{"id":49288,"date":"2026-05-06T18:08:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T12:38:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jeeprep.co.in\/blogs\/?p=49288"},"modified":"2026-05-06T18:09:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T12:39:05","slug":"which-colleges-can-i-get-under-1-25-lakh-rank-in-jee-main","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jeeprep.co.in\/blogs\/which-colleges-can-i-get-under-1-25-lakh-rank-in-jee-main\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Colleges Can I Get under 1.25 Lakh Rank in JEE Main 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Got around 1,25,000 rank in JEE Main 2026 and wondering what colleges you can actually get? Here\u2019s the clear and honest picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this rank, you can still get a government engineering college, but your options shift towards lower NITs (mainly through CSAB), GFTIs, and state government colleges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top NITs and branches like CSE are mostly not possible, but you may have a chance in core branches especally in NIT Mizoram, Manipur or Arunachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In GFTIs you can target Assam University and several state government colleges through state level counselling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, based on recent JoSAA trends, many students in this rank range don\u2019t get any seat till Round 4. But things start changing in Round 5, Round 6, and especially CSAB, where cutoffs drop and new seats become available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So yes, options are limited\u2014but they are still real. And at this rank, your final college depends less on your rank and more on how smartly you handle counselling<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want a more accurate estimate, using a JEE Main College Predictor 2026<\/strong> can help you understand your chances based on your category and preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

List of Colleges under 1.25 Lakh Rank in JEE Main 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At around 1,25,000 rank in JEE Main 2026, your options shift towards practical and safe choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is a list of colleges you can realistically expect through JoSAA, CSAB, state counselling, and private admissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NITs You Can Get at 1,25,000 Rank<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
College Name<\/strong><\/td>Admission Mode<\/strong><\/td>Branch<\/strong><\/td>Closing Range<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
NIT Mizoram<\/td>JOSAA\/CSAB<\/td>Civil, Mechanical<\/td>~1,15,000 \u2013 1,65,000<\/td><\/tr>
NIT Arunachal Pradesh<\/td>JOSAA\/CSAB<\/td>Civil<\/td>~1,20,000 \u2013 1,75,000<\/td><\/tr>
NIT Nagaland<\/td>JOSAA\/CSAB<\/td>Civil, Mechanical<\/td>~1,05,000 \u2013 1,45,000<\/td><\/tr>
NIT Sikkim<\/td>JOSAA\/CSAB<\/td>Civil (Mostly)<\/td>~90,000 \u2013 1,20,000<\/td><\/tr>
NIT Manipur<\/td>JOSAA\/CSAB<\/td>Civil (very limited)<\/td>~85,000 \u2013 1,10,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

GFTIs Accepting 1.25 Lakh Rank<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are often the best government options at this rank:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

College Name<\/strong><\/td>Admission Mode<\/strong><\/td>Branch<\/strong><\/td>Closing Range<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Assam University, Silchar<\/td>JoSAA<\/td>CSE, ECE, Mechanical<\/td>~1,20,000 \u2013 2,50,000<\/td><\/tr>
Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar<\/td>JoSAA<\/td>Mechanical, Electrical<\/td>~1,00,000 \u2013 2,00,000<\/td><\/tr>
Sant Longowal Institute (SLIET)<\/td>JoSAA<\/td>Mechanical, Chemical, Civil<\/td>~80,000 \u2013 1,40,000<\/td><\/tr>
BIT Mesra (Off-campus campuses)<\/td>JoSAA<\/td>Civil, Production<\/td>~90,000 \u2013 1,50,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

State Government Colleges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
College Name<\/strong><\/td>Admission Mode<\/strong><\/td>Branch<\/strong><\/td>Closing Range<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Harcourt Butler Technical University<\/td>JEE Main (State Counselling)<\/td>Civil, Mechanical<\/td>~70,000 \u2013 1,10,000<\/td><\/tr>
University Institute of Engineering and Technology Chandigarh<\/td>JAC Chandigarh (JEE Main)<\/td>ECE, Mechanical, Civil<\/td>~90,000 \u2013 1,50,000<\/td><\/tr>
YMCA University of Science and Technology<\/td>Haryana Counselling (JEE Main)<\/td>Electrical, Mechanical<\/td>~80,000 \u2013 1,40,000<\/td><\/tr>
SGSITS Indore<\/td>MP State Counselling (JEE Main)<\/td>Mechanical, Civil<\/td>~70,000 \u2013 1,20,000<\/td><\/tr>
LNCT Bhopal<\/td>MP Counselling (JEE Main)<\/td>CSE, Core<\/td>~90,000 \u2013 2,00,000<\/td><\/tr>
Government Engineering College Thrissur<\/td>KEAM (JEE considered)<\/td>Civil, Mechanical<\/td>~80,000 \u2013 1,50,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Private Universities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If budget is not a constraint, these give more flexibility in branches:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

College Name<\/strong><\/td>Admission Mode (Actual)<\/strong><\/td>Branch Options (Realistic at \u22641.25L)<\/strong><\/td>Closing Range<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology<\/td>JEE Main<\/td>CSE (lower cutoff), IT, ECE<\/td>~45,000 \u2013 1,20,000<\/td><\/tr>
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology<\/td>JEE Main + Institute Counselling<\/td>Civil, Mechanical, Electrical<\/td>~60,000 \u2013 1,30,000<\/td><\/tr>
Nirma University<\/td>JEE Main (via ACPC)<\/td>Mechanical, Civil<\/td>~60,000 \u2013 1,10,000<\/td><\/tr>
Shiv Nadar University<\/td>SNUSAT + JEE (combined)<\/td>ECE, Mechanical (CSE rare)<\/td>~60,000 \u2013 1,20,000 (approx)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also important to understand how your marks translate into rank, as many students either overestimate or underestimate their chances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a JEE Main Rank Predictor 2026<\/strong><\/a> can give you a clearer picture of where you stand and help you plan your counselling strategy more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get Good College at 1.25 Lakh Rank in JEE Main?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even if your rank is around 1.25 lakh, you still have multiple ways to secure a good college. The key is to not depend on just one counselling process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a. Direct Admission Routes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many private colleges accept students through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n