Engineering Entrance Exam

Yes, you can apply to DRDO after taking the GATE in Biotechnology, as long as DRDO posts recruitment notifications that accept GATE-BT scores. DRDO usually hires scientists through the Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC). For positions like Scientist 'B', a valid GATE score is often needed. However, not all fields are accepted each year, and eligibility varies by the recruitment cycle. If biotechnology appears among the accepted subjects, you can apply. Therefore, it's important to regularly check the official RAC DRDO website and stay informed about their the latest notifications to see if your GATE paper is eligible that year.

• Top NITs like Trichy/Warangal unlikely for core branches at CRL 32,561.
• Possible NIT options: newer campuses or less popular branches (e.g., Civil, Metallurgy).
• Newer IIITs (Agartala, Manipur, Kalyani, Kottayam, Guwahati, Kota) often admit in 30–40k rank range.
• GFTIs (Assam University, IIEST Shibpur, BIT Mesra) are strong alternatives.
• Use JoSAA + CSAB counseling to maximize seat options.
• Consider non-core branches if targeting reputed NITs.
• Explore state-level engineering colleges for more choices.
• Keep location, branch interest, and placement stats in mind while finalizing options.

A rank below 25000 is considered god rank for securing admission to top National Institute of Technology ( NITs) .

Rank between 25000 and 50000 still offer opportunities to get into good college but choices of branch might be limited.

Rank above 50000 may lead to admission in state-level or private institutions.

No, you can't get admission in IIT Kharagpur with JEE Mains and 12th score.

To get admission in IIT Kharagpur you need give JEE Advanced exam and pass with good rank.

No, Cluster Innovation Centre only accepts the CUET exam scores for admissions into both BTech and BA courses. Candidates who have applied for JEE entrance exam will need to apply and appear for the CUET exam separately if they wish to enrol in the courses at Cluster Innovation Centre. The admissions into CIC are merit based for which, a cutoff is released for the CUET scores.

Paper.      General.   OBC/EWS.    SC/ST/PWD

CE/CS 29.2 26.2  19.4

EE/EC 25.0  22.5  16.6

ME  35.8 32.2 23.8

DA  29.0 26.1  19.3

Humanities 40 36  26.6

Statistics.   30.2 27.1 20.1

Yes. A candidate can apply for all phases of the AEEE 2026 exam. The admission will be granted based on the best score out of all phases held. Candidate can also apply with JEE Main 2026 score and/or AEEE score for Amrita BTech admission.

The last date to apply for the AEEE 2026 phase 1 exam was January 21. 

The AEEE 2026 application form is now out. The candidates will be able to apply for both phases of the exam. The online AEEE application form 2026 is made available on the official website - aeee.amrita.edu. There is no mode of offline application for AEEE.