Yes, you can get admission in a good engineering college without JEE Main , especially with 88% marks in 12th and being from the SC category . Here are your options:

1. State-Level Entrance Exams

Many states conduct their own engineering entrance exams. You can apply for these without JEE Main:

• KCET – Karnataka

• MHT CET – Maharashtra

• WBJEE – West Bengal

• TNEA – Tamil Nadu (based on 12th marks only)

• UPSEE (UPCET) – Uttar Pradesh (now merged with CUET, but private colleges may admit without JEE)

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2. Direct Admission in Private Colleges

• Many private universities and engineering colleges offer direct admission based on 12th marks.

• Your 88% score and SC category will give you scholarship and reservation benefits .

• Examples: SRM, VIT (via VITEEE), Manipal, Amity, Chandigarh University , etc.

3. Central and Deemed Universities via CUET

• Some universities now use CUET UG for admission in technical courses. You can check if engineering programs are available.

4. Government/State Universities with 12th-based admission

• A few state universities may offer admission on merit basis (12th marks) , especially for reserved category candidates.