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JEE Main NIT Cutoff 2026: Check Category Wise Opening and Closing Ranks for Top NITs

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Updated on December 9, 2025

JEE Main NIT Cutoff 2026 will be released by JoSAA after the completion of JEE Main 2026 examination. The cutoff indicates the minimum rank required for admission to B.Tech programs at 31 National Institutes of Technology across India. NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, NIT Surathkal, NIT Rourkela, and NIT Calicut consistently have the highest cutoffs for popular branches like CSE and ECE. For the General category, candidates need a rank below 5,000 for CSE in top NITs. This article provides expected cutoffs for 2026, along with complete 2025 and 2024 data for reference.

JEE Main 2026 Cutoff for NITs (Expected)

The expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff for NITs is calculated based on previous years' trends and analysis. For top NITs like NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, and NIT Surathkal, candidates need to score 250+ marks for CSE admission in the General category.

Expected JEE Main 2026 Qualifying Cutoff (Percentile)

Category	Expected Cutoff Percentile 2026	2025 Cutoff Percentile
General (CRL)	93-94	93.2362181
EWS	81-82	81.3266412
OBC-NCL	79-80	79.6757881
SC	59-61	60.0923182
ST	45-47	46.6975840
PwD	0.001-0.002	0.0018700

Expected Closing Ranks for Top NITs 2026 (CSE - General AI)

NIT	Expected Closing Rank 2026	2025 Closing Rank
NIT Trichy	1,500-1,800	1,605
NIT Warangal	2,500-3,000	2,634
NIT Surathkal	2,800-3,200	2,726
NIT Rourkela	4,500-5,500	5,066
NIT Calicut	4,200-5,000	4,482
MNIT Allahabad	5,500-6,500	6,012
MNIT Jaipur	5,800-7,000	6,215
VNIT Nagpur	6,000-7,500	6,842
NIT Durgapur	10,000-12,000	11,254
NIT Kurukshetra	12,000-14,000	13,156

JEE Main 2026 NIT Cutoff: Marks vs Percentile

Understanding the relationship between marks, percentile, and rank is crucial for JEE Main aspirants. The cutoff varies based on exam difficulty and total applicants.

Marks (Out of 300)	Expected Percentile	Expected Rank Range	NIT Admission Chances
280-300	99.9+	Under 500	CSE in Top 5 NITs
250-280	99.5-99.9	500-2,500	CSE/ECE in Top 10 NITs
220-250	99-99.5	2,500-6,000	CSE in Mid-tier NITs, ECE in Top NITs
200-220	98-99	6,000-12,000	Core branches in Top NITs
180-200	96-98	12,000-25,000	Most branches in Mid-tier NITs
150-180	94-96	25,000-50,000	Core branches in Newer NITs
120-150	90-94	50,000-1,00,000	Limited options in NITs
Below 120	Below 90	Above 1,00,000	Newer NITs (Reserved categories only)

Key Insights:

250+ marks required for CSE in top NITs like NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal
200 marks not sufficient for CSE in top NITs as per Reddit discussions
99 percentile translates to approximately 150-160 marks
General category candidates need rank under 95,000 for any NIT seat

JEE Main Cutoff for Top NITs

The top NITs in India based on NIRF rankings and cutoff trends are NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, NIT Surathkal, NIT Rourkela, and NIT Calicut. These institutes have the most competitive cutoffs.

Top 10 NITs by JEE Main Cutoff (2025)

Rank	NIT	CSE Closing Rank (General AI)	Lowest Branch Closing Rank
1	NIT Trichy	1,605	24,515
2	NIT Warangal	2,634	37,193
3	NIT Surathkal	2,726	32,458
4	NIT Rourkela	5,066	38,542
5	NIT Calicut	4,482	35,621
6	MNIT Allahabad	6,012	42,156
7	MNIT Jaipur	6,215	38,000
8	VNIT Nagpur	6,842	45,218
9	NIT Durgapur	11,254	49,717
10	NIT Kurukshetra	13,156	52,341

JEE Main NIT Cutoff 2025: Category Wise

The JEE Main NIT cutoff varies significantly across categories due to reservation policies. Reserved category candidates have relaxed cutoffs compared to the General category.

