Low Rank in JEE Main 2026? Check the List of Engineering Colleges

Colleges Accepting a Low Rank in: The list of colleges accepting low rank in JEE Main 2026 includes the names of several NITs, GFTIs, and private institutions. Usually, a JEE rank above 70,000 is considered low, and candidates often lose hope of securing a seat in their desired NITs and B.Tech branches. For IIITs admission, a low JEE Main rank corresponds to 30,000 to 40,000. However, the good news is that several colleges, including NITs and IIITs, do accept JEE Main 2026 low ranks going beyond 2,00,000. Students with a low JEE Main rank can still get admission into NITs such as NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, NIT Goa, IIIT Vadodara, IIIT Manipur, IIIT Kalyani, etc. Other than the NITs, other IIITs that offer admission to candidates for low rank in JEE Mains are IIIT Guwahati, IIIT Kalyani, IIIT Una, IIIT Chittoor, IIITDM Kancheepuram, and IIITDM Jabalpur. Candidates can also choose from the top GFTIs such as the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem; the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur; the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi; National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli.
Also Read: JEE Main Cutoff 2026

What is a Low Rank in JEE Mains 2026?

A rank above 30,000 is considered to be a low rank in the JEE Main 2026 exam. Candidates with a rank above 30,000 will face difficulties in getting admission into the top NITs. However, candidates need not worry as they can get admission into colleges accepting low ranks in the JEE Main 2026 exam. Institutes such as the Heritage Institute of Technology, NIT Jalandhar, and IIIT Vadodara, amongst others, offer admission to candidates with a low rank in the JEE Main exam.
Also Read: Is 70 Percentile Good in JEE Mains 2026?

List of NITs Accepting Low JEE Main Ranks

The list of NITs with the lowest cutoff offering BTech seats beyond 70,000 rank in JEE Mains has been mentioned below. However, specific cutoff ranks for admission to different NITs can vary each year based on factors like the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, and the availability of seats. Therefore, it is possible for candidates with lower ranks to still have an opportunity to be a part of good NITs. Students should be aware of which NIT has the lowest cutoff so that they do not miss out on their desired colleges and courses. Mentioned below are some of the NITs with the lowest cutoff based on the previous year's trends.

Institute Name	Specialization	Gender	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
NIT Jalandhar	Bio Technology	Gender-Neutral	65589	83326
NIT Agartala	Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering	Gender-Neutral	108489	287950
NIT Goa	Civil Engineering	Gender-Neutral	75025	114874
NIT Hamirpur	Materials Science and Engineering	Gender-Neutral	86088	101344
NIT Meghalaya	Civil Engineering	Gender-Neutral	142261	142261
NIT Puducherry	Civil Engineering	Gender-Neutral	186956	225349
NIT Raipur	Bio Technology	Gender-Neutral	77830	88031
NIT Sikkim	Electrical and Electronics Engineering	Gender-Neutral	251666	639272
NIT Arunachal Pradesh	Computer Science and Engineering	Gender-Neutral	122963	136432
NIT Manipur	Civil Engineering	Gender-Neutral	97608	229695
NIT Mizoram	Civil Engineering	Gender-Neutral	339831	678406
NIT Srinagar	Chemical Engineering	Gender-Neutral	94049	107655

The NITs listed above offer admission with 6 ranks greater than 70,000. From the above information, it is quite evident that admission is possible in NITs despite low rank in JEE Main. As per the previous year's data available, NIT with lowest cutoff is NIT Mizoram with a closing rank of 678406 for B. Tech Civil Engineering (Gender-Neutral), followed by NIT Sikkim with JEE Main rank 639272 (B. Tech EEE) and NIT Agartala with JEE Main rank 287950 (B. Tech Biotech & Bio Chem Engineering).
Also Check - JEE Main 2026 Marks Vs Percentile Vs Rank

List of IIITs Accepting Low Ranks in JEE Main 2026

A JEE Main rank above 30,000 is usually considered low for admission into Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs). Candidates may also wonder if they have a chance at getting a seat in the IIIT at this range. To answer their query, yes, there are quite a few IIIT colleges that accept JEE Main low ranks for B.Tech admission. These colleges are listed below for reference.

