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Which Government Engineering Colleges offer admission through JEE Main Scores Apart From NITs and IIITs?

Pratyasha Chaturvedi
Feb 17, 2026, 17:11 IST

The article discusses the list of government engineering colleges that accept JEE Main marks for B.Tech and B.E. admissions, offering a viable alternative to NITs and IIITs. Choosing these government universities offers benefits such as lower tuition and a great academic reputation.

Government Engineering college
Government Engineering college

For lakhs of engineering aspirants in India, JEE Main is more than just an entrance examination; it is the primary path to some of the most prestigious and affordable government engineering colleges in the country, apart from the Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and the National Institutes of Technology (NITs). Every year, students compete fiercely to secure a strong percentile, knowing that their score determines access to top colleges, which are funded by the central and state governments.

While the JEE Mains scores offer admission to the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIITs), there are some Government Funded Technical Institutes and some leading state universities which also use JEE Main ranks for admission. 

Candidates who are planning to pursue B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) or B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering) in a government engineering college, knowing which other universities apart from NITs and IIITs, there are several other government-funded technical institutes which offer admission through the JEE Mains scores, is important.

Which Government Engineering Colleges Offer Admission through JEE Main Scores?

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is a national-level entrance exam which conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate engineering and architecture institutions in India. JEE Main serves two main goals, which are as follows:-

  • First, it serves as a qualifying examination for JEE Advanced, which is very crucial for admissions to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

  • Second, it is the primary admission requirement for many government engineering institutes, including the NITs, IIITs, and other GFTIs.

Candidates need to understand that not all government engineering colleges fit under a single group. The organisations that accept the JEE Main scores are broadly classified as central government institutions and government-funded technical institutes. 

Given below is the list of the government engineering colleges which offer admissions through JEE Main Scores as per the official JoSAA Website, along with the academic programs offered, opening and closing ranks (OR-CR):-

Assam University, Silchar

Academic Programs

OR

CR

Seat Type

Agricultural Engineering

39074

66923

Open 

Computer Science and Engineering

32251

45009

Open 

Electronics and Communication Engineering

29871

50710

Open 

Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranchi

Academic Programs

OR

CR

Seat Type

Architecture

506

648

Open

Bio Technology

37534

46939

Open

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

16494

18212

Open

Chemical Engineering

38260

47248

Open

Civil Engineering

39328

48654

Open

Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi

Academic Programs

OR

CR

Seat Type

Carpet and Textile Technology

62005

85440

Open

Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem

Academic Programs

OR

CR

Seat Type

Handloom and Textile Technology

60375

72130

Open

Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management- Ahmedabad

Academic Programs

OR

CR

Seat Type

Civil Engineering

53749

64881

Open 

Electrical Engineering

36337

50717

Open

Computer Engineering

19494

37733

Open

Mechanical Engineering

39200

55854

Open

School of Planning & Architecture, Bhopal

Academic Programs

OR

CR

Seat Type

Architecture

74

367

Open

Planning

159

411

Open

School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi

Academic Programs

OR

CR

Seat Type

Planning

8

133

Open

Architecture

4

158

Open

Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Punjab

Academic Programs

OR

CR

Seat Type

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

32828

53941

Open

Civil Engineering

54961

77398

Open

Chemical Engineering

51811

74174

Open

Computer Science and Engineering

34723

51942

Open

Central University of Haryana

Academic Programs

OR

CR

Seat Type

Computer Science and Engineering

30501

49644

Open

Civil Engineering

63267

76682

Open

Electrical Engineering

49849

64402

Open

Printing and Packaging Technology

59711

71473

Open

Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara, Gujarat 

Academic Programs

OR

CR

Seat Type

B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Transportation and Logistics)

17802

46443

Open

B.Tech in Civil Engineering

49981

70538

Open

B.Tech in Aviation Engineering

38892

56790

Open

B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (Rail Engineering)

46456

61620

Open

Source of information: JoSAA 2025 Website 

(Government engineering colleges offering admission through the JEE Main Scores, along with the opening and closing ranks.)

Why Choose Government Engineering College Through JEE Main Scores?

Government engineering colleges have numerous advantages that make them highly desirable to many engineering aspirants. The government engineering colleges have lower tuition costs than private colleges, established academic systems, open admission procedures, and strong alumni networks. Many institutions have good placement records and research opportunities.  

Given below are some of the advantages of the government engineering colleges through JEE Main scores:-

  • Fee structures are more affordable than those at private universities

  • Strong academic reputation and a structured curriculum

  • Degrees are recognised nationally.

JEE Main ranks are used for admissions at a wide range of institutions, from NITs and IIITs to GFTIs and select state universities.  JEE Main, with careful planning and smart guidance, can lead to admission to some of India’s most prestigious government engineering institutes.

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