Updated on Feb 19, 2020 16:36 IST
Getting high grades is not the most important thing in today’s world. Skills and talent of students make them successful in the real corporate world.

By: Ritika Pandey

Getting high grades is not the most important thing in today’s world. Skills and talent of students make them successful in the real corporate world.

 

JEE Main is an important exam for many students waiting to get admission into some of the top engineering colleges in the country. However, only a few are able to score well and crack into these top colleges. Many of the aspirants end up disappointed with their low score and begin to think their next step. So, this article will help such students get through the most basic questions that come to any student’s mind after getting their JEE Main score.

Should I drop a year?

Well, like my previous article mentioned, dropping a year is not an option that every student willingly wants. So, if you are motivated enough to surely get your preferred college by dropping a year, then I would say, Go for it. Moreover, if destiny chooses your path, you may get the best out of your life by just devoting another year. However, if there’s a chance you think that you won't be able to make to the mark, there are other better colleges that could get you into your desired dreams. So, if you really think that dropping a year could be a waste of your time then, you can go ahead with other preferences. Here, the choice is yours as no option is a bad option.

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Should I opt for admission in other colleges?

If one chooses not to drop a year and go ahead with other preferences, there’s a bunch of other colleges you might be interested in. There are many colleges that lend a hand to the students who scored less in JEE Main. Moreover, as it is said, getting high grades is not the most important thing in today’s world. Skills and talent of students make them successful in the real corporate world. Providing a list of all the colleges is not possible, yet, some colleges like Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Amity School of Engineering, Chandigarh University, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology and more could be of great help.

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Should I take up counselling sessions?

Looking for counselling sessions to get the best out of yourself? You must give it a try. Whether you have a good score or not, JEE Main counselling sessions might help you get your desired area while knowing your ability and skills more than marks. Applying for the counselling could prove a good option to any student with low scores as it might possibly get you a college without any hurdles. Moreover, there are seven chances provided by JEE Mains sessions for any student to get the best of hopes. So, try to make the best of your chance and apply with a list of a bunch of colleges during the counselling sessions.

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Should I appear for JEE Main April session?

With a number of increased students trying to apply for top colleges with JEE Mains, there are two attempts granted to the students since 2018. These attempts are held in the months of January and April. Now, that the students have two chances in the same year, one must give it a try.

Sometimes we just lose ourselves because of nervousness and make silly mistakes because of which we lose marks. Now, when you have two attempts, try to avoid or repeat the mistakes in the second attempt and give another shot in the month of April. This time you might get a chance to hit a good score if you do not let your nervousness or any other hurdle come in between.

About the Author:

Ritika Pandey

Ritika Pandey is a student at Manipal University, Jaipur, pursuing Bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communication. She has been working as a Content Writer from the past one year, apart from studies. She is not only an active writer but also a creative curator.

 

 

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JEE Main exam is not mandatory for admission in Prestige University BTech courses. Students can apply with a valid score of other entrance exams as well. The other accepted exams are CUET/ SAT/ ACT and PU Aptitude Test. 

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As per various sources, the toppers of JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam are: Arnav Gautam and Pasala Mohith. They have both scored 300 out of 300 marks.

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No. The JEE Main 2026 session 1 result will be out by February 16 at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

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Yes, SRM do accepts JEE Main score for admission to a few programs at certain campuses. As per the details available in the official website - "Any Candidate qualified in IIT JEE Main/SAT will be admitted directly even if the candidate doesn't take SRMJEEE."

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Yes, UV Patel College of Engineering accepts JEE Main marks for taking admission in the BE/BTech courses. The college also accepts score from GUJCET exam for BTech admissions. Candidates have to undergo counselling and fill the application form of college.

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As per the provisional answer keys released by NTA, Arnav Gautam has secured 300 out of 300 marks in the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam. Another student who has claimed to have scored 300/300 in JEE Main 2026 is Pasala Mohith

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PEIT BTech cutoff 2025 was published for admission to various specialisations.  B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering had a last round cutoff of  935963 for the General AI quota. 

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PIET JEE Main cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BE/BTech courses for various categories under both the All India and Home State quota. 

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The JEE Main Answer Key is an official document released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) that lists the correct answers for all questions asked on the exam day.

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The JEE Main 2026 session 1 final answer key will be available soon before or with the JEE Mains result 2026.

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