What if you do not qualify JEE Main? - other options

What if you do not qualify for JEE Main 2022?  - JEE Main is one of the most challenging entrance exams with around 1026799 unique registrations for all the two sessions held in 2022. While most of the candidates are successful in the first attempt, some do not make it to the next round - despite all the best efforts, hard work and dedication towards studies. If you are one of those who could not clear JEE Main, read on to know about other options.

If you failed to clear JEE Main in the first attempt or two, then you should not be disappointed. This should not stop you from moving forward as the world is full of opportunities and there are other exams as an alternative to JEE Main which you can prepare for. If you could not crack JEE Main then continue reading to find other options.

What if you do not qualify for JEE Main 2022?

A person can get top rank in JEE Main with hard work, dedication and compilation of advanced conceptual knowledge among other essentials. There may be instances when candidates may not qualify in JEE Main, and in those cases, they should stick with a well articulated approach.

Candidates will have several other options, such as using JEE Main scores for admission in institutes other than IITs, appearing for entrance exams other than JEE, and many more. The space below mentions all the possible options after facing disqualification from taking JEE Advanced.

1. Ask yourself, 'Is it worth the hustle?'

There are 30% of JEE aspirants who don't even want to become an engineer. Some attempt JEE Main to fulfill their parents' dream. If you were one of them and did not clear JEE, then proceed as per your choice. Failing isn't ideal, but remember that you try your best and then stick to your passion.

Individuals are increasingly successful when they build a career in what they love to do rather than what other people want them to do.

2. Attempt Other Engineering Entrance Exams

Apart from the national level entrance exam for engineering, i.e. JEE, there are several state and university level entrance exams in India that offer engineering admissions to top colleges other than IITs. Some of the top UG-level engineering entrance exams in India apart from JEE are as follows.

Engineering entrance exams other than JEE Main

S.No.	Name of Exam	Conducting Body
1	ASSAM CEE	Assam Science and Technology University
2	KIITEE	Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
3	MET	Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)
4	VITEEE	Vellore Institute of Technology
5	WBJEE	West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board
6	CGPET	Chhattisgarh Professional Education Board
7	COMEDK UGET	The consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental College of Karnataka
8	HITSEEE	Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science
9	BITSAT	Birla Institute of Technology and Science
10	HPCET	Himachal Pradesh Technical University
11	GUJCET	Gujarat Secondary Education Board
12	KEAM	Commissioner of Entrance Examination, Kerala
13	MHT CET	State Common Entrance Test Cell
14	UPSEE	Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU)
15	TS EAMCET	Telangana State Council of Higher Education
16	SRMJEEE	SRM Institute of Science & Technology
17	GCET	Directorate of Technical Education, Goa
18	KCET	Karnataka Examinations Authority
19	KCET	Jammu & Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examination (JKBOPEE)
20	AP EAMCET	Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education

3. Institutions other than IITs also accept JEE Main scores

If a candidate does not get the rank to be eligible to take JEE Advanced, then they need not worry. India has a wide network of institutes/colleges. Most universities/institutions have entrance exams; However, they also accept JEE Main scores for engineering admissions. The cutoff score is decided soon after the release of JEE Main result. Candidates having JEE Main score above the cutoff score will have to fill the application form. The officials release a separate merit list to call the candidates for admission on the basis of JEE Main score.

While selecting the best institute after IIT/NIT, candidates must consider several factors, including:

• Placement
• Rate of interest
• Basic infrastructure
• Faculty
• Alumni Reviews
• Accreditation
• Financial aid options
• Student-to-faculty ratio

Note – The institute/university may or may not disclose the cutoff score for admission on the basis of JEE Main score depending on the selection process.

4. Lateral Entry to B.Tech

Candidates who did not score well in JEE Main can also go for B.Sc. degree on the basis of their qualifying exam score or any other entrance test. After completion of Bachelor of Science in Core Science Division. As per the eligibility criteria prescribed by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE),

• Candidates should have secured minimum 45% in B.Sc. degree program
• Additionally, candidates must have studied Mathematics in class 12th as important

Note - The eligibility criteria for lateral entry admission may differ in colleges offering the same

5. Instead of a job seeker, you can become a job creator

Praising the new education policy at the Smart India Hackathon, Hon'ble PM Narendra Modi said, "It emphasizes on creating job creators rather than job seekers. That is, in a way it is an attempt to improve our mindset and our attitude." Job search is always considered bigger than job search; with more earning scope, one can open a startup. A new venture is more than any IIT graduate. can earn.

Everyone can aspire to be an entrepreneur; However, many able-bodied abandon the idea for a variety of reasons, primarily the financial burden. The government has started many schemes. Some of the schemes launched by the Ministry of Science and Technology are as follows.

• High risk high reward research
• Biotechnology Ignition Grant
• Additional Mural Research Grant
• Technology development program
• Ayurvedic Biology Program

6. Consider Non-Engineering Options

Candidates who could not qualify for JEE Main and plan to pursue engineering may consider dropping them, may look for alternatives other than engineering. Some of the non-engineering options include pursuing other courses like BBA, BA. B.Sc, BMS, etc. Apart from higher education, candidates can appear for recruitment exams after 12th to get government jobs in various ministries and government departments under the control of the state and central government. Recruitment in the government sector can pay substantial. Some of the recruitment exams for government jobs after 12th are as follows.

• SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL)
• SSC Multi Tasking Staff (MTS)
• SSC stenographer
• UPSC NDA
• RRB ALP
• Indian navy recruitment
• Indian Coast Guard Recruitment
• UPSC CAPF

7. Re-attempt JEE Main next year

If qualifying for JEE and getting into top IITs/NITs is the ultimate goal, candidates can settle for the whole year except the current year for better preparation of JEE Main. However, candidates are advised that if they are skipping a year, they should not waste a single minute on any distraction and should focus on their studies to achieve the goal. In order to get the best level of preparation, candidates have to change their JEE Main preparation strategy, which they adopted last year to get the best results.

Apart from changing the preparation strategy, candidates can also enroll in a coaching center where teachers can help the candidates to channelize their potential in the right direction and work on the weaknesses of the candidate. Also, it is recommended to attempt JEE Main mock tests in the final preparation stage for the exam.

Conclusion

We have discussed all the available options in case the candidate does not qualify for JEE Main. However, candidates must note that JEE Main is a part of life and not the whole of life. Even without giving JEE Main, the future of a person can be bright. Some notable personalities who have not taken JEE Main or have not been able to clear it but still have a bright future are listed here.

• Satya Nadella
• Kalpana Chawla
• Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Thus, do not depend only on JEE Mains and consider other options in life.