Low Rank in JEE Main 2024? Check the List of Engineering Colleges

Falak Khan

Updated On: February 14, 2024 11:59 am IST | JEE Main

A rank greater than 70,000 is typically considered low in JEE Mains. However, several private engineering colleges accept JEE Main low ranks. In this article, find out which NIT has lowest cutoff to assess your chances of admission with a low rank in JEE Main 2024. 

Colleges for Low Rank in JEE Main

Colleges Accepting a Low Rank in JEE Main 2024: 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 low ranks going beyond 2,00,000. Students with a low JEE Main rank can still get admission into colleges like NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, NIT Goa, IIIT Vadodara, IIIT Manipur IIIT Kalyani etc. We have provided a list of colleges that offer B. Tech admission to as low as 2 lakh ranks in JEE Mains. Aspirants can also check out the names of the NIT with lowest cutoff to evaluate their chances of admission to the National Institute of Technology at this range. 

NTA has released the JEE Main Result 2024 Session 1 in online mode on February 13, 2024. JEE Mains is the gateway to the most prestigious institutes in India, such as the NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. With the release of the JEE Main Result 2024, students might anticipate their ranks based on which they will be eligible to apply to the top engineering colleges via JoSAA counselling. In this article, candidates can find the list of engineering colleges that offer admissions with a low JEE Main 2024 rank.

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NITs Accepting Low JEE Main Scores 2024

NIT with lowest cutoff offer BTech seats beyond 70,000 rank in JEE Mains. 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 lowest cutoff so that they do not miss out on their desired colleges and courses. Mentioned below are some of the NIT with lowest cutoff based on the previous year's trends. 
Institute NameSpecialization GenderOpening RankClosing Rank
NIT JalandharBio TechnologyGender-Neutral6558983326
NIT AgartalaBiotechnology and Biochemical EngineeringGender-Neutral108489287950
NIT GoaCivil EngineeringGender-Neutral75025114874
NIT HamirpurMaterials Science and EngineeringGender-Neutral86088101344
NIT MeghalayaCivil EngineeringGender-Neutral142261142261
NIT PuducherryCivil EngineeringGender-Neutral186956225349
NIT RaipurBio TechnologyGender-Neutral7783088031
NIT SikkimElectrical and Electronics EngineeringGender-Neutral251666639272
NIT Arunachal PradeshComputer Science and EngineeringGender-Neutral122963136432
NIT ManipurCivil EngineeringGender-Neutral97608229695
NIT MizoramCivil EngineeringGender-Neutral339831678406
NIT SrinagarChemical EngineeringGender-Neutral94049107655

The NITs listed above offer admission with JEE Main 2024ranks 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 2024 Marks Vs Percentile Vs Rank

IIITs Accepting Low JEE Main Scores 2024

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 have been shared below for reference. 

Institute NameSpecialization GenderOpening RankClosing Rank
IIIT KotaElectronics and Communication EngineeringFemale-only (including Supernumerary)3171433828
IIIT GuwahatiElectronics and Communication EngineeringFemale-only (including Supernumerary)3053835265
IIIT KalyaniElectronics and Communication EngineeringGender-Neutral3802241775
IIIT UnaElectronics and Communication EngineeringFemale-only (including Supernumerary)3101534570
IIIT ChittoorElectronics and Communication EngineeringFemale-only (including Supernumerary)3145935012
IIITDM KancheepuramMechanical EngineeringGender-Neutral3303046172
IIITDM JabalpurMechanical EngineeringGender-Neutral3606442814
IIIT ManipurComputer Science and EngineeringFemale-only (including Supernumerary)4200150763
IIIT TiruchirappalliElectronics and Communication EngineeringFemale-only (including Supernumerary)3414840183
IIIT DharwadData Science and Artificial IntelligenceGender-Neutral3257237258
IIITDM KurnoolArtificial Intelligence and Data ScienceGender-Neutral3178737820
IIIT KottayamComputer Science and Engineering with specialization in Cyber SecurityFemale-only (including Supernumerary)3305337056
IIIT RanchiElectronics and Communication EngineeringGender-Neutral3268340510
IIIT NagpurElectronics and Communication Engineering (Internet of Things)Gender-Neutral2915536175
IIIT BhagalpurComputer Science and EngineeringFemale-only (including Supernumerary)3594441557
IIIT SuratElectronics and Communication EngineeringFemale-only (including Supernumerary)2947733774
IIIT AgartalaComputer Science and EngineeringFemale-only (including Supernumerary)3794142856
IIIT RaichurArtificial Intelligence and Data ScienceFemale-only (including Supernumerary)3837040104
IIIT VadodaraComputer Science and EngineeringFemale-only (including Supernumerary)3170337074

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 2024?

