JEE Main and NDA exams are clashing on Septemeber 6. Read on to know how NTA finds a solution for this?
The COVID -19 outbreak in the country leads to postponement of all the major examinations like JEE Main, NEET, NDA and many others. With a little time left for the year end, authorities are ensuring that the exams are conducted without any hustle and clash of dates.
Despite all the measures by the competent authorities, there is a clash of the two most important exams JEE Main 2020 and NDA on September 6. In such a situation, students are confused that what they should do to not miss any of the exams. From students’ point of view both the exams are important as qualifying either of the JEE Main or NDA paves way for a better future.
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In order to avoid a situation where students can’t appear in any of the two exams, the National Testing Agency came (NTA) came up with a solution. A notice has also been published by the NTA on the official website of the JEE Main 2020 in this regard. But, before knowing about the solution, students must know what are the two exams and why they are important.
- What is NDA?
- What is JEE Main?
- How to avoid a clash between JEE Main 2020 and NDA 1 & 2 on September 6?
What is NDA?
National Defence Academy (NDA) exam is one of the most sought after defence entrance exams in the country. The exam is conducted twice a year for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). There are two stages of NDA: written exam and SSB Interview. Around four lakh aspirants appear for NDA every year, out of which approximately 6,000 are called for SSB Interview. Candidates must have passed class 12 from a recognised board to appear for the exam.
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What is JEE Main?
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE ) Main is a national level entrance exam conducted by the NTA to offer admission to BE/BTech, BPlan and BArch courses at the IIITs (Indian Institute of Information Technology), NITs (National Institute of Technology) and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs) across the country. Candidates must have passed class XII from a recognised board to appear for the exam.
How to avoid a clash between JEE Main 2020 and NDA 1 & 2 on September 6?
The NTA has come up with a solution to avoid any type of clash between NDA 1 & 2 and JEE Main to be conducted on September 6. Candidates can go through the notification below:
As JEE Main 2020 application correction window is open till July 15, candidates can follow the below steps to avoid a clash between the two exams:
- Visit the official website and click on the “JEE Main April 2020 Application Form Correction”
- On the new page, click on “Already Registered! Click here to log in”
- Enter all the required credentials to log in
- Along with making corrections (if any), candidates who will be appearing for NDA & NA Examination (I) must choose “YES” in the online application form of JEE Main 2020.
- The exam conducting authority i.e. NTA will take note that the JEE Main of all such candidates must not clash with their NDA exams.
- If any candidates are registering fresh for the JEE Main and also registered himself for JEE Main, he/she also need to choose “YES” while filling the application form.
It is very important for all the candidates appearing in both the exams to do the aforesaid for avoiding a clash of JEE Main and NDA clash. Another very important point for all such candidates is that they must do it before July 15. There may not be any other chance for students to avoid the clash.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
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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Guide-Level 15
Answered 2 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days 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 6 days 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (April attempt) result has already been declared by NTA on April 20, 2026. You can download your scorecard from the official portal using your application number and password/date of birth.
Result Date: April 20, 2026 (Session 2).
Official Websites to Check:
jeemain.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
With 90 percentile in JEE Main (OBC-NCL, Female, Home State MP), your chances for B.Tech CSE are quite realistic in MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur (Rajasthan) and other state/NIT options. Let’s break it down:
MBM Engineering College (Jodhpur)
- Admission Route: Rajasthan REAP counseling (based on JEE
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
| NIT | CSE Closing Rank Range | Chance at 98.15 Percentile (~Rank 18,000–22,000) |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | ~2,000–3,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Warangal | ~2,500–4,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Surathkal | ~3,000–5,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Calicut | ~3,500–5,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| MNIT Jaipur | ~4,000–7,000 | ❌ Not possible (but check Home State quota) |
| VNIT Nagpur | ~5,000–8,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Rourkela | ~4,500–7,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| MNNIT Allahabad | ~5,500–9,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Kurukshetra | ~7,000–12,000 | ⚠️ Borderline |
| NIT Jalandhar | ~9,000–15,000 | ✅ Possible |
| NIT Silchar | ~12,000–20,000 | ✅ Strong chance |
| NIT Agartala / Mizoram / Sikkim / Manipur / Srinagar | ~18,000–30,000 | ✅ Very strong chance |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
LPU JEE Main cutoff for BTech typically sits around 80 percentile for general category, based on recent trends for high-demand branches like CSE. This opens doors to innovative curriculum with strong industry ties, hands-on projects, and solid placement outcomes the highest packages crossing 50 LPA
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Beginner-Level 1
Is JEE Main accepted at Guru Nanak Institute of Technology?