{"id":3295,"date":"2026-04-22T15:00:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T09:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iimtu.edu.in\/blog\/?p=3295"},"modified":"2026-04-23T19:35:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T14:05:07","slug":"got-your-jee-main-2026-session-2-scorecard-heres-everything-you-do-next","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iimtu.edu.in\/blog\/got-your-jee-main-2026-session-2-scorecard-heres-everything-you-do-next\/","title":{"rendered":"Got Your JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Scorecard? Here&#8217;s Everything You Do Next"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The wait is finally over. The <a href=\"https:\/\/cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in\/s3f8e59f4b2fe7c5705bf878bbd494ccdf\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20260420409057044.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>JEE Main 2026 Session 2 scorecard<\/strong><\/a> is out, officially released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on <strong>20 April 2026<\/strong> at jeemain.nta.nic.in. If you&#8217;ve been refreshing that portal every five minutes since the exam, take a breath. You have it now. And whatever the number says, what matters most right now is what you do with it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">This guide walks you through every step you need to take from understanding your scorecard to planning your counselling strategy so you don&#8217;t miss a single deadline or opportunity in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Step 1: Download and Verify Your JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Scorecard<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Before anything else, <strong>download your scorecard and save it<\/strong>. This document is going to be required at every stage of counselling and admission.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Here&#8217;s how to access it:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Visit<a href=\"https:\/\/jeemain.nta.nic.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strong>jeemain.nta.nic.in<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Click on the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result link<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Log in using your Application Number and Password \/ Date of Birth<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Your scorecard PDF will open \u2014 download it immediately<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Once downloaded, carefully verify:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Your <strong>name, date of birth, and category<\/strong> \u2014 any error must be reported to NTA immediately<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Subject-wise NTA percentile scores<\/strong> for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Your <strong>final aggregate NTA score<\/strong> \u2014 this is used for rank calculation<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Your <strong>All India Rank (AIR)<\/strong> \u2014 both overall (CRL) and category rank<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>JEE Advanced qualifying status<\/strong> \u2014 whether you&#8217;ve cleared the cutoff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">If anything looks incorrect, contact NTA through official channels without delay.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Step 2: Understand What Your JEE Main Percentile and AIR Actually Mean<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">A lot of students confuse NTA percentile with percentage \u2014 they&#8217;re very different things.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Your <strong>JEE Main percentile<\/strong> tells you what percentage of students you scored <em>better than<\/em> in your exam shift. It&#8217;s calculated through a normalization process to account for difficulty variation across different shifts and sessions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Your <strong>JEE Main AIR (All India Rank)<\/strong> is calculated from the best percentile score between Session 1 (January) and Session 2 (April). So if you appeared in both sessions, NTA automatically considers your better score you don&#8217;t need to do anything extra.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">This year, competition was exceptionally intense. Over <strong>15,38,474 unique candidates<\/strong> appeared across both sessions, making it one of the most competitive JEE Main cycles in recent years. The General category cutoff for JEE Advanced qualification has also risen compared to previous years, reflecting the tougher competition.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Step 3: Check the JEE Main 2026 Cutoff for JEE Advanced<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The <strong>JEE Main cutoff<\/strong> released alongside the Session 2 result determines whether you qualify for <strong>JEE Advanced 2026<\/strong> \u2014 which is the gateway to the IITs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The qualifying cutoff is category-wise. Here&#8217;s what you need to know:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">If your <strong>JEE Main AIR<\/strong> falls within the top 2,50,000 qualifiers, you are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">JEE Advanced 2026 is scheduled for <strong>17 May 2026<\/strong> \u2014 registration opens from <strong>23 April 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The scorecard itself will explicitly mention whether you have qualified for JEE Advanced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Important: qualifying the JEE Main cutoff and getting a seat in an NIT or IIIT are two different things. Clearing the cutoff only confirms your eligibility \u2014 the actual seat depends on your AIR and JoSAA counselling choices.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Step 4: Register for JEE Advanced 2026 (If Eligible)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">If your scorecard shows JEE Advanced qualifying status, act immediately. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jeeadv.ac.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JEE Advanced 2026 registration<\/a> opens on 23 April 2026<\/strong>, and this is not a deadline you want to miss.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The exam is scheduled for <strong>17 May 2026<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll need to register on jeeadv.ac.in using your JEE Main credentials.