JEE Main 2017: Key terms you should know to understand ranks and score cards
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2027 ( JEE Main )
JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1
22 Jan '27 - 24 Jan '27
JEE Mains 2017 results were declared today by CBSE, the conducting authority of the national level undergraduate engineering entrance exams. The test takers can check their results by logging in with their roll number and date of birth, as mentioned on their admit cards. Unlike the previous year where scores and ranks were declared on different dates, this year the score card also includes the AIR rank of the candidate.
Now with the declaration of ranks, the students will no longer have to wait and can directly attend the counselling process by JOSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Process).
The candidates can get their JEE Main scores, AIR rank, category and personal details on the released score card. Enlisted below are a few essential fields that will help the students to understand the important elements of JEE Mains Score and Ranks Card.
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JEE Main 2017 Score and Rank Card
1. Candidate’s Roll Number: JEE Main roll number is allotted to each of the candidate by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). This is to give them a unique identification other than their actual names.
2. Personal Details: This includes candidate’s name, mother’s name, and father’s name. All the mentioned details are same as mentioned in the 10th or 12th mark sheets.
3. Category & Sub Category: This detail reflects the category of candidates to which they belong. This includes General, SC (Scheduled Castes), ST (Scheduled Tribes), and OBC (Other Backward Classes). The sub-category is usually filled for candidates with disabilities i.e. PwD (Persons with Disabilities).
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4. State Code of Eligibility & Nationality: This detail displays the code of the state from where the candidate has completed class 12th. For instance: (33) UTTAR PRADESH for those who have completed their 10 + 2 from the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Nationality: This field shows the status of a candidate belonging to any particular nation by their origin or birth. Candidates usually select any one of the following- Indian, PIO (Person of Indian Origin, OCI (Overseas Citizen of India), and Foreign (other than OCI/PIO).
5. Qualifying Examination: This displays the score of the candidate, calculated on the basis of the number of correct and incorrect answers. Negative marking is applicable on every incorrect answer.
6. All India Percentile Score in JEE Main 2017: This field displays the All India score of candidates appearing for JEE Main. It is calculated on the basis of merit and belongs to the corresponding JEE Main score.
7. JEE Main score subject wise: The field displays the candidate’s individual scores for each section which includes Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for 120 marks each. So, the candidate’s total score is calculated out of 360 i.e. (120*3).
10. Common Rank List (CRL) Rank: This is nothing but the All India Rank for JEE Main 2017. It is calculated by putting the composite scores of all the candidates in an ascending order.
JEE Main 2017 was conducted on three different days i.e. on April 2, 8, & 9, across various test centres all over the country. The exam was conducted in two different modes- offline and online. The offline paper was conducted on April 2, 2017, whilst the online exam was held on April 8 & 9, 2017.
As per the JEE Mains official website, only Indian national candidates will be permitted to fill the online choices for counselling conducted by JOSAA in NITSs, IIITs & GFTIs. A separate authority DASA (Direct Admissions for Students Abroad) is responsible for the admissions of Foreign National candidates.
NOTE: The candidates are requested to preserve their Score Cards till the final process of admission is over. Even though the candidates are allowed to fill their choices of counselling centres, the authorities does not guarantee seat allotment for every single student. The process of seat allotment is purely based on the availability of seats and merits in respective categories.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
According to the tentative schedule, JEE Main 2027 counselling registration is likely to commence in June 2027 after the conclusion of both exam sessions.
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The cutoff rank in Round 7 for BTech Computer Science & Engineering under General All India category is 53,013. It is the most competitive branch in the institute.
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Beginner-Level 5
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Yes, JEE Main is compulsory for admission in B.Tech course at SGSITS.
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Beginner-Level 5
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After qualifying JEE Main, students need to register themselves for MP BE Counselling, choose colleges/branches, attend rounds and verify documents to secure admission.
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Beginner-Level 5
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Getting into B.Tech CSE is straightforward. You need to have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics, along with Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or a Technical Vocational subject. Marks from boards like CBSE, ISC, and PSEB are accepted. JEE Main scores are also recognised under the RBUEdge Schol
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Contributor-Level 6
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Yes, JEE Main scores are recognised under the RBUEdge Scholarship Program, so your entrance exam effort can also help reduce your fees. A higher score falls in a higher scholarship slab, with the top slab offering a 60% waiver on the course fee. This is a nice reward for the hard work that goes into
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
The JEE Main Round 7 cutoff 2026 for SGSITS Indore ranged from 53,013 to 90,468 for General All India candidates across BTech branches.
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Beginner-Level 5
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If a student has appeared for JEE Main, they can apply for B.Tech admission at Galgotias University through the university's admission process. JEE Main scores are considered for preference in the merit list, along with the eligibility requirements of the chosen B.Tech programme. After applying, the
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Contributor-Level 8
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For B.Tech admissions, Galgotias University primarily considers eligibility based on Class 12 qualifications and its admission process. JEE Main scores may also be considered for admission, depending on the programme and admission criteria for that year. CUET acceptance can vary by course and admiss
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Beginner-Level 5
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According to the MSU Baroda CSE Cutoff 2026 for the General AI category, the maximum rank accepted was 900019 in the last round (Round 3).
As seen from the table below, admission for the General and ST category was the toughest and the easiest for the CSE course. For more information, check the table
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