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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. 

Institute Name

Closing Ranks for Home State

Closing Ranks for Other States

NIT Jalandhar

64114

44281

NIT Agartala

245373

54537

NIT Goa

114874

62197

NIT Hamirpur

87794

47137

NIT Meghalaya

142261

55209

NIT Puducherry

225349

50701

NIT Raipur

63649

47480

NIT Sikkim

1005918

55629

NIT Manipur

229695

56593

NIT Mizoram

678406

58131

NIT Silchar

73835

46505

NIT Uttarakhand

64639

48801

SVNIT Surat

55028

43794

NIT Andhra Pradesh

51996

50232

*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 if engineering colleges offering BTech CSE seats for low ranks in JEE Main -

Institute NameClosing Ranks for Home StateClosing Ranks for Other States
NIT Agartala5586132404
NIT Puducherry7517517305
NIT Sikkim16224624093
NIT Arunachal Pradesh13643229087
NIT Manipur30242529644
NIT Mizoram44485931336

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

Based on the above data, the NIT with lowest cutoff for BTech CSE is NIT Mizoram. Last year, the closing rank for Home State quota was 444859 while that for Other State candidates was 31336.

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

The colleges accepting low JEE Main rank for the BTech Electrical Engineering branch have been listed below -

Institute Name

Closing Ranks for Home State

Closing Ranks for Other States

NIT Agartala

128660

39922

NIT Hamirpur

63384

26867

NIT Arunachal Pradesh

161165

44381

NIT Manipur

185948

47765

NIT Mizoram

661107

48542

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

Candidates wondering which NIT has lowest cutoff for BTech Electrical Engineering can see from the above data that NIT Mizoram with a closing rank of 661107 had the lowest JEE Main cutoff rank for admission. 

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

Listed below are the colleges accepting JEE Main low rank in BTech Mechanical Engineering. Students who might want to know which NIT has lowest cutoff for BTech ME can apply to these institutes -
Institute NameClosing Ranks for Home StateClosing Ranks for Other States
NIT Agartala18005147237
NIT Goa7029751933
NIT Hamirpur7508536665
NIT Meghalaya12181144699
NIT Puducherry18381040208
NIT Raipur5228237689
NIT Sikkim81756249141
NIT Arunachal Pradesh17650149818
NIT Manipur60671252516
NIT Mizoram63601753050
NIT Silchar5901535691
NIT Uttarakhand5939042700
*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 NameClosing Ranks for Home StateClosing Ranks for Other States
NIT Agartala8987827635
NIT Meghalaya13698729028
NIT Puducherry11462523819
NIT Sikkim22035235568
NIT Arunachal Pradesh14162838784
NIT Manipur43102637030
NIT Mizoram80978942287

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

List of Colleges Accepting JEE Main Rank Above 2 Lakh in 2023

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 AvailableFee Structure (Approx.)

NIT Puducherry

  • Civil Engineering

  • Computer Science and Engineering

  • Electronics and Communication Engineering

  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

INR 5 Lakhs

NIT Mizoram

  • Computer Science and Engineering 

  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 

  • Electronics and Communication Engineering 

  • Civil Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

INR 5.41 Lakhs

NIT Sikkim

  • Computer Science and Engineering

  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  • Electronics and Communication Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Biotechnology

  • Civil Engineering

INR 5 Lakhs

Amity University

  • Mechatronics

  • Robotics

  • Civil Engineering

  • Computer Science & Business Systems

INR 25.9 Lakhs

PSG College of Technology

  • Automobile Engineering

  • Biomedical Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

  • Computer Science and Engineering (AI and ML)