Institute Name	Specialization	Gender	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
IIIT Kota	Electronics and Communication Engineering	Female-only (including Supernumerary)	31714	33828
IIIT Guwahati	Electronics and Communication Engineering	Female-only (including Supernumerary)	30538	35265
IIIT Kalyani	Electronics and Communication Engineering	Gender-Neutral	38022	41775
IIIT Una	Electronics and Communication Engineering	Female-only (including Supernumerary)	31015	34570
IIIT Chittoor	Electronics and Communication Engineering	Female-only (including Supernumerary)	31459	35012
IIITDM Kancheepuram	Mechanical Engineering	Gender-Neutral	33030	46172
IIITDM Jabalpur	Mechanical Engineering	Gender-Neutral	36064	42814
IIIT Manipur	Computer Science and Engineering	Female-only (including Supernumerary)	42001	50763
IIIT Tiruchirappalli	Electronics and Communication Engineering	Female-only (including Supernumerary)	34148	40183
IIIT Dharwad	Data Science and Artificial Intelligence	Gender-Neutral	32572	37258
IIITDM Kurnool	Artificial Intelligence and Data Science	Gender-Neutral	31787	37820
IIIT Kottayam	Computer Science and Engineering with a specialization in Cyber Security	Female-only (including Supernumerary)	33053	37056
IIIT Ranchi	Electronics and Communication Engineering	Gender-Neutral	32683	40510
IIIT Nagpur	Electronics and Communication Engineering (Internet of Things)	Gender-Neutral	29155	36175
IIIT Bhagalpur	Computer Science and Engineering	Female-only (including Supernumerary)	35944	41557
IIIT Surat	Electronics and Communication Engineering	Female-only (including Supernumerary)	29477	33774
IIIT Agartala	Computer Science and Engineering	Female-only (including Supernumerary)	37941	42856
IIIT Raichur	Artificial Intelligence and Data Science	Female-only (including Supernumerary)	38370	40104
IIIT Vadodara	Computer Science and Engineering	Female-only (including Supernumerary)	31703	37074

Going by the JoSAA IIIT cutoff of the last year, IIIT Manipur had the lowest cutoff for admission to B. Tech CSE (closing rank - 50763), followed by IIIT Kancheepuram with JEE Main closing rank 46172 for B. Tech Mechanical Engineering.
Also, Check - What is a Good Score and Rank in JEE Main 2026?

List of CFTIs Accepting Low Ranks in JEE Main 2026

The CFTIs accepting low ranks in the JEE Main 2026 exam have been listed below.

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Branch-wise Colleges With Low Rank in JEE Mains 2026

Here are the branch-wise colleges available for low ranks in JEE Main 2026 for students to refer to:
Also Read: JEE Main 2026 Seat Allotment

Colleges With Low Rank in JEE Main: B.Tech Civil

Candidates looking for BTech in Civil Engineering admission can check the college list for JEE Main low rank based on last year’s data.

*Note - The above JEE Main cutoff ranks are for the Open Category

Colleges with Low Rank in JEE Main: B.Tech CSE

Students can check here the list of engineering colleges offering BTech CSE seats for low ranks in JEE Main -

Institute Name	Closing Ranks for Home State	Closing Ranks for Other States
NIT Agartala	55861	32404
NIT Puducherry	75175	17305
NIT Sikkim	162246	24093
NIT Arunachal Pradesh	136432	29087
NIT Manipur	302425	29644
NIT Mizoram	444859	31336

*Note - The above JEE Main cutoff ranks are for the Open Category .

Colleges with Low Rank in JEE Main: B.Tech Electrical

The colleges accepting low JEE Main ranks for the BTech. The Electrical Engineering branch has been listed below.

