What is a good score in JEE Main for top BTech colleges other than IITs?
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Students are often confused about what is a good score or rank in JEE Main 2024 for admission to colleges other than IITs. Aspirants can check it for NITs, IIITs and other institutes in the article below.
One of the most bothering questions for most engineering aspirants is, “What is a good score or rank in JEE Main for admission to top engineering colleges other than IITs?” Students who missed the chance of admission to IITs are confused about the rank or JEE Main score required for admission to NITs, IIITs and other institutes.
JEE Main 2025 qualifying marks for NITs and IIITs will be released during the JoSAA Counselling Rounds in the form of opening and closing ranks. For 31 NITs and 25 IIITs, JoSAA will release institute and brach-wise JEE Main Cutoff for each category.
For admission to top institutes other than IITs, students have a good percentile score in JEE Main 2025. The term ‘Good JEE Main Score’ varies from institute to institute. Aspirants can check the detailed analysis below to know the good score in JEE Main for admission to top BTech colleges other than IITs.
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- What is a Good Score or Percentile in JEE Main 2025?
- Good JEE Main Score/ Rank to Secure Admission in NITs
- Good JEE Main Score/ Rank to Secure Admission in IIITs
- Good JEE Main/Score to Secure Admission in Other Top Engineering Colleges
What is a Good Score or Percentile in JEE Main 2025?
The percentile obtained by candidates in JEE Main can be considered good or bad as per their choice of institutes for admission. Based on past trends, candidates can check different percentile categories in the table below:
| Institute-wise qualifying percentile |
Percentile In JEE Main |
Categories |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Admission Percentile in JEE Main |
99-100 |
Good for admission to IITs |
| NIT Admission Percentile in JEE Main |
90-98 |
Good for admission to NITs and IIITs |
| IIIT Admission Percentile in JEE Main |
90-95 |
Good for admission to other institutes |
| Low Percentile |
below 70 |
May get a private college |
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Good JEE Main Score/ Rank to Secure Admission in NITs
The candidates with JEE Main score within 90-98 percentile or rank within 3500 to 30000 may have a chance to get admission to NITs. However, for Top NITs, competition is tougher as students are required to have a rank under 25000. The above analysis is based on the previous year trends. Though some NITs have closed their admission on ranks around 2,00,000, they mostly are the new ones. For detailed information on the qualifying percentile of some of the top NITs, candidates can check the table below. The below rank is of General category candidates (gender-neutral) under the All India quota (also known as other states quota).
| Institute Name |
Engineering Branch |
Qualifying Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering |
12485 |
|
| Computer Science and Engineering |
1373 |
|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
5243 |
|
| Civil Engineering |
26063 |
|
| Computer Science and Engineering |
6325 |
|
| Electrical Engineering |
13956 |
|
| Civil Engineering |
23282 |
|
| Computer Science and Engineering |
5289 |
|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
12902 |
|
| Civil Engineering |
19847 |
|
| Computer Science and Engineering |
3562 |
|
| Electrical Engineering |
10445 |
|
| Civil Engineering |
17010 |
|
| Computer Science and Engineering |
2328 |
|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
7381 |
|
| Civil Engineering |
17939 |
|
| Computer Science and Engineering |
4115 |
|
| Electrical Engineering |
9875 |
Also Read: List of NITs in India
Good JEE Main Score/ Rank to Secure Admission in IIITs
The candidates having JEE Main score within the 90-95 percentile or rank within 14000 to 45000 are likely to get admission to IIITs. However, for Top IIITs, the percentile and qualifying ranks are higher. Students are required to have a rank of around 35000 for admission to top IIITs. Candidates must note that the above analysis is based on the previous year trends. For detailed information on the qualifying percentile of some of the top NITs, candidates can check the table below. The below rank is of General category candidates (gender-neutral) under the All India quota (also known as Other States Quota).
| Institute Name |
Engineering Branch |
Qualifying Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics & Communication Engineering |
16707 |
|
| Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior |
Computer Science and Engineering |
14037 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Kurnool |
Computer Science and Engineering |
31638 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering |
35951 |
|
| Computer Science and Engineering |
34168 |
|
| Computer Science and Engineering |
23144 |
|
| Electronics & Communication Engineering |
31335 |
|
| Computer Science and Engineering |
32991 |
|
| Electronics & Communication Engineering |
36995 |
|
| Computer Science and Engineering |
21750 |
|
| Electronics & Communication Engineering |
29562 |
Also Read: List of IIITs in India
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Good JEE Main/Score to Secure Admission in Other Top Engineering Colleges
To secure admission in top engineering colleges in India (apart from IITs, NITs or IIITs), students should have scored percentile above 80 in JEE Main exam. Some of the institutes also conduct their own exams. Aspirants can also appear in these test to have a better engineering branch.
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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 |
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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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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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Yes, JEE Main is compulsory for admission in B.Tech course at SGSITS.
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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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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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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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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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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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