Colleges Accepting a Low Rank in JEE Main 2025: 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 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, IIITDM Jabalpur. Candidates can also choose from the top CFTIs such as the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur, Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli. 

Also read: JEE Main Result 2025

We have provided a list of colleges that offer B. Tech admission to as low as 2 lakh ranks in JEE Mains 2025. 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. 

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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 2025, 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 2025 rank.

What is a Low Rank in JEE Mains 2025?

A rank above 30,000 is considered to be a low rank in the JEE Main 2025 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 rank in the JEE Main 2025 exam Institutes. Institutes such as Heritage Institute of Technology, NIT Jalandhar, and IIIT Vadodara amongst others offer admission to candidates with a low rank in the JEE Main exam.

List of NITs Accepting low JEE Main Ranks

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. 

The NITs listed above offer admission with JEE Main 2025ranks 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). 

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List of IIITs accepting low JEE Main ranks

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. 

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. 

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List of CFTIs accepting low JEE Main Ranks

The CFTIs accepting low ranks in the JEE Main 2025 exam have been listed below.

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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. 

*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 -

*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 -

*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 - *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 -

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

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:

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. 

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 Admission Possible in NIT with Lowest Cutoff in JEE Main 2025?

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 2025 - Admissions, NIRF Ranking, Courses, Seats

Eligibility Criteria for Admission to Engineering Colleges in India Accepting Low JEE Main Rank 2025?

Admission to NITs is attainable despite a poor JEE Main score. If your JEE Main Result 2025 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 2025

There are many options other than NITs if you score a low rank in JEE Main 2025. 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 still 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 VITEEE 2025 exam, KIITEEE, VSAT 2025, KLEEE 2025 exam, SRMJEEE 2025 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.

JEE Main Reservation Criteria 2025

As per the JEE Main reservation criteria devised by NTA, Indian nationals belonging to specific categories are admitted under the seats reserved for them by the rules prescribed by the Government of India. The categories and the extent of reservation have been mentioned below.

• General category candidates belonging to the Economically Weaker Section (GEN- EWS) – 10% of seats in every course. The benefit of reservation is awarded only to those General category candidates who comply with the conditions given in the OM No. 20013/01/2018-BC-II dated 17 January 2019, issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The criteria for GEN-EWS will be according to the prevailing norms and/or notifications of the Government of India.  
• Other Backward Classes belonging to the Non-Creamy Layer (OBC- NCL) – 27% of seats in every course. 

i. OBC category candidates should be listed in the current updated central list of OBCs (www.ncbc.ac.in). 

ii. OBCs present in the State list but not covered in the central list of OBCs (according to the list in www.ncbc.ac.in) are not eligible to claim the reservation. 

iii. The criteria for OBC-NCL will be as per the notification of the Government of India. 

iv. Candidates belonging to the creamy layer of OBC are NOT entitled to reservation. Such candidates are treated as belonging to the general (GEN), i.e. unreserved category, and they will be eligible only for the OPEN seats – the seats for which all candidates are eligible.  

• Scheduled Caste (SC) – 15% of seats in every course.  
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) – 7.5% of seats in every course.  
• Persons with Disability (PwD) – 5% seats in each of the GENERAL, GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, and ST category seats. 

i. Candidates with at least 40% impairment irrespective of the type of disability will be eligible for the benefits of the PwD category. 

ii. Leprosy-cured candidates who are otherwise eligible to take up the courses are also included in this category. 

iii. Candidates with less than 40% disability, but difficulty in writing, as prescribed by the competent authority, are also included in this category. 

List of Popular BTech Colleges for Direct Admission without JEE Main 2025

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 2025, 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. 

Engineering Entrance Exams other than JEE Main Exam

If candidates receive a poor rank in JEE Main 2025 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.

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