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JEE Main Paper 2 and Paper 3 Result, Cut-Offs (Soon)
Last updated on March 26th, 2021 at 07:12 pm
JEE Main is a highly competitive examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for candidates aspiring to get admission in top engineering and architecture colleges in India. JEE Main 2021 B. Arch Result and B.Planning results will be released soon by NTA. The JEE Main Paper 2 & JEE Main Paper 3 i.e. B. Arch and B.Planning respectively have a low participation as compared to JEE Main Paper 1. >>
- JEE Main 2021 Result for Paper 1 February session was declared on 8 March 2021 on its official website.
- The JEE Main 2021 Paper 2 and Paper 3 (B.Arch and B.Planning) for February Session will be notified soon on the official website.
- The total scores secured, percentile and JEE Main cut off will be declared along with JEE Main 2021 paper 2 results.
- The ranking for all the papers will be given separately.
- JEE Main 2021 consists of three papers namely-
- Paper 1: B.E/B.Tech – Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
- Paper 2: B.Arch – Mathematics, Aptitude Test and Drawing
- Paper 3: B.Planning – Mathematics, Aptitude Test and Planning Based Questions
- JEE Main 2021 Paper 1 will be conducted in February, March, April and May 2021 while Paper 2 and 3 will only be conducted in February and May 2021.
In order to excel your preparations and to improve your scores in JEE Main Paper 2 & 3, do check the Exam Pattern for JEE Main Paper 2 as well as Exam Pattern of JEE Main Paper 3. Let us discuss the JEE Main Paper 2 Result and Paper 3 Result in detail. Check Out>>
JEE Main 2021 B. Arch and B.Planning Paper: Key Dates
| Events | Dates |
| JEE Main 2021 February Session | February 23, 2021 |
| JEE Main 2020 Paper 2 & Paper 3 Result Declaration | March 2021 |
| JEE Main 2021 May Session | May 24, 2021 |
| Declaration results of JEE Main 2021 May Session (Paper 2 & Paper 3) | To Be Announced |
| Answer Key Releases | To Be Announced |
| Rank Lists | To Be Announced |
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How To Check JEE Main 2021 B. Arch Result and B.Planning Result?
Candidates can follow the below steps to check the JEE Main Paper 2 Result and JEE Paper 3 (B.Planning) 2021 Result->>
- Visit the official website of JEE Main 2021 at jeemain.nta.ac.in.
- Click on the link and select JEE Main 2021 B. Arch & B. Planning Result 2021
- Candidates must provide JEE Main 2021 Application number and password/date of birth
- Click on the SUBMIT button.
- The result will be displayed on-screen containing details such as the name of the candidate, marks secured in each subject, total score, Category Rank etc.
- Download the JEE Main Paper 2 Result and JEE Main 2021 Paper 3 Result.
- Take a printout for future references.
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Important Points on JEE Main B.Arch and B.Planning Result
- No hard copy of the JEE Main 2021 Paper 2 Results/ B.Arch results will be sent. Candidates must download the rank list from the official website of JEE Main.
- The All India Rank (AIR) is released only after the May session is completed.
- The All India Rank will be created based on both the sessions.
- The JEE Main will provide combined normalised scores of both the sessions (February and May) if the candidates have attempted both the sessions.
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Sample of JEE Main B.Arch and B.Planning Scorecard 2021
Details mentioned on the JEE Main B.Arch/B.Planning Scorecard
The following details will be present in the JEE Main 2021 Paper 2 scoreboard: Given below are the details that are present on the scorecard of JEE Main B.Arch result 2021 and B.Planning JEE Paper 3 Result.>>
- Name of the Candidate
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Category/Subcategory
- JEE Main 2021 Application Number
- Candidate’s Roll Number
- Marks secured in each section
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Total marks secured
- NTA Score (NTA Percentile)
- Qualifying Status
- Category Rank
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Factors Affecting JEE Main Paper 2 Ranks and Cut Offs
The ranks of candidates depend upon the interplay of various factors like:>>
- Difficulty of the paper – In case the exam is difficult, the cut-offs will go down. These benefits students with low ranks as the competition is minimised at lower ranks.
- Number of candidates who appeared for the examination – More candidates mean higher competition. In JEE Main B. Arch and B.Planning paper, the number of candidates is very low compared to the NATA exam. This makes JEE Main 2021 B. Arch and B.Planning paper comparatively easy to rank higher.
- Number of seats available for candidates – Although this does not directly affect the JEE Main Paper 2 Result of a candidate, if there are fewer seats for a particular course, the JEE Main Cut Off will go higher. The seat availability could oppositely affect the result.
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| JEE Main B.Arch Exam Preparation Tips>>
Colleges Accepting JEE Main Scores For Admission To B.Arch Course
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- Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
- National Institute of Technology, Calicut
- Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur
- National Institute of Technology, Patna
- National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
- Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur
- National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
- Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal
- Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur
- Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
- National Institute of Technology, Raipur
Colleges Accepting JEE Main Scores For Admission To B.Planning Course
- School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi
- School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada
- Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal
- Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
How is the JEE Main 2021 NTA Score Calculated?
The NTA score is calculated using the formula given below- The raw scores are calculated based on the marking scheme of the exam. The formula meant for the raw score is:>>
| Raw Score = 4 × Number of Correct Answers – 1 × Number of Incorrect Answers |
What are JEE Main 2021: Tie-Breaking Rules
Some students often score equal marks in JEE Main B.Arch or JEE B.Planning 2021 Exam. The authorities consider inter-se-merit in such situations. The method of compilation of scores is identical for both the papers, but the tie-breaking procedure is a little different. The following actions are taken for breaking the tie for admissions.>>
For B.Arch (Paper 2)
- Candidates obtaining a higher NTA score in Mathematics will be given a higher rank.
- Then, candidates obtaining a higher NTA score in the Aptitude Test will be considered for higher rank.
- This is followed by candidates who have obtained higher NTA scores in the Drawing Test for the next highest rank.
- If there is tie even after all 3 options then candidates older in age will be considered for higher rank.
- At last, if the resolution is still not possible, then candidates will be ranked the same.
For B.Planning (Paper 3)
- First, candidates obtaining a higher NTA score in Mathematics will be given a higher rank.
- Then, candidates obtaining a higher NTA score in the Aptitude Test will be considered for higher rank.
- Third, candidates obtaining higher NTA scores in the Planning Section will be ranked higher.
- After all 3 above, if the tie still remains, then candidates older in age will be ranked higher.
- Finally, if the resolution is still not possible, then both candidates will be ranked the same.
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JEE Main 2021: B.Arch & B.Planning Cut-off
The cut-off ranks for JEE Main in partnering institutes tend to vary depending upon the applied course. The joint counselling authority, JoSAA, will issue the B.Arch cutoff and B.Planning cut off courses during JEE Main Counselling. Listed below are JEE Main cut off of some of the partnering universities to help aspirants know more about the JEE Main 2020 opening and closing ranks.>>
JEE Main B.Arch Cut Off Ranks
School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| General | 2 | 523 |
| OBC | 110 | 371 |
| SC | 14 | 105 |
| ST | 12 | 94 |
Related: SPA Delhi Detailed Cut Off List>>
Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| General | HS – 610 OS – 498 | HS – 2697 OS – 1738 |
| OBC | HS – 522 OS – 439 | HS – 2600 OS – 959 |
| SC | HS – 277 OS – 114 | HS – 849 OS – 371 |
| ST | HS – 130 OS – 77 | HS – 642 OS – 233 |
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School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| General | 280 | 1676 |
| OBC | 335 | 858 |
| SC | 102 | 397 |
| ST | 64 | 336 |
Related: SPA Vijayawada Cut Off 2021>>
National Institute of Technology, Calicut
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| General | HS – 240 OS – 386 | HS – 1302 OS – 1475 |
| OBC | HS – 282 to 498 OS – 291 to 637 | – |
| SC | HS – 52 OS – 109 | HS – 174 OS – 307 |
| ST | HS – 50 OS – 37 | HS – 1834 OS – 41 |
Related: NIT Calicut Cut Off 2021>>
National Institute of Technology, Patna
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| General | HS – 1986 OS – 1526 | HS – 4153 OS – 2553 |
| OBC | HS – 984 OS – 548 | HS – 1759 OS – 1130 |
| SC | HS – 366 OS – 117 | HS – 762 OS – 593 |
| ST | HS – 160 OS – 78 | HS – 511 OS – 78 |
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| General | HS – 1472 OS – 639 | HS – 4216 OS – 1712 |
| OBC | HS – 1127 OS – 292 | HS – 2453 OS – 835 |
| SC | HS – 283 OS – 149 | HS – 666 OS – 305 |
National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| General | HS – 1746 OS – 920 | HS – 6297 OS – 2325 |
| OBC | HS – 2439 OS – 446 | HS – 10461 OS – 1105 |
| SC | HS – 301 OS – 197 | HS – 676 OS – 512 |
| ST | HS – 118 OS – 91 | HS – 562 OS – 247 |
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National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| General | HS – 413 OS – 79 | HS – 1149 OS – 831 |
| OBC | HS – 314 OS – 127 | HS – 465 OS – 470 |
| SC | HS – 79 OS – 55 | HS – 285 OS – 148 |
| ST | HS – 291 OS – 10 | HS – 599 OS – 64 |
Related: NIT Trichy: Detailed Cut Off 2021>>
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| General | HS – 312 OS – 850 | HS – 1931 OS – 1952 |
| OBC | HS – 397 OS – 945 | HS – 394 OS – 851 |
| SC | HS – 54 OS – 85 | HS – 242 OS – 434 |
| ST | HS – 96 OS – 45 | HS – 115 OS – 97 |
*HS – Home State Quota, OS – Other State Quota
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JEE Main B.Planning Cut Off Ranks
School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| General | 989 | 3214 |
| OBC | 478 | 1287 |
| SC | 259 | 646 |
| ST | 179 | 456 |
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School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| General | 415 | 2052 |
| OBC | 340 | 889 |
| SC | 93 | 529 |
| ST | 53 | 278 |
School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| General | 911 | 3265 |
| OBC | 524 | 1292 |
| SC | 256 | 655 |
| ST | 171 | 469 |
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| General | HS – 1393OS – 1259 | HS – 5952OS – 3388 |
| OBC | HS – 938 OS – 571 | HS – 3195 OS – 1285 |
| SC | HS – 270 OS – 262 | HS – 1143 OS – 592 |
| ST | HS – 268 OS – 142 | HS – 1559 OS – 461 |
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JEE Main January 2020 Session Toppers B.Arch and B.Planning
After candidates clear the JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch) or Paper 3 (B.Planning), they can appear for the JEE Advanced. This will be followed by the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) conducted for admission to B.Arch courses of top IITs of India. Candidates who secured 100 percentile in B.Arch and B.Planning Papers of JEE Main 2020 are as follows:>>
| Paper | Name of the Candidate | State |
| B.Planning | Kanumuri Bheemeswara Vijay Varma | Andhra Pradesh |
| B.Arch | Hardik Rajpal | Telangana |
| B.Arch | Aarzoo | Haryana |
| B.Arch | Gudla Raghunandan Reddy | Andhra Pradesh |
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Release of JEE Main 2021 B.Arch & B.Planning Answer Key and JoSAA Counselling
The authorities published the provisional answer key for the JEE Main February session on March 1, 2021. The final answer key of JEE Main 2021 B. Arch paper will be released soon. The answer key allows candidates to tally their answers and calculate their probable scores. This answer key assists students to challenge the question paper, options, answers etc.
