Must Take Exams for 12th & Repeater Students

Every decision you make in 12th grade affects your future, including the exams you choose. In this section, youll see a list of exams you should consider alongside your board exams. There's always room for improvement, so this section also has a carefully chosen list of exams suggested for students repeating the year. These exams can help you get into good colleges and boost your career.

For 12th Class Students
Sr. No.ExaminationRelevant Colleges
1JEE AdvancedAll Colleges of Sec. 1 and Sec. 4
2JEE MainAll Colleges of Sec. 2, Sec. 3, Sec. 5 (Except 5.10), Sec. 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.9, 6.11, & Sec. 7
3BITSATSec. 6.1

These exams aren’t mere entrance exams but they are the gateway to the most prestigious engineering colleges in India. For instance, JEE Advanced is must for enrolling into the IITs (refer sec.1), whereas JEE Main is a necessity for doing your graduation from the top NITs (refer sec. 2). In addition to these two exams, if one wishes to get enrolled in the top private college, i.e., Birla Institute of Technology and Science (refer sec. 6.1), then BITSAT exam is a compulsory.

IITs, NITs, and BITS are well-known for their faculty and the quality education. Admission to these institutes ensures you with exposure, excellent education, experienced faculty, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and exceptional facilities. These institutes have a strong track record of producing successful engineers and technologists who contribute in the fields of research, innovation, and development.

For Repeater Students
Sr. No.ExamRelevant CollegesRecommendation
1JEE Adv.All Colleges of Sec. 1 and Sec. 4Must take
2JEE MainAll Colleges of Sec. 2, Sec. 3, Sec. 5 (Except 5.10), Sec. 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.9, 6.11, & Sec. 7Must take
3BITSATSec. 6.1Must take
4VITEEESec. 6.2Must take
5IISERsSec. 5.01Must take
6WBJEESec. 5.10Recommended
7SRMJEEESec. 6.4Recommended
8Manipal Entrance TestSec. 6.3Recommended
9KIITEESec. 6.8Recommended
10COMEDKSec. 6.10Recommended
Which Admission Forms Are Required To Be Filled Out?

It is important to note that while numerous colleges admit students based on their JEE Main and Advanced scores and ranks, applicants are also required to fill out the admission forms of the respective colleges. Failure to fill out these specific forms may result in an inability to secure admission to those institutions. For instance, even if you boast a commendable rank in JEE Main, neglecting to submit the separate admission form for DCE (Delhi College of Engineering) will render you ineligible for admission. Therefore, it is of utmost importance for students to diligently complete all relevant forms within the stipulated time frame, ensuring they do not miss out on opportunities to secure admission to esteemed engineering universities and colleges.

