How about doing it in private?

Engineering, we mean. There's no reason to fret if you didn't get through IIT or DCE, some private institutes are as adept at engineering education as their top government counterparts

The results of major engineering exams are out, but alas, you haven't made it to the cream. We have no sympathies or condolences to offer, but a list of cool private college options that'll make sure you don't miss out on a thing. "It's not always possible to get admission in premier institutes. People often forget that there are many other good private institutes," says Professor R Natrajan, a specialist in the energy sector, and presently a lecturer at the Vellore Institute of Technology.

Vivek Gaurav, a student who failed to secure a seat in the dream IITs, has stopped sobbing over it, and instead, decided to try for other universities with a good rank. He feels, "It's no point wasting a year sitting and preparing for IIT or other premier institutes. I was convinced by some of my seniors that after graduating from IIT, I'd have the similar market value. The only difference is our approach towards life." Here are some of the best private institutes to think about:

Birla Institute of Technology
Admission through: BITSAT is the computer based online test for entrance to BITS campuses in Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad.
Eligibility: Those who are appearing for the 12th standard are eligible for taking the BITSAT. Those who have already passed the 12th exam need to have a minimum aggregate of 80 per cent marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics aggregate, and 60 per cent in each of the subjects, individually. Board toppers can apply for direct admissions also.
Exam Info: It's generally conducted in through the months of April to June. BITSAT is a three hour duration test offered to candidates on computers at dedicated computer centres at different cities spread across India. The test has objective type (multiple choice) questions only.

SRM University, Chennai
Admission through: SRM Engineering Entrance Exam (SRMEEE) is an examination conducted each year by Institute of Science Technology for admission to various courses catering to the needs of every student.
Eligibility: The candidate appearing for any of the examination must have at least 60 per cent aggregate score in PCM of class 12th examination.
Exam Info: The admission is purely on the basis of the performance in the Engineering Entrance Examination conducted by SRM University. The candidates short-listed based on their performance in the entrance examination.

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT University)
Admission through: VIT Engineering Entrance Examination
Eligibility: A pass in 10+2 with a minimum average of 60 per cent marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology (PCM/ PCB)u00a0 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) candidates are eligible for all the programmes Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) candidates are eligible only for B Tech. Bioinformatics & Biotechnology programmes.
Exam Info: VITEEE is generally scheduled in the month of April in selected cities all over India. The duration of the examination is two and a half hours. The question paper will only consist of multiple choice questions.

Karnataka University
Admission through: COMEDK
Eligibility: A candidate who has passed the qualifying examination (2nd PUC or 10+2 higher secondary or equivalent examination) with Maths as one of the subjects along with other subjects or a 10+3 Diploma recognised by Central/State government and having obtained at least 50 per cent marks in aggregate (45 per cent marks in case of SC/ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka).
Exam Info: The admission is purely on the basis of the performance in the Engineering Entrance Examination conducted by the University. The question paper consists of 180 marks. All questions are objective types.