The Times of India

Low JEE Main rank 2026? Government colleges across India offer solid B.Tech pathways beyond NITs and IIITs

Following the declaration of JEE Main results, several government engineering colleges across India are offering B.Tech admissions to candidates with lower ranks. Institutions such as DTU, NSUT, PEC Chandigarh, COEP, VJTI and BIT Mesra admit students through JEE Main, JoSAA or state counselling. With affordable fees, home state quotas and consistent placements in branches like Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, these colleges present viable alternatives to NITs and IIITs.