*Note - The above JEE Main cutoff ranks are for the Open Category

Colleges with Low Rank in JEE Main: B.Tech Mechanical

Listed below are the colleges accepting JEE Main low rank in B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering. Students who might want to know which NIT has lowest cutoff for BTech ME can apply to these institutes -

Institute Name	Closing Ranks for Home State	Closing Ranks for Other States
NIT Agartala	180051	47237
NIT Goa	70297	51933
NIT Hamirpur	75085	36665
NIT Meghalaya	121811	44699
NIT Puducherry	183810	40208
NIT Raipur	52282	37689
NIT Sikkim	817562	49141
NIT Arunachal Pradesh	176501	49818
NIT Manipur	606712	52516
NIT Mizoram	636017	53050
NIT Silchar	59015	35691
NIT Uttarakhand	59390	42700

*Note - The above JEE Main cutoff ranks are for the Open Category

Colleges With Low Rank in JEE Main: B.Tech Electronics

Candidates seeking admission to BTech Electronics with low JEE Main rank can check the closing ranks for the last year before applying.

Institute Name	Closing Ranks for Home State	Closing Ranks for Other States
NIT Agartala	89878	27635
NIT Meghalaya	136987	29028
NIT Puducherry	114625	23819
NIT Sikkim	220352	35568
NIT Arunachal Pradesh	141628	38784
NIT Manipur	431026	37030
NIT Mizoram	809789	42287

*Note - The above JEE Main cutoff ranks are for the Open Category

Rank-wise Colleges for Low JEE Main 2026 Rank

A glimpse into the rank-wise colleges for low scores in JEE Main 2026 has been provided below for all students to take references from:

Colleges Accepting Ranks Between 100000 to 250000 in JEE Main

A 30 to 50 percentile is equivalent to rank range of 100000 to 250000 in JEE Main. While 2 lakh rank in JEE Mains percentile is 75, 2.5 lakh rank in JEE Mains percentile is also around 75-80. This rank cannot get students top NITs like NIT Calicut or NIT Delhi, but some less popular NITs still accept this rank range. Given below is the list of colleges accepting ranks between 100000 to 250000 in JEE Main:

College Name	Available Specialisation	Closing Ranks
NIT Goa	CSE, Civil, ECE, Mechanical	100835 - 125498
NIT Meghalaya	CSE, Civil, ECE, Mechanical	138087 - 136987
NIT Sikkim	CSE, Civil, Electrical, ECE, Mechanical	120086 - 146440
NIT Arunachal Pradesh	CSE, Civil, Electrical, ECE, Mechanical	116043 - 122963
Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology	Civil and Environmental Engineering, electrical engineering, food technology	118888 - 149684

Colleges Accepting JEE Main Rank Above 2 Lakh

Usually, a JEE Main percentile of 70-80 is close to the rank range of 1,50,000 to 3,00,000. At this range, candidates can refer to NIT with lowest cutoff or other colleges accepting low JEE Main ranks. We have also shared the B. Tech specializations offered and expected course fees for the respective colleges below.

