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10 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, you typically need a JEE rank if you're aiming for the top government engineering colleges in India — but not always. Some top colleges use other entrance exams like WBJEE instead of JEE.
Top Colleges That Require JEE Rank for Mechanical Engineering
| Institute Type | Entrance Exam | JEE Rank Required? |
|---|---|---|
| IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology) | JEE Advanced (via JEE Main) | Yes |
| NITs (National Institutes of Technology) | JEE Main | Yes |
| IIITs, GFTIs, CFTIs | JEE Main | Yes |
| Top state-funded colleges (e.g., DTU, NSUT, COEP) | JEE Main / State-level | Often Yes |
| Jadavpur University (Kolkata) | WBJEE (NOT JEE Main) | No ( WBJEE needed) |
Top Private Colleges That Don't Require JEE
| College | Admission Mode |
|---|---|
| VIT Vellore | VITEEE |
| SRM Institute | SRMJEEE |
| Manipal University | MET (Manipal Entrance Test) |
| Amrita, Shiv Nadar, UPES | Own entrance tests or board marks |
| BITS Pilani | BITSAT |
If You Don't Have a JEE Rank
| Path | Details |
|---|---|
| State-level exams | MHT CET (Maharashtra), WBJEE (West Bengal), KEAM (Kerala), TS/AP EAMCET, etc. |
| Direct admission / management quota | Many private colleges admit based on Class 12 marks. |
| Lateral entry after diploma | After a Diploma in Mechanical Engg., enter B.Tech 2nd year via LEET. |
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10 months agoContributor-Level 7
GRE questions are not repeated in the actual test. Test is adaptive, meaning questions you receive are based on your performance. You will not find the exact same questions from practice materials or previous test-takers, even if you take multiple practice test.
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10 months agoBeginner-Level 5
The fifth merit list for V.K. Krishna Menon College is expected to be released in the first week of July 2025, according to the India Post GDS merit list schedule. This based on general timeline for merit list releases for similar institutions and processes.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 7
Yes, you can absolutely find GRE practice questions organized by section. ETS provides specific pratice materials for Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Analytical Writing (Analyze an Issue essay prompts). Other than this, other downloadable PDFs available on GRE coaching institutes' website are organized well. This will help you to focus on your preparation.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 7
Yes. ETS provides it on official website:
- Verbal Reasoning practice PDFs
- Quantitative Reasoning practice PDFs
- Analytical Writing prompts
These are freely downloadable PDFs from the ETS Practice Materials page. Other than this, several website offer GRE sample papers to the students.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 7
No, you will not able to find any GRE exam question paper. The Graduate Record Examinations is a computer adaptive test. It uses a secure question bank, so it is really impossible that you find exact past papers, as it is not publicly released. Instead, the ETS provides sample question papers and practice tests on the official website, that reflect actual test format and difficulty.
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