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| Download JEE Main Answer Keys for All Papers
Calculating an approximate score is useful for aspirants to make vital decisions regarding their future like their preferred universities, courses etc. Candidates qualifying JEE Main Paper 2 will be eligible to participate for the counselling session conducted by JoSAA. Aspirants must register themselves online and select preferred college. The JoSAA counselling date will be released by NTA after the release of JEE Main 2021 Paper 2 and JEE Main 2021 Paper 3 Results of May session.>>
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I attempt the JEE Main Paper 2 2021 May session if I missed the February session?
Answer: Yes, you can attempt the May session in case you have missed the February session. >
- Has the result for the JEE Main 2021 Paper 1 February session been released?
Answer: Yes, NTA released JEE Main 2021 Paper 1 result on March 8, 2021.>
- What is the exam pattern of JEE Main paper 2?
Answer: You can check the detailed exam pattern for JEE Main paper 2 here.>
Low Rank in JEE Main? These Alternate Options Might Help You
Last updated on December 29th, 2020 at 01:13 pm
JEE Main is an All India competitive examination conducted by NTA for admissions to various undergraduate engineering and architecture colleges. These mainly constitute-
- Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs),
- Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIITs) and
- National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
Latest Updates:
- JEE Main 2021 February session will be conducted from 23rd February 2021 to 26th February 2021.
- JEE Main 2021 will be conducted in 4 sessions in February, March, April and May.
- NTA has also modified the JEE Main exam pattern for 2021. Read More
While to get into an IIT, one must qualify JEE Main first and then JEE Advanced. Only the top 2.5 lac rankers of JEE Main are qualified for JEE Advanced. Low Rank in JEE Main is often demotivating for students. Very few students are hopeful of a suitable college at low ranks.
- Due to the popularity of engineering and architecture degrees among Indian masses, the level of competition and difficulty of JEE Main is extremely high, imposing high pressure on the aspirants.
- To increase the chances of scoring a better percentile rank and reputed college, most candidates choose to appear for both JEE Main January Session and JEE Main April Session. However, NTA has increased the number of sessions from 2 to 4 times a year.
- The students have a limit of appearing for JEE Main only thrice in successive years.
- Given the limited options for students, we shall discuss on the alternatives in case you score a low rank in JEE Main.
- Here we will discuss 6 options which might motivate students even in case of a low rank.
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For starters, JEE Main exam is for three hours and includes three papers:
- Paper 1: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics – for B.E./BTech courses
- Paper 2: Mathematics, Aptitude, Drawing – for B.Arch course
- Paper 3: Mathematics, Aptitude, Planning – for B.Planning course
Students can check the official and latest updates regarding the JEE Main 2021 on the official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in – as well. Let us now discuss those 6 options.
Six Option Other than JEE Main
- Most of the students believe that IITs is the only best option from JEE Main/Advanced.
- IITs do offer more than 11,000 seats in various courses.
- But the competition gets very high as IITs also consider 10+2 scores of students before admissions.
- Out of the 10 lac students taking the exam, very few students find a suitable college with the desired course.
- Even after IITs and NITs there are various alternatives for students.
- For example, BITS Pilani has an average package of 14 LPA for B.Tech courses.
- So let us discuss some fancy alternatives in detail below.
1. Admission to NITs
- Students aspiring to gain admission in the top NITs in India require a rank below 10,000.
- However, it is possible to get into other NITs with a rank above 50,000 also.
- Below is a table that provides insight on the closing ranks of numerous NITs for All India candidates based on previous year admissions:
| Name of The Institute | Course Details | Closing Rank 2020 | Category |
| NIT Agartala | Chemical Engineering | 44090 | General-Neutral |
| NIT Agartala | Civil Engineering | 45385 | General-Neutral |
| NIT Agartala | Computer Science and Engineering | 18351 | General-Neutral |
| NIT Agartala | Mechanical Engineering | 37614 | General-Neutral |
| NIT Goa | Civil Engineering | 35494 | General-Neutral |
| NIT Goa | Mechanical Engineering | 26295 | General-Neutral |
| NIT Hamirpur | Chemical Engineering | 37008 | General-Neutral |
| NIT Hamirpur | Civil Engineering | 36331 | General-Neutral |
| NIT Raipur | Biotechnology | 46896 | Open |
| NIT Raipur | Civil Engineering | 37275 | Open |
| NIT Meghalaya | Civil Engineering | 45277 | General-Neutral |
| NIT Meghalaya | Computer Science and Engineering | 17848 | General-Neutral |
2. Prepare The Best Back-up Option:
- The students MUST plan and prepare for a back-up option before the exam results are out.
- This ensures that they will not lose hope if they score low, as they have a direction on what to do next.
- There are good options like giving State level examinations such as MHT CET, UPSEE, WBJEE, KCET, COMEDK. (For Example: With a good score in WBJEE, candidates can get admission in IIEST Shibpur, West Bengal for Mtech or Btech programmes)
- Students also have the option to prepare for examinations conducted by other esteemed universities like UPESEAT for BTech Programme at the University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, VITEEE for Vellore Institute of Technology, KIITEE for KIIT University Engineering Programme and many more.
Few Details About Other Exams:
- MHT-CET:
- It is usually conducted in the second week of May.
- The main criteria for students are to have 12th PCM with 50% for GEN & 45% for (OBC/SC/ST).
- BITSAT:
- BITSAT will be conducted in May 2021.
- It gives admission to students in engineering programs at BITS Pilani (Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad campuses).
- The students are required to have 75% marks in 12th PCM to be eligible.
- VITEEE:
- It is conducted in April by the Vellore Institute of Technology.
- Also, it requires students to possess 12th PCM with 60% for GEN and 50% for (OBC/SC/ST). It’s a common entrance for different campuses like VIT Vellore, VIT Chennai, VIT-AP and VIT Bhopal.
- The selection is done on the basis of merit and number of seats.
- SRMJEEE
- It is conducted by SRM University. SRM Colleges take admissions on JEE Main Rankings as well, along with 100% scholarships to top rankers of JEE Main.
- SRMJEEE is comparatively an easier exam with approximately 1.5 lac candidates appearing for the exam.
- The highest package from SRM Chennai was 42 LPA for the year 2020.
- Other Exams:
- Examinations like KCET (conducted in the 1st week of May), EAMCET and AP-EAMCET ( both conducted in the 4th week of April) and WBJEE (conducted in April) require students to present the domicile certificate of the state:
- Karnataka domicile or 7 Years of Studies in Karnataka for KCET.
- Andhra Pradesh domicile for EAMCET and AP EAMCET.
- West Bengal domicile is required for WBJEE.
- Students can get admissions to top-tier state-engineering colleges through these exams!
Latest News Updates
- AICTE Says Maths and Physics NOT Compulsory For Engineering Courses
- NTA Will Allow Students To Choose Their Exam Date For May 2021 session of JEE Main
- JEE Main 2021: February Session Begins With B.Arch and B.Planning Papers
- Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Announces JEE Advanced 2021 For 3rd July, 75% Criteria Removed
- Uttarakhand Government To Provide Free Coaching Classes For JEE Aspirants
3. Choose Other Universities
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- It is not pivotal to gain admission in any IIT or NIT to garner the best education.
- There are numerous other universities with excellent faculty that can enrich candidates’ education.
- Students must consider various parameters before choosing a college.
- These parameters include:
- Faculty:
- Talented and experienced faculty can make all the difference in a student’s college life.
- The teacher-student ratio should be optimal so that each student receives enough personal attention to grow.
- Curriculum:
- The curriculum should have an appropriate balance between theory and practical knowledge along with adhering with the norms and demands of the industry.
- Both of these factors play a crucial role in the employment of candidates in future.
- Alumni Association:
- A university with a strong alumni base ensures that there is a campus recruitment drive.
- Most alumni prefer to employ those candidates that have graduated from the same institution.
- Infrastructure:
- The last but not the least comes infrastructure.
- Also, the students need to opt for universities that offer several top-notch facilities to students.
- Modern laboratories with technological equipment, libraries, work-place.
- It also observed that the residential campus plays an important role in a student’s environment.
Government and Private Institutions Other Than IITs or NITs
- Based on the factors stated above, students can choose any prestigious private or government university or college.
- These colleges have notable alumni, vast infrastructure and reputed faculty.
- Given below is the list of few of such colleges-
| Private Institutes | Government Institutes (or Autonomous) |
| Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida | IIIT, Amethi |
| Lovely Professional University | IIIT, Allahabad |
| Birla Institute of Technology (BITS) | Jaipur University |
| SRM University | MJPRU, Bareilly |
| Manipal Institute of Technology | Assam University |
| UPES, Dehradun | Tezpur University |
| Thapar University | IIIT, Gwalior |
| Amity University | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu Tawi |
| Shiv Nadar University | IIITDM, Kancheepuram |
| Kalinga Institute, Odisha | School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi |
| Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur | College of Engineering, Pune |
| JSS, Noida | Dr MGR University, Chennai |
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4. Choose Non-Engineering Options
- Some consider the engineering sector to be saturated, the non-engineering options are ever popular.
- Many students are opting for programmes like BS-MS Dual Degree Programme in IISERs.
- The Government of India, (MHRD) has established seven IISERs (Institutes of Science Education and Research) at locations like Pune, Bhopal, Kolkata etc.
- They offer a five-year full-time programme for students after 12th grade.