INR 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

INR 4.01 Lakhs

Assam University

  • Agricultural Engineering

  • Information Technology

  • Computer Science and Engineering

  • Electronics and Communication Engineering

INR 2.2 Lakhs

Punjab Engineering College

  • Civil Engineering

  • Computer Science and Engineering

  • Electronics and Communication Engineering

  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

INR 3.8 Lakhs

NIT Goa

  • Computer Science and Engineering

  • Electronics and Communication Engineering

  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

INR 1.43 Lakhs

NIT Arunachal Pradesh

  • Biotechnology

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

  • Computer Science & Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Electronics and Communication Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

INR 5.68 Lakhs

Jodhpur National University, Jodhpur Rajasthan

  • Transportation Engineering

  • Structural Engineering

  • Environmental Engineering

INR 3 Lakhs

Atal Bihari Vajpayee-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior, MP

  • Computer Science & Engineering

INR 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

INR 3.62 Lakhs

Institute of Technology Management, UP, Meerut

  • Civil Engineering

  • Computer Science Engineering

  • Information Technology

  • Electronics & Communication Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

INR 2.45 Lakhs

Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune, Maharashtra

  • Electronics and Telecommunications

  • Civil Engineering

  • Computer Science Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

INR 7 Lakhs

SRM University Chennai

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Automobile Engineering

  • Aeronautical Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Electronics & Communication Engineering

INR 3.6 Lakhs

Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune

  • Civil Engineering

  • Computer Science & Engineering

  • Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

INR 12 Lakhs

Lovely Professional University, Phagwara

  • Computer Science Engineering

  • Aerospace Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Biomedical Engineering

  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

INR 2.8 Lakhs

Pondicherry Engineering College

  • Computer Science and Engineering 

  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 

  • Electronics and Communication Engineering 

  • Civil Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

INR 2 Lakhs

Nirma University, Ahmedabad

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Computer Science & Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

  • Electronics & Communication Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Instrumentation & Control Engineering

INR 8.2 Lakhs

Jaipur University

  • Civil Engineering

  • Computer Science & Engineering

  • Electronics & Communication Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

INR 4.48 Lakhs

Tezpur University

  • Civil Engineering

  • Computer Science & Engineering

  • Electronics & Communication Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

INR 2.73 Lakhs

Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur

  • Robotics Engineering

  • Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)

INR 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. 

List of Engineering Colleges for Low Rank in JEE Main 2022

The list of colleges for low rank in JEE Main (3 lakhs) has been shared in the table below.

Name of the Institutes    

JEE Main 2022 Closing Rank  

Courses 

Category

Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar

73,555

BTech in Textile Technology

OBC-NCL

National Institute of Technology Agartala

83,967

BTech in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering

OPEN

National Institute of Technology Goa

1,29,476

BTech in Mechanical Engineering

OPEN

National Institute of Technology Hamirpur

3,23,418

BTech in Materials Science and Engineering 

OBC-NCL

National Institute of Technology Meghalaya

22,726

BTech in Civil Engineering

OPEN

National Institute of Technology Puducherry

88,245

BTech in Civil Engineering

OPEN

National Institute of Technology Raipur

38,686

BTech in Bio-Medical Engineering

OPEN

National Institute of Technology Sikkim

7,24,006

BTech in Mechanical Engineering

OPEN

National Institute of Technology Arunachal Pradesh

2,38,400

BTech in Mechanical Engineering

OPEN

National Institute of Technology, Manipur

4,06,203

BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering

OPEN

National Institute of Technology, Mizoram

8,57,734

BTech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

OPEN

National Institute of Technology, Srinagar

3,66,321

BTech in Chemical Engineering

OPEN

Assam University, Silchar

1,86,477

BTech in Agricultural Engineering

OPEN

Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh

1,01,745

BTech in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

OPEN

Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal

2,41,643

BTech in Food Technology

OPEN

List of Engineering Colleges for Low Rank in JEE Main in 2021

Here is the list of engineering colleges for low rank in JEE Main as per the 2021 JoSAA Cutoff -

Name of the Institutes    

JEE Main 2021 Closing Rank  

Courses 

 Category

Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar

2,78,389

Textile Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)  

OBC-NCL

National Institute of Technology Agartala

2,44,457

Production Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OPEN

National Institute of Technology Goa

1,60,557

Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OPEN

National Institute of Technology Hamirpur

1,95,613

Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OBC-NCL

National Institute of Technology Meghalaya

3,93,925

Electrical and Electronics Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OPEN