Colleges Name	Courses Available	Fee Structure (Approx.)
NIT Puducherry	Civil Engineering Computer Science and Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering	Rs. 5 Lakhs
NIT Mizoram	Computer Science and Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering	Rs. 5.41 Lakhs
NIT Sikkim	Computer Science and Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Mechanical Engineering Biotechnology Civil Engineering	Rs. 5 Lakhs
Amity University	Mechatronics Robotics Civil Engineering Computer Science & Business Systems	Rs. 25.9 Lakhs
PSG College of Technology	Automobile Engineering Biomedical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science and Engineering (AI and ML)	Rs. 3.48 Lakhs
Netaji Subhash Institute of Technology	Electronics and Communication Engineering. Computer Engineering. Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial lntelligence) Mathematics and Computing Electrical Engineering	Rs. 4.01 Lakhs
Assam University	Agricultural Engineering Information Technology Computer Science and Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering	Rs. 2.2 Lakhs
Punjab Engineering College	Civil Engineering Computer Science and Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering	Rs. 3.8 Lakhs
NIT Goa	Computer Science and Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering	Rs. 1.43 Lakhs
NIT Arunachal Pradesh	Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science & Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Mechanical Engineering	Rs. 5.68 Lakhs
Jodhpur National University, Jodhpur Rajasthan	Transportation Engineering Structural Engineering Environmental Engineering	Rs. 3 Lakhs
Atal Bihari Vajpayee-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior, MP	Computer Science & Engineering	Rs. 1.52 Lakhs
College of Engineering, Pune	Computer Science Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering Manufacturing Science and Engineering Metallurgy and Materials Technology	Rs. 3.62 Lakhs
Institute of Technology Management, UP, Meerut	Civil Engineering Computer Science Engineering Information Technology Electronics & Communication Engineering Mechanical Engineering	Rs. 2.45 Lakhs
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune, Maharashtra	Electronics and Telecommunications Civil Engineering Computer Science Engineering Electrical Engineering	Rs. 7 Lakhs
SRM University Chennai	Mechanical Engineering Automobile Engineering Aeronautical Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering	Rs. 3.6 Lakhs
Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune	Civil Engineering Computer Science & Engineering Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Mechanical Engineering	Rs. 12 Lakhs
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara	Computer Science Engineering Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering Civil Engineering	Rs. 2.8 Lakhs
Pondicherry Engineering College	Computer Science and Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering	Rs. 2 Lakhs
Nirma University, Ahmedabad	Chemical Engineering Computer Science & Engineering Civil Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Instrumentation & Control Engineering	Rs. 8.2 Lakhs
Jaipur University	Civil Engineering Computer Science & Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering Mechanical Engineering	Rs. 4.48 Lakhs
Tezpur University	Civil Engineering Computer Science & Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering Mechanical Engineering	Rs. 2.73 Lakhs
Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur	Robotics Engineering Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)	Rs. 1.5 Lakhs

Note - Some of the engineering colleges for low rank in JEE Main mentioned above also conduct their own entrance exam and counselling for admission.

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Is it a Better Option to Choose Newer NITs for BTech Admission?

The first thing that the NIT aspirants must note is that choosing a newer NIT for B.Tech admission is not a wrong choice. However, these NITs are still emerging, and most of the newer NITs do not have permanent campuses either. Some of the NITs are functioning through the temporary campuses. The central government is trying its best to set up permanent campuses for newer NITs as early as possible.
The newly formed NITs in India are as follows -

• NIT Andhra Pradesh

• NIT Goa

• NIT Manipur

• NIT Meghalaya

• NIT Mizoram

• NIT Nagaland

• NIT Puducherry

• NIT Sikkim

• NIT Uttarakhand

The B.Tech degree offered by NITs (whether it's old or new NIT) holds value in the job market. NIT graduates are offered lucrative job offers by top companies. However, before choosing from the list of NITs in India, it is advisable to check which NIT has lowest cutoff, as well as the campus, and infrastructure facilities available to students. It is also advisable to get in touch with the old students or senior students of newer NITs before making an admission choice. This will give you an insight into which NIT to choose.
Also Check - List of NIT Colleges in India 2026 - Admissions, NIRF Ranking, Courses, Seats

Eligibility Criteria for Admission to Engineering Colleges in India Accepting Low JEE Main Rank 2026?

Admission to NITs is attainable despite a poor JEE Main score. If your JEE Main Result 2026 is not as satisfactory, you may be able to take state-level admission tests. If you received a poor rank in the JEE Main, it is recommended that you utilize examinations of several deemed institutions as a gateway to engineering courses. VITEEE , KIITEE , VSAT , KLEEE , SRMJEEE , and more prestigious deemed institutions provide BTech programs. To gain admission to colleges accepting low JEE Main score candidates must fulfill their eligibility criteria before applying.

