Students’ Speak: Not satisfied with your JEE Mains 2020 score? Here’s what you could do.
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2027 ( JEE Main )
JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 1
24 Oct '26 - 22 Nov '26
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 2 days ago
Yes, JEE Main is compulsory to get admission in BTech at BIT Mesra. AAdmissions for regular seats are conducted through centralised counseling platforms governed by JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) and CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board).
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Candidates can check below the scholarship offered at BIT Mesra based on JEE Main rank:
percentage of Tuition Fee Waiver | All India Rank range of JEE-Main General category candidates | All India Rank range of JEE-Main SC /ST category candidates |
|---|---|---|
100% | upto 1000 | Upto 5000 |
75% | 1001-2500 | 5001-15000 |
50% | 2501-4000 | 15001-25000 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
If your JEE Main score is not strong, Galgotias University can be a practical option to consider. It offers multiple B.Tech programmes and gives preference to JEE Main scores while also allowing admission based on its programme-specific eligibility criteria. Compare fees, branch, curriculum, and opp
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 4 days ago
For the General All-India category at DIT University Dehradun, the JEE Main Round 1 closing ranks generally range from 1,20,000 to 2,50,000.
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 6 days ago
JECRC University Scholarship based on JEE Main scores is offered to BTech students. Check below eligibility and amount offered to BTech students at JECRC University:
Scholarship Criteria | Eligible Degree Programmes | Amount as percentage of Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|
JEE (Main) 2026 Percentile Score 85 to 89.99 (General Category) | All BTech Programmes | 15% |
JEE (Main) 2026 Percentile Score more than 90 (General Category) | All BTech Programmes | 25% |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Top Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering colleges in India that do not require JEE Main rely instead on private entrance exams, state-level tests, or direct merit admissions. Check the table below for the Aerospace engineering colleges in India without JEE.
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Amity University, Noida | INR 11.4 lakh |
| Presidency University, Bangalore | INR 9 lakh |
| SNS College of Technology | INR 2 lakh |
| Parul University | INR 7.8 Lacs - INR 10.8 lakh |
| Amity University, Mumbai | INR 4.24 lakh |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month 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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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
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
Answered a month ago
Yes, JEE Main is compulsory for admission in B.Tech course at SGSITS.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
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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