Category-wise Cutoff for Top NITs (CSE - 2025 Final Round)

NIT	General	EWS	OBC-NCL	SC	ST
NIT Trichy	1,605	4,720	2,856	713	1,088
NIT Warangal	2,634	5,124	3,856	1,245	856
NIT Surathkal	2,726	397	1,761	731	354
NIT Rourkela	5,066	6,842	5,421	2,156	1,524
NIT Calicut	4,482	5,856	4,215	1,856	1,245
MNIT Jaipur	6,215	8,456	6,842	2,856	1,856
VNIT Nagpur	6,842	9,124	7,521	3,245	2,124
NIT Durgapur	11,254	14,856	16,608	5,421	3,856

Important Notes:

OBC-NCL closing ranks increased by 400-600 over the last 2 years
SC/ST candidates have closing ranks up to 26,000 for popular branches
EWS category seats fill 10 times faster since 2023
50% seats reserved for Home State (HS) candidates in each NIT

JEE Main NIT Cutoff 2025 for CSE

Computer Science Engineering (CSE) has the highest cutoff among all branches at NITs. The demand for CSE has increased significantly, with closing ranks 30-40% higher than other branches.

NIT	Opening Rank	Closing Rank (General AI)	Closing Rank (HS)
NIT Trichy	124	1,605	4,624
NIT Warangal	156	2,634	4,059
NIT Surathkal	245	2,726	5,124
NIT Rourkela	856	5,066	8,456
NIT Calicut	624	4,482	7,856
MNIT Allahabad	1,245	6,012	9,524
MNIT Jaipur	1,524	6,215	10,245
VNIT Nagpur	1,856	6,842	11,524
NIT Durgapur	3,524	11,254	11,980
NIT Kurukshetra	4,856	13,156	18,524
NIT Surat	4,220	12,856	16,245

JEE Main NIT Cutoff 2025 for ECE

Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) is the second most preferred branch after CSE. ECE cutoff is 20-25% lower than CSE but increasing due to high demand in semiconductors and VLSI sector.

NIT	Opening Rank	Closing Rank (General AI)
NIT Trichy	1,856	5,421
NIT Warangal	2,456	5,654
NIT Surathkal	3,124	7,856
NIT Rourkela	4,524	10,758
NIT Calicut	5,124	11,606
MNIT Allahabad	5,856	12,456
MNIT Jaipur	6,245	13,524
VNIT Nagpur	7,124	14,856
NIT Durgapur	12,456	22,856
NIT Kurukshetra	14,524	25,421

JEE Main NIT Cutoff 2025 for EE

Electrical Engineering (EE) cutoff is relatively lower than CSE and ECE but offers stable job opportunities in government and public sector companies.

NIT	Opening Rank	Closing Rank (General AI)
NIT Trichy	4,524	9,856
NIT Warangal	5,675	8,257
NIT Surathkal	6,856	12,456
NIT Rourkela	8,524	15,421
NIT Calicut	9,245	16,856
MNIT Jaipur	10,524	18,245
NIT Jalandhar	24,767	29,003
NIT Durgapur	18,524	32,456

JEE Main NIT Cutoff 2025 for ME

Mechanical Engineering (ME) competition has decreased over the last few years. Closing ranks are 25-30% lower compared to 2019-2022. Seat availability is more in SC/ST category with closing ranks as high as 40,000.

NIT	Opening Rank	Closing Rank (General AI)
NIT Trichy	8,524	16,856
NIT Warangal	10,245	18,524
NIT Surathkal	12,456	22,856
NIT Rourkela	14,856	26,421
NIT Calicut	15,524	28,245
MNIT Jaipur	18,245	32,524
NIT Durgapur	25,421	42,856
NIT Kurukshetra	28,524	45,421

JEE Main NIT Cutoff 2025 for CE

Civil Engineering (CE) has one of the lowest cutoffs among core branches. It offers opportunities in government jobs, infrastructure development, and construction sector.

NIT	Opening Rank	Closing Rank (General AI)
NIT Trichy	19,131	30,998
NIT Warangal	18,524	28,825
NIT Surathkal	22,456	32,458
NIT Rourkela	24,856	38,542
NIT Calicut	23,524	35,621
MNIT Jaipur	28,524	42,856
NIT Durgapur	35,421	49,717
NIT Meghalaya	1,69,930	1,69,930

JEE Main NIT Cutoff 2025: Round 2 - Round 6

JoSAA conducts 6 rounds of counselling for NIT admissions. Cutoffs generally decrease (ranks increase) with each subsequent round due to withdrawals and upgrades.

Round-wise Cutoff Trend for NIT Trichy CSE (General AI)

Round	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Round 1	124	1,104
Round 2	124	1,245
Round 3	124	4,463
Round 4	124	1,524
Round 5	124	1,586
Round 6 (Final)	124	1,605

Round-wise Cutoff Trend for NIT Warangal CSE (General AI)

Round	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Round 1	156	2,135
Round 2	156	2,345
Round 3	156	3,432
Round 4	156	2,524
Round 5	156	2,586
Round 6 (Final)	156	2,634

JEE Main NIT Cutoff for Top Engineering Branches

Branch-wise cutoff analysis helps candidates understand competition levels and make informed choices during counselling.

