Can I Get into IITs Using JEE Mains?

Yes, you can pursue admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) through the Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Mains), but fulfilling the eligibility criteria and entrance cut-offs is crucial.

JEE Mains Its Eligibility for IITs

JEE Mains is designed primarily for admissions to National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and some government-funded technical institutes. However, the top-scoring candidates who appear in the JEE Advanced, which is based on JEE Mains performance, are eligible for admission to IITs.

For IIT admission, one must also clear the JEE Advanced examination with a good rank. Typically, the top 10,000 candidates (out of approximately 200,000 who take JEE Mains) are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced and thus can be considered for IIT admissions.

IIT Admission Process

The eligibility cut-offs for different categories based on the final NTA score in JEE Mains for IIT admission are as follows:

EWS: 4001-10000 OBC-NCL: 7501-12000 OBC-NCLPWD: 12001-14000 SC: 10001-15000 SC-PWD: 15001-17000 ST: 40001-50000 KM: 8001-10000 GN-PWD: 1501-10000

Note that only the top-scoring candidates in JEE Mains, generally around 15,000 students, are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced and subsequently for IIT admissions.

Supernumerary Quota for Women

Additionally, IISc (Indian Institute of Science) allocates 10 supernumerary seats of approved intake to women candidates for admission to their four-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) research program. This quota is specifically for the academic year 2021-22.

Registration Process

The admission portal for four-year BSc Research Programmes at IISc opened on 22 February 2021. This is an important date for students aspiring to pursue higher studies in science at one of India's leading research institutions.

Conclusion

While JEE Mains is a critical step in securing a place in NITs, IIITs, and some government-funded schools, it is only the first step towards IIT admission. Achieving a high rank in JEE Mains and then performing well in JEE Advanced are essential for securing a place in an IIT.