JEE Main Session 2 wraps up, and the first question that comes up is – What’s next after Session 2? Students also worry about the various options available after appearing for the exam, what would happen if scores aren’t up to the mark, and what to do in case of good scores. Before the results are released for the second session, NTA will release the JEE Main 2022 Answer Key. First, students must check the official answer key to calculate their estimated score. Compare the answers with the answers provided by different institutes. Knowing estimated scores helps you guess the rank range and decide early: whether you should begin preparations for JEE Advanced or make up your mind for JEE Main counselling.
Table of Content
- What to do After JEE Main Session 2 Exam?
- What After JEE Main Result Announcement?
- FAQs
What to do After JEE Main Session 2 Exam?
Often students feel overwhelmed and depressed at the thought of not attaining optimal marks in JEE Main and spend their precious time feeling low. This state can easily be prevented by gathering details about what to do after the JEE Main Session 2 exam.
Also See: JEE Main 2022 Result
Check the JEE Main 2022 Session 2 Answer Key
NTA releasesthe JEE Main 2022 answer key online within 2 to 3 working day soon after the JEE Main session 2 exams. Meanwhile, students will check answer keys from various industry experts and coaching institutions. Use the JEE Main 2022 Session 2 answer key to determine the expected score. Students can easily evaluate their total marks as per the JEE 2022 marking scheme:
- +4 for every right answer
- -1 for each wrong answer
- 0 for an unattempted answer
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Knowing the score, students will get an idea of whether they would qualify for JEE Advanced. The eligibility criteria for JEE Advanced based on JEE Main performance are as follows:
Candidates should be among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates (including all categories) in JEE Main 2022.
The percentages of different categories of candidates to be shortlisted are:
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- 10% for GEN-EWS
- 27% for OBC-NCL
- 15% for SC
- 7.5% for ST
- The remaining 40.5% is OPEN for all.
- There is a 5% horizontal reservation for PwD candidates in each of these five categories.
Prepare for JEE Advanced
Students who rank among the top 2,50,000 candidates in JEE Main 2022 will be eligible for JEE Advanced. NTA conducts the JEE Advanced exam for admissions into the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Up to 10,988 seats are available for admission into IITs. Students can begin preparation for JEE Advanced by strictly referring to the JEE Advanced 2022 Syllabus. Once the online registrations commence for JEE Advanced 2022, students must apply as early as possible. Top institutes like the Indian Institutes of Science Education & Research (IISERs), Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram, and Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore consider the JEE Advanced Merit List for admissions.
JoSAA Counselling
Students who would not be able to make it to the cut-off for JEE Advanced shouldn’t be disappointed. They will be eligible for admissions based on their JEE Main performance. There are several good engineering institutes that you can be allotted via JoSAA counselling, including CFTIs. The Joint Seat Allocation Authority conducts the allotment process, and the admissions are done based on a student’s All India Rank (AIR) and the college or courses they choose.
Also See: JEE Main 2022 Counselling
Other Engineering Entrance Examination
Besides CFTIs, NITs, IIITs, and IITs, there are several engineering entrance options for students interested in this field. Private and state-level engineering entrance examinations are available for application. Students can get a chance to qualify for a seat in prestigious institutes by attempting engineering entrance exams for private and state universities. Students can choose from a wider range of options. Students can choose out colleges that are near to their homes while ensuring quality education.
Students can apply for state engineering entrance examinations to get admission into the best government institutes. They give preference to students who meet the domicile requirements. Some states provide admissions based on JEE Main scores. They refer to the All India ranks to allocate seats and perform the counselling. The counselling rounds pay special attention to the eligibility criteria set by the state authorities.
States that Provide Partial Admissions via JEE Main
The following list provides the names of various states that extend admission to students who qualify JEE Main exam:
- Maharashtra: It offers 15% seats at private/self-financed engineering colleges via JEE Main.
- West Bengal: 10% of the total seats at private engineering institutes are filled through JEE Main.
- Himachal Pradesh: It offers the first 50% of the total seats across various institutes depending on JEE Main rank.
- Rajasthan: It offers 15% of seats at private-unaided engineering colleges and 15% of the seats to self-financed programs by government-aided colleges to candidates based on JEE Main rank or class 12th marks.
What After the JEE Main Result Announcement?
What if a student’s performance is not that great in JEE Main 2022? The following options will serve as a guiding path for any student who could not score high in JEE Main:
1. Appear for Other Engineering Entrance Tests
It is always better to have an alternate plan. So, if a student doesn’t score great in JEE Main, there are still several good options in the form of State Level Engineering Entrance Tests like KCET, COMEDK, MHT CET, WBJEE, UPSEE, ET, and COMEDK. Students can make it to state board universities by qualifying for any of these exams.