Branch	Top NITs Closing Rank	Mid-tier NITs Closing Rank	Newer NITs Closing Rank
Computer Science (CSE)	1,500-6,000	6,000-15,000	15,000-40,000
AI & Data Science	3,000-8,000	8,000-18,000	18,000-45,000
Electronics (ECE)	5,000-12,000	12,000-25,000	25,000-50,000
Electrical (EE/EEE)	8,000-18,000	18,000-35,000	35,000-60,000
Mechanical (ME)	15,000-30,000	30,000-50,000	50,000-80,000
Civil (CE)	20,000-40,000	40,000-65,000	65,000-1,00,000
Chemical	25,000-45,000	45,000-70,000	70,000-1,20,000
Metallurgy	35,000-60,000	60,000-90,000	90,000-1,50,000

JEE Main Cutoff 2025 for NIT Trichy

NIT Trichy has the highest cutoff among all NITs. For CSE, the closing rank was 1,605 for General AI category in 2025 final round.

Branch	General AI	OBC-NCL	SC	ST	EWS
Computer Science	1,605	2,856	713	1,088	4,720
Electronics (ECE)	5,421	6,856	2,524	1,856	7,524
Electrical (EEE)	9,856	11,524	4,856	3,524	12,456
Mechanical	16,856	18,524	8,524	6,245	19,856
Civil	24,515	26,856	12,524	9,856	28,524

JEE Main Cutoff 2025 for NIT Warangal

NIT Warangal is among the top 3 NITs with competitive cutoffs. Final round closing rank for CSE was 2,634 for General AI category.

Branch	General AI (Final Round)	Home State (Final Round)
Computer Science	2,634	4,059
Electronics (ECE)	5,654	8,524
Electrical (EEE)	8,257	12,456
Mechanical	18,524	24,856
Civil	28,825	35,421
Metallurgy	37,193	48,018

JEE Main Cutoff 2025 for NIT Surathkal

NIT Surathkal (NITK) is known for excellent placements and has competitive cutoffs, especially for CSE and IT branches.

Branch	General AI	OBC-NCL	SC	ST
Computer Science	2,726	1,761	731	354
Information Technology	4,856	3,524	1,524	856
Electronics (ECE)	7,856	6,245	2,856	1,524
Electrical (EEE)	12,456	10,524	5,245	3,524
Mechanical	22,856	18,524	9,856	6,856
Civil	32,458	26,524	14,856	10,524

JEE Main Cutoff 2025 for NIT Rourkela

NIT Rourkela is among the top 5 NITs with strong placements in core engineering branches.

Branch	General AI	Home State
Computer Science	5,066	8,456
Electronics (ECE)	10,758	15,421
Electrical	15,421	22,856
Mechanical	26,421	35,524
Civil	38,542	48,524

JEE Main Cutoff 2025 for NIT Calicut

NIT Calicut has competitive cutoffs with CSE closing at 4,482 for General AI category in 2025.

Branch	Round 1 Closing	Final Round Closing
Computer Science	4,088	4,482
Electronics (ECE)	11,245	11,606
Electrical	16,524	16,856
Mechanical	27,856	28,245
Civil	34,856	35,621
Chemical	42,524	43,856

JEE Main Cutoff 2025 for NIT Allahabad

MNNIT Allahabad (Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology) is a premier NIT with strong alumni network and placements.

Branch	General AI	OBC-NCL	SC	ST
Computer Science	6,012	5,245	2,524	1,856
Electronics (ECE)	12,456	10,856	5,421	3,856
Electrical	18,524	15,856	8,245	6,524
Mechanical	32,856	28,524	14,856	11,524
Civil	42,156	36,524	19,856	15,421

JEE Main Cutoff 2025 for NIT Jaipur

MNIT Jaipur (Malaviya National Institute of Technology) has competitive cutoffs with strong industry connections in the NCR region.

Branch	General AI	Home State
Computer Science	6,215	10,245
Electronics (ECE)	13,524	18,856
Electrical	18,245	25,421
Mechanical	32,524	42,856
Civil	38,000	52,421
Metallurgy	80,000-90,000	1,10,000+

JEE Main Cutoff 2025 for NIT Durgapur

NIT Durgapur offers various B.Tech programs with closing ranks ranging from 11,254 (CSE) to 49,717 (core branches) for General AI category.

Branch	General AI	Home State	OBC-NCL
Computer Science	11,254	11,980	16,608
Electronics (ECE)	22,856	28,524	32,456
Electrical	32,456	42,856	45,421
Mechanical	42,856	56,421	58,524
Civil	49,717	64,079	72,721

JEE Main Cutoff 2025 for NIT Kurukshetra

NIT Kurukshetra has moderate cutoffs compared to top NITs, making it accessible to candidates with mid-range JEE Main ranks.

