JEE Main is one of the most significant exams for engineering students in India. It is the key to entry into some of India's best engineering colleges. After months of rigorous preparation and appearing for the JEE MAIN exam, students often find themselves wondering—What next?
In this article, ALLEN has listed different options for students after JEE Main to answer questions such as what after JEE mains. NTA organizes the JEE Main 2025 exam in two sessions- January & April. Read the article to have an idea about "What after JEE Main 2025?
Candidates who clear the JEE Main exam and are among the top 2,50,000 are eligible to take the JEE Advanced. Candidates must also meet the other eligibility conditions. These 2.5 lakh candidates shall compete for 17000+ seats provided by the 23 IITs and 24000+ seats provided by the 31 NITs. However, the path to IIT admission involves concentrated and tactical preparation. This guide provides critical steps to optimize your chances of success in JEE Advanced.
If you score well in the JEE Advanced, you will be qualified for admission to one of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
With all the tips given above, aspirants are able to utilize various initiatives by ALLEN and some helpful links are given below:
If you fail to meet the eligibility criteria of JEE Advanced, do not worry; there are alternative options to study for an engineering degree. You may seek admission into top engineering colleges through JoSAA counselling. JoSAA, the common seat allocation authority, organizes the counselling of candidates for admission into different engineering colleges in India like 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs and 40 Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs).
Some of the steps for getting admission into a top engineering college through JoSAA counselling are:
If you fail JEE Advanced or do not get admission to a top engineering college through JoSAA counselling, do not worry. There are numerous other engineering entrance examinations in India at the national, state, and university levels. Just ensure you fulfill the eligibility requirements for such exams to gain further educational access in engineering.
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