Have you scored 93th percentile in JEE Main 2026? Want to know which colleges you can get at this percentile? Students often think that a percentile below 95 can limit their chances of getting into good engineering colleges or getting a good engineering program. At this percentile, the strategy should be to make informed decisions after going through the placement and salary data.
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With a percentile of 93 in JEE Main 2026, there are some courses available in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
Branch | Metric | IITs | NITs | IIITs | IITs/ NITs / IIITs |
Total Institute Count | 12 | 9 | 2 | 23 | |
Placement % against Registered | 93.44% | 89.39% | 60.10% | 81.13% | |
Average CTC (₹ LPA) | 25.79 | 17.98 | 13.69 | 20.35 | |
Total Institute Count | 8 | 6 | 14 | ||
Placement % against Registered | 77.13% | 76.58% | 76.85 % | ||
Average CTC (₹ LPA) | 14.58 | 9.46 | 12.02 | ||
Total Institute Count | 13 | 3 | 16 | ||
Placement % against Registered | 84.59% | 87.41% | 87.39% | ||
Average CTC (₹ LPA) | 20.05 | 11.24 | 17.65 | ||
Total Institute Count | 12 | 8 | 20 | ||
Placement % against Registered | 84.09% | 82.58% | 83.33% | ||
Average CTC (₹ LPA) | 15.11 | 10.41 | 12.76 |
The table highlights the performance of different branches when it comes to salaries and placements in top engineering colleges.
CSE dominates in salary and demand. Core branches offer stable placements but lower pay. Students need to realise and understand that the demand in the industry is more for computing and technology than for traditional engineering jobs.
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Branch | Metric | IITs | NITs | IIITs | IITs/ NITs / IIITs |
Total Institute Count | 10 | 8 | 18 | ||
Placement % against Registered | 72.56% | 72.69% | 72.64% | ||
Average CTC (₹ LPA) | 11.78 | 9.5 | 10.52 | ||
Total Institute Count | 3 | 9 | 1 | 13 | |
Placement % against Registered | 88.20% | 77.18% | 54.84% | 80.93% | |
Average CTC (₹ LPA) | 22.85 | 15.94 | 13.66 | 17.82 | |
Total Institute Count | 5 | 5 | |||
Placement % against Registered | 77.81% | 77.81% | |||
Average CTC (₹ LPA) | 12.03 | 12.03 | |||
Total Institute Count | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||
Placement % against Registered | 77.01% | 76.88% | 77.94% | ||
Average CTC (₹ LPA) | 11.52 | 10.11 | 10.73 |
The shows placement and salary in branches such as Civil Engineering, ECE, EEE, and Mining Engineering. It shows that ECE is a good option with decent income potential, but mining and civil engineering have slow financial growth.
99.7 | 4,350 - 4,500 |
99.5 | 7,251 - 7,501 |
99.3 | 10,151 - 10,501 |
99 | 14,501 - 15,001 |
98.5 | 21,752 - 22,502 |
98 | 29,002 - 30,002 |
97.5 | 36,253 - 37,503 |
97 | 43,503 - 45,003 |
96.5 | 50,754 - 52,504 |
96 | 58,004 - 60,004 |
95 | 72,505 - 75,005 |
94 | 87,006 - 90,006 |
93 | 1,01,507 - 1,05,007 |
92 | 1,16,008 - 1,20,008 |
91.5 | 1,23,259 - 1,27,509 |
The table shows the percentile and rank range to understand actual admission chances. At 93 percentile, your rank will definitely go beyond one lakh. This means top NIT CSE is unrealistic, but several newer NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs remain accessible with strategic decision-making.
Institute | Branch | Closing Rank |
57881 | ||
57895 | ||
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology Shibpur | B.Tech Mining Engg | 58114 |
B.Tech Civil Engg | 58464 | |
59122 | ||
B.Tech Civil Engg | 60323 | |
B.Tech Civil Engg | 60689 | |
NIT Mizoram | B.Tech Civil Engg | 61620 |
NIT Arunachal Pradesh | 61897 | |
NIT Agartala | 62338 |
These are branches in NITs where closing ranks extend into 96 percentile band. Students with interdisciplinary or core branches can still get into the NIT. Expect fewer CSE seats and focus on institutes where the academic environment and growth opportunities matter more than branch hype.
Institute | Branch | Closing Rank |
51448 | ||
B.Tech Mechanical Engg with Specialization in Design and Manufacturing | 52520 | |
B.Tech Smart Manufacturing | 52669 | |
53156 | ||
IIIT Design and Manufacturing Kurnool | 54254 | |
B.Tech Computer Science and Engg with specialization in Quantum Technologies | 57736 | |
IIIT, Manipur | B.Tech Computer Science and Engg | 58080 |
IIIT, Manipur | 60321 | |
IIIT, Manipur | 62831 | |
IIIT, Manipur | B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engg | 65373 |
IIIT, Manipur | B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engg with specialization in VLSI and Embedded Systems | 69257 |
Even at comparatively higher closing ranks, IIITs provide specialised programs. According to these statistics, a large number of IIITs are providing multidisciplinary programs in areas such as specialised CSE domains, mechatronics, and smart manufacturing. Students who do not even have a high percentile can get admission into these institutes.
Institute | Branch | Closing Rank |
School of Studies in Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur | 118408 | |
National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Sonepat | 120222 | |
120668 | ||
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal | 121270 | |
121531 | ||
122521 | ||
Dr Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar | 125047 | |
Dr Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar | B.Tech Food Engg and Technology | 125271 |
Government Funded Technical Institutes increase opportunities, offering industry-relevant programs with accessible closing ranks. GFTIs are good options for students in this percentile. Students have the opportunity to opt for various branches that are available in this percentile and rank range.
Branch | College Name | Seat Type | Closing Rank |
B.Tech Civil Engineering | All India | 104045 | |
All India | 106159 | ||
All India | 109020 | ||
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal | All India | 102957 | |
School of Studies in Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur | All India | 110442 | |
All India | 102500 | ||
Tezpur University, Tezpur | All India | 104195 |
In this percentile, there are several GFTIs that remain within reach. Students who want to get admission into the Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering can then choose from engineering courses available at various GFTIs.
College Name | Branch | Seat Type | Closing Rank |
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering And Technology, Malda | Outside Home State | 96006 |
All India | 106206 | ||
School of Studies in Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur | All India | 103475 | |
B.Tech Electrical Engineering | School of Studies in Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur | All India | 97276 |
BE Mechanical Engineering | Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal | All India | 99763 |
These institutes offer other chances to students to pursue Mechanical and Electrical Engineering in this rank band. Colleges are the ideal options at this percentile. Opting for these institutes will open up new academic opportunities for students.
If you have a strong strategic approach, then you can get favourable academic as well as placement outcomes. This data is helpful for students who have scored in the 90 -95 percentile range and are interested in increasing their chances of admission in the best possible institutes and branches.
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