A 97 percentile in JEE Main 2025 typically corresponds to a rank between 3,000 and 5,000, which opens up opportunities at several top National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and leading private universities.

Top NITs Accepting 97 Percentile

Top IIITs Accepting 97 Percentile

Leading Private Universities

• UPES Dehradun

• Shiv Nadar University

• Amity University

• Bennett University

• KIIT University

These private universities offer a variety of engineering branches and are accessible at a 97 percentile in JEE Main.

Key Notes

• With a 97 percentile, candidates have strong chances for core branches like Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, and Civil in several NITs and IIITs, especially in newer or less competitive campuses.

• Admission to the most sought-after branches (like CSE) in the very top NITs (e.g., NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, NIT Warangal) may be challenging, as their cutoffs are often above 98-99 percentile.

• Many IIITs and state-level government engineering colleges also accept candidates in this percentile range .

For the most accurate and up-to-date list, always refer to the official JoSAA counseling portal and institute-specific cutoffs after each round of seat allocation.