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Even if you&#8217;re not fully confident about your JEE Advanced preparation, register first and then decide. Missing the registration window means losing your IIT opportunity for this year entirely.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Step 5: Plan Your JoSAA Counselling Strategy<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Whether or not you&#8217;re appearing for JEE Advanced,<a href=\"https:\/\/josaa.nic.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strong>JoSAA counselling<\/strong> <\/a>is your primary route to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Here&#8217;s what you need to know:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>JoSAA 2026 registration opens: 2 June 2026<\/strong> at josaa.nic.in<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">JoSAA manages admissions to <strong>23 IITs, 31 NITs, 25 IIITs, and 28 GFTIs<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Seat allotment happens in multiple rounds, based on your AIR, category, and college\/branch preferences<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Registration on the JoSAA portal is free \u2014 but seat acceptance involves a fee payment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Tips for JoSAA choice filling:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Research opening and closing ranks from previous years for your target branches<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Fill as many choices as you reasonably qualify for \u2014 don&#8217;t limit yourself to just 5\u201310<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Understand the difference between Freeze, Float, and Slide options before accepting a seat<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">State counselling in your home state (like UPTAC for Uttar Pradesh) runs simultaneously \u2014 keep track of both<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Step 6: Apply to Private Engineering Colleges in Parallel<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Here&#8217;s something many students overlook and it&#8217;s a costly mistake. JoSAA counselling takes time<strong>.<\/strong> Results come in multiple rounds stretching from June to July, and premium seats at top private institutions often fill up much earlier.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Don&#8217;t put all your eggs in one basket. While you wait for JoSAA rounds, start applying to the<a href=\"https:\/\/iimtu.edu.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strong>top private engineering universities in India<\/strong><\/a> simultaneously. Most private universities have rolling admissions and will consider your JEE Main scorecard directly you don&#8217;t need to wait for JoSAA to play out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Especially if your percentile is in the 60\u201385 range, private engineering universities often offer better infrastructure, more industry connections, and stronger placement records than mid-tier government colleges and they have far smoother admission processes.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Step 7: Keep Your Documents Ready<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Whether it&#8217;s JoSAA or a private university, document requirements are largely the same. Prepare these in advance:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Scorecard (downloaded PDF)<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Class 10 marksheet and certificate<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Class 12 marksheet and certificate<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Category certificate (if applicable \u2014 OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS)<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Domicile \/ residence certificate (for state quota)<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">PwD certificate (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Passport-size photographs (recent)<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Aadhaar card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Having all of these scanned and ready will save you enormous stress during counselling.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">What If Your Score Didn&#8217;t Go as Planned?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Let&#8217;s be honest about this not everyone gets the score they were hoping for. And that&#8217;s okay. JEE Main is an extremely competitive exam, and one result does not define your engineering future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Here&#8217;s what you can still do:<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Option 1 \u2014 State-level counselling:<\/strong> States like Uttar Pradesh (UPTAC), Rajasthan (REAP), and Haryana accept JEE Main ranks for admission to state government engineering colleges. Check your home state&#8217;s counselling portal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Option 2 \u2014 BITSAT, VITEEE, SRMJEE:<\/strong> If you haven&#8217;t already appeared for these private university entrance exams, check if any are still accepting applications.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Option 3 \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/iimtu.edu.in\/blog\/tier-1-colleges-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top private universities accepting JEE Main scores<\/a> directly:<\/strong> Several excellent private universities across India use your JEE Main AIR as the primary basis for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iimtu.edu.in\/stream-details\/engineering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B.Tech admission <\/a><\/strong>no separate entrance exam needed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Option 4 \u2014 Drop year:<\/strong> If IITs or top NITs are non-negotiable for you, a focused drop year with the right strategy can make a significant difference. Many toppers are repeaters.