Some state-level engineering entrance exams are as follows:
- AP EAMCET: Andhra Pradesh
- CG PET: Chhattisgarh
- GCET: Goa
- Assam CEE: Assam
- BCECE: Bihar
- GUJCET: Gujarat
- HPCET: Himachal Pradesh
- KCET: Karnataka
- KEAM: Kerala
- JEECE: Jharkhand
- JKCET: Jammu and Kashmir
- MHT CET: Maharashtra
- TJEE: Tripura
- WBJEE: West Bengal
- TS EAMCET JNTU: Hyderabad
- UPSEE: Uttar Pradesh
Some private engineering exams are as follows:
- BITSAT: Birla Institute of Technology, And Science in Goa, Hyderabad, and Pilani.
- KIITEE: Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar.
- VITEEE: VIT’s Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, and Amravati campuses.
- SRMJEE: SRM Campuses in Kattankulathur, Vadapalani, Ramapuram, and Ghaziabad campuses.
2. Select the Best Option; if not, IIT/NIT
NIT and IITs are not just the only paths to a good engineering career. Several colleges provide quality education. Consider the following parameters while selecting colleges other than IITs/NITs:
- Infrastructure: A college must provide modern equipment in laboratories and recent books and journals in libraries.
- Faculty: Optimal faculty with a research-oriented mindset is a must for good education.
- Status of the institute: The university status provides greater academic freedom for innovation and learning.
- Accreditation by NAAC/NBA is a quality indicator.
Government engineering colleges that accept JEE Main scores for admission:
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Gwalior
- Delhi Technological University, Delhi
- Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
- Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur
- Jadavpur University, Kolkata
- Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana
- College of Technology, GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar
- Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad
- Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur
- Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur
- Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi
- Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
- Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
- Bipin Tripathi Kumaon Institute of Technology, Dwarahat
- Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
- Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, Delhi
- Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Sambalpur
- PEC University of Technology, Chandigarh
- YMCA University of Science and Technology, Faridabad
- College of Technology and Engineering, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur
3. Consider Second Year Entry into BTech Courses
Students can also join BTech courses on completion of the BSc Course. For instance, universities like Manipal University and Calcutta University welcome candidates to join the second year of the BTech Course Program after completing their Bachelor of Science in the relevant field. For instance, a student with a BCA degree is eligible to apply for BTech CSE/IT second year.
4. Switch to Lucrative Non-Engineering Options
Several non-engineering options are reputable too. For instance, programs like Dual Degree BS-MS in IISERs are one such lucrative option. The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, manages seven Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) at Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata, Mohali, Thiruvananthapuram, Berhampur, and Tirupati. They provide high-quality education, training, and research in Scientific fields. Its five-year dual degree program for motivated science students is a good option for those who have passed class XII.
5. Take Up Degrees in Upcoming Field
Increasing demands for skilled professionals in new industry-ready fields promise reputation, remunerative packages, and a bright career. Some of the best available options are as follows:
- BSc in Nanotechnology
- BSc in Business Analytics
- BSc in Data Science
Conclusion
JEE Main Session 2 exam declares whether a candidate is eligible to appear for JEE Advanced or not. However, it is not a dead end as several colleges take admissions based on JEE Main scores. So, students must not feel low if they do not make it up to the cut-off for JEE Advanced. Pursue the other options available and choose the best one. If you have qualified for the JEE Advanced exam, gear up and use the best study materials to emerge with outshining grades. You can also enrol in our JEE Repeater course to take your preparation level a step ahead.
FAQs
1. When will the JEE Main 2022 Session 2 results be declared?
The JEE Main 2022 Session 2 exam was held from July 25 to 30. NTA will declare the result of the same, most probably in the second week of August. The exact date has not been announced as of now. Along with the JEE Main 2022 Session 2 results, the NTA will publish the list of JEE Main 2022 exam toppers, the percentile score, and the All India Rank (AIR) of applicants who appeared for the exam.
2. Should I drop a year for next year’s JEE Main exam preparation?
If a student does not secure up to the mark in JEE Main 2022, they must not lose hope. Rather stay optimistic and think about other options. Students can enrol for JEE Repeater Course and give themselves another chance to get into one of the best college.
3. How do I apply to the NITs or IITs after the JEE result announcement?
All reputable institutes, including IITs and NITs, will release separate cut-off scores for admission purposes for various categories. JEE Main counselling 2022 will take place soon after the exam result declaration. All the admissions and eligibility details will be shared in the counselling program. If your scores fall in the cut-off range of the particular college you are interested in; you can apply for the same.
4. Is the placement record of an institution an important factor?
Placement is one of the most important factors you must consider when looking for a good college. Check out colleges’ placement records. Usually, you can get this information on the prospectus or website of a college. You can also talk to the alumni or final year students to get an idea of the companies that visit the campus. Get into details and understand the salary packages the companies provide as well as the placed student percentage to get a clearer idea about the placement history.
5. What is a good score or rank in JEE Main 2022?
Candidates aiming for top colleges must secure a good rank in JEE Main 2022. The estimated JEE Mains cut-off for JEE Advanced is as follows based on previous years’ cut-off lists:
- General: 85–90
- SC: 40–50
- ST: 30– 40
- OBC- 65–70
