Top engineering colleges in India accepting JEE Main 2025 scores: The JEE Main exam is one of the most prestigious entrance exams conducted by NTA for admission to B.E/B.Tech courses offered by top engineering colleges of the country.
There are over 500 engineering colleges in India which accept the JEE Main score, the list includes NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, private colleges, universities and state government engineering colleges.
The JEE Main 2025 January session registration has commenced and the exam will be conducted from 22 to 31 January 2025. The registration process for the 2nd session (April) will commence on 31 January and will be available till 24 February 2025. The exam for the April session will be conducted from 1 to 8 April 2025.
Candidates need to qualify JEE Main exam for admission to the top engineering colleges in the country. Also, qualifying JEE Main is mandatory for appearing in JEE Advanced exam for admission to IIT’s, IISc and IISER.
Top JEE Main Accepting Colleges in India 2025
Here is the list of top engineering colleges accepting JEE Main scores in India:
| Engineering Colleges | NIRF Rankings |
| NIT Trichy | 9 |
| VIT Vellore | 11 |
| S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology | 13 |
| Anna University | 14 |
| National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | 17 |
| National Institute of Technology Rourkela | 19 |
| National Institute of Technology Warangal | 21 |
| Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | 23 |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | 24 |
| National Institute of Technology Calicut | 25 |
The above colleges are listed as per the NIRF rankings 2024. Some private colleges like VIT Vellore, SRM and Amrita university also conduct their own entrance test or admission process other than JEE Main.
Top NITs Accepting JEE Main 2025 Score
Here is the list of top national institute of technology’s (NITs) accepting JEE Main score for admission to their B.E/B.Tech program:
- NIT Trichy (Tiruchirappalli)
- NIT Surathkal (Karnataka)
- NIT Warangal (Telangana)
- NIT Rourkela (Odisha)
- NIT Calicut (Kerala)
- NIT Jaipur (Rajasthan)
- NIT Durgapur (West Bengal)
- NIT Kurukshetra (Haryana)
- NIT Silchar (Assam)
- NIT Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh)
Top IIITs Accepting JEE Main 2025 Score
Here is the list of top Indian institute of Information technology’s (IIITs) accepting JEE Main score for admission to their B.E/B.Tech program:
- IIIT Hyderabad
- IIIT Delhi
- IIIT Allahabad
- IIIT Bangalore
- IIIT Pune
- IIIT Kalyani
- IIIT Guwahati
- IIIT Vadodara
- IIIT Bhubaneswar
- IIIT Gwalior
Top Private Engineering Colleges accepting JEE Main Score
Here is the list of top private colleges/universities offering admission on the basis of JEE Main Score:
- VIT University, Vellore
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
- Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal
- Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida
- Amity University, Noida
- Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
- Lovely Professional University (LPU), Jalandhar
- Delhi Technological University (DTU)
- UPES, Dehradun (University of Petroleum & Energy Studies)
- Graphic Era University
Top JEE Main 2025 Colleges FAQ’s
Q: Which are the top colleges accepting JEE Main scores in 2025?
Ans: Top colleges include IITs, NITs, IIITs, and private colleges like BITS Pilani, VIT Vellore, and SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Q: How can I apply to these colleges through JEE Main scores?
Ans: Register on the college’s website after JEE Main results, complete the counseling, document verification, and pay the fees to the allotted college.
Q: What is the minimum score required for admission?
Ans: The score varies and depends on cut off and category. For NITs may accept scores around 150-250 for general candidates
Q: Are there any reservation policies?
Ans: Yes, colleges follow government reservation policies: 15% SC, 7.5% ST, 27% OBC (Non-creamy layer), plus EWS reservations
Q: Can I get direct admission to top private colleges with JEE Main scores?
Ans: Yes, many private colleges offer direct admission based on JEE Main scores, though some may have their own exams or counseling
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