- The degree perfectly combines classroom learning with research projects.
- There is clear demarcation regarding the learning concepts, specialisation for every year.
- The first and second year mainly develops the core courses in basic sciences of the students which are highly beneficial in the long run.
- Students have to choose their specialisation in the third and fourth year and give their complete dedication to it.
- The last year completely focuses on the research project
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5. Choose an Upcoming Field
- Apart from choosing the typical engineering option like civil engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical or software engineering, students have an option to choose different professional streams.
- These career paths have a high reputation, employment rate and even handsome salary which attracts numerous students.
- B.Sc in Business Analytics:
- By using a range of statistical and quantitative methods, business analysts intend to turn big data into actionable intelligence.
- Business Analytics degrees are offered by several renowned universities in the USA such as Massachusetts Institute of Technology, UCLA, UC Davis, University of Rochester.
- There is a dire demand for data scientists and business analysts in India to deal with the enormous amounts of data that is collected by top companies.
- Students with an inkling towards mathematics and business can choose this as a career option.
- Courses Options:
- In some cases, students decide to take a break and prepare for the JEE Main exam next year.
- It is advised while doing so, they can pursue any of the various diploma options available.
- These courses are available online as well as offline (classroom setting).
- Physical Sciences:
- This is a new and promising field that revolves around the atmosphere, space, earth, etc.
- Diverse fields like Meteorology, Astronomy, Disaster Management fall under this category.
- Institutions like TISS and NIDM offer courses in them.
- Nanotechnology:
- Those students with a science stream background, consisting of chemistry and physics with an option in maths or biology can choose this as a career.
- Nanotechnology can also be combined with the IT sector.
- Various universities in India as well as abroad are offering these courses.
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6. Take A Drop Year
- Most of the people are given the same advice of dropping a year to focus on the preparation for JEE Main next year.
- Before deciding to take a year off, the students must consider their options smartly.
- It is vital to understand that students should not be influenced or pressurized to make such a serious decision.
- For those who decide to go ahead with drop year, it is advised not only to prepare for JEE Main but also divert their attention to certain skills that will be fruitful in future.
- They can take up internships, courses on management, data science, coding and many others that will surely enhance their resume.
- Students scoring low should recognize their weak points and develop a full-proof strategy that will ensure that they convert these weaknesses to strengths.
Remember to never lose focus on your aspirations and desires; regardless of the current situation, you are in. Your hard work, perseverance and determination can make reality possible.
FAQs
Last updated on September 16th, 2020 at 12:00 pm
Answer: Usually, a rank above 50,000 is considered to be a low rank.
Last updated on September 16th, 2020 at 12:00 pm
Answer: You can check the JEE Main colleges opening and closing ranks of previous years to get an idea about the college that you can expect to get admission in.
Last updated on December 29th, 2020 at 12:03 pm
Answer: Yes, a lot of private options offer direct admission without JEE Main 2021. These colleges include Lovely Professional University, Uttarakhand University, Raffles University, Mody University etc.
Last updated on December 29th, 2020 at 12:05 pm
Answer: There are less chances of getting B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering at NIT with ranks above 50,000. As per the cut off of previous years, only 2-3 colleges had a closing rank of above 50,000 for this course.
Low JEE Main Score/Rank? Evaluating These Options Might Help
Last updated on September 16th, 2020 at 01:34 pm
“The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart”
This proverb holds true in different practical aspects of life as well. There might be a lot of students who prepared diligently throughout the entire year or maybe for even two years but still could not get good rank due to some unfortunate reasons.For them, it is important not to lose hope at this point of time or get disheartened even if this was their second attempt. Now is the time to be vigilant and apply a new strategy of analyzing and improvising which might not help them to make it to IITs but will definitely help them seek admission in good reputed colleges such as NITs, IIITs, GITFs, etc.
If the student could not secure a good JEE Main Score, there might be a problem either with their preparation or the execution. Hence, the first step is to analyze where the void is. For example,
- There might be students who were not completely prepared for the exam and left some of the important topics which unfortunately came in the exam. Therefore, there was a lag in preparation.
- There might be a student who could not perform well because he got anxious during the exam and committed silly errors which resulted in a drop in rank. This is an example of a problem in the execution.
So, it is better for them to analyze what went wrong and how they can work on it. Now, there are three options which you can choose from:
- Prepare for the next attempt and drop this year
- Settle with the college that you can get with your JEE Main score
- Wait for successive counselling sessions
Let us dive deep into each option and students can make a wise decision if you secure a low JEE Main score.
1. Prepare for the Next Attempt and drop this year
This is an alternative which you can choose if you have appeared for the first attempt with the board exams. This will help in learning and studying more for JEE Main and keeping your focus only on this exam.
- Taking a one-year drop will give you an added advantage since you would have already experienced the exam once and also your preparation would just need more focus and brush-up.
- Complete dedication and determination of study will sail you through the JEE Main exam.
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- From 2019, JEE Main is conducted twice a year.
- Candidates have an option to not drop a year and prepare for the second attempt if they are not satisfied with the result of the first attempt.
- So candidates have a chance to appear twice in a year. If a candidate secures a low JEE Main score in the first attempt, then he/she can appear for the second attempt.
However, if you are taking a drop for your third attempt, it can be risky and you need to make a wise and calculated step. You should be confident about this decision and be aware of the shortcomings of your preparation and the reasons not to score well in the past attempts. If one is confident about the preparation and knows that dedicating one year will help them to get over these shortcomings, then one can take this decision to drop another year. But if the students have doubts over their preparation and are not sure, then they can choose the other options which we will discuss further.
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- JEE Main Preparation Tips for Physics
- JEE Main Preparation Tips for Chemistry
- JEE Main Preparation Tips for Mathematics
2. Settle with the college that you can get with your JEE Main score
It is pretty obvious that every student who is preparing for JEE Main exam dreams of getting into the top IITs or NITs. However, with the limited number of seats in these colleges, it is practically impossible for every student to get admission in these colleges.
- Further, there are more than 4500 engineering colleges throughout India. There are ample opportunities for students since these colleges also have skilled faculties and good resources.
- The other private and state universities offer B.E or B.Tech courses and have a wide range of courses and specializations to choose from.
- The basic concepts of teaching and the engineering essence would remain almost the same in every college.
- The students who are getting other private universities and colleges should not hesitate to opt for these.
- To have a better picture, they can contact the students from various colleges and get to know about the quality of education in these colleges.
- They can also visit websites and placement reports to get a fair idea about the college they are opting for.
- Checking if their alumni are holding good positions in the industry can also be a parameter to judge the college.
All these factors will help in deciding the college in which you wish to spend your next crucial four years. Hence, the students are advised to broaden their perspective and look beyond IITs and NITs too if they have already attempted JEE Main twice.
3. Wait for Successive Counselling Sessions
There is also a good probability that you might get a good college in the subsequent JEE Main counselling rounds.
- A lot of students drop or change colleges, which helps the other students to get a chance.
- A lot of students are not sure about the result of the successive counselling and they end up making decisions in haste due to delayed counselling sessions.
- It is important to first analyse the complete situation and decide after considering each aspect.
- There are cases where students got into very good universities during mop-up counselling rounds.
Hence, one should wait and appear in each counselling session in which they are eligible to attend. This is also a great option to get a private college which is in the range of your marks. The placements and education quality of some renowned colleges are up to the mark with IITs. Therefore, keep calm and choose wisely.
NITs Offering B.Tech Courses at Low Rank in JEE Main
Admission in NITs is possible even if your rank is more than 50,000. To get admission in top NITs one should rank below 10,000. Here is a list of some NITs with their closing rank in the respective course
| Name of the NIT | Name of the Course | Closing Rank | Category |
| 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 Durgapur | Biotechnology | 55,055 | Female Only |
| NIT Durgapur | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 57,485 | Female Only |
| NIT Goa | Civil Engineering | 1,46,182 | Gender Neutral |
| NIT Goa | Mechanical Engineering | 60,750 | Gender-Neutral |
| NIT Hamirpur | Chemical Engineering | 2,21,967 | Gender-Neutral |
| NIT Hamirpur | Civil Engineering | 1,64,457 | Gender-Neutral |
| NIT Jalandhar | Biotechnology | 93080 | Female Only |
| NIT Jalandhar | Chemical Engineering | 80428 | Gender-Neutral |
| NIT Meghalaya | Civil Engineering | 1,17,205 | Gender-Neutral |
| NIT Meghalaya | Computer Science and Engineering | 59,052 | Gender-Neutral |
| NIT Meghalaya | Electronics and Communications Engineering | 87,987 | Open |
| NIT Puducherry | Civil Engineering | 96,543 | OBC-NCL |
| NIT Puducherry | Computer Science and Engineering | 56,609 | OBC-NCL |
| NIT Raipur | Biotechnology | 91,034 | Open |
| NIT Raipur | Civil Engineering | 55,084 | Open |
List of IIITs in India
Other than NITs, students with low rank in JEE Main can also choose to seek admissions in IIITs. In the NIRF 2020 ranking of top IIITs in India list, IIIT Hyderabad has debuted and also positioned first among the IIITs. Further IIITDM Jabalpur jumped to rank 81, the institute ranked at 75 in 2019, while IIIT Allahabad shifted to 103 ranks; however, it was ranked at 82 in 2019.
