JEE Main 2021 Question Paper with Answer Key (July 25)

With an 87 percentile and a rank of 188681 in JEE Main, your chances of getting into ECE or Mechanical Engineering (ME) in top NITs or IIITs are limited, especially within the general category. However, you may have a chance in some lower-ranked NITs or GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes).

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First of all congratulations on getting 87 percentile.

With an 87 percentile in the JEE Main and rank 188681, securing ECE or ME in the top NITs or IIITs will be difficult, particularly in the general category. But there is a possibility of making it in:

• Lower-rung NITs (particularly in home state quota, if one is eligible)
• State government institutions
• Private universities under JEE Main counseling

You can also seek possibilities in the CSAB special rounds or investigate colleges where the cut-off rank exceeds 180,000 in past years.

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At a CRL Rank of -188,000,it might be challenging to get ECE or ME in top-tier NITs,IITs or GFTIs under the general category.However,you still have a good chances in :

1.Lower-Ranked NITs or IITs ( especially in north-eastern or newer ones)

If you have any reservation or home state quota.You might get ECE/ME in:

-NIT Mizoram    -NIT Nagaland  - NIT Meghalaya  - IIT Una,IIT Nagpur( for ECE)

2.State level government engineering colleges ( through your state quota)

- if you are in a state like Maharasthra,MP,UP,Rajasthan,etc your state quote may help you get ECE/ME in government colleges through JEE Main.

3.Private collages accepting JEE Main scores.Collages like:

- Shiv Nadar University

-UPES Dehradun

-Amity University

These accept JEE Main scores for admission and offer good ECE/ME programs.

No need to worry , but you need to be sincere .

If you have entered the wrong school name or board details in your JEE application, do not  worry as this can usually be resolved with the right steps. First, you should immediately contact the National Testing Agency (NTA) by doing a mail to them and covering all your doubts and all correct details. They may not allow corrections now, but having it officially noted could help during counselling. When the JOSAA counselling process begins, document verification will play a crucial role. Make sure you carry your original Class 12 marksheet and school documents to prove the correct information. As long as your academic records are genuine and match the eligibility criteria, small application errors like this typically do not lead to disqualification or blacklisting. Just stay updated on the official JOSAA website and follow their instructions carefully to ensure a smooth counselling process.

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Satakshi Gupta with CRL 289509 and NCL 101585 in JEE 2025 may get a Delhi-based engineering college through home state quota, especially in private or lower-ranked g9overnment colleges. top-tier institutions like DTU, NSUT, or IIIT-D may be through at this rank unless tehre's a category relxation. exact admission depends on cutoff trends, so check official JoSAA or state counselling portals for accurate options.

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DTU(Delhi Technological university) offers B.Tech with various specialization, and you should have score 85% marks in your class 12th(PCM)  and it also requires your jee scores for its eligibility criteria, also there is entrance fee of Rs 1000 . If you have not given jee exams then it can not be possible because percentile of jee is main requirement here.

But you can apply for other colleges , like BITs , LPU ,CU.

Yes, a person with 70% disability (PwD category) and 22 percentile in JEE Main may not be eligible for admission to NITs, IIITs, or GFTIs through JoSAA , as the minimum required percentile to qualify for JEE Advanced or JoSAA counseling is usually higher , even for PwD candidates.

Here's what you need to know:

1. Minimum Percentile for PwD in JEE Main (2024 trend) :

• For the General-PwD category, the qualifying percentile was around 0.001 to 2.50 .

• But just qualifying JEE Main is not enough to get admission in NITs/IIITs. Your All India Rank (AIR) must be within the closing ranks for those institutes.

2. 22 Percentile in JEE Main

• 22 percentile is quite low. It likely results in a very high (poor) rank , which is generally not enough for admission through JoSAA in central institutes.

3. Other Options :

You still have several good alternatives :

• State Engineering Colleges : Many states (like MP, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab) offer admission based on JEE Main scores , and have PwD reservation . These may have lower cutoff ranks .

• Private Universities : Some private universities admit candidates with low JEE scores or have their own entrance exams.

• Management Quota Seats : Some private colleges offer management seats that do not strictly require high ranks.

4. Scholarships and Reservations :

• With 70% disability , you are eligible for reservation benefits and central/state government scholarships .

Yes, you can get admission in a good engineering college without JEE Main , especially with 88% marks in 12th and being from the SC category . Here are your options:

1. State-Level Entrance Exams

Many states conduct their own engineering entrance exams. You can apply for these without JEE Main:

• KCET – Karnataka

• MHT CET – Maharashtra

• WBJEE – West Bengal

• TNEA – Tamil Nadu (based on 12th marks only)

• UPSEE (UPCET) – Uttar Pradesh (now merged with CUET, but private colleges may admit without JEE)

2. Direct Admission in Private Colleges

• Many private universities and engineering colleges offer direct admission based on 12th marks.

• Your 88% score and SC category will give you scholarship and reservation benefits .

• Examples: SRM, VIT (via VITEEE), Manipal, Amity, Chandigarh University , etc.

3. Central and Deemed Universities via CUET

• Some universities now use CUET UG for admission in technical courses. You can check if engineering programs are available.

4. Government/State Universities with 12th-based admission

• A few state universities may offer admission on merit basis (12th marks) , especially for reserved category candidates.

With a 73 percentile in JEE Main , your rank will likely be around 80,000-90,000 . This range typically means you may not be eligible for admission to top-tier NITs, IITs, or IIITs for Computer Science Engineering (CSE). However, you still have a good chance of securing admission in various other engineering colleges, including state-level colleges and private universities .

Here are some of the best options you can consider:

1. State Government Engineering Colleges

These colleges offer good education and have a relatively lower cut-off compared to national institutes:

• UPTU (UPCET) Colleges – Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) , Lucknow

• MPPEB Colleges – RGPV Bhopal, Shivaji University (Maharashtra)

• WBJEE Colleges – University of Engineering & Management (UEM) , Kolkata

• TNEA Colleges – Tamil Nadu engineering colleges that don’t require JEE but rely on 12th marks.

2. Private Universities Offering B.Tech in CSE

Many private universities offer quality education and admission without requiring a high JEE rank. Some popular ones include:

• VIT University (VITEEE) – VIT is one of the most popular choices for students with moderate JEE ranks. It conducts its own entrance exam VITEEE .

• SRM Institute of Science and Technology – Offers B.Tech in CSE with a separate entrance exam SRMJEE .

• Amity University – Accepts JEE Main scores or conducts its own entrance exam for CSE.

• Manipal University – Offers B.Tech in CSE through MU OET .

• Shiv Nadar University – Has a good CSE department and admits students based on JEE Main scores and their own tests.

• Chandigarh University – Offers B.Tech in CSE with a relatively lower admission cutoff and accepts JEE Main scores.

3. Emerging Institutes with Good Infrastructure

These institutes may not have top-tier rankings but offer solid infrastructure, a good faculty, and placement opportunities in the tech industry:

• Shivaji University , Kolhapur

• UPES Dehradun

• Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology , Delhi

• Galgotias University , Greater Noida

• Lovely Professional University (LPU)

4. Consider Lateral Entry for Better Options Later

If you're planning to pursue a career in Computer Science Engineering (CSE) and want to switch to a top college later, you can consider the lateral entry option after completing your diploma or 2nd-year B.Tech from a decent institution.

Tips for You :

• Look for College Rankings : Many private colleges and state engineering colleges offer great opportunities. Check their placement records and infrastructure before making a decision.

• Check for Scholarships : Some universities offer scholarships based on entrance exams or academic performance.

You should fill the year when you were first eligible to appear for JEE Advanced, not necessarily when you actually appeared.

For Example:

• If you passed your Class 12 in 2024 , then you were first eligible for JEE Advanced in 2024 , even if you didn’t appear for it that year.

• So, in the form, you should fill 2024 as your first attempt year , even if your first real attempt is in 2025 .

Why?

Because JEE Advanced eligibility is strictly tied to the year you passed Class 12 . Candidates are allowed to attempt JEE Advanced only in the year of passing 12th and the immediate next year .

So even if you're attempting JEE Advanced for the first time in 2025 , if you passed 12th in 2024, your first eligible year is 2024 , and that is what should be entered .