CBSE JEE Mains 2017: Not sure your performance ? here are engineering alternatives you can aim

New Delhi : CBSE IIT JEE Mains exams have concluded, some famous institutes have released answer keys too, throwing students into a state of complete confusion if they will crack the exam or not this time. If you are also not sure about your result then here are other engineering alternatives you can aim at; however, it is advised to wait till the results are out.

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1: JEE Advanced

The JEE Advanced in the only gateway to bag one of the 10,000 odd seats for undergraduate studies in the various IITs. It is considered to be the toughest engineering entrance examination in India.

Admission test for JEE Advanced:

23 IITs in India

Eligibility criteria:

Candidates have to be among the top 1,50,000 rank holders in JEE Main.

2: BITSAT 2017

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) is almost as tough as the JEE Advanced, as per the statistics. BITSAT 2016 will be held in online mode i.e. it will be a Computer Based Test (CBT).

Admission test for BITSAT:

Engineering degree courses in BITS campuses in Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad.

Eligibility criteria:

Only those aspirants with a minimum of 75 percent marks in PCM in their class 12 Board exams are eligible for it.

Candidates having first rank in all the central and state boards in India for the year 2016 will be given direct admission to the programme of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT 2016 score as per the eligibility criteria mentioned above.

3: VITEEE

The VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) is conducted by the Vellore Institute of Technology for admission to 5,000 engineering seats. It is counted as one of the best private engineering colleges of India.

Admission test for VITEEE: 

Engineering degree courses in VIT Vellore and VIT Chennai.

Eligibility criteria:

Candidates should have secured an aggregate of 60 percent in PCM/PCB in plus two examinations (or its equivalent). The aggregate should be 50 percent for SC/ST/OBC, J&K and Northeast states candidates.

4: WBJEE Exam 2017

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) is a popular engineering exam of the country taken by more than 2 lakh candidates every year. the WBJEE is considered to be more of a test evaluating the speed of person to solve problems rather than intellectual depth.

Admission test for WBJEE: 

All the engineering colleges in the state of West Bengal.

Eligibility criteria: 

Candidates must have passed higher secondary (10+2) examination of West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education or equivalent examination from a recognized council/board.

Candidates seeking admission to government engineering/technology colleges, reserve category seats of any institution, including TFW category seats, must be domicile of West Bengal.

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) is a popular engineering exam of the country taken by more than 2 lakh candidates every year. the WBJEE is considered to be more of a test evaluating the speed of person to solve problems rather than intellectual depth.

5: MHTCET

The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHTCET) for entry into various engineering colleges in Maharashtra is held in two phases at two different times of the year.

Admission test for MHTCET: 

Various engineering colleges in the state of Maharashtra.

Eligibility criteria:

Candidates are required to have passed 10+2 from any recognised Board in India with a minimum of 50 percent marks in PCM. Minimum marks required by SC/ST/OBC candidates is 45 percent.

Candidates will get the college of their preference according to their scores in MHCET.

6: KCET

The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is conducted to admit students into engineering colleges in Karnataka.

Admission test for KCET: 

Various reputed engineering colleges in Karnataka.

Eligibility criteria: 

Candidates are required to have passed 10+2 from with a minimum of 45 percent marks in PCM; the subjects should have been studied in English. Minimum marks required by the SC/ST/OBC candidates is 40 percent.

The candidates should be a resident of Karnataka possessing original proof of their residency. Candidates hailing from outside Karnataka can sit for the KCET only if they have studied seven years in Karnataka.

Candidates will be selected on the basis of marks obtained by a candidate in KCET 2016.

7: AP EAMCET

For admission into the various colleges of Andhra Pradesh, one needs to take the Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (EAMCET). The scores of this test are accepted in not only engineering colleges, but also medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

Admission test for AP EAMCET: 

Various engineering colleges of Andhra Pradesh.

Eligibility criteria:

Candidates are required to have secured minimum 45 percent in 10+2 or equivalent exam with mathematics and physics as main subjects along with Bio-Technology/chemistry/biology as the optional subject. Minimum marks required by SC/ST/OBC candidates is 40 percent.

Applicants are required to belong to Andhra Pradesh and should satisfy the Local or Non-Local status - as per the requirements of the Andhra Pradesh Education Institutions order, 1974.

8: UPSEE 

The Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Exam (UPSEE) is conducted by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University for taking admission into various courses like Engineering, Pharmacy,  Fashion and Design, Architecture and Management etc .

Admission test for UPSEE : 

About 1.50 lakh engineering seats including around 4,000 government college seats at different technical institutes across Uttar Pradesh.

Eligibility criteria:

Candidates are required to have secured minimum 45 percent in 10+2 or equivalent exam with Mathematics and Physics as main subjects along with Bio-Technology/Chemistry/Biology/Technical Vocational subject as the optional subject. Minimum marks required by SC/ST/OBC candidates is 40 percent.

9: KIITEE

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Examination (KIITEE) is conducted by the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology for admission to courses in its group of institutions which includes KIIT University, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences. KIITEE 2016 will be held in online mode i.e. it will be a Computer Based Test (CBT).

Admission test for KIITEE: 

Engineering courses in Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology.

Eligibility criteria:

Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with minimum 60 percent aggregate in PCM.