NewsIMTS62,853 seats are available across 80 top engineering institutions in India, including 23 IITs, 31 NITs, and 25 IIITs, as per the JoSAA 2025 seat matrix. This represents only a small fraction of opportunities for the 23.20 lakh BTech students enrolled across 5,868 AICTE-approved engineering colleges nationwide. Besides IITs, several prestigious institutions accept JEE Main scores for admission to undergraduate engineering programs. These include Centrally Funded Technical Institutes like IIEST Shibpur, BIT Mesra, and School of Planning and Architecture, as well as prominent institutions such as Delhi Technological University, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, and Institute of Chemical Technology. Top private universities like Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology also consider JEE Main scores for admissions. (Updated 31 Oct 2025, 19:34 IST; source: link)
Centrally Funded Technical Institutes Beyond IITs
While IITs are well-known, many other prestigious centrally funded institutes also accept JEE Main scores. These include the 31 National Institutes of Technology (NITs), 25 Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and specialized institutions like IIEST Shibpur, BIT Mesra, and the School of Planning and Architecture. Together with IITs, these institutions offer 62,853 engineering seats through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). Students who perform well in JEE Main but don't qualify for IITs can still access quality technical education at these institutes, which maintain high academic standards and receive government funding for infrastructure and research.
State and Private Universities Using JEE Main Scores
Beyond centrally funded institutes, numerous state and private universities accept JEE Main scores for their engineering admissions. Prominent state institutions include Delhi Technological University, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, and Institute of Chemical Technology, which are known for their quality education and industry connections. Among private universities, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology stands out for considering JEE Main performance. These institutions provide additional opportunities for the 23.20 lakh BTech students enrolled across India's 5,868 AICTE-approved engineering colleges, offering specialized programs and sometimes different fee structures compared to central institutes.
Key Points
- 62,853 seats are available across 80 top engineering institutions in India, including 23 IITs, 31 NITs, and 25 IIITs, as per the JoSAA 2025 seat matrix.
- This represents only a small fraction of opportunities for the 23.20 lakh BTech students enrolled across 5,868 AICTE-approved engineering colleges nationwide.
- Besides IITs, several prestigious institutions accept JEE Main scores for admission to undergraduate engineering programs.
