How to Join IIT Without JEE? Check Details Here

| Updated On - Aug 19, 2025

The top IITs are offering students a chance to enter the IIT without JEE Advanced. Recently, IIT Madras has introduced the ScOpE admission scheme, which allows students who have performed exceptionally in national or international Olympiads to gain entry to BTech programs at IITs. Read on to learn more about the ScOpE Admission route to IITs.

Science Olympiad Excellence (ScOpE) Admission is a new scheme introduced by IIT Madras that recognises and rewards students who have shown outstanding achievements in the national or international Olympiads. The ScOpE Admission Scheme is available to both Indian Nationals and OCI/PIO candidates. Students can now study at the IITs without JEE Advanced.

Following IIT Madras’s initiative, other IITs have also opened doors for students who want to study at IIT without JEE Advanced. For instance, IIT Kanpur admitted five students to its UG programs based on their Olympiad performance. Similarly, IIT Bombay and IIT Gandhinagar have admitted students who have performed well in the Olympiads.

Which IITs Allow B.Tech Admission Without JEE Advanced?

Several IITs have now made it possible for Engineering aspirants to study at an IIT without taking the JEE Advanced exam, based on their achievements in national or international Olympiads. IIT Madras pioneered the pathway for ScOpE Admission, and other IITs like IIT Kanpur, IIT Gandhinagar, and IIT Bombay have followed suit. However, there are slight variations in eligibility, selection criteria, and seat allocation. Keep reading to understand how you can study at an IIT through the ScOpE Admission route.

How to Get Into IIT Without JEE Advanced: Eligibility Criteria & Other Details

Candidates who are interested in studying at IIT without taking the JEE Advanced can apply through the ScOpE Admission scheme. Many IITs, such as IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, and IIT Gandhinagar, now admit students based on their Olympiad performance. Although the basic criteria for admission are similar across the IITs, there are some variations in accepted Olympiads, selection criteria, nationality, and Class XII passing year. Check the table below for a comparison of ScOpE Admission eligibility criteria across IITs:

Criteria	IIT Madras	IIT Kanpur	IIT Gandhinagar	IIT Bombay
Nationality	Indian Nationals or OCI/PIO cardholders whose OCI/PIO card was issued before 4th March 2021
Age Limit	Same as JEE Advanced Rules
List of Accepted Olympiads	IMOTC (Mathematics), OCSCs (Physics/Chemistry/Biology), IOITC (Informatics), IMO, IPhO, IBO, IOI, & IChO.	IMOTC (Mathematics), INChO, INBO, INPhO, IOITC (Informatics)	IMOTC (Mathematics), OCSCs (Physics/Chemistry/Biology), & IOITC (Informatics)	INMO (Mathematics)
Selection Criteria	Olympiad Achievements	Computer-Based Test conducted by IIT Kanpur	Participation in training camps or having won a medal in international Olympiads in 2025 or the previous four years.	Departmental Entrance Exam + Interview
Academic Requirements	Candidates must pass 10+2 in one of the previous two years and must not have been admitted to any IIT previously.	Candidates must pass 10+2 (or equivalent) examination in one of the previous two years with PCM as compulsory subjects.	Candidates must pass 10+2 in one of the previous two years.	Candidates must pass 10+2 exam in 2025 and must have qualified for INMO Junior or Senior batch in 2025 or any previous year. The candidate should not have been admitted to any IIT previously.
Seat Per Program	2	2-6 (depending on the department)	Not Specified	6

At IIT Madras, 1 supernumerary seat is reserved for female candidates, while the other seat is allotted irrespective of gender.
IIT Kanpur does not reserve seats for female candidates or offer any reservations for social categories.

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Programs Offered Under ScOpE Admission

The ScOpE Admission scheme allows students to study at IIT without JEE Advanced. The programs offered under the ScOpE Admission schemes vary across IITs. Check the table below to know about some of the UG programs offered under the ScOpE Admission scheme:

UG Programs Under ScOpE Admission
Computational Engineering & Mechanics	Aerospace Engineering	Instrumentation & Biomedical Engineering	Biological Engineering
Biological Science	Chemical Engineering	Civil Engineering	Computer Science Engineering
Naval Architecture	AI & Data Analytics	B.Sc. Statistics and Data Science	B.Sc. Mathematics
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering	Electrical Engineering	Mechanical Engineering	B.Sc. Physics

Note: Candidates are advised to check the respective IIT ScOpE Admission notification for the full list of departments and the programs offered.

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What are the accepted International Olympiads under the SCOPE Admission?