Below-mentioned is the list of IIITs in India, their rankings, and the number of courses and seat intake.
| Name of IIITs | NIRF Ranking 2020 | B.Tech Seats available | Total B.Tech Programs |
| IIIT Hyderabad | 43 | 130 | 2 |
| IIIT Guwahati | 66 | 200 | 2 |
| PDPM IIITDM, Jabalpur | 81 | 300 | 3 |
| ABV IIITM Gwalior | 100 | 248 | 3 |
| IIIT Allahabad | 103 | 300 | 2 |
| IIITDM Kancheepuram | 182 | 420 | 9 |
| IIIT Pune | Not ranked | 120 | 2 |
| IIIT Kota | Not ranked | 180 | 2 |
| IIIT Sri City | Not ranked | 270 | 2 |
| IIIT Vadodara | Not ranked | 200 | 2 |
| IIIT Nagpur | Not ranked | 110 | 2 |
| IIIT Kalyani | Not ranked | 130 | 1 |
| IIIT Lucknow | Not ranked | 75 | 1 |
| IIIT Dharwad | Not ranked | 180 | 2 |
| IIIT Bhagalpur | Not ranked | 150 | 3 |
| IIIT Bhopal | Not ranked | 180 | 3 |
| IIIT Kottayam | Not ranked | 90 | 1 |
| IIIT Ranchi | Not ranked | 120 | 2 |
| IIIT Una | Not ranked | 160 | 3 |
| IIIT Surat | Not ranked | 120 | 2 |
| IIIT Manipur | Not ranked | 100 | 2 |
| IIITDM Kurnool | Not ranked | 120 | 3 |
| IIIT Tiruchirapalli | Not ranked | 60 | 2 |
| IIIT Sonepat | Not ranked | 90 | – |
Other colleges which you can opt
Here is a list of some private colleges which you can opt if you have got a low rank in JEE Main:-
- IIIT Amethi
- BIT, Ranchi
- BIT, Patna
- KIIT, Bhubaneswar
- Jaipur University
- Lovely Professional University
- SMVDU, Jammu Tawi
- Kalasalingam, Krishnakoil
- MJPRU, Bareilly
- Assam University
- Tezpur University
- Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur
- BIT, Deogarh
- VNIT, Nagpur
- College of Engineering, Pune
- SPA, Delhi
- MGRERI, Chennai
- JSS, Noida
Nevertheless, if the candidate with low JEE Main score is dropping a year then he/she must do hard work, follow the right books and strategy to score better in the exam. Start with the decision about whether to do self-study or joining a coaching centre. If a candidate opts a self-study option then he/she must choose the right study material and approach.
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Top 20 Percentile Cut-off for Class 12 Examinations
Last updated on December 16th, 2020 at 12:17 pm
JEE Main 2020 was conducted recently amid the whole COVID-19 crisis and lockdown. This has also caused delay in JEE Main 2021 January session. The huge delay in exams have had a deep impact on the mental health of students. Many had been worried about 12th Percentage due to partial cancellation of exams. Top 20 Percentile rule is nothing but the creamy top 20 percent students who scored the highest in 12th CBSE Boards or an equivalent examination, who will be eligible for IITs and NITs and other JEE Main Participating Colleges.
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- HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has hinted towards an increase in the number of JEE Main 2021 attempts from 2 to either 3 or 4. Read More
- The top 20 percentile criteria was scrapped for both JEE Main and JEE Advanced 2020. Same might be happening for JEE Main 2021.
- However, JEE Main 2021 eligibility criteria has not been released yet.
- While talking about the eligibility of JEE Main or JEE Advanced, it is clear that NTA (or IIT) doesn’t give weightage to class 12th marks in JEE Main Score Card.
- Yet, teachers and parents force students to ensure a good percentage in class 12th boards.
- This is because of the rule of top 20 percentile for JEE Main introduced way back for JEE Main Counselling. Let us discuss exactly what the top 20 percentile for JEE Main 2021 means.
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What Is The Top 20 Percentile For JEE Main?
Each year more than 9 lakh students appear for IIT-JEE or JEE Main and Advanced. The purpose is simple – admission in India’s Top Engineering Institutes.
- The marks secured in Class 12th are not considered for JEE Main Rank calculation by NTA.
- Yet, it is a determining factor for admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. This is because of a hidden rule that these colleges follow.
- Top 20 Percentile for JEE Main is nothing but the top 20 percent of the students of each board.
Given below is the cutoff for CBSE and ICSE, which might not reflect in your JEE Main Score Card, but is still required by top colleges-
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | 418 | 405 | 382 | 355 | 355 |
| 2018 | 432 | 424 | 410 | 390 | 390 |
| 2017 | 431 | 420 | 400 | 385 | 385 |
| 2016 | 430 | 414 | 395 | 376 | 376 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for ICSE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | 445 | 431 | 423 | 380 | 380 |
| 2018 | 438 | 427 | 415 | 387 | 387 |
| 2017 | 427 | 408 | 391 | 366 | 366 |
| 2016 | 443 | 427 | 412 | 388 | 388 |
The total marks scored by a student in the 12th boards or equivalent should make him/her fall in the top 20 percent of the scorers.
- However, not all the education boards release marks in the form of rank or percentage. So, it is not possible to determine the top 20 percent scorers of that particular board.
- Therefore, the organizing authority will also consider candidates not falling in the top 20 percentile while determining their eligibility.
JoSAA publishes the list of top 20 percentile cut off for JEE Main of each board on their official website. It releases the top 20 percentile cutoff marks after results of class 12th exams of participating boards. Hence, board exams have an important value because candidates need to be in the top 20 percentile cutoff scores.
The JEE Main cut off marks is released separately for IITs and other institutes (NITs, IIITs and CFTIs) on the official site, josaa.nic.in. Although the top 20 percentile is released after the result declaration, candidates must be aware of the previous year trends.
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What is the Eligibility Criteria?
Students who wish to qualify for the IITs based on the JEE Advanced Eligibility Criteria, need to meet any one of the following two requirements–
- Either, candidates need to score at least 75% marks (for general category candidates) in your class XII board exams. The required percentage for SC/ST/PwD candidates is 65% in this case.
- Or, candidates must be in the top 20 percent scorers in the class XII board exams in either General or SC/ST/PwD categories.
This raises a simple question. What are the minimum marks a candidate needs to score in class XII board exams? Can that qualify as eligibility to get admission into the IITs? This article discusses these questions in detail.
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) is in charge of the seat allocation to government-funded technical institutes. JoSAA also releases the top 20 percentile cut-off list of all the state boards for the class 12 exams of each year. Do note that this cutoff is altogether different from JEE Main Cutoff.
The data of Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016 is provided in this article below. Data for 2020 is not available because the top 20 percentile rule was scrapped for 2020.
How to Calculate Top 20 Percentile Cutoff?
Before getting in the state-wise cutoff of class XII board marks, it is important to understand how the Top 20 Percentile for JEE Main is calculated by JoSAA. Given below are the points over the calculation–
- First, to calculate the top 20 percentile for different board exams of class 12th, we consider total marks. The marks of 5 subjects for top 20 percentile are taken – Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Language, Additional subject – in aggregate.
- JoSAA conducts separate calculations for each board’s cutoff. This means that a student of CBSE and a student of the state board are considered separately.
- Also, if a student has appeared in more than 1 language paper, the language paper with higher marks will be taken into consideration.
- Similarly, if a student has studied more than the 5 subjects mentioned above, the score of the top 5 subjects is considered.
- If the marks in a subject are not out of 100, then the total marks for that subject will be proportionately calculated out of 100. So that the total aggregate marks totals to 500.
- Let’s say a student appears in the class XII boards of 2020 and passes the exam. But reappears in a few subjects for the class XII board exams held in 2021. Then, the top 20 percentile for JEE Main 2020 will be taken into account.
- If a student reappears in the next year for all the exams of class XII boards, then the better of two is taken into consideration.
- Hence, if reappearing for the boards the next year, with the aim of improving their marks. They should appear in all the five papers instead of just a few.
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Calculation of Class 12th Marks for Admission to IITs
The score will be calculated as follows-
- Marks of an applicant will be considered for any 5 subjects for top 20 percentile for JEE Main. Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are compulsory subjects.
- Out of these 5 subjects, one language subject will be considered.
- If a candidate has 2 language subjects, a subject with a higher score will be considered for the top 20 percentile cut off.
- Further, if marks in any subject are not awarded out of 100, then such score will be scaled to make it out of 100. For example, if a candidate has scored 60 out of 80, his/her marks will be taken as – (60/80)*100 = 75
- If a candidate appeared for Class 12 exam in the previous year and reappears for any one or two subjects in the current year, then previous year’s marks will be considered
- If a candidate appeared for Class 12 exam in the previous year but reappears for all 5 exams in the current year, then the higher score out of both will get considered.
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Difference Between Percentage and Percentile
Often candidates get obscured of the difference between a percentage score and percentile. However, both terms are completely different from one another.
- A percentage score is marks obtained by a candidate from the aggregate of 100.
- On the other hand, a percentile is a term used to define the percentage a candidate secures below particular marks.
Example – Suppose a candidate has secured 85 percent marks. These are the marks secured out of 100, wherein he/she has scored 85. If the total is 200, it will be 170 and so on.
However, if a candidate mentions he/she has scored 85 percentile, that would mean 85 percent of all other candidates who have appeared for the examination have scored fewer marks than the candidate with 85 percentile.
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for JEE Main of Various Boards
The following tables show the JEE Main Top 20 Percentile cut off marks for the central and each of the different state boards in India. These figures are for the years 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016. You can also download the official PDF of Top 20 Percentile Cutoff of JEE Main 2019 to 2017. There are some cases in which the figures were not available and have been marked as “NA”.