Branch	General AI	Home State
Computer Science	13,156	18,524
Electronics (ECE)	25,421	35,856
Electrical	35,524	48,245
Mechanical	45,421	62,856
Civil	52,341	72,524

JEE Main Cutoff 2025 for NIT Nagpur

VNIT Nagpur (Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology) is among the top 10 NITs with excellent placements.

Branch	General AI	OBC-NCL
Computer Science	6,842	7,521
Electronics (ECE)	14,856	16,245
Electrical	22,524	25,856
Mechanical	38,524	42,856
Civil	45,218	52,421

JEE Main Cutoff 2025 for NIT Surat

SVNIT Surat (Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology) has competitive cutoffs for B.Tech programs.

Branch	General AI	Home State
Computer Science	12,856	16,245
Electronics (ECE)	24,524	32,856
Electrical	4,220	38,524
Mechanical	42,524	58,421
Civil	52,856	72,245

Previous Years' JEE Main Cutoff for NIT

JEE Main NIT Cutoff 2024

NIT	CSE Closing (General)	ECE Closing (General)
NIT Trichy	1,104	4,856
NIT Warangal	2,186	5,245
NIT Surathkal	1,615	6,524
NIT Rourkela	4,524	9,856
NIT Calicut	4,088	10,524

JEE Main Cutoff 2024 for NIT Trichy

Branch	General AI	OBC-NCL	SC	ST
Computer Science	1,104	2,524	624	856
Electronics (ECE)	4,856	5,856	2,245	1,524
Mechanical	15,421	16,856	7,524	5,245
Civil	22,809	24,524	11,245	8,524

JEE Main Cutoff 2024 for NIT Warangal

Branch	General AI	Home State
Computer Science	2,186	3,524
Electronics (ECE)	5,245	7,856
Electrical (EEE)	5,675	8,257
Mechanical	16,524	22,856

JEE Main Cutoff 2024 for NIT Surathkal

Branch	Round 1	Final Round
Computer Science	1,423	1,615
Information Technology	3,856	4,245
Electronics (ECE)	6,245	6,524
Electrical	10,524	11,245

JEE Main Cutoff 2024 for NIT Rourkela

Branch	General AI
Computer Science	4,524
Electronics (ECE)	9,856
Electrical	14,245
Mechanical	24,856

JEE Main Cutoff 2024 for NIT Calicut

Branch	Round 1	Final Round
Computer Science	3,856	4,088
Electronics (ECE)	10,245	10,524
Mechanical	25,421	26,856

What is the lowest cutoff for NIT?

The lowest cutoffs for NITs are found in newer institutes and northeastern NITs. These institutes offer opportunities for candidates with higher JEE Main ranks.

NITs with Lowest Cutoff (2025)

NIT	CSE Closing Rank (General AI)	Lowest Branch Closing Rank
NIT Mizoram	31,336	1,50,000+
NIT Nagaland	35,421	1,40,000+
NIT Sikkim	38,524	1,35,000+
NIT Manipur	42,856	1,30,000+
NIT Arunachal Pradesh	45,421	1,25,000+
NIT Meghalaya	48,524	1,69,930
NIT Srinagar	52,856	1,20,000+

Key Points about Lowest Cutoffs:

NIT Mizoram has the lowest CSE cutoff (31,336 for Other State)
Home State cutoffs can be as high as 4,44,859 (NIT Mizoram)
Core branches like Civil, Chemical, Metallurgy have higher closing ranks
Candidates with 50,000+ rank can get seats in newer NITs
AI & Data Science branches are easier to get compared to CSE currently

Conclusion

JEE Main NIT Cutoff 2026 will be released after the JoSAA counselling process. Based on 2025 data, candidates need a rank below 5,000 for CSE in top NITs like NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, and NIT Surathkal. The cutoff varies significantly by category, with reserved candidates having relaxed cutoffs.

Key Takeaways:

Top NITs (Trichy, Warangal, Surathkal) require ranks under 3,000 for CSE
250+ marks needed for top branches in premier NITs
CSE cutoffs are 30-40% higher than other branches
ECE cutoff increasing due to semiconductor and VLSI sector demand
Mechanical and Civil cutoffs decreasing over recent years
Home State quota offers relaxed cutoffs compared to All India quota
Newer NITs (Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim) have lowest cutoffs
AI & Data Science easier to get than CSE currently but rising fast

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Frequently Asked Questions

For CSE admission in top NITs like NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, and NIT Surathkal, candidates need a JEE Main rank below 3