Students who want to use their achievements at the International Olympiads for SCOPE Admission can check the list of accepted International Olympiads below:

International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)
International Physics Olympiad (IPhO)
International Chemistry Olympiad (ICho)
International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI)
International Biology Olympiad (IBO)

How to Get Into IIT Without JEE Advanced: Ranking & Seat Allocation System

Students will get admitted to IIT without JEE Advanced based on the ScOpE Rank List. A candidate’s ranking will be determined through points, medals, or participation in training camps. However, there are certain variations in the ranking process across IITs:

IIT Madras: IIT Madras applies a tiered point system based on the candidate’s performance in the eligible subject Olympiads specified by the department.
IIT Kanpur: IIT Kanpur ranks the candidates based on their performance in the computer-based test conducted by the institution. The syllabus of the test is the same as that of JEE Advanced.
IIT Bombay: Department of Mathematics conducts a written test and interview to determine a candidate’s admission under the ScOpE scheme.

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How To Apply for IIT Without JEE Advanced?

The application process for SCOPE Admission is quite simple and straightforward. Students must meet all the eligibility criteria and prepare the necessary documents in advance. A candidate who meets the Science Olympiad Excellence (ScOpE) Admission criteria can read the following steps to know more about the admission process:

Step 1: Register yourself through the ‘New User Registration’ icon on the official website. Create login credentials and fill in the required details, and select the Olympiad subjects you have participated in. This data cannot be changed later.
Step 2: Upload all the required documents.
Step 3: Choose and save your program preferences based on your eligibility. You can modify the order of preference before submission. However, once you have “Locked” the choices, they cannot be changed.
Step 4: Pay the registration fee.
Step 5: After payment, download the filled-in application form and save it for future reference.

IIT SCOPE Admission 2025 Registration Fee

The registration fee for IIT SCOPE Admission 2025 varies by category. Refer to the table below for the applicable amount:

Category	IIT Madras	IIT Kanpur
General / GEN-EWS / OBC-NCL	INR 500	INR 3200
SC / ST /PwD / Female	INR 250	INR 1600

Note: The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Documents Required at Time of Admission

Class X marksheet or Aadhar Card/Birth Certificate
Class XII marksheet
Certificate or proof of Science Olympiad camp participation or winning a medal at an appropriate venue
Certificate of SC/ST category, if applicable.
Original certificate for Persons with Disabilities, if applicable.
Crossed bank cheque copy or image of the passbook with the bank account details
OCI/PIO card, if applicable.
Passport or citizenship certificate, if applicable.
Declaration of non-participation in JoSAA 2025 by the candidate

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IIT SCOPE Admission 2025 FAQs

Ques. Can I get admission to IIT without JEE?

Ans. Yes, some IITs offer UG programs where students don't need to qualify for JEE Advanced. For instance, IIT Madras offers online programs such as the BS in Data Science and BS in Electronic Systems, with admission through a qualifier test. IIT Madras also offers an offline BS program in Medical Sciences and Engineering, where admission to the course is based on the scores of the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT). Top IITs, such as IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIT Roorkee, offer the B.Des program through the UCEED exam. In addition to these, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, IIT Gandhinagar, and IIT Bombay offer B.Tech programs without JEE Advanced. Students who have exceptional achievements in national and international Olympiads can now get into IIT through the ScOpE Admission Scheme. While the traditional B.Tech programs still require JEE Advanced, these few courses provide opportunities to students to get into IIT without JEE Advanced.

Ques. What is the seat acceptance fee for SCOPE Admission 2025?

Ans. Check the table below for details regarding the seat acceptance fee:

Category	Seat Acceptance Fee
General / GEN-EWS / OBC-NCL	INR 30,000
SC / ST / PwD / Female	INR 15,000

Ques. What will happen in case two candidates have the same score in the SCOPE Score Computation?

Ans. In case two candidates who are applying for the same program have the same score, tie-breakers will be used. Tie-breakers will be applied in the following order:

Level 1: Candidates with the greater number of international gold medals will be ranked higher. If the score remains the same, Level 2 tie-breaking will be used.
Level 2: Candidates with greater points in the Department’s subject-specific preference will be ranked higher. If the score remains the same, Level 3 tie-breaking will be used.
Level 3: Candidate with the higher normalized Class 12 PCM marks will be ranked higher.
In rare cases, an additional supernumerary seat will be formed to accommodate both candidates.

Ques. Do I apply for SCOPE Admission through the JoSAA portal?

Ans. No, students who want to apply through the SCOPE route will have to log in through a separate portal maintained by the IIT Madras. Students do not need to use the JoSAA portal for SCOPE Admission. SCOPE Admission and JoSAA applications are different and independent processes.