From Uncertainty to Growth: My Journey at CSI WITS
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )
Exam On - 21 Jan '26 - 29 Jan '26
Myself, Dipayan Haldar, an average student at CSI Wesley Institute of Science and Technology with an interest in Computer Science Engineering. I am actively learning programming languages such as Java, Python, and C, and I am also interested in exploring new technologies and improving my skills.
- Journey to CSI WITS College:
- Experience at CSI WITS College
- Festive Season at CSI WITS
Journey to CSI WITS College:
I believe, we should be very flexible in learning about any new technology that develops day by day. I was a PCM student at the Hyderabad Intermediate College. I secured good marks in class 12, and I chose Engineering for my graduation. So, I appeared for JEE Mains. But, as it was not planned earlier that I would appear for JEE, I didn’t prepare for it and hence couldn’t qualify it. This made me unsure about Engineering, but, then, I got to know about our state’s engineering exam, EAMCET. I appeared for the exam. I was a bit scared for the results because if I had not qualified it at that time, then I might not have had the time to apply for admission through the merit process. But, thankfully, I cleared the exam.
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Till that time, I had learned a few things about a few programming languages and also decided to become a passionate web developer. I started researching for those colleges that I can get with my rank. Shiksha.com helped me a lot while I was searching for the college. It provided me a list of colleges to which I can apply with my rank. I got to know that I can apply for a B.Tech. in CSE at CSI WITS College. The college had nice reviews on Shiksha, and it could help me become a web developer. So, I got admitted to CSI WITS college.
To appear in the exam, candidates must have passed class 12 in 2024, 2025 or appearing in 2026. There is no age limit or minimum percentage required.
Criteria | Decription |
|---|---|
Age limit | There is no age limit to appear in JEE Main. |
Year of passing qualifying exam | The candidates who have passed the class 12 / equivalent examination in 2024, 2025 or are appearing in 2026, irrespective of their age, can appear in JEE Mains 2026. |
Nationality | Candidates must be Indian citizens. Foreign Nationals, NRIs, PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin), and OCIs (Overseas Citizens of India) can also apply. |
Experience at CSI WITS College
The college provided me with good facilities like multiple labs and excellent faculties who were always ready to solve our doubts. They are all very experienced. I spent my free time using the library in this college, discussing the project with faculty. I also enjoy learning skills such as programming languages in the college lab. I participated in every program there, like the annual sports meet and sponsored programs day by day. Now, I know about basic C, Python, and OOP's through Java, Data Structure and Algorithms (DSA) in multiple languages.
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Festive Season at CSI WITS
A hidden gem is that college is full of festival-friendly places where we can interact with seniors. We can also collaborate with them as team members of any event. We also celebrate the annual sports meet every year before the Dussera holiday. A very special thing about this college is that Christmas day or Christmas week is celebrated throughout the week, and simultaneously, we get a lot of holidays. One top secret thing is - Every six months, our college hosts exclusive events. Recently, the college collaborated with Aha Entertainment Private Limited for a stand-up comedy and beatboxing show. They even selected some of our students to perform at the state level.
Being tech college students, we also get invited to participate in neighboring tech colleges for hackathons.
About the author:
Dipayan is a B.Tech. CSE student at CSI WITS College. He is an aspiring web developer. He was unable to qualify for JEE Mains, which made him unsure about B.Tech. Then, he qualified the EAMCET exam and got admitted to the college.
There is no minimum or maximum age to apply for JEE Main as per JEE Main eligibility criteria by NTA. You can appear in JEE Mains for three consecutive years from the year of passing class 12. You must have passed class 12 in 2024, 2025 or you are appearing in 2026 if you plan to apply for JEE Main 2026.
The official website to apply for JEE Main 2026 is jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA has released the JEE Main application form 2026 session 1. Candidates can fill the form online from the website. Details regarding JEE Main application fee, documents required to fill the form, how to apply and other important details related to application process is available on this page. JEE Main 2026 Session 2 application form will be available in January last week, 2026.
Note: The views expressed in this article are solely the author’s own and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha.
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