National Institute of Technology Puducherry

2,38,971

Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OPEN

National Institute of Technology Raipur

1,07,506

Biomedical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OPEN

National Institute of Technology Sikkim

8,00,929

Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OPEN

National Institute of Technology Arunachal Pradesh

6,98,231

Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OPEN

National Institute of Technology, Manipur

8,30,572

Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OPEN

National Institute of Technology, Mizoram

8,23,633

Electrical and Electronics Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OPEN

National Institute of Technology, Srinagar

5,36,139

Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OPEN

Assam University, Silchar

2,74,792

Agricultural Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OPEN

Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh

1,04,415

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OPEN

Pondicherry Engineering College, Puducherry

5,00,386

Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OPEN

Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal

3,47,324

Food Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OPEN

List of Engineering Colleges for Low Rank in JEE Main 2020

The list of colleges accepting low JEE Main rank as per the 2020 JoSAA opening & closing ranks are as follows -

Name of the Institute

JEE Main 2020 Closing Rank

Course

Category

NIT Jalandhar

1,72,249

Textile Technology

OBC-NCL

NIT Agartala

3,89,981

Production Engineering

Open

NIT Goa

2,21,211

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Open

NIT Hamirpur

1,43,436

Engineering Physics

OBC-NCL

NIT Meghalaya

4,28,914

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Open 

NIT Puducherry

2,30,512

Mechanical Engineering

Open

NIT Sikkim

9,24,450

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Open

NIT Arunachal Pradesh

1,87,138

Mechanical Engineering

Open 

NIT Mizoram

9,96,637

Electronics & Communication Engineering

Open 

NIT Manipur

6,47,692

Mechanical Engineering

Open

NIT Silchar

1,06,106

Civil Engineering

Open

NIT Srinagar

5,05,526

Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

Open

Assam University

2,57,783

Agricultural Engineering

Open

Pondicherry Engineering College

2,93,242

Civil Engineering

Open

Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering & Technology, Malda, West Bengal

4,52,097

Food Technology

Open

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List of Engineering Colleges for Low JEE Main Rank in 2019

The below data of colleges accepting low JEE Main score has been prepared as per the 2019 JoSAA opening & closing ranks -

Name of the NIT

Name of the Course

JEE Main 2019 Closing Rank

Category

NIT Jalandhar

Chemical Engineering

80,428

Gender-Neutral

NIT Agartala

Chemical Engineering

3,19,419

Gender Neutral

NIT Agartala

Civil Engineering

2,54,362

Gender Neutral

NIT Agartala

Computer Science and Engineering

98,197

Gender-Neutral

NIT Agartala

Mechanical Engineering

2,24,062

Gender-Neutral

NIT Goa

Civil Engineering

1,46,182

Gender Neutral

NIT Hamirpur

Chemical Engineering

2,21,967

Gender-Neutral

NIT Hamirpur

Civil Engineering

1,64,457

Gender-Neutral

NIT Meghalaya

Civil Engineering

1,17,205

Gender-Neutral

NIT Meghalaya

Electronics and Communications Engineering

87,987

Open

NIT Puducherry

Civil Engineering

96,543

OBC-NCL

NIT Raipur

Biotechnology

91,034

Open

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Is Admission Possible in NIT with Lowest Cutoff in JEE Main 2024?

As mentioned already, a rank greater than 70,000 can be considered a low JEE Main Rank, and students are often confused thinking which NIT has lowest cutoff or what are the admission chances in NITs. If you are aspiring for top NITs, your rank should be less than 10,000. However, newer NITs accept candidates with a rank greater than 70,000 in JEE Main. It also depends on the reservation policy of the respective institute.

There are many colleges for 10,000 to 25,000 ranks and 50,000 to 75,000 range in JEE Main in which candidates can take admission if they have scored low rank in JEE Mains. 

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 also. 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 2024 - Admissions, NIRF Ranking, Courses, Seats

Eligibility Criteria for Admission to Engineering Colleges in India Accepting Low JEE Main Rank 2024?