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for National Institute of Open Schooling –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | 337 | 325 | 325 | 323 | 323 |
| 2018 | 337 | 321 | 318 | 326 | 318 |
| 2017 | 443 | 427 | 412 | 388 | 388 |
| 2016 | 351 | 388 | 334 | 332 | 332 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff of Maharashtra HSC Board (Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | 339 | 339 | 323 | 314 | 314 |
| 2018 | 361 | 362 | 343 | 340 | 340 |
| 2017 | 343 | 344 | 326 | 323 | 323 |
| 2016 | 348 | 341 | 325 | 319 | 319 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Gujarat Board (Gujarat Secondary Education Board) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | 373 | 359 | 341 | 324 | 324 |
| 2018 | 342 | 321 | 308 | 284 | 284 |
| 2017 | 367 | 344 | 336 | 309 | 309 |
| 2016 | 363 | 339 | 331 | 304 | 304 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Rajasthan Board (Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 2018 | 384 | 385 | 369 | 361 | 361 |
| 2017 | 401 | 403 | 385 | 379 | 379 |
| 2016 | 392 | 386 | 371 | 365 | 365 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Goa Board (Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | 375 | 362 | 360 | 361 | 360 |
| 2018 | 365 | 350 | 348 | 341 | 341 |
| 2017 | 370 | 357 | 336 | 316 | 316 |
| 2016 | 361 | 336 | 347 | 333 | 333 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Madhya Pradesh Board (Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | 398 | 390.6 | 377 | 364 | 364 |
| 2018 | 401 | 394 | 379 | 362 | 362 |
| 2017 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 2016 | 395 | 385 | 369 | 356 | 356 |
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Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Chhattisgarh Board (Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2018 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 2017 | 374 | 380 | 362 | 355 | 355 |
| 2016 | 360 | 362 | 338 | 337 | 337 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Karnataka Board (Karnataka Board of Pre-University Education) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | 444 | 425 | 400 | 405 | 400 |
| 2018 | 432 | 419 | 359 | 379 | 359 |
| 2017 | 419 | 400 | 346 | 360 | 346 |
| 2016 | 435 | 409 | 377 | 386 | 377 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Kerala Board (Kerala Board of Public Examinations) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2018 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 2017 | 446 | 425 | 400 | 396 | 396 |
| 2016 | 427 | 358 | 380 | 366 | 358 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Tamil Nadu Board (Tamil Nadu Board of Higher Secondary Education) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2018 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 2017 | 425 | 431 | 392 | 383 | 383 |
| 2016 | 436 | 399 | 356 | 345 | 345 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Andhra Board (Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education)–
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | 462 | 458 | 443 | 440 | 440 |
| 2018 | 468 | 464 | 450 | 447 | 447 |
| 2017 | 474 | 470 | 457 | 452 | 452 |
| 2016 | 470 | 457 | 442 | 439 | 439 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Telangana Board (Telangana Board of Secondary Education) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | 462 | 460 | 447 | 454 | 447 |
| 2018 | 471 | 469 | 457 | 461 | 457 |
| 2017 | 467 | 464 | 454 | 456 | 454 |
| 2016 | 475 | 460 | 445 | 449 | 445 |
Top 20 Percentile of UP Board (Uttar Pradesh Board of High School and Intermediate Education) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | 334 | 326 | 315 | 314 | 314 |
| 2018 | 338 | 325 | 314 | 313 | 313 |
| 2017 | 355 | 344 | 331 | 337 | 331 |
| 2016 | 405 | 395 | 381 | 387 | 381 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Uttaranchal Board (Uttaranchal Shiksha evam Pariksha Parishad) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2018 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 2017 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 2016 | 341 | 323 | 309 | 310 | 309 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Haryana Board (Haryana Board of Education) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 2018 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 2017 | 406 | 400 | 383 | 303 | 303 |
| 2016 | 395 | 393 | 374 | NA | 374 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Punjab Board (Punjab School Education Board) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | 401 | 404 | 391 | 390 | 390 |
| 2018 | 374.45 | 375.55 | 364.45 | 361.1 | 361.1 |
| 2017 | 406 | 403 | 388 | 392 | 388 |
| 2016 | 415 | 410 | 401 | 397 | 397 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for HP Board (Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | 403 | 388 | 389 | 393 | 388 |
| 2018 | 402 | 394 | 390 | 389 | 389 |
| 2017 | 375 | 361 | 355 | 358 | 355 |
| 2016 | 397 | 385 | 380 | 379 | 379 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for J&K Board (Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 2018 | 401 | 408 | 309 | NA | NA |
| 2017 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 2016 | 409 | NA | NA | NA | 409 |
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Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2018 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 2017 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 2016 | 376 | 374 | 362 | 326 | 326 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Odisha Board (Odisha Council of Higher Secondary Education) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | 314 | 314 | 282 | 262 | 262 |
| 2018 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 2017 | 331 | NA | 302 | 276 | 276 |
| 2016 | 310 | NA | 278 | 249 | 249 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Assam Board (Assam Higher Secondary Education Council) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 2018 | 360 | 357 | 346 | 323 | 323 |
| 2017 | 364 | 359 | 348 | 300 | 300 |
| 2016 | 349 | 351 | 343 | 335 | 335 |
Top 20 Percentile of Bihar Board (Bihar Intermediate Education Council) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | 346 | 347 | 332 | 339 | 332 |
| 2018 | 293 | 287 | 279 | 284 | 279 |
| 2017 | 313 | 307 | 300 | 303 | 300 |
| 2016 | 315 | 308 | 297 | 300 | 297 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Jharkhand Board (Jharkhand Academic Council) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | 321 | 333 | 310 | 309 | 309 |
| 2018 | 321 | 332 | 310 | 306 | 306 |
| 2017 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 2016 | 303 | 310 | 288 | 281 | 281 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Manipur Board (Manipur Council of Higher Secondary Education) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 2018 | 304 | 320 | 309 | 295 | 295 |
| 2017 | 443 | 427 | 412 | 388 | 388 |
| 2016 | 347 | 350 | 339 | 326 | 326 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Meghalaya Board (Meghalaya Board of Secondary Education) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 2018 | 345 | 326 | 295 | 312 | 295 |
| 2017 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 2016 | 308 | 335 | 281 | 293 | 281 |
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Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Mizoram Board (Mizoram Board of School Education) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | 358 | 465 | 367 | 348 | 348 |
| 2018 | 364 | 301 | 337 | 346 | 301 |
| 2017 | 359 | 342 | 345 | 347 | 342 |
| 2016 | 369 | 427 | 314 | 336 | 314 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Tripura Board (Tripura Board of Secondary Education) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | 372 | NR | 369 | 337 | 337 |
| 2018 | 343 | NA | 330 | 287 | 287 |
| 2017 | 348 | NA | 330 | 304 | 304 |
| 2016 | 299 | NA | 283 | 233 | 233 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Nagaland Board (Nagaland Board of School Education) –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | 340 | 358 | 360 | 313 | 313 |
| 2018 | 381 | 371 | 349 | 340 | 340 |
| 2017 | 349 | 362 | 335 | 318 | 318 |
| 2016 | 333 | 311 | 321 | 295 | 295 |
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Percentile Cutoffs of Universities
The following are the top 20 percentile cutoff marks for various universities and other schools offering technical courses –
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 2018 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 2017 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 2016 | 416 | NA | NA | NA | 404 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 2018 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 2017 | 400 | NA | NA | NA | 400 |
| 2016 | 404 | NA | NA | NA | 404 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | 447 | 434 | 395 | 394 | 394 |
| 2018 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 2017 | 469 | 418 | 452 | 378 | 378 |
| 2016 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Rajasthan –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | 422 | 416 | 411 | 357 | 357 |
| 2018 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 2017 | 429 | 421 | 387 | NA | 387 |
| 2016 | 437 | 400 | 420 | 306 | 306 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies, Hyderabad –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 2018 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 2017 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 2016 | 394 | 398 | 383 | 382 | 382 |
Top 20 Percentile Cutoff for Haryana Open School, Bhiwani –
| Year | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
| 2019 | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 2018 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 2017 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 2016 | 334 | 323 | 319 | 303 | 303 |
There are three national boards in JEE Main which are Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (ISC), and National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). The CBSE and ISC have a higher cut off than NIOS.
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JEE Main Answer Keys 2021 for the March session have been released by NTA on 24th March 2021. JEE Main 2021 March Session was conducted from 16th to 18th March 2021. Soon before the results of March session of JEE Main 2021, NTA will release final answer keys. Check Paper Analysis Here
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Important Dates for JEE Main Answer Keys 2021
The events related to JEE Main 2021 Answer Key taking place are as follows-
| Event | February Session |
| JEE Main 2021 Exam Dates | 16th – 18th March 2021 |
| Availability of JEE Main Answer Keys 2021 by NTA (Provisional) | 20th March 2021 |
| Last date for the submission of objection related to JEE Main Answer Key 2021 | 22nd March 2021 |
| Fees For Answer Key Challenge per Question | INR 200/- |
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JEE Main Final Answer Keys 2021 (Official)
The final answer key for JEE Main 2021 March session has released on 24th March 2021. Official answer keys will be updated here after each session.
| Exam Session | Final Answer Key |
| February 2021 | Download |
| March 2021 | Download (Latest) |
| April 2021 | TBA |
| May 2021 | TBA |
Do note that to compile or check your answers with question paper set, candidates are required to download their respective response sheet from the official website.
JEE Main Answer Keys For March 2021 – With Solutions (Unofficial)
The March session of JEE Main 2021 was only conducted for B.E./B.Tech paper. A large number of candidates attempted the JEE Main March 2021 session in various shifts from 16th to 18th March. Results and final answer keys are yet to be released by NTA. However, candidates can check the JEE Main Answer Keys 2021 By ALLEN Kota Institute given below-
| Date | Shift | Physics | Chemistry | Maths |
| 16 March 2021 | Shift 1 | Download | Download | Download |
| Shift 2 | Download | Download | Download | |
| 17 March 2021 | Shift 1 | Download | Download | Download |
| Shift 2 | Download | Download | Download | |
| 18 March 2021 | Shift 1 | Download | Download | Download |
| Shift 2 | Download | Download | Download |
JEE Main Answer Keys For February 2021 – With Solutions (Unofficial)
The February session of JEE Main 2021 is being attended by almost 6.5 lakh candidates. Few coaching institutes like Resonance have released their own JEE Main Answer Keys 2021, with solutions. Candidates can check the answer keys below-
Answer Key For B.Tech Paper – 26th Feb 2021
| Subjects | Shift – 1 | Shift – 2 |
| Physics | Download Here | Download Here |
| Chemistry | Download Here | Download Here |
| Mathematics | Download Here | Download Here |
Answer Key For B.Tech Paper – 25th Feb 2021
| Subjects | Shift – 1 | Shift – 2 |
| Physics | Download Here | Download Here |
| Chemistry | Download Here | Download Here |
| Mathematics | Download Here | Download Here |
Answer Key For B.Tech Paper – 24th Feb 2021
| Subjects | Shift – 1 | Shift – 2 |
| Physics | Download Here | Download Here |
| Chemistry | Download Here | Download Here |
| Mathematics | Download Here | Download Here |
Answer Key for B.Arch & B.Planning Paper – 23rd Feb 2021
The questions from Mathematics and Aptitude section of B.Planning & B.Arch paper are memory-based only. Check the links below-
- Unofficial Answer Key for JEE Main Mathematics – Download
- Unofficial Answer Key for JEE Main Aptitude – Download (Available soon)
Direct Link To Check JEE Main 2021 Answer Keys (Provisional) |
JEE Main 2020 Final Answer Keys & Response Sheet
NTA released JEE Main 2020 Final Answer Keys for all papers and shifts. Aspirants can download the JEE Main April / September 2020 Final Answer Key PDFs from the table below-
| Papers | January Answer Key | April/September Answer Key |
| B.E/ B. Tech | Download Here | Download Here (Official) |
| B.Arch & B.Plan | Download Here | Download Here (Official) |
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JEE Main Answer Keys 2020 By Resonance (For February Session)
Given below are JEE Main Answer Keys 2020 by Resonance. The answers and solutions are from memory-based question papers of JEE Main April / September 2020 session.
| Date | Shift | JEE Main Answer Keys (With Solutions) |
| September 2, 2020 | Morning | Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics |
| September 2, 2020 | Evening | Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics |
| September 3, 2020 | Morning | Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics |
| September 3, 2020 | Evening | Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics |
| September 4, 2020 | Morning | Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics |
| September 4, 2020 | Evening | Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics |
| September 5, 2020 | Morning | Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics |
| September 5, 2020 | Evening | Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics |
| September 6, 2020 | Morning | Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics |
| September 6, 2020 | Evening | Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics |
JEE Main Answer Keys by Resonance – January 7
The official JEE Main answer keys have been released by NTA for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 & 3. Candidates can download the answer keys and question papers PDF by resonance from below links:
| Subject | Morning Shift | Evening Shift |
| Physics | Download | Download |
| Chemistry | Download | Download |
| Mathematics | Download | Download |
| Overall Analysis | Download | Download |
JEE Main Answer Keys by Resonance– January 8
Experts say that there will be an increment in this year’s cut off as the number of registrants has increased and moderate question papers have been set.
| Subject | Morning Shift | Evening Shift |
| Physics | Download | Download |
| Chemistry | Download | Download |
| Mathematics | Download | Download |
| Overall Analysis | Download | Download |
JEE Main Answer Key plays a crucial role as most candidates can plan their next move i.e., registering for counselling and seat allotment process based on their tentative scores.