List of Must-Fill Forms for 12th Class Students
Sr. No.FormCollegesImportant Note From Matrix
1JEE MainMandatory for most collegesAll students should fill this form
2JEE Adv.Mandatory for IITs and many other top universitiesAll students should fill this form
3BITSATBITS (all campuses)All the students including those who are confident enough to get IITs should also fill out the form. They can opt for Phase 2.
4IISc FormIISc (Sec. 4.1)This form is relevant for students who secures less than 2000 CRL rank in JEE Adv.
5IISER FormAll IISERs (Sec. 5.01)The closing rank is around 14000 CRL for Open Cat., and 9000 for OBC cat. in JEE Adv. Thus, this form is recommended to those students who falls under the given eligibility criteria.
6IIST FormIIST (Sec. 4.3)The closing rank is around 16000 CRL for Open Cat., and 25000 CRL for OBC Cat., in JEE Adv. Thus, this form is recommended to those students who falls under the given eligibility criteria.
7IIPE FormIIPE (Sec. 4.4)The closing rank is around 25000 CRL for Open Cat., and 7000 CRL for OBC Cat., in JEE Adv. Thus, this form is recommended to those students who falls under the given eligibility criteria.
8RGIPT FormRGIPT (Sec. 4.5)The closing rank is around 23000 CRL for Open Cat., and 7500 for OBC Cat., in JEE Adv. Thus, this form is recommended to those students who falls under the given eligibility criteria.
9JAC FormNSUT, DTU, IGDTUW, IIIT, DSEU (Sec. 5.02, 5.03, 5.04, 5.05, 5.06)This form is ideally for those students who have missed IITs and Top 5 NITs. Open Cat., students whose JEE Main CRL is 4000-25000 can consider it. OBC Cat., students whose JEE Main CRL is 8000-40000 can consider it.
10IIITH FormIIITH (Sec. 5.13)The closing rank is 8000 CRL for Open Cat., Thus, this form is recommended to those students who falls under the given eligibility criteria.
11AIT FormAIT, Pune (Sec. 5.10)Students whose percentile is less than 96 can consider this. Class 12 students should avoid filling this form. This form is for wards of defence personnel only.
12Indian Navy 10+2 B. Tech. Cadet entry schemeSec. 5.14Students who are interested in joining Indian Navy as officers should fill out this form.
13Indian Army Technical Entry SchemeSec. 5.15Students who are interested in joining Indian Army as officers should fill out this form.
List of Must-Fill Forms for 12th Passed (Repeaters) Students
Sr. No.FormCollegesImportant Note From Matrix1
1JEE MainMandatory for most collegesAll students should fill this form
2JEE Adv.Mandatory for IITs and many other top universitiesAll students should fill this form
3BITSATBITS (all campuses)All the students including those who are confident enough to get IITs should also fill out the form. They can opt for Phase 2.
4IISc FormIISc (Sec. 4.1)This form is relevant for students who secures less than 2000 CRL rank in JEE Adv.
5IISER FormAll IISERs (Sec. 5.01)The closing rank is around 14000 CRL for Open Cat., and 9000 for OBC Cat. in JEE Adv. Thus, this form is recommended to those students who falls under the given eligibility criteria.
6IIST FormIIST (Sec. 4.3)The closing rank is around 16000 CRL for Open Cat., and 25000 CRL for OBC Cat. in JEE Adv. Thus, this form is recommended to those students who falls under the given eligibility criteria.
7IIPE FormIIPE (Sec. 4.4)The closing rank is around 25000 CRL for Open Cat., and 7000 CRL for OBC Cat. in JEE Adv. Thus, this form is recommended to those students who falls under the given eligibility criteria.
8RGIPT FormRGIPT (Sec. 4.5)The closing rank is around 23000 CRL for Open Cat., and 7500 for OBC Cat. in JEE Adv. Thus, this form is recommended to those students who falls under the given eligibility criteria.
9JAC FormNSUT, DTU, IGDTUW, IIIT, DSEU (Sec. 5.02, 5.03,5.04, 5.05, 5.06)This form is ideally for those students who have missed IITs and Top 5 NITs. Open Cat. students whose JEE Main CRL is 4000-25000 can consider it. OBC Cat. students whose JEE Main CRL is 8000-40000 can consider it.
10JMI Delhi FormJMI Delhi (Sec. 5.12)This form is recommended for those students whose CRL is 30000-60000.
11IIITH FormIIITH (Sec. 5.13)The closing rank is 8000 CRL for Open Cat. Thus, this form is recommended to those students who falls under the given eligibility criteria.
12AIT FormAIT, Pune ( Sec. 5.10)Students whose percentile is less than 96 can consider th this. Class 12 students should avoid filling this form. This form is for wards of defence personnel only.
13Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech. Cadet entry schemeSec. 5.14Students who are interested in joining Indian Navy as officers should fill out this form.
14Indian Army Technical Entry SchemeSec. 5.15Students who are interested in joining Indian Army as officers should fill out this form.
15VITEEE FormVIT (Sec. 6.2)This form is recommended to students whose percentile is less than 96. Class 12 students should avoid filling out this form. Separate exam could be an issue.
16Manipal FormManipal (Sec. 6.3)This form is recommended to students whose percentile is th less than 90. Class 12 students should avoid filling out this form. Separate exam could be an issue.
17SRMJEEE FormSRM (Sec. 6.4)This form is recommended to students whose percentile is less th than 92. Class 12 students should avoid filling out this form. Separate exam could be an issue.
18Thapar FormThapar (Sec. 6.5)This form is recommended to students whose percentile is less th than 96. Class 12 students should avoid filling out this form.
19LNMIIT FormLNMIIT (Sec. 6.6)This form is recommended to students whose percentile is th less than 96. Class 12 students should avoid filling out this form
20DA IICT FormDA IICT ( Sec. 6.7)This form is recommended to students whose percentile is less than 96. Class 12 students should avoid filling out this form.
21KIITEE FormKIIT (Sec. 6.8)This form is recommended to students whose percentile is less th than 90. Class 12 students should avoid filling out this form. Separate exam could be an issue.
22JAYPEE Noida FormJaypee Noida (Sec. 6.9)This form is recommended to students whose percentile is less than 96. Class 12 students should avoid filling out this form.
23GGSIPU FormGGS IP Univ. (Sec.6.11)This form is recommended to students whose percentile is less than 96. Class 12th students should avoid filling out this form.
24COMEDK FormTop Colleges of Bangalore (Sec. 6.10)This form is recommended to students whose percentile is less than 96. Class 12 students should avoid filling out this form. Separate exam could be an issue.
25REAP FormAll engineering colleges of Rajasthan except MNIT (Sec.7)This form is recommended to students whose percentile is less than 90. Class 12 students should avoid filling out this form.
26WBJEE FormJadavpur Univ. (Sec. 5.11)This form is recommended to students whose percentile is less than 96. Class 12 students should avoid filling out this form. Separate exam could be an issue.
27MAHA CET FormTop Colleges of Maharashtra (Sec. 5.16, 5.17)This form is recommended to students whose percentile is less than 96. Class 12 students should avoid filling out this form.
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List of Colleges & Relevant Details

Selecting an appropriate college can present challenges, and to optimize your time, we have provided below a comprehensive list of colleges accompanied by important details. The list consists of colleges which we think are relevant for you.

You can move to a specific section by clicking on the following links:

Sec. 1: IITs (Indian Institute of Technology)
    Sec. 2: NITs (National Institute of Technology)
      Sec. 3: IIITs (Indian Institute of Information Technology)
        Other Government Colleges through JEE Advanced (Exam Mode: Online)
        Other Top Government Colleges (Exam Mode: Online)
        Other Top Private Colleges (Exam Mode: Online)
        Sec. 7: Government Engineering Colleges in Rajasthan
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