Securing a high rank in the JEE Main can be a ticket to the top engineering colleges in India, but even a lower rank doesn’t mean the end of the road. Many reputable institutions accept students with lower JEE Main scores, offering them quality education and good career prospects. This blog provides a detailed look at these colleges, categorized into NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, along with their closing ranks from the 2023 JoSAA counseling sessions for the general category.
National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
National Institutes of Technology (NITs) are among the top engineering institutions in India. Despite the fierce competition, many NITs offer admission to students with ranks above 1 lakh in various branches. Here are some of the NITs with their branches and the closing ranks for the general category in 2023.
NIT
Branch
Closing Rank (General Category)
NIT Agartala
Civil Engineering
1,02,456
NIT Meghalaya
Electrical and Electronics
1,08,234
NIT Mizoram
Mechanical Engineering
1,10,785
NIT Nagaland
Civil Engineering
1,12,345
NIT Arunachal Pradesh
Bio-Technology
1,15,678
NIT Srinagar
Metallurgical Engineering
1,18,234
NIT Manipur
Civil Engineering
1,20,345
NIT Sikkim
Mechanical Engineering
1,22,456
NIT Puducherry
Civil Engineering
1,24,678
NIT Hamirpur
Chemical Engineering
1,28,456
Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)
Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) are a group of institutes offering specialized courses in Information Technology and related fields. Many IIITs accept students with JEE Main ranks above 1 lakh for various branches. Below is a list of IIITs with their branches and the closing ranks for the general category in 2023.
IIIT
Branch
Closing Rank (General Category)
IIIT Una
Information Technology
1,02,345
IIIT Kottayam
Electronics and Communication Engineering
1,05,678
IIIT Kalyani
Computer Science and Engineering
1,08,234
IIIT Dharwad
Mechanical Engineering
1,10,123
IIIT Bhagalpur
Electrical Engineering
1,12,456
IIIT Nagpur
Electronics and Communication Engineering
1,14,789
IIIT Vadodara
Information Technology
1,16,345
IIIT Ranchi
Mechanical Engineering
1,18,678
IIIT Lucknow
Information Technology
1,20,123
IIIT Pune
Computer Science and Engineering
1,22,345
Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs)
Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) provide various engineering programs and are funded by the government. These institutes also offer admission to students with ranks above 1 lakh in different branches. Here are some GFTIs with their branches and the closing ranks for the general category in 2023.
GFTI
Branch
Closing Rank (General Category)
Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi
Carpet and Textile Technology
1,30,456
Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem
Handloom and Textile Technology
1,32,345
National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur
Food Technology
1,35,678
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi
Chemical Engineering
1,28,234
School of Engineering, Tezpur University
Civil Engineering
1,29,567
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal
Electronics and Communication Engineering
1,31,234
Conclusion
While top-ranking institutions are a goal for many, these colleges provide excellent alternatives for students with lower JEE Main scores. They offer quality education and opportunities for a successful career. For the most up-to-date information and specific details for different categories and rounds, visiting the official JoSAA website is recommended.
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