JEE Main 80 Percentile Colleges: Top Engineering Institutes, Cutoff, Percentile Scores, etc.

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JEE Main 80 percentile colleges: Achieving an 80 percentile in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) is a momentous milestone, opening opportunities to some of the top NITs, such as NIT Jalandhar, NIT Durgapur, NIT Goa, and other reputable institutes, like KIIT University, BIT Ranchi, IIIT Allahabad. Read below to learn more about top colleges that accept JEE Mains 80 percentile. 

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JEE Main 80 percentile colleges: Achieving an 80 percentile in the JEE Mains 2025 exam is a significant milestone, reflecting a firm grasp of engineering fundamentals. This percentile typically corresponds to a rank of 246089 - 166000, opening doors to various reputable engineering institutions across India. 

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The JEE Main 2025 Session 2 exam has started. NTA is conducting the JEE Mains 2025 session 2 exam on April 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8 for paper 1 and on April 9 for Paper 2. 

The National Testing Agency announced the JEE Mains Paper 1 results on Feb 11, 2025, and out of 12,58,136 candidates, 14 applicants have obtained a NTA score of 100 in JEE Main Paper 1 (B.E/BTech).

Understanding the 80 Percentile in JEE Main 2025

Obtaining an 80 percentile in the JEE Main indicates that the candidate has outperformed 80% of the total test-takers. An 80 percentile in JEE Main typically corresponds to a score of approximately 41-50 marks. The performance level can secure admission to several esteemed engineering colleges, including top NITs like NIT Ranchi, NIT Durgapur, etc. and other institutes like KIIT University, BIT Ranchi, IIIT Allahabad.

Q:   How much rank should I score to get IIIT Allahabad?
A:

IIIT Allahabad accpets JEE Main score for admission to the BTech courses. As per the IIIT Allahabad cutoff 2023, the Last Round closing rank for BTech ranged between 5924 and 9558, among which Information Technology was the most competitive specialisation. The Round 1 closing rank for BTech ranged between 4817 and 8428 for BTech. 

So, considering the previous year Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks, candidates seeking admission to IIIT Allahabad must secure a rank over and above 4800 and 9600 for the General ALL India category candidates. 

Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the 2023 Last Round closing ranks for IIIT Allahabad to get an idea of the ranks required for all the BTech courses offered at this institute: 

CourseRound 1Last Round 
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering84289558
B.Tech. in Information Technology48175924
B.Tech. in Information Technology (Business Informatics)51626587
Q:   What is NIT Rourkela cutoff for BTech?
A:

NIT Rourkela cutoff 2024 has been released across various specialisations in opening and closing ranks. NIT Rourkela BTech cutoff 2024 ranged between 2680 and 35593 for the General AI category candidates, wherein BTech in CSE is the most competitive course. The easiest BTech specialisation to secure admission in is B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering + M.Tech. in Industrial Ceramic Engineering. For a detailed NIT Rourkela branch-wise cutoff 2024, candidates can refer to the table below for the Round 1 cutoff. The cutoff mentioned below is for the General category under the AI Quota.

Course2024
B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering28053
B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering34492
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering16708
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering23425
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering2680
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering8770
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering5053
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering13682
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering27499
B.Tech. in Mining Engineering31497
B.Tech. in Biotechnology27533
B.Tech. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering8646
B.Tech. in Industrial Design27601
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering18843
B.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering + M.Tech. in Industrial Ceramic Engineering35593
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering33676
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mining Engineering32461
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)439
B.Tech. in Food Process Engineering34726
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence3880
Q:   What is the expected NIT Calicut JEE Main cutoff 2024?
A:

Going as per the past three year trends candidates can expect the closing ranks for NIT Calicut JEE Main cutoff 2024 Round 1 Seat Allotment for top specialisations between the following range: 

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Several colleges like NITs and IIITs accepting 80 percentile in JEE Main 2025. Here are some notable options.

NIT Colleges BTech Specialisations
NIT Agartala Bioengineering  | Chemical Engineering
NIT Meghalaya Civil Engineering | Mechanical Engineering
NIT Raipur Information Technology | Electronics and Communication Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Electrical Engineering
NIT Jalandhar Civil Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Instrumentation and Control Engineering
NIT Goa Electronics and Communication Engineering
NIT Hamirpur Electronics and Communication Engineering
NIT Durgapur Biotechnology | Mechanical Engineering | Civil Engineering | Chemical Engineering | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

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JEE Main 80 Percentile Colleges

Q:   What is the cutoff for BTech at NIT Andhra Pradesh for OBC category?
A:

NIT Andhra Pradesh BTech cutoff 2024 for BTech courses ranged between 25704 and 91199 for OBC category. Wherein, the most competitive course was BTech in Computer Science and Engineering and the least competitive course was BTech in Biotechnology. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in JEE Main, the last cutoffs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State. It also varies if the applicant is a female.

Q:   Can I get NIT with 95 percentile in JEE Main?
A:

It is possible for you to secure a seat in an NIT (National Institute of Technology), although it may not guarantee your preferred branch or institute. If your percentile is above 96, your chances of getting into a respectable NIT increases, but you may need to compromise on your branch selection. However, if you aim for a decent NIT with a preferred branch in the core field, you would need to score above 97.5%. On the other hand, if your goal is to get admission to a top college with the CSE (Computer Science and Engineering) branch, your score would need to be higher than 99.4%.

Q:   Can I take admission in NIT Narula Institute of Technology, without JEE in B.Tech?
A:

NIRF ranking of Narula Institute of Technology is between 200 to 250 it oscillates in this range the average placement I would say of B.Tech is good not very good if you compare with Jadavpur or NITs.  You can take admission in Narula Institute of Technology without JEE by giving WBJEE direct admission is not possible it is a government-registered college you can take admission only by appearing in WBJEE and getting a decent rank-clearing exam according to your category. you can check the required marks to get admission on Shiksha itself.

Q:   How much is 120 marks in JEE Mains percentile?
A:

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will declare the JEE Mains result 2025 in the form of percentile scores. Candidates can check here the JEE Main 2025 marks vs percentile data to understand the 120 marks in JEE Main percentile.

As per the last year JEE Main marks vs percentile analysis, 120 marks would be around 95 to 97 percentile. However, the exact JEE Main 2025 percentile marks 120 would vary depending upon the highest number scored by the candidate in a particula shift and the total number candidates appeared in that particular shift. More details about JEE Main marks vs percentile vs rank can be checked to understand in details.

Q:   What is BDes intake at LPU?
A:

LPU offers 188 seats in its BDes programme. Candidates can have a look at the table below to get and idea of seat intake for some of the BDes specialisations:

CoursesSeats
BDes in Interior and Furniture (Lateral Entry)4
BDes in Product and Industrial (Lateral Entry)2
BDes in Fashion (Lateral Entry)12
BDes in Interior and Furniture20
BDes in Fashion60
 

80 percentile in the JEE Mains can offer admission opportunities to the most reputable colleges or institutions in India. However, candidates must research and consider multiple factors, such as location, discipline, and fee structure, to make an informed decision about their higher education journey. 

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