Yes, most engineering colleges in India accept students with a 50% score in Class 12th if they have a good percentile in JEE Mains. However, the eligibility criteria differ from institution to institution. Here's how you can proceed:
Key Considerations
1. Eligibility for JEE-based Admissions
- Most colleges require a minimum of 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) for General Category students.
- For SC/ST/OBC, the percentile required is comparatively lower (45%).
2. Excellent JEE Mains Percentile
A good score in JEE Mains can compensate for lesser Class 12 marks in several private and state engineering colleges.
Colleges Accepting 50% in Class 12 with Excellent JEE Mains Score
1. Private Engineering Colleges:
- Amity University Takes students with lesser Class 12 percentage but with a valid JEE Mains score.
Lovely Professional University : Accepts at least 50% in PCM along with the percentile in JEE Mains
*Sharda University Gives admission on the basis of the percentile of JEE Mains and eligibility.
2. State Universities and their Affiliated Colleges:
- Rajasthan Technical University Some colleges affiliated to this university may accept students with 50% PCM.
- Punjab Technical University Participating colleges are liberal in their eligibility criteria.
3. Deemed-to-be Universities:
- SRM University: Requires 50% PCM but screens the performance of the candidates for specific campuses.
- VIT : Essentially uses the VITEEE score but also takes into consideration the JEE Mains scores.
4. Colleges through State-Level Counseling:
- Many state-level counseling bodies, such as MHT-CET in Maharashtra or COMEDK in Karnataka, admit students with 50% PCM if they have a good JEE Mains scores.
5. Government Colleges
- A few lower rung NITs or GFTIs would consider students based on a very good JEE rank, although 75% Class 12 marks are typically required (except for the specific academic year unless waived).
Application Steps
1. Know Counseling Processes:
- Participate in JOSAA/CSAB counseling for JEE-based admissions to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
- Explore state-level counseling bodies like KCET, MHT-CET, and UPSEE.
2. Reach Out to Private Colleges
- Directly contact private universities for admission guidelines.
3. Consider Management Quota:
- Some colleges offer admissions through a management quota with flexible Class 12 eligibility criteria.
