By: Payal Jajodia
If the JEE Mains 2020 aspirants are not able to get a high score, they still have several chances to get admission in reputed colleges just by giving the entrance exam of a particular college or by appearing for the Common Entrance Test (CET), if wishing to get admission in a government college of a particular state.
For the students who are attracted to the engineering field, one of the most buzzed words is JEE Mains. Students who want to seek their careers in engineering have to crack JEE Mains 2020 so that they can get admission to a reputed college. But, there arises a situation for almost 90 percent of the total students, which is scoring lower than their expectations. Whether to take a drop or to continue with the result is what comes to every student’s mind. The answer to this question always baffles a student. One can take a year drop if they are confident that they can improve their weak areas and can get a better score by devoting enough time with enough practice. Also, one should be well aware about all the consequences, the situations forthcoming and handle the behavioural change. But, if the student is not sure enough that he/she can crack the exam and get a higher score then it’s not a good choice to take a year drop.
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If the JEE Mains 2020 aspirants are not able to get a high score, they still have several chances to get admission in reputed colleges just by giving the entrance exam of a particular college or by appearing for the Common Entrance Test (CET), if wishing to get admission in a government college of a particular state.
| NAME |
LOCATION |
EXAMINATION |
|---|---|---|
| Birla Institute of Technology |
Pilani, Rajasthan |
BITSAT |
| Thapar University |
Patiala, Punjab |
First 5 State toppers/JEE Main Rank |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology |
Surat, Gujarat |
JEE Main, SAT |
| Vellore Institute of Technology |
Vellore, Tamil Nadu |
VITEE |
| Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda |
Vadodara, Gujarat |
NATA, GUJCET |
| SRM Chennai |
Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
SRMEE |
| Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute |
Mumbai, Maharashtra |
MHT-CET |
| Symbiosis International University |
Pune, Maharashtra |
SET |
| Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology |
Mumbai, Maharashtra |
MHT-CET |
| Bhartiya Vidhya Bhavan’s Sardar Patel College of Engineering |
Mumbai, Maharashtra |
MHT-CET |
| Dwarkadas Jivanlal Sanghvi College of Engineering |
Mumbai, Maharashtra |
MHT-CET |
| NMIMS University |
Mumbai, Maharashtra |
NPAT |
| Nirma University |
Ahemdabad, Gujarat |
JEE Main |
| Galgotia University |
Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
GEEE |
| Manipal Institue of Technology |
Manipal, Karnataka |
MUOET |
| PDP University |
Gandhinagar, Gujarat |
JEE Main |
| Poornima University |
Jaipur, Rajasthan |
JEE Main |
| College of Engineering |
Pune, Maharashtra |
JEE Main, MHT-CET |
You could also be a part of the counselling sessions after giving JEE Mains. Many students who are not able to get a high score remain in doubt whether to take a year drop or to move on with the result. Counselling provides the students with all the alternative options and with the career ahead of it. It provides students in the right direction so that no doubt remains in their minds. Therefore, it is a better option if one waits for the subsequent counselling sessions.
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You also have another chance at JEE Mains in May. Since 2018, students have been given relaxation and a stress-free environment by introducing a second session of the exam. As it was a time not so long ago when students could appear for the JEE Mains only once in a year. But from 2018 onwards, students can appear for JEE Mains twice a year. JEE Mains will now be conducted in January as well as in May so that if any student remains unsuccessful in the first attempt, i.e. in January, then he/she can give the exam for the second time, i.e. in May. The best of the two scores shall be considered and this way, they can improve and get a good score.
About the Author:
Payal Jajodia is a student at Poornima University studying Bachelor in Technology with a specialisation in Computer Science Engineering.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 21 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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Answered 21 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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Contributor-Level 10
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 5 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 5 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 6 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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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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