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Important Dates to Keep on Your Calendar<\/h2>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\" style=\"height: 223px;\" width=\"758\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Event<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Date<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">JEE Main Session 2 Result<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">20 April 2026 (Done)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">JEE Advanced Registration Opens<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">23 April 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">JEE Advanced 2026 Exam<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">17 May 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">JoSAA 2026 Registration Begins<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2 June 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">JoSAA Counselling Rounds<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">June \u2013 July 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Scorecard Download Available Till<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">31 July 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Conclusion: Your Score Is Just the Starting Point<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Getting your <strong>JEE Main 2026 Session 2 scorecard<\/strong> is not the end of the road, it&#8217;s the beginning of the next phase. Whether you&#8217;re targeting IITs through JEE Advanced, NITs and IIITs through JoSAA counselling, or building a parallel strategy with private universities, what matters now is that you move quickly and make informed decisions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Don&#8217;t let the anxiety of the result paralyse you. The students who do best in this phase are the ones who take action, download the scorecard, check eligibility, register for JEE Advanced (if eligible), and start exploring their options simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">And while you&#8217;re building your college list, don&#8217;t overlook the excellent private engineering institutions that India has to offer. Apart from IITs and NITs, <a href=\"https:\/\/iimtu.edu.in\/blog\/top-courses-you-can-pursue-at-iimt-university-via-cuet-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IIMT University, Meerut<\/strong> <\/a>is widely recognised as one of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iimtu.edu.in\/blog\/top-10-private-engineering-colleges-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best private engineering colleges in India<\/a>, <\/strong>NAAC &#8216;A&#8217; Grade accredited, UGC recognised, with B.Tech programs in CSE, AI &amp; ML, Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering, a placement record touching \u20b933.5 LPA, and a direct JEE Main score-based admission process. If you&#8217;re searching for a quality <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iimtu.edu.in\/blog\/tier-1-engineering-colleges-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">private engineering university in UP<\/a><\/strong> that delivers on its promises, IIMT University deserves a serious look.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Your dream college is still within reach. You just have to go get it.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Q1. Where can I download the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Scorecard?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">You can download your <strong>JEE Main 2026 Session 2 scorecard<\/strong> from the official NTA portal at <strong>jeemain.nta.nic.in<\/strong> using your Application Number and Password or Date of Birth. The scorecard will be available for download until 31 July 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Q2. What does the JEE Main NTA score mean on my scorecard?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The <strong>JEE Main NTA score<\/strong> is your percentile \u2014 not your percentage. It indicates what percentage of candidates you scored better than in your exam session. It&#8217;s normalized across different shifts to ensure fairness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Q3. Which session score is considered for the final JEE Main AIR?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">NTA considers the <strong>best percentile score<\/strong> between Session 1 (January) and Session 2 (April) to calculate your final <strong>All India Rank (AIR)<\/strong>. If you appeared in both sessions, your best score is automatically used.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Q4. How many students scored 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">A total of <strong>26 candidates<\/strong> scored 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026 across both sessions. This year saw record participation with over 15 lakh unique candidates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Q5. When does JoSAA counselling 2026 begin?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>JoSAA 2026 counselling<\/strong> is expected to begin from <strong>2 June 2026<\/strong> at josaa.nic.in. It covers admissions to 23 IITs, 31 NITs, 25 IIITs, and 28 GFTIs based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced ranks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Q6. Can I apply to IIMT University with my JEE Main 2026 score?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Yes. <strong>IIMT University, Meerut<\/strong> accepts JEE Main 2026 scores for B.Tech admissions. You can apply directly through the university&#8217;s official portal at iimtu.edu.in. Admissions are open for 2026-27 across multiple engineering specialisations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Q7. What should I do if I didn&#8217;t qualify the JEE Main cutoff for JEE Advanced?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">If you haven&#8217;t cleared the JEE Advanced qualifying cutoff, you can still participate in <strong>JoSAA counselling for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs<\/strong> using your JEE Main AIR. Additionally, explore state-level counselling in your home state and apply to top private engineering universities in India that accept JEE Main scores directly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Downloaded your scorecard? Don&#8217;t wait. Begin your counselling research, check IIMT University&#8217;s B.Tech admissions, and take the next step today.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<strong><a style=\"background: red; padding: 1em 2em; color: white; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/admission.iimtu.edu.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Admissions Open 2026-27!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The wait is finally over. 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