The following are the eligibility criteria for top engineering institutes in India: -

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have completed 12 in that year or during the previous two years

• Minimum Marks: Candidates must get a score of 50% on their boards

• Subjects: Maths, Physics, Chemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational Topic, and one more subject should be studied

Also Read: Top Engineering Colleges That Offer Admission Without JEE Main Score

Admission to Top Private Engineering Colleges with Low Ranks in JEE Main 2026

There are many options other than NITs if you score a low rank in JEE Main 2026. You can get admission to top engineering colleges or deemed universities despite the low rank in JEE Main exam. The below examples will help you to understand the different ways through which you can apply for admission to top private engineering colleges or deemed universities with low JEE Main rank.

Example 1: After clearing the JEE Main and if your rank is low, you can appear for engineering exams conducted at the state level. Since you had prepared for JEE Main, preparing for the state-level engineering entrance exam can’t be a tough task. If you are from West Bengal, you will have to appear for the WBJEE.

What if I do not Score Well in the State-Level Engineering Entrance Exam?

If you do not score well in the state-level engineering entrance exam and still you are aspiring to get admission to top engineering colleges, it is advisable to not wait for a long time and start applying for different top engineering colleges under the management quota. Note that the competition for management quota in top private engineering colleges is also high, and one must apply for admission as soon as the results of the state-level entrance exam are out.

You can also apply for B.Tech admission in deemed universities with or without rank in the entrance exam. The fee structure for B.Tech admission through the management quota shall be higher than the state quota seat.

Example 2: If you scored a low rank in JEE Main exam, it is advisable to apply for the entrance exam conducted by various deemed universities. Some of the top deemed universities' BTech entrance exams are the VITEEE 2026 exam, KIITEEE, VSAT 2026, KLEEE 2026 exam, SRMJEEE 2026, etc. After clearing any of these entrance exams, you will be called for the counselling process, and seat & branch allocation is done based on the score or rank secured in the entrance exam. One of the advantages of appearing for these entrance exams is that deemed universities offer a fee waiver or scholarship to the top 500-1000 rank holders.
Also Read: JEE Main Counselling Process 2026

List of Engineering Colleges that Offer Direct Admission

If you are unable to find a college that accepts 70-80 percentile in JEE Main 2026, or if you have obtained a low rank in the JEE Main 2026 exam and don't want to waste this year, you can still pursue a bachelor's degree by taking admission into colleges that offer direct admission. Here are a few colleges that provide direct admission regardless of JEE Main scores.

College Name	Annual Course Fee (Approx.)
School of Aeronautics, Neemrana	Rs 1.80 Lakhs
Maharaja Agrasen College of Engineering & Technology	Rs 1.45 Lakhs
Aurora's Engineering College, Hyderabad	Rs 37,400
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun	Rs 3.52 Lakhs
Siksa o Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar	Rs 2.35 Lakhs
Gaikwad Patil Group of Institutions, Nagpur	Rs 90,000
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai	Rs 3.85 Lakhs
Shobhit University, Meerut	Rs 1.10 Lakhs
Sigma Group of Institutes, Vadodara	Rs 1.80 Lakhs to Rs 2.60 Lakhs
Graphic Era (Deemed to be University)	Rs 3.23 Lakhs
Marwadi University, Rajkot	Rs 98,000 to Rs 1.25 Lakhs
Rai University, Ahmedabad	Rs 71,600
BM Group of Institutions, Gurgaon	Rs 80,000
MH Cockpit Aviation Academy, Chennai	Rs 2.25 Lakhs
Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College, Punjab	Rs 90,000
Jharkhand Rai University, Ranchi	Rs 2.90 Lakhs
Amity University, Jaipur	Rs 1.52 Lakhs
Amritsar Group of Colleges, Punjab	Rs 1.28 Lakhs
Adithya Institute of Technology, Coimbatore	Rs 1.50 Lakhs to Rs 2.00 Lakhs
OM Sterling Global University, Hisar	Rs 75,000

To conclude, students who secure low ranks in JEE Main 2026 exam are still eligible to apply for admission across certain colleges and universities, if they satisfy the admission criteria. The list of colleges usually changes every year, based on the marks vs percentile vs rank data, and the college-wise cutoffs based on the JEE Mains students' performances. For more admission-related information, students may fill Common Application Form on our website. It is a single application form for admission into various universities.
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