Also Check | JEE Main Counselling Process
JEE Main Answer Keys by Resonance – January 9
| Subject | Morning Shift | Evening Shift |
| Physics | Download | Download |
| Chemistry | Download | Download |
| Mathematics | Download | Download |
| Overall Analysis | Download | Download |
How to Download JEE Main 2021 Official Answer Key?
- Students can easily download the JEE Main answer key by visiting the official website.
- For successfully getting the answer key, students need to follow the given steps:
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- Open the official website of JEE Main
- Click on the “View Answer Key and Question Paper” link.
- Students will be redirected to Login page
- Enter application number, password or date of birth, and then click on the Sign-in button
- The JEE Main Response Sheet and Answer Key will appear on the screen
- After that students can cross-check the answer with correct option ID
Students are advised to download and take the printout of the JEE Main 2021 answer key for future reference.
How to Challenge JEE Main 2021 Answer Key?
- If according to the student, the answer marked in the JEE Main 2021 answer key is not correct, then he/ she can challenge that particular answer in the JEE Main 2021 Answer key.
- Applicants can challenge the answer key through online mode only along with the relevant proof.
- To raise the objection, students need to pay an objection fee INR 1000/- for each question by credit card/debit card / net banking.
Steps to submit objection related to JEE Main 2021 Answer Key is as follows:
- Login to the official website.
- Click on “Challenge answer key” or “Challenge record responses”
- From the recorded responses/response sheet, select the question number and enter the “answer” mentioned as well as the “claimed answer”. Then click “add to the claim list”.
- For the challenge answer key, add details such as question number, book number, your answer and claimed answer. Then click “add it to the claim list”.
- After selecting all the questions for the challenge, pay the required fee using debit/credit card.
Note: The fee is non-refundable under any circumstance. The decision of the board in this regard will be considered final and no further clarification will be provided.
Calculating Scores with JEE Main Answer Key 2021
- The primary purpose of any JEE Main answer key is to allow candidates to calculate their tentative scores and reduce their anxiety before the declaration of the final result.
- To calculate scores for JEE main, students need to follow the given steps and formula:
- Download the JEE Main 2021 answer key and cross-check the answers.
- Add marks for the correct answers and deduct marks from incorrect answers.
- For each correct answer, 4 marks will be awarded whereas, for each incorrect answer, -1 mark will be deducted.
JEE Main 2021 Result will be based on the final answer key and no challenges will be entertained after that.
JEE Main MCQ formula: 4 X No. of correct answers – 1 X Number of incorrect answers/ multiple answers marked.
Formula for JEE Main 2021 numerical type questions
JEE Main numerical = 4 x Number of Correct Answers
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Previous Year JEE Main Answer Keys 2019 January
Candidates can download previous year question papers and answer key PDFs from various sessions of JEE Main 2019 January from the links provided in table below:
| JEE Main 2019 January Session | Sessions | Question Papers | Answer Key |
| January 8, 2019 (Paper 2) | Forenoon Session | Click Here | Click Here |
| Afternoon Session | – | – | |
| January 9, 2019 (Paper 1) | Forenoon Session | Click Here | ClickHere |
| Afternoon Session | Click Here | Click Here | |
| January 10, 2019 (Paper 1) | Forenoon Session | Click Here | Click Here |
| Afternoon Session | Click Here | Click Here | |
| January 11, 2019 (Paper 1) | Forenoon Session | Click Here | Click Here |
| Afternoon Session | Click Here | Click Here | |
| January 12, 2019 (Paper 1) | Forenoon Session | Click Here | Click Here |
| Afternoon Session | Click Here | Click Here |
JEE Main Answer Key 2019 January (B.Arch)
| JEE Main Paper 2 Shift | Question Paper | Answer Key |
| Shift 1 | Click Here | Click Here |
| Shift 2 | – | Click Here |
Official Answer Key for JEE Main 2018
Paper 1
- Previous years’ answer key plays an important role in judging the authenticity of answers.
- Candidates can download PDF of the official answer key for the previous year along with their question paper PDFs.
| Question Paper Code | Question Paper | Official Answer Key |
| Code A | Click Here | Click Here |
| Code B | Click Here | Click Here |
| Code C | Click Here | Click Here |
| Code D | Click Here | Click Here |
Paper 2
- This table caters to the official answer key PDFs for JEE Main 2018 Paper 2-
| Question Paper Code | Official Answer Key |
| Set R | Click Here |
| Set S | Click Here |
| Set T | Click Here |
| Set U | Click Here |
Official Answer Keys for Online Paper
- This table provides you with the links to the official Answer Key PDFs for computer-based JEE Main 2018 Exam conducted on 15-16 April.
| Official Question Papers | Official Answer Key |
| 15 April 2018 (Morning Session) | Click Here |
| 15 April 2018 (Evening Session) | Click Here |
| 16 April 2018 (Morning Session) | Click Here |
Latest News Updates
- AICTE Says Maths and Physics NOT Compulsory For Engineering Courses
- NTA Will Allow Students To Choose Their Exam Date For May 2021 session of JEE Main
- JEE Main 2021: February Session Begins With B.Arch and B.Planning Papers
- Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Announces JEE Advanced 2021 For 3rd July, 75% Criteria Removed
- Uttarakhand Government To Provide Free Coaching Classes For JEE Aspirants
2018 JEE Main Answer Keys by Coaching Centers
- Coaching centers from all over India released their own Answer Keys for JEE Main 2018 to let the candidates tabulate a probable score.
- Few of these are Allen Kota, FIITJEE, Resonance etc.
Download the answer key PDFs by various coaching institutes in the table below.
Code A and B
| Name of the Coaching Institute | Code A | Code B |
| Aakash Institute | Click Here | Click here |
| FIITJEE | Click here | Click here |
| Allen Kota | Click here | Click here |
| Resonance | Click here | Click here |
| Rao IIT Academy | Click here | Click here |
| Motion IIT-JEE | Click here | Click here |
| Plancess | Click here | Click here |
| Career Point | Click here | Click here |
| IITians Pace Academy | Click here | Click here |
| Sri Chaitanya | Click here | Click here |
| Narayana | Click here | Click here |
Code C and D
| Name of the Coaching Institute | Code C | Code D |
| Aakash Institute | Click here | Click here |
| FIITJEE | Click here | Click here |
| Allen Kota | Click here | Click here |
| Resonance | Click here | Click here |
| Rao IIT Academy | Click here | Click here |
| Motion IIT-JEE | Click here | Click here |
| Plancess | Click here | Click here |
| Career Point | Click here | Click here |
| IITians Pace Academy | Click here | Click here |
| Sri Chaitanya | Click here | Click here |
| Narayana | Click here | Click here |
JEE Main Answer Keys 2017
- Almost 12 lakhs students appeared for JEE Main 2017.
- Candidates who had taken the exam claimed that the Mathematics section was difficult, Physics was moderately difficult and Chemistry was easy.
- Click on the links below to check the question papers and answer key for the year 2017.
| JEE Main 2017 Papers | Question paper | Answer key |
| JEE Main April 2 (Set A) | Click here | Click here |
| JEE Main April 2 (Set B) | Click here | Click here |
| JEE Main April 2 (Set C) | Click here | Click here |
| JEE Main April 2 (Set D) | Click here | Click here |
| JEE Main April 8 | Click here | Click here |
| JEE Main April 9 | Click here | Click here |
JEE Main 2017 Answer Key by Coaching Centers
The following table tabulates the answer key released by various coaching centers for JEE Main 2017.
| Date | Institute | Question Paper | Answer Keys |
| April 8, 2017 | Motion Academy | Click Here | Click Here |
| April 9, 2017 | Resonance | Click Here | Click Here |
2017 Answer Keys for Offline Mode
- JEE Main 2017 exam held on 2nd April was conducted in offline mode.
- In the following table, JEE Main 2017 Papers along with their Answer Keys and Solutions are linked.
| JEE Main 2017 Papers | Question Papers | Answer Keys |
| Code-A (English) | Click here | Click here |
| Code-B (English) | Click here | Click here |
| Code-C (English) | Click here | Click here |
| Code-D (English) | Click here | Click here |
| Code-A (Hindi) | Click here | Click here |
| Code-B (Hindi) | – | Click here |
| Code-C (Hindi) | – | Click here |
| Code-D (Hindi) | – | Click here |
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JEE Main 2016 Answer Keys
The following table will help you explore the question paper and answer key for JEE Main 2016 Question papers:
| JEE Main 2016 Papers | Question Paper | Answer Key |
| JEE Main Code – E (English) | Click Here | Click Here |
| JEE Main Code – F (English) | Click Here | Click Here |
| JEE Main Code – G (English) | Click Here | Click Here |
| JEE Main Code – H (English) | Click Here | Click Here |
| JEE Main Code – E (Hindi) | Click Here | Click Here |
| JEE Main Code – F (Hindi) | Click Here | Click Here |
| JEE Main Code – G (Hindi) | Click Here | Click Here |
| JEE Main Code – H (Hindi) | Click Here | Click Here |
What after the JEE Main Answer Keys?
JEE Main 2021 February session results will come out after the release of the answer key.
