After JEE Main Session 2 2025, What Next? 5 Pathways for Future Engineers
Abhishek Patel
03/04/2025
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The JEE Main Session 2 results will be out soon (expected Date 17 April) and more than 12 lakh students are at a pivotal moment in their career journeys. Here is your engineering colleges, other careers, and safety nets, guide tailored to your percentile.
JEE Main Session 2 2025: Progression Steps by Percentile
| Your Percentile | Best Options | Top Colleges/Courses |
|---|---|---|
| 98+ | JEE Advanced Prep | IITs, BITS Pilani, IISc |
| 90-97 | Top NITs/IIITs | NIT Trichy, IIIT Hyderabad |
| 75-89 | State Colleges | DTU, PES, VIT, SRM |
| 50-74 | Private Universities | LPU, Amity, Manipal |
| <50 | Diploma/Skill Courses | ITI, CAD/CAM, Cybersecurity |
Pro Tip: For the best results, check out the college prediction tools available online like JEE Main 2025 College Predictor.
5 Strategic Paths After JEE Main Session 2
1. JEE Advanced Preparation (For 98+)
- IIT Branch Cutoffs: 250+ (General)
- New IITs: Lesser cutoffs for Jammu, Palakkad
- Coaching: Allen, FIITJEE crash courses
2. State Engineering Colleges (75-97)
- Top Picks:
- Maharashtra: COEP Pune (85%ile)
- Karnataka: RVCE (80%ile)
- Delhi: NSUT (90%ile)
3. New Engineering Domains
- AI/ML: IIT Hyderabad Certification (Online)
- Robotics: MIT-WPU Pune
- EV Technology: IIT Madras BS Program
4. International Study Opportunities
- Germany: TU Munich (Zero tuition fees)
- Canada: University of Waterloo (IELTS 6.5)
- Singapore: NUS (SAT 1400+)
5. Alternative Career Options
- Defense: NDA (July attempt)
- Merchant Navy: IMU CET 2025
- Design: NID/UCEED 2025
State Wise Engineering Cut Offs 2025 (Session 2)
| State | Top College | Expected Cutoff (General) |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | COEP Pune | 85%ile |
| Tamil Nadu | CEG Anna Univ | 80%ile |
| Karnataka | PES University | 75%ile |
| West Bengal | Jadavpur Univ | 88%ile |
ROI Assessment: Government Versus Private Colleges
| Colleges | Average Fees (4yrs) | Average Package (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| IITs | 10 L | 25 LPA |
| NITs | 14 L | 12 LPA |
| State Govt | 5 L | 8 LPA |
| Private | 20 L | 6 LPA |
Critical Deadlines For The Year 2025
- JEE Advanced Reg: May 1-10, 2025
- State Counselling: June-July 2025
- BITSAT: May 15-25, 2025
Also Read :
JEE Main 2025 Exam Day: Ultimate Dos and Don’ts (Last-Minute Guide)
Analysis of JEE Main, 2025 for Shift 2: Chemistry Easy, Physics and Maths Moderately Difficult
