Students’ Speak: Low score in JEE Advanced? Check out the next options
Joint Entrance Exam - Advanced 2026 ( JEE Advanced )
Registration - 6 Apr '26 - 2 May '26
By: Kandarp Patel
Explore and keep other options as back-up. Conduct extensive research for main institutes with pros and cons to increase the number of options available. Prepare with complete dedication and focus on clearing the exam in the first attempt itself.
During the preparation phase of any exam, students are often in a predicament, what to do next in case their scores are low or the results are below expectations. In such a scenario, they would want to know the other options available or the course of action path they would follow.
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This article would discuss the other options for students appearing for JEE Advanced to give them clear understanding about these options in case of the requirement (scenario mentioned above).
This article is to make the student aware of the situation and take necessary steps.
Option 1: If a student wants to take admission in IIT only, then they should think of attempting the exam for the second time and drop the year. This require diligence, complete focus and confidence on the part of the student to secure good rank in the second attempt as dropping a year increases the pressure on the student. Give extra time, double the amount of efforts given in the first attempt. Also, make sure that there is no deviation after dropping the year. Hence, choose wisely.
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Option 2: Another option available would be to take admission in top NITs basis the rank secured in JEE Mains . Also, in a case where a student is unable to get into NITs then try for admission on the basis of other exams score.
Along with JEE, most of the students often appear for some other exams like BITSAT, VITEEE, SRMJEEE and so on. This would create more options for a student as a back-up for worst case scenarios. Hence, options for getting admission in the top colleges would still be open for students.
Some of the best institutes such as IITs, NITs, etc. with their exams are given below:
- Birla Institute of Technology and Science – BITSAT
- VIT University, Vellore – VITEEE
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai – SRMEEE
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal – MU-OET
- University of Petroleum and Energy Studies – UPESEAT
- Shiv Nadar University – SNUSAT
Students could also try preparing and giving some other good exams and institutes according to your choice, priority, etc. Always remember that knowledge and intelligence is important for a student than other things.
About the Author:
Kandarp Patel is a student at Nirma University, Ahemdabad, pursuing Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (final year). He is also a campus representative with Shiksha.com since 2016.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
JEE Advanced registration fee for IIT Kanpur BTech varies by category and nationality. Indian female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates need to pay INR 1600, while other Indian candidates pay INR 3200. Fees for OCI/PIO and foreign nationals depend on exam centre location and country category.
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Answered 3 weeks ago
JEE (Advanced) exam is the qualifying test for admission to IIT Kanpur BTech. This will be held on Sunday, May 17, and only candidates who clear this exam are eligible for the JoSAA counselling process.
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Answered 3 weeks ago
No, candidates can not raise objections in JEE Adv result. The facility to raise objection is provided only in the answer key. It is clearly mentioned in the IIT JEE advanced 2026 information brochure that any request to re-evaluate in result will not be entertained under any circumstances.
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Answered 4 weeks ago
The number of questions in each subjects are generally not same, but the total number of questions mostly ranges from 17 to 18 across all three subjects in both Paper 1 and 2. The number of questions will also be different for each type (MCQ, Matching, Single/Multi correct) within the subjects in pa
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Answered 4 weeks ago
No, same questions never get repeated in IIT JEE exam. However, questions with similar concepts can find places in the exam. The question paper of JEE Advanced is prepared considering the syllabus and exam pattern.
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Answered a month ago
You will not be eligible for admission as preparatory ranks are not considered under round 1. Since you have already qualified to appear for JEE (Advanced), all you need to do is meet the second criterion and apply for round 2, which will be only conducted if seats from round 1 remain vacant.
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Answered a month ago
Yes, you can still get admission in Round 2 if you meet eligibility criteria to appear in JEE (Advanced) and have a valid JEE (Mains) rank. Also, you must have scored 60% or above in class 12th. For SC/ST/PwD category students, 55% or above is required.
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Answered a month ago
No, candidates need not pay any fees to participate in JEE Adv counselling. However, once the seat is allotted, candidates will need to pay approximately INR 35,000 (less for reserved category) as a seat acceptance fee and around INR 20,000 as partial admission fees. Both these payments are adjusted
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Answered a month ago
To participate in JEE Advanced counselling, candidates must keep the following documents ready.
- JoSAA Seat Allotment Letter
- Admit card of JEE Advanced 2026
- Proof of Date of Birth Class 12/HSC/Birth Certificate/Any other certificate as proof of date of birth
- Photo ID card
- Class 12/SSC/Equivalent exam Mark
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Answered a month ago
No, candidates have to carry the printout of their JEE Advanced admit card downloaded from the website to appear in the exam. Soft copies will not be accepted.
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