How to Check JEE Main Result 2021?
- Visit the official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on the View Result/ Scorecard Button.
- Enter the security pin and click on the “Submit” option.
- Verify and download the scorecard. Applicants must make sure that the details mentioned on the scorecard are correct and do not contradict with the admit card/hall ticket.
- You can either save it as a PDF or get a printout of the scorecard and retain it for future use.
Details mentioned on the JEE Main 2021 Scorecard
The details mentioned on the scorecard are as follows:
| Name of Applicant | Date of Birth of Applicant |
| Mother’s and Father’s Name | Roll Number of the Applicant |
| Nationality | Applicant’s Photograph |
| State Code of Eligibility | Signature |
| Gender | Subject-wise NTA scores |
| Category | Total NTA Score. |
JEE Main 2021 Results – Steps to Calculate
- The JEE Main 2021 Result is calculated in the form of a percentile NTA score for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and a combined score.
- The NTA scores are obtained by the process of normalization, using the raw score gained by the candidates.
- The following formula is used to obtain the NTA score-
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- The NTA scores of candidates in JEE Main exam will be used to compute the ranks.
- The AIR and the scores obtained in Joint Entrance Exam have a direct relationship i.e. higher the scores, better the rank in JEE Main.
- In case, two or more candidates score equal marks, then the tie-breaking rule or inter-se-merit will be applicable.
- The tie-breaking rule is a criterion on which the candidate for higher rank will be selected if there is a tie or equivalence between marks of two candidates.
- Usually, this does not affect the rank or percentile of a candidate by a huge degree.
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FAQs on JEE Main Answer Keys
Last updated on January 14th, 2021 at 06:00 pm
Ans: The official Answer key for JEE Main 2021 February session will be released on the official website last week of February.
Last updated on January 14th, 2021 at 06:01 pm
Ans: All the students will be able to download the JEE Main 2021 Answer Key from the official website of JEE Main i.e. https://jeemain.nic.in/. The students have to click on the link for downloading the official Answer key and then enter their details like Application number, Date of birth to login and view the answer key. You can also download the image of the OMR sheet.
Last updated on January 14th, 2021 at 06:04 pm
Ans: Yes, you may get the unofficial answer key for JEE Main 2021 before the actual announcement as many coaching institutes like Aakash, FIITJEE release their answer key for the exam along with the solutions but this can differ from the official answer key. However, you can get an insight of the answer key by this.
Last updated on January 14th, 2021 at 06:05 pm
Ans: Yes, you can challenge any answer if you feel that the answer provided in the official answer key is incorrect.
Last updated on January 14th, 2021 at 06:06 pm
Ans: After the release of the official Answer key, the students who disagree with the answer key, can file their objections online through a link available on the official website. The students will be required to file their objection online by entering their application details and filling the application fee of Rs 1000 per question. This fee is non-refundable.
Last updated on January 14th, 2021 at 06:06 pm
Ans: The last date for submitting objections against the official JEE Main Answer key will be updated soon.
Last updated on January 14th, 2021 at 06:07 pm
Ans: The link for Answer key Paper 1 –Code A will be updated soon.
Last updated on January 14th, 2021 at 06:07 pm
Ans: The link for Answer key Paper 1 –Code B will be updated soon.
Last updated on January 14th, 2021 at 06:08 pm
Ans: The link for Answer key Paper 1 –Code C will be updated soon.
Last updated on January 14th, 2021 at 06:08 pm
Ans: The link for Answer key Paper 1 –Code D will be updated soon.
Last updated on January 14th, 2021 at 06:09 pm
Ans: On the basis of the official answer key, you can find your correct and incorrect answers. For each correct answer you will be awarded 4 marks and for each incorrect answer, there will be a deduction of 1 mark. So, the total marks = marks for correct answers- marks for incorrect answers.
Last updated on January 14th, 2021 at 06:10 pm
Ans: The Cutoff for JEE Main 2020 for general candidates was 90 marks.
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Ans: The Cutoff for JEE Main 2020 for OBC candidates was 72 marks.
Last updated on January 14th, 2021 at 06:11 pm
Ans: The Cutoff for JEE Main 2020 for SC candidates was 50 marks.
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Ans: The Cutoff for JEE Main 2020 for ST candidates was 39 marks.
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ans : The expected cut off for JEE Main 2021 for General Category is 90-95.
Last updated on January 14th, 2021 at 06:12 pm
Answer: The official answer key has Question IDs and Correct Answer IDs displayed on it.
Last updated on January 14th, 2021 at 06:13 pm
Answer: Candidates can raise objections by filling the form and paying the fees which is INR 1000 per question.
Last updated on January 14th, 2021 at 06:14 pm
Answer: any score above 88-90 percentile is considered to be a good score.
Last updated on January 14th, 2021 at 06:14 pm
Answer: You can check the JEE Main answer key from the links given above.
Last updated on January 14th, 2021 at 06:15 pm
Answer: The answer key for Paper 2 has not been released yet.
JEE Main Result 2021 (Announced): Percentile, Toppers, Scorecard, Cut Off
Last updated on April 1st, 2021 at 06:44 pm
JEE Main 2021 Result for March session is released by NTA on 24th March 2021. NTA has released the JEE Main 2021 Final Answer Keys for all papers along with the candidates response sheets. The same can be downloaded from the official website.
NTA has recently released the JEE Main Result 2021 for Paper 2A and 2B i.e. B.Arch and B.Planning papers respectively (February session). Candidates can use the direct link below to download their scorecards.
- Top 2,50,000 JEE Main 2021 candidates will be eligible for JEE Advanced.
- 13 students have scored a perfect 100 percentile NTA score in the March session.
- Bannuru Rohit Kumar Reddy of Telangana has bagged the 1st rank in JEE Main March 2021 session. Check Toppers’ Tips
- Josyula Venkata Aditya has received 100 NTA Score (percentile) in JEE Main B.Arch Exam (February session).
- Jadhav Aditya Sunil has received a perfect 100 NTA score in the B.Planning Paper of JEE Main February session.
Direct Link 1 to Download JEE Main 2021 Scorecard (B.Arch & B.Planning included)
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JEE Main 2021 Result: Important Dates
Given below are the important dates for JEE Main Result 2021-
| Events | Dates (March session) |
| JEE Main Exam Dates | 16th to 18th March 2021 |
| JEE Main Answer Key (Final) | 23rd March |
| JEE Main Result 2021 | 24th March (Announced) |
| JEE Main Counselling Begins | 1st Week of August (Tentative) |
- The final JEE Main Cut Off (qualifying) will be declared after compiling JEE Main Result 2021 scores of various sessions.
- This will be done using the normalization process.
- As a result, scores are adjusted depending upon the difficulty level of each paper.
JEE Main Result 2021 for February Session will be declared for Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech) & Paper 2A (B.Arch) + Paper 2B (B.Planning) separately.
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How to Check JEE Main 2021 Result?
To check your JEE Main Result 2021 for February session, candidates have to visit the official site and login with their details. Steps to check the JEE Main Result 2021 and downloading the scorecard are mentioned below:
- Firstly, go to the official site of JEE Main 2021 – jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Now click on the “JEE (Main) 2021 (B.E./B.Tech.) Result – Link 1”.
- Choose the examination session that the candidate appeared for i.e. February or March.
- After that, enter the required details such as Application Number, Date of Birth.
- Then, enter the security pin as given in the picture (varies).
- Further, click on the ‘Submit’ button.
- Verify and Download JEE Main 2021 Result Scorecard.
- Lastly, save it as a PDF file or take a print out of JEE Main 2021 Scorecard for future use.
Applicants check whether JEE Main 2021 Scorecard is correct. Furthermore, they should also match the same with their JEE Main Admit Card/Hall Ticket.
Details mentioned on JEE Main Scorecard
Following are the particulars display on the scorecard:
- Name of the applicant
- Mother’s Name
- Father’s Name
- Nationality
- State
- Gender
- Category
- Date of Birth of the applicant
- Roll number of the applicant
- Applicant’s photograph
- Signature
- Subject wise NTA scores
- Total NTA Score
- Cut Off to Qualify for JEE Advanced 2021
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Sample of JEE Main 2021 Result Scorecard
Given below is an image of the JEE Main Scorecard. The format of scorecard changes from year to year. The image below is from the JEE Main 2020 Result for September 2020 session.
Scores of each examination are segregated in the JEE Main Result 2021 of JEE Main Scorecard. NTA explains how the NTA Score of a candidate is calculated. As visible in the image above, these scores are normalized according to relative performance and difficulty levels of the JEE Main examination.
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JEE Main Result 2021 Toppers List
The list of all the toppers and 100 NTA scorers is given below for various JEE Main 2021 sessions.
March 2021
Given below is the list of 13 toppers of JEE Main March 2021 Results (B.Tech)-
| S.No. | Application No. | Candidates Name | State Code Of Eligibility |
| 1. | 210310206278 | Bannuru Rohit Kumar Reddy | Telangana |
| 2. | 210310275149 | Bratin Mondal | West Bengal |
| 3. | 210310124509 | Siddharth Kalra | Delhi (Nct) |
| 4. | 210310195425 | Kumar Satyadarshi | Bihar |
| 5. | 210310192033 | Mridul Agarwal | Rajasthan |
| 6. | 210310145927 | Ashwin Abraham | Tamil Nadu |
| 7. | 210310232489 | Atharva Abhijit Tambat | Maharashtra |
| 8. | 210310101411 | Bakshi Gargi Makarand | Maharashtra |
| 9. | 210310179692 | Madur Adarsh Reddy | Telangana |
| 10. | 210310293897 | Zenith Malhotra | Rajasthan |
| 11. | 210310215185 | Josyula Venkata Aditya | Telangana |
| 12. | 210310077450 | Rohit Kumar | Rajasthan |
| 13. | 210310233490 | Kavya Chopra | Delhi (Nct) |
February 2021
The list of 6 toppers who scored a full 100 percentile or NTA score in JEE Main 2021 Paper 1 (February session) is given below-
| S. No | Candidate Name | State |
| 1 | Ranjim Prabal Das | Delhi (NCT) |
| 2 | Anath Krishna Kidambi | Gujarat |
| 3 | Siddhant Mukherjee | Maharashtra |
| 4 | Guramrit Singh | Chandigarh |
| 5 | Saket Jha | Rajasthan |
| 6 | Pravar Kataria | Delhi (NCT) |
JEE Main Toppers List 2020
The list of 24 toppers who scored a full 100 percentile or NTA score in JEE Main 2020 Paper 1 (April / September session) is given below-
| S. No | Application No | Candidate Name | State |
| 1 | 200310012227 | Nisarg Chadha | Gujarat |
| 2 | 200310032843 | Gurkirat Singh | Delhi (NCT) |
| 3 | 200310041891 | Divyanshu Agarwal | Haryana |
| 4 | 200310065452 | Landa Jitendra | Andhra Pradesh |
| 5 | 200310071309 | Swayam Shashank Chube | Maharashtra |
| 6 | 200310120506 | Nishant Agarwal | Delhi (NCT) |
| 7 | 200310145653 | Y S S Narasimha Naidu | Andhra Pradesh |
| 8 | 200310151723 | R Muhender Raj | Rajasthan |
| 9 | 200310166791 | Parth Dwivedi | Rajasthan |
| 10 | 200310176112 | Harshvardhan Agarwal | Haryana |
| 11 | 200310185804 | Tushar Sethi | Delhi (NCT) |
| 12 | 200310226303 | Vadapalli Arvind Narasimha | Telangana |
| 13 | 200310326138 | Chirag Falor | Delhi (NCT) |
| 14 | 200310386279 | Chagari Kaushal Kumar Reddy | Telangana |
| 15 | 200310404791 | Thadavarthi Vishnu Sri Sai Sankar | Andhra Pradesh |
| 16 | 200310423914 | Akhil Agrawal | Rajasthan |
| 17 | 200310436560 | Akhil Jain | Rajasthan |
| 18 | 200310437355 | Chukka Tanuja | Telangana |
| 19 | 200310504229 | Shiva Krishna Sagi | Telangana |
| 20 | 200310566235 | Deeti Yeshash Chandra | Telangana |
| 21 | 200310574091 | Morreddigari Likhith Reddy | Telangana |
| 22 | 200310585775 | Rachapalli Shashank Anirudh | Telangana |
| 23 | 200310594754 | Rongala Arun Siddardha | Telangana |
| 24 | 200310713902 | Laksh Gupta | Delhi (NCT) |
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JEE Main 2021 Seat Matrix
JEE Main 2021 Seat Matrix shows the number of seats available from JEE Main towards NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. Other than this, seats are available in other private colleges as well. The Seat Matrix includes seats for all the institutions taking part in the Counselling Process of JEE Main 2021. Given below is an estimated data of JEE Main 2021 Seat Matrix based on the data of previous years.
| Category | Total Seats | GFTIs | IIITs | NITs | IITs |
| Open | 19713 | 2898 | 1991 | 8897 | 5927 |
| Open-PWD | 962 | 146 | 91 | 442 | 283 |
| SC | 6391 | 796 | 663 | 2993 | 1939 |
| SC-PWD | 343 | 43 | 43 | 160 | 97 |
| ST | 395 | 459 | 340 | 1827 | 969 |
| ST-PWD | 197 | 21 | 14 | 108 | 54 |
| OBC | 10972 | 1061 | 1200 | 5212 | 3499 |
| OBC – PWD | 566 | 59 | 66 | 272 | 169 |
| Total Seats | 38704 | 5635 | 4449 | 17452 | 11168 |
How to calculate JEE Main 2021 Result?
The JEE Main Result 2021 is calculated in the form of a percentile NTA score for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and a combined score. The NTA scores are obtained by normalization. This is done using the raw score gained by the candidates. The following formula is used to obtain the NTA score-
The NTA scores of candidates in JEE Main exam will be used to compute the ranks. The AIR is affected directly by the scores obtained in Joint Entrance Exam i.e. higher the scores, better the rank in JEE Main. In case, two or more candidates score equal marks, then the tie-breaking rule or inter-se-merit will be applicable.
Normalization Procedure for JEE Main Result 2021
Various sets of JEE Main 2021 papers are designed for each shift. To maintain equivalence of scores, no two shifts have the same question repeating. However, the difficulty level of these papers from various sessions might not remain the same. Thus, a few candidates may ultimately attempt a relatively tougher set of questions when compared to other sets.
- The candidates who attempt the comparatively difficult examination are likely to get lower marks as compared to those who attempt the easier one. To overcome such a situation, “Normalization procedure based on Percentile Score” will be used.
- This is to ensure that candidates are neither at a benefit or a disadvantage because of the various difficulty levels of the examination. Thus, To bring asymmetry over the difficulty scale with context to the issues mentioned above, the Normalization Procedure will be used for JEE Main 2021.
How do top scorers benefit from Normalization Procedure?
The Percentile Score and NTA Score of a candidate is the same. But it might still be unclear how two candidates – one scoring 332 marks in a particular shift, while other scoring 346 marks in another shift – would have a full 100 NTA Score. Given below is an example of the same-
Suppose the examination was held on two days in two shifts. This will be calculated as 4 sessions.
Now, in all these sessions, the highest raw scorer will always have the highest NTA Score i.e. 100. Consequently, 100% of candidates in that particular session have a score equal to or less than the highest scorer/topper for the particular session. Given below is a table for calculation of NTA scores (percentile) of toppers.
This shows that all the highest raw scores would be normalized to 100 Percentile Score for their respective session in JEE Main 2021 using the Normalization Procedure.
Tie-Breaking Rule for JEE Main 2021 Result
Tie-breaker rule is nothing but the criteria on which the candidate for higher rank will be selected if there is a tie or equivalence between marks of two candidates. Usually, this does not affect the rank or percentile of a candidate by huge degree. Given below are the rules for various Papers of JEE Main 2021.
JEE Main Paper 1 (B.Tech/B.E)
The NTA score of the following subjects are considered –
- Mathematics: Candidate who gets more percentile score in Mathematics will be ranked higher
- Physics: Candidate who gets more percentile score in Physics will be ranked higher
- Chemistry: Candidate who gets more percentile score in Chemistry will be ranked higher
- Date of Birth: The older candidate between the two will be ranked higher
Note: In case the tie still remains undetermined, the same rank is given to both the candidates.
JEE Main 2021 Paper 2A (B.Arch)
Let us see how the NTA scores in the following subjects are considered –
- Mathematics: Candidate who scores higher marks in maths section will be given a higher rank
- Aptitude Test: Candidate with a higher score in the aptitude test will be allotted a higher rank
- Drawing Test: Candidate with higher scores in the drawing test will be allotted a higher rank
- Less negative response: Candidates having lesser number of negative responses in the paper will be given a higher rank
- Date of Birth: The older candidate will be ranked higher between the two
JEE Main 2021 Paper 2B (B.Planning)
Let us see how the NTA scores in the following subjects are considered:
- Mathematics: Candidate who obtains higher marks in Mathematics section will be given a higher rank
- Aptitude Test: If the tie remains, the candidate with a higher score in aptitude section will be given a higher rank
- Planning Based Questions: If all rules above do not break the tie, then the candidate with higher marks in planning based questions will be given the higher rank
- Less negative response: Candidate having less number of negative responses in the paper will be ranked higher
- Date of Birth: The older candidate will be ranked higher between the two
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JEE Main 2021 Marks Vs Rank
The following table depicts the approximate marks range for calculating the probable rank in JEE Main. The data given below is based on the old JEE Main Exam Pattern. For an analysis of this data, it is imperative to understand that the top 10 to 20 rankers of JEE Main usually score 40 to 50 marks below the maximum marks of the examination. It is also important to note that a rank of around 15,000 is considered good and will get you a percentile score of around 90 to 95%ile. Do remember that there are more than 11,00,000 applicants who appear for the JEE Main Examination.
| Score Range | Rank Range |
| 285 – 300 | 1 – 100 |
| 275 – 284 | 100 – 200 |
| 260 – 274 | 200 – 500 |
| 250 – 259 | 500 – 100 |
| 240 – 249 | 1000 – 1500 |
| 220 – 239 | 1500 – 3500 |
| 200 – 219 | 3500 – 6000 |
| 180 – 199 | 6000 – 9500 |
| 150 – 180 | 9500 – 15000 |
| 120 – 149 | 15000 – 35000 |
| <120 | More than 35000 |
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JEE Main 2021 Answer Key
JEE Main 2021 Answer Keys will be released after the Computer-based exam. Answer Keys are different for different sets of papers. This is because the questions in various sets are jumbled up. Although the questions of all the sets in a particular shift might be indifferent. The JEE Main Answer Keys will be released at www.jeemain.nic.in.
- The answer keys will be available online until the result is announced.
- Also, those who are not satisfied with the captured response can challenge the JEE Main official answer keys along with the proof.
- A fee of INR 1000 per question will be charged for challenging the answer keys. Also, the JAB’s/CBSE’s decision on the challenges will be final.
JEE Main 2021 Result: Rank Lists
- A rank list will be set up according to the marks obtained by the candidate in the JEE Main examination.
- It will be released independently for paper 1 as well as paper 2. Check JEE Main Exam Pattern
- Admissions will be provided according to the rank achieved in the entrance test.
- The tie-breaking rule will be applied in case two or more applicants get equal marks.
JEE Main 2021 Result: Qualifying Cut Off
JEE Main 2021 Cutoff will be based on the overall data finally released by the Counselling Authority for JEE Main 2021. Meanwhile, candidates can check the JEE Main Cutoff for previous years to understand the trend seat allotment at highest and lowest ranks under various JEE Main Rank Lists.
JEE Main Cut Off 2020
| Category | Cutoff for Paper 1 |
| Common Rank List | 89 |
| General-EWS | 78 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) | 74 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 54 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 44 |
| PwD | 0 |
JEE Main Cut Off 2019
| Reservation Category | JEE Main Cutoff for Paper 1 |
| Common Rank List | 89.7548849 |
| General – EWS | 78.2174869 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) | 74.3166557 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 54.0128155 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 44.3345172 |
| PwD | 0.1137173 |
What factors change the JEE Main Cutoff?
A large number of factors might be responsible for a change in JEE Main Cut off. Joint Seat Allocation Board has announced that class 12th marks will not be given weightage for calculating AIRs in JEE Main 2021 Exam. Although colleges might weigh the same under their admission criteria. On the other hand, major IITs do not take candidates below the minimum aggregate of around 90% in 12th boards due to high competition for seats in top courses of top IITs. The following factors play a vital role in determining the JEE Main Cutoff every year-
- Total number of candidates appeared for the exam
- Level of difficulty of the exam
- Number of available seats
- Overall performance of the candidate
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