IIT JEE 2024 Backup: 6 Engineering Entrance Exams to Apply for as JEE Alternative

Are you preparing for the IIT JEE 2024 exam? Have you been aiming and hustling for the same?

If the answer to both of those questions is yes, then let me put forth another question for you. Have you thought of a backup for IIT JEE 2024?

If the answer to this question is no, then, as a student of mathematics and science who relies on logic and practicality, having no backup plan for IIT JEE is a blunder that can impact your future, and not in a positive manner.

This article is not to demotivate you but to inspire you and give you an option outside of IIT JEE. Having a backup plan doesn’t mean that you might not get a seat at IIT, but it is about being practical. When 12 lakh students appear for an entrance exam for a few thousand seats, it is practical if you keep options open for your career and future.

If you haven’t thought of any backup plans for IIT JEE 2024 yet, let us give you a few options to choose from, and some of these stand neck-to-neck with IIT.

Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test (BITSAT)

BITSAT is an entrance examination for admission into the Birla group of colleges, called Birla Institute of Technology & Science, or BITS.

BITS has four main campuses, BITS Pilani, BITS Goa, BITS Hyderabad, and BITS Dubai. BITS Pilani is the crown jewel of the BITS group of colleges.

If you, as an IIT JEE aspirant, are preparing for the IIT JEE 2024 mains examination, the BITSAT 2024 examination should be your top option as your backup plan for IIT JEE 2024.

BITS Pilani has a better placement performance compared to some of the top 7 IIT colleges in India. There is a good reason for that:- 

• BITS has a 0% attendance policy, which helps encourage students to engage in more extracurricular activities to build up their skills.
• You have the option to choose the professor for your subjects.
• It has a zero-reservation policy.
• The Start-Up culture is one of the strongest on the BITS Pilani campus 

Qualification for the BITSAT 2024 examination:

• Candidates must have passed the 12th examination from any board
• Students must have physics, chemistry and mathematics in the qualifying examination of boards
• Students must have scored at least 75% marks aggregate and 60% marks individually in physics, chemistry and mathematics

Exam pattern for the BITSAT 2024 examination:

BITSAT has two sessions of exams; each session of BITSAT 2024 will be 3 hours, without break, comprising the following four parts:

Part Ⅰ – Physics

Part Ⅱ – Chemistry

Part Ⅲ – (a) English Proficiency

               (b) Logical Reasoning

Part Ⅳ – Mathematics or Biology (for B.Pharma)

The BITSAT 2024 examination will consist of all MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions), with one correct option.

• +3 marks for a correct answer
• -1 mark for an incorrect answer

The question paper for the BITSAT 2024 examination will consist of 130 questions, and there is no time limit for individual parts of the paper; you get 3 hours for the complete examination.

Question distribution or paper pattern for the BITSAT 2024 examination:

Official Cut-off for BITS Pilani 2023

Official Cut-Offs for BITS Goa 2023

Official Cut-Offs for BITS Hyderabad 2023

BITSAT 2024 tentative exam dates:

Application fees for the BISTAT 2024 examination:

Extra questions for the BITSAT exam in 2024:

If a candidate answers all 130 questions without skipping any, they will have the option to attempt 12 extra questions if there is still time left from the given 3 hours. 

These extra questions will be from physics, chemistry, and mathematics.

Note:- If you opt for the extra 12 questions, you cannot go back to correct the 130 questions.

VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE)

The VITEEE exam is the entry-level exam for the Vellore Institute of Technology group of colleges. The VITEEE has four main campuses, Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, and AP. The Vellore campus of VITEEE is highly sought after because of its high reputation.

Eligibility criteria for the VITEEE 2024 examination:

• The candidates must have passed the 12th examination from any recognised board
• Candidates must have scored a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in chemistry, physics and mathematics/biology in 12th standard

Subject eligibility 

PCMB/PCM applicants who have attempted physics, chemistry, mathematics, English, and aptitude in VITEEE are eligible for all B.Tech. programmes.

PCMB/PCB applicants who have attempted Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English and Aptitude in VITEEE

• B.Tech., Biotechnology (VIT, Vellore)
• B.Tech, Computer Science and Engineering (Bioinformatics – VIT, Vellore)
• B.Tech, Electronics and Communication Engineering (Biomedical Engineering – VIT, Vellore)
• B.Tech., Bioengineering (VIT-Bhopal)
• B.Tech, Computer Science and Engineering (Specialisation in Health Informatics (VIT-Bhopal)

Selection Criteria

• Selection is based on the rank secured through the CBT (Computer Based Test) VITEEE 2024.
• Selected candidates can give options for specific campuses, programmes, and categories of fees.
• Candidates with a rank up to 1 lakh are eligible for counselling at the Vellore and Chennai campuses.
• Candidates are required to produce documents on the day of coming to the campus or as and when asked for by the Office of Admissions.

Exam Pattern

• The paper consists of 5 sections
• Mode of Exam: Online
• Exam Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
• Paper type: MCQ
• Total Number of Questions: 125
• Physics, Chemistry, Math, Aptitude, and English
• Making scheme: Right answer (+1) no -ve

VITEEE Exam Pattern

VITEEE 2024 Registration Date:

Sri Ramaswamy Memorial Institute – Joint Entrance Exam (SRM – JEE)

SRM – JEE is a Computer based exam that acts as a common entrance exam for all SRM groups of institutes (Sri Ramaswamy Memorial Institute)

Participatory colleges:

• SRMIST Chennai
• SRM Vadapalani
• SRM Ramapuram
• SRM Tiruchirapalli
• SRM Delhi – NCR campus – Ghaziabad (UP)
• SRM University – Sonipat, Haryana
• SRM University, Andhra Pradesh

SRM-JEE 2024 Qualification:

• Candidates who passed the class 12th level exam from any recognised board or university will be eligible.
• Marks: Candidates must score at least 60%
• Subject: In the qualifying exam, candidates must have Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology/ Botany and Zoology/ Biotechnology as mandatory subjects.
• Age Limit: The candidate’s age must be at least 16 years and 6 months as of 31st July 2024.
• Appearing: The appearing candidates for class 12th level in the year 2024 will also be able to apply for the exam.
• Direct Admission: The university will also offer direct admission and scholarships to first-rank candidates of all the central and state boards in India. The top 10,000 Candidates in IIT JEE, top rankers in each district of Tamil Nadu, and exemplary sportspersons at the national and international level will be eligible.

SRM-JEE 2024 Exam pattern

• Mode of Exam: SRMJEEE 2023 – Online Mode
• Time duration: 2 1/2 hours
• Type of questions: (MCQs)
• Medium: English language.
• Total Questions: 125 Questions
• Marking Scheme: the the correct answer, 1 mark, Negative marking: no negative marking

SRM-JEE 2024 Paper Pattern:

SRM-JEE 2024 Exam Dates:

Phase 1

SRM-JEE 2024

The last date for applications – April 13, 2024.

Phase I Main Exam

• 19.04.2024 (Friday)
• 20.04.2024 (Saturday)
• 21.04.2024 (Sunday)

Phase 2

SRM-JEE 2024

Last date for applications – 16.06.2024

Phase II Main Exam

• 21.06.2024 (Friday)
• 22.06.2024 (Saturday)
• 23.06.2024 (Sunday)

Application Fee

• The application form fee – Rs 1200/-. Candidates will be able to submit the fee via online & offline modes.
• If the candidate wants to take the SRMJEEE exam more than once, then the candidate will have to submit Rs 600 for each phase.
• In any case, the application fee will be non-refundable/ non-transferable.

SRM-JEE 2024 Application Form

The application form for SRM-JEE 2024 was released on 10th November 2023 and will last until 13th April 2024.

Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK)

COMEDK is a state-level exam, but students from all over India can apply for and take that exam. COMEDK covers private colleges under its consortium.

COMEDK covers 190 private colleges for medical, engineering, and dental students.

R.V. College of Engineering and Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, are two of the top colleges for engineering under COMEDK.

COMEDK 2024 Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must have passed 10+2/PUC from a well-recognised central/state government education board.
• Candidates should have passed classes 11th and 12th with subjects like physics, chemistry, mathematics and English, which is also mandatory
• Candidates from the general category must have scored 45% aggregate marks in physics, chemistry, and mathematics.
• Candidates from the SC/ST/OBC category must have scored 40% aggregate in physics, chemistry, and mathematics. 

COMEDK 2024 Exam Pattern:

• Mode of exam: Online
• Duration of exam: 180 minutes (3 hours)
• of questions: 180 questions
• Types of questions: MCQs
• Marking Scheme: +1 for a correct answer

                                    No -ve for an incorrect answer

• Medium: English
• Section: 3, Physics, Chemistry and Math           

COMEDK 2024 Paper Pattern:

COMEDK 2024 Application Fee:

The application fee for COMEDK 2024 is ₹1600 + convenience charges

COMEDK 2024 Application and Registration Date:

Registration for COMEDK 2024 will begin in the second week of February 2024.

The announcement will be made on the official website of COMEDK.

Manipal Entrance Test (MET)

The Manipal Entrance Test, or MET, is conducted by Manipal University for its Manipal group of universities.

Colleges under MET: 

• MIT Karnataka
• MIT Sikkim
• Manipal University Jaipur 

MET 2024 Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must have completed 10+2/A level/IB/American 12th or equivalent with physics, math, chemistry, biotech, biology, or any technical vocational subject as optional.
• Students must also have a minimum average of 50% marks in physics, math, and one of the optional subjects. 

MET 2024 Application Date:

MET 2024 Application Fee:

 The application fees for the MET 2024 exam are as follows:

• 600 for application
• 1400 for the entrance exam (for a selected course) 

MET 2024 Exam Pattern:

• Mode of Exam: Online
• Duration of Exam: 2 hours & 30 minutes
• of Questions: 200 Questions
• Types of Question: MCQs
• Marking Scheme: +4 for correct answer

                                    -1 for incorrect answer 

MET 2024 Paper Pattern:

Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)

The Indian Statistical Institute is one of the most prestigious institutes in India; earlier, it used to provide only master’s degrees. But recently, they started providing bachelor’s education to students.

The education quality is so profound at ISI that students getting selected for IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi are giving up their seats for ISI. 

Course provided by ISI:

1. Statistics (Hons)

 3 Years Course

 Course Include

• Comprehensive Statistics
• Comprehensive Mathematics
• Computer Science
• Optional Courses in other fields (Economics / Analytics)
• Offered only in Kolkata 

Eligibility

• 10+2 Qualified or Equivalent
• Mathematics & English 

Selection Procedure

• All applicants, Except INMO awardees, must write two Written Exams UGA (Multiple-choice Type) and UGB (Subjective)

• Followed by an interview & then final admission.

• UGA    →          UGB      →          Interview           →          ISI 

ISI 2024 Exam Pattern:

ISI Cut-Off (Cut-Off of 2023)

GENERAL

• UGA ≥ 66 (Out of 120)
• UGA + 3*UGB ≥ 122 (Out of 360)
• UGA + 3*UGB + 6*Interview / UGA* + 3*UGB* + 6*Interview ≥ 0 (Out of 480)

OBC-NCL

• UGA ≥ 59.4 (Out of 120)
• UGA + 3*UGB ≥ 109.8 (Out of 360)
• UGA + 3*UGB + 6*Interview / UGA* + 3*UGB* + 6*Interview ≥ 0 (Out of 480)

SC/ST/DA

• UGA ≥ 46.2 (Out of 120)
• UGA + 3*UGB ≥ 85.4 (Out of 360)
• UGA + 3*UGB + 6*Interview / UGA* + 3*UGB* + 6*Interview ≥ (Out of 480) 

ISI 2024 Application Fee:

• ₹1500 for males from the general category
• ₹1000 for females from the general category
• ₹750 for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS?Person with Disability (PwD) 

ISI 2024 Admission Fee:

Once you are selected for the Indian Institute of Statistics, you have to pay a zero fee. All the college expenses are paid for by the government. The college actually pays you a monthly stipend. 

ISI 2024 Registration Dates (Tentative):

Conclusion

As an IIT JEE aspirant, you must be aware of the options available to you, which are as good as the IITs. Keep these IIT JEE back-ups in mind in case your expected result for IIT JEE 2024 goes awry.

The best part of keeping a backup for IIT JEE 2024 is that when you are preparing for IIT JEE 2024, you even prepare for all these exams, as they share the same course structure for their exams. 

Important Links for the Application:

BISTAT

https://www.bitsadmission.com/bitsatmain.aspx?id=11012016 

VITEEE

https://viteee.vit.ac.in 

SRM-JEEE

https://applications.srmist.edu.in 

COMEDK

https://www.comedk.org/ 

MET

https://manipal.edu 

ISI

https://www.isical.ac.in

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How to get admission into BITS colleges?

To get admission into the BITS group of colleges, you have to clear the BITSAT 2024 exam.

2. What is the eligibility for the BITSAT 2024 exam?

You need physics, chemistry, and mathematics as your core subjects in the 12th class, and you need to score 75% aggregate in all three and 60% in each subject individually to be eligible for the BITSAT 2024 exam.

3. When is registration for BITSAT 2024 starting?

The tentative date for registration for BITSAT 2024 is 31st January 2024.

4. How to get admission into the VIT group of colleges?

You need to clear the VITEEE 2024 exam to get admission into the VIT group of colleges.

5. What is the eligibility for the VITEEE 2024 exam?

You must have physics, chemistry, and mathematics as core subjects in 12th class and must score 60% aggregate marks in all three subjects.

6. What is the registration date for the VITEEE 2024 exam?

The registration for the VITEEE 2024 exam started on 1st November 2023, and ends on 30th March 2024.

7.  How to get admission to the Sri Ramaswamy Memorial Institute of Colleges?

To get into Sri Ramaswamy Memorial Institute, you have to clear the SRM-JEE 2024 exams.

8. What is the eligibility for the SRM-JEE 2024 exams?

Physics, chemistry, and mathematics are mandatory in class 12, and students must score at least 60% aggregate in those core subjects.

Students must be 16 years and 6 months old as of 31st July 2024.

9. What is the registration date for the SRM-JEE 2024 exam?

The last date for Phase 1 application for the SRM-JEE exam is 13th April 2024.

10. How to get admission into the COMEDK group of colleges?

Students need to clear the COMEDK 2024 exam to get admission into the COMEDK group of colleges.

11. What is the eligibility for COMEDK 2024 exams?

Students must have passed 10+2/PUC from a recognised central/state government institution. Students must have physics. Chemistry, mathematics, and English as their core subjects. And students from the general category must have scored an aggregate of 45% in physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Meanwhile, the students from the SC/ST/OBC categories must have scored 40% aggregate marks.

12. What is the registration date for the COMEDK 2024 exam?

The tentative registration date for the COMEDK 2024 exam is 15th February 2024.

13. How to get admission into the Manipal group of colleges?

To get admission into the Manipal group of colleges, you need to clear the Manipal Entrance Exam (MET) 2024.

14. What are the eligibility criteria for the Manipal Entrance Test (MET)?

Students must have completed 10+2/A level/IB/American 12th or equivalent with physics, chemistry, and mathematics as their core subjects and an aggregate of 50% in all three subjects.

15. What is the registration date for MET 2024?

The registration for MET 2024 has started, and the last date for registration is the 3rd week of April.

16. How to get admission to the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)?

You need to clear the entrance exam and interview to get into the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI).

17. What are the eligibility criteria for the Indian Statistical Institute in 2024?

You must qualify for 10+2 or equivalent in mathematics and English.

18. What is the registration date for ISI 2024?

The tentative dates will be announced on the official website of the India Statistical Institute by February/March 2024.