NITs accepting rank above 1 lakh JEE Main
NTA is expected to release the JEE Main session 2 result by April 20, 2026 , with All India Ranks. If your score lands in the 75–85 percentile , many NITs accepting rank above 1 lakh JEE Main could be options based on past closing ranks.
Key dates and quick facts
| Event | Date / Fact |
|---|---|
| Expected JEE Main session 2 result | Apr 20, 2026 |
| 75–85 percentile → rank range | 1,00,000 – 2,50,000 |
| Home-state quota leniency | 20–50% more lenient cutoffs |
| Vacant-seat process after JoSAA | Filled via CSAB counselling |
How NITs accepting rank above 1 lakh JEE Main map to percentiles
Past trends show percentile-to-rank conversions that matter during counselling. A 75–85 percentile typically maps to a rank between 1 lakh and 2.5 lakh . The 70–80 percentile band covers roughly 1.5 lakh–3 lakh ranks.
Top NITs generally need 95+ percentile . Many mid and newer NITs accept 85+ percentile or lower depending on branch and home-state quota. Reservation rules and difficulty of the paper can shift cutoffs year to year.
Which NITs accept ranks above 1 lakh — examples and fees
Below are examples from recent closing-rank lists and approximate total fees reported for some institutes. These reflect past trends, not guaranteed 2026 cutoffs.
| Institute | Sample closing ranks / notes | Approx. total fee |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Agartala | Several branches had closings above 1,00,000 | — |
| NIT Goa | Civil and some branches closed above 1,14,874 | ₹1.43 Lakhs |
| NIT Puducherry | Multiple branches with closings above 1,00,000 | ₹5 Lakhs |
| NIT Mizoram | Accepts ranks around 2+ lakh in some branches | ₹5.41 Lakhs |
| NIT Sikkim | Some branches show closings above 1,00,000 | ₹5 Lakhs |
Many other newer NITs, IIITs and GFTIs have accepted ranks beyond 1 lakh , especially for non-CSE branches like Civil, Mechanical and certain ECE seats.
Counselling notes (facts only)
JoSAA handles seat allocation for NITs, IIITs and GFTIs based on All India Rank. If seats remain vacant after JoSAA rounds, they are filled through CSAB counselling . Home-state quota can improve your chances because its cutoffs are typically 20–50% more lenient.
Eligibility criteria remain standard: admission hinges on your JEE Main score and counselling. Many IIITs require 60% in 12th with PCM for eligibility alongside JEE Main performance.