A back-up plan.
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You have been focussed on making it to the IITs. But cracking the IIT-JEE is no cakewalk. So, do you have a Plan B? Here are some options to chew on.
Go for a diploma at a polytechnic.
The diploma can be upgraded to the equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree by clearing exams given by one of the several professional bodies. 
These organisations award diplomas, too. The options include:
Enrol for the Associate Membership of the Institution of Engineers (India), or AMIE, exams in electrical, electronics, civil, chemical, IT and mechanical engineering. AMIE is equivalent to a BE/BTech.
ieindia.org, ieidsc.org
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (India) conducts technician engineers and associate membership exams, at par with a diploma/degree.
imeindia.in
The Aeronautical Society of India, New Delhi, holds an exam, passing which earns you a credential equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering.
aerosocietyindia.in
The Institution of Electrical and Telecommunication Engineers’ associate membership exam, called AMIETE, is at par with a Bachelor’s degree.
iete.org, iete-elan.ac.in
Author: HT Horizons
Date: 25th March, 2010
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