advanced attempt, then yes, you will remain eligible to take JEE Advanced again next year if you satisfy the other eligibility norms laid down by the conducting authorities of the exam. The important thing is that the candidate gets two chances at JEE Advanced at the most, and these chances have to come within two successive years from the year when they first appeared for the test. Since you are trying for the first time, you have one chance remaining for the next year.

But once you are admitted into an IIT undergraduate course, you cannot sit for JEE Advanced again to get into the same course. But if you are interested in a different course or a double degree (such as B.Tech + M.Tech), you may want to look up the particular rules from the JEE Advanced official website or the IITs.

Hey! If you're choosing between Aakash and Vedantu for JEE Advanced, Aakash is often considered the better option overall—especially for its strong track record, experienced faculty, and structured approach. Their regular test series, doubt-clearing sessions, and detailed study material give a solid foundation for both JEE Main and Advanced. If you’re okay with a more rigid schedule and possibly higher fees, Aakash gives excellent results year after year. That said, Vedantu is still great for flexible learning at home. But for serious JEE Advanced prep, Aakash usually stands out as the stronger choice.

HELLO,

If you are a General category student with PwD (Persons with Disabilities) status and you want to get into Computer Science (CSE) at IIT Madras you will usually need a rank around 4 in the PwD category.

To get that kind of rank, you should aim for at least 95 marks or more in JEE Advanced. The exact marks needed can change each year depending on how difficult the paper is and how other students perform.

Since CSE at IIT Madras is one of the top choices even in the PwD category the competition is still tough though not as high as in the general category.

To appear for JEE Advanced , candidates must meet certain eligibility criteria regarding their 12th board exam . Specifically, the criteria for the number of attempts in JEE Advanced are based on the year of passing the 12th exam .

Here’s the relevant information:

Number of Attempts for JEE Advanced:

  1. First Attempt :

    • A candidate must have passed their 12th exam (or equivalent) in the year of appearing for JEE Advanced or the previous year.

    • For example, if you are appearing for JEE Advanced 2025 , you must have cleared your 12th exam in 2024 or 2025 .

  2. Maximum Attempts :

    • A candidate can appear for JEE Advanced a maximum of 2 times in consecutive years.

    • This means if you have already appeared for JEE Advanced in the previous year , you can attempt it once more the following year.

Example:

  • If you clear your 12th exam in 2025 , you will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2025 and JEE Advanced 2026 (if you meet other eligibility criteria).

  • If you miss JEE Advanced 2025 , you can still appear in 2026 as long as it’s within your 2-year window after passing the 12th exam.

Important Points:

  • Your 12th board exam marks (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) will be considered for determining eligibility and ranking in JEE Main .

  • JEE Advanced eligibility depends on your JEE Main rank and meeting the cutoffs as well as other criteria like age, nationality, and more.

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