Admission to NITs is attainable despite a poor JEE Main score. If your JEE Main Result 2024 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 take 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

Admission to Top Private Engineering Colleges with Low Ranks in JEE Main 2024

There are many options other than NITs if you score a low rank in JEE Main 2024. 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 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 high 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 VITEEE 2024 exam, KIITEEE, VSAT 2024, KLEEE 2024 exam, SRMJEEE 2024 etc. After clearing any of these entrance exams, you will be called for the counselling process, and seat & branch allocation is done on the basis of 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.

List of Popular BTech Colleges for Direct Admission without JEE Main 2024

Several colleges in India offer admission to candidates without the JEE Main score. If you have scored less in JEE Main and are not able to score the JEE Main Cutoff 2024, you can look for the top engineering colleges that offer admission without JEE Main score. Here is the list of top B.Tech colleges for direct admission without JEE Main entrance exam. 

Name of Colleges

Lovely Professional University

Uttaranchal University - Dehradun

Raffles University

JK Lakshmipat University - Jaipur

Sunder Deep Group of Institutions - Ghaziabad

Jagran Lakecity University - Bhopal

Sanskar Educational Group - Ghaziabad

Jaipur Engineering College - Jaipur

World University of Design - Sonepat

Sri Balaji College of Engineering and Technology - Jaipur

Bharat Institute of Technology (BIT) Meerut

University of Engineering & Management (UEM) - Jaipur

CMR Institute of Technology - Hyderabad

Dream Institute of Technology - Kolkata

Engineering Entrance Exams other than JEE Main Exam

If candidates receive a poor rank in JEE Main 2024 exam, it is recommended that they take additional state-level engineering admission exams administered by deemed private universities of India. Passing these engineering entrance exams will not only get you admission but will also save you a year of study time. Some of the colleges accepting these engineering exams are highlighted in the table below.

Name of the Institute

Engineering Entrance Examination

Birla Institute of Technology

BITSAT

Manipal Institute of Technology

MU OET (MET)

R.V. College of Engineering

COMEDK UGET

Vellore Institute of Technology

VITEEE

SRM Chennai

SRMJEEE

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What is the eligibility criteria for IIITs with a low score in JEE Main?

The common eligibility criteria for IIITs with a low score in JEE Main requires candidates to score 60% marks in the 12 board examinations with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Apart from this, admission will be based on candidates' performance in JEE Main and the counselling conducted by IIITs.

    

Which NIT has lowest cutoff accepting JEE Main scores?

NIT Goa, NIT Manipur, NIT Agartala, NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, NIT Puducherry, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, and NIT Durgapur are some of the NIT with lowest cutoff scores in JEE Mains. 
 

What is the eligibility criteria for admission to NITs with low JEE Main scores?

The common eligibility criteria for the candidates applying to NITs with low JEE Main scores are that they should have completed class 12 in the same year or the last two years. Candidates must have studied five subjects, i.e. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational Subject, Language, and any other subject. Lastly, these candidates must have scored at least 75% marks in class 12.
 

Can I get college with the 40 percentile in JEE Main 2024 exam?

Your rank will be about 4000 to 5000 if you are in the 40th JEE Main percentile. A top NIT is not attainable at this rank, although you can acquire admission to other new NITs with a different engineering branch that accepts low JEE Main scores. 

 

Can I get any college with 5 lakh rank in JEE Mains 2024 exam?

Yes, you can get admission to engineering colleges accepting low JEE Main scores. Also, there are many colleges that offer direct admission without JEE Main score in which you can get admission.

What is the desired rank to get into NIT?

To take admission to NITs, candidates' ranks must be fewer than 10,000. However, newer NITs admit students with JEE Main scores higher than 70,000. Admission is also subject to a number of criteria, including reservation.

What is the lowest rank in JEE Main 2024?

A score of more than 70,000 is usually regarded a low JEE Main Rank. However, there are several engineering colleges accepting admission beyond 2 lakh rank in JEE Main.

Which NIT is accepting low rank in JEE Main 2024?

NITs like NIT Agartala, NIT Meghalaya, NIT Puducherry, NIT Hamirpur etc. accept students with low ranks in JEE Main.

Can I get NIT with a 1.5 lakh rank in JEE Main 2024?

Yes, you can get admission into NITs, like NIT Trichy, NIT Agartala, NIT Meghalaya, and NIT Jamshedpur with a 1.5 lakh rank in JEE Main 2024.

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