JEE Main 2016 Topper List
The All India Ranks for JEE Main 2016 got declared recently and with that being announced the names of top rankers of JEE Main 2016 also started pouring in.
Dipanshu Jindal from Delhi emerged as the JEE Main 2016 topper by securing an AIR 1. He was followed by Pratyush Maini(Rank 2) from Gurgaon and Rajas Bansal(Rank 3) at the second and third position respectively.
While, there is no girl in the top 10 list of JEE Main 2016 rank holders, the 11th position i.e. the 11th rank has been secured by a female candidate Ryali Gayathri from Telangana. CBSE announced the JEE Main 2016 scores on April 27, 2016 on its official website.
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Take a look at the profiles of JEE Main 2016 All India Rank Holders below.
Rank: AIR 1
- Name: Dipanshu Jindal
- Place: Delhi
- Marks: 321/360
- Success Mantra: Revise whatever is taught. I studied for eight hours daily besides attending coaching classes. I put all my energy and hard work in cracking this exam. I handled stress and pressure from studies very calmly.
Rank: AIR 2
- Name: Pratyush Maini
- Place: Gurgaon
- Marks: 320/360
- Success Mantra: I used to give 4 to 5 hours a day for the preparation of IIT-JEE. However took time out for table tennis and lawn tennis. The sports helped me in overcoming distress. Also, I didn't focus on good rank. I think targets sometimes make you stressed and it is difficult to concentrate on studies.
JEE Main 2016 Topper Interview: Pratyush Maini AIR 2
Rank: AIR 3
- Name: Rajas Bansal
- Place: Delhi
- Marks: 304/360
- Success Mantra: Managing time well is very important. Also, one should not take stress.
Rank: AIR 4
- Name: Sriram Balasubramanian
- Place: Nerul, Navi Mumbai
- Marks: 315/360
- Success Mantra: Focus on strengthening the concepts of PCM, along with increasing your speed and accuracy in solving questions. Do not over burden or pressurize yourself. Never get demotivated by any sort of failure. Have a positive approach and always stay self-motivated.
Rank: AIR 5
- Name: M. Prashant Reddy
- Place: Hyderabad
- Marks: 330 out of 360
- Success Mantra: Well-planned preparation strategy and consistent hard work are the crucial factors the helped him top the exam.
Rank: AIR 6
- Name: Sai Teja Talluri
- Place: Hyderabad
- Marks: 345 out of 360
- Success Mantra: Do not leave any topic. Cover all the extra topics that you think would not be a part of the exam.
Sai Teja Talluri Tops JEE Main 2016; Secures AIR 5 in JEE Advanced
Rank: AIR 11
- Name: Ryali Gayathri
- Place: Telangana
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 6 hours ago
Yes, the admissions in BTech at BRCM CET are based on JEE Main merit ranks. Students have to register for counseling at HSTES official website. Seats for management quota and NRI wards are allotted by the college. Separate registration for counseling is done on the official website. Seat allotment i
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 hours ago
The cutoffs for BTech admissions in the institute are not available as per official sources. However, according to data present on Shiksha page the 2025 closing rank for CSE branch was 1202618. Additionally, the JEE Main closing rank for Civil Engineering was 871976. Students can check official HSTE
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Answered Yesterday
Yes, JEE Mains has been listed as an accepted entrance exam for MIT Academy of Engineering BTech admission. The institute has also listed MHT-CET as its accepted entrance exam. Thus, candidates with a JEE Mains score can apply directly without appearing for MHT-CET.
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Answered Yesterday
CT Group of Institutions (North Campus) offers scholarships to students who crack the JEE Mains exam. Institution offers various scholarship categories including merit based aid for exceptional JEE Mains performance.
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Answered 3 days ago
Guru Nanak Institute of Technology accepts JEE Main scores for admission in BTech programme. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants with WBJEE or CE-AMPAI scores can also get admission in BTech provided they also meet the eligibility criteria.
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Answered 4 days ago
Students who gave the JEE Main session 2 exam and want to take admission at IITs should start preparing for the JEE Advanced exam. Students with a more than 98th percentile should start to study for the JEE Advanced exam.
Those who have secured a percentile between 95th and 98th should focus more on
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Answered 4 days ago
With a JEE Main percentile of 90.94 and CRL rank ~1.4 Lacs (female, general category), you have realistic chances in mid-tier NITs (later rounds), state government colleges, and strong private universities in Tamil Nadu and Bangalore for ECE/EEE. Top NITs/IIITs are unlikely, but good regional option
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Answered 5 days ago
With a JEE Main 2026 rank of 400,510 (≈ 70 percentile), admission to NITs, IIITs, or top GFTIs through JoSAA counseling is not possible.
Why?
- NITs/IIITs/GFTIs Cutoffs:
- Even for lower-demand branches (Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgy), closing ranks are usually within 2–2.5 Lacs (General category).
- Your r
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Answered a week ago
| Branch | General Category Closing Rank | OBC/SC/ST Closing Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (CSE) | ~12,000–15,000 | Up to ~25,000–30,000 | Most competitive branch |
| Information Technology (IT) | ~15,000 | ~28,000–32,000 | Slightly easier than CSE |
| Electronics & Communication (ECE) | ~18,000–20,000 | ~35,000–40,000 | Balanced demand |
| Electrical Engineering | ~20,000–25,000 | ~40,000–50,000 | Moderate demand |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~25,000–30,000 | ~50,000–60,000 | Higher closing ranks |
| Civil Engineering | ~30,000–35,000 | ~60,000–70,000 | Lower demand |
| Other Core (Textile, Metallurgy, Bio-Tech) | ~35,000–40,000 | ~70,000–80,000 | Easier admission |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
With a JEE Main CRL rank of ~79,364 and an EWS category rank of ~11,884, you have a realistic chance of securing CSE in several mid-tier NITs, newer IIITs, and some GFTIs. Top NITs (Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Allahabad) are out of reach, but options like NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, IIIT Kota, III
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