#1
Median*₹19.6 L
Entrance pathway
JEE (Engineering)
The route to B.Tech at the IITs, NITs and top engineering colleges.
DurationConducted yearly (Main: multiple sessions)
EligibilityClass 12 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
Typical feesExam fee ~₹1,000 (Main)
Target colleges16
Course overview
The Joint Entrance Examination is the national gateway to undergraduate engineering. JEE Main qualifies you for NITs, IIITs and many state/private colleges; JEE Advanced (cleared after Main) is the route to the IITs.
What it tests
PhysicsChemistryMathematicsNumerical & problem-solvingTime-bound MCQ technique
Where it leads
B.Tech at IITs / NITs / IIITsIntegrated M.TechB.Arch (via JEE Paper 2)Research & core engineering
Top colleges offering JEE (Engineering)
16 target colleges · ranked by NIRF
#2
Median*₹20.0 L
#3
Median*₹17.9 L
#4
Median*₹23.0 L
#5
Median*₹24.0 L
#6
Median*₹21.6 L
#7
Median*₹15.76 L
#8
Median*₹20.0 L
#9
Median*₹10.0 L
#10
Median*₹21.2 L
#11
Median*—
#12
Median*₹14.1 L
#13
Median*₹11.5 L
#14
Median*₹9.75 L
#15
Median*—
#16
Median*₹19.69 L
*Median = institute-level NIRF median salary (official — institutes publish median, not average), where branch-specific data isn’t published. Fees from official institute structures (2024–25).
Frequently asked questions
What is the eligibility for JEE (Engineering)?
Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics.
What is the fee for JEE (Engineering)?
Indicative fees are Exam fee ~₹1,000 (Main). Always confirm the current fee with the institute.
How long is JEE (Engineering)?
Conducted yearly (Main: multiple sessions).
What can I do after JEE (Engineering)?
Common paths include B.Tech at IITs / NITs / IIITs, Integrated M.Tech, B.Arch (via JEE Paper 2), Research & core engineering.
Which colleges offer JEE (Engineering)?
16 colleges in our list offer it, including Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay.
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📋 Sources & data vintage
- Fees: official institute fee structures (2024–25).
- College placements (avg / highest): NIRF 2024 & institute placement reports.
- Role-wise salary ranges: indicative market estimates — AmbitionBox, Glassdoor (2026). Not official.
- Eligibility & approvals: UGC · AICTE · official college websites.
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Written by the CourseLane Research Team · reviewed by a senior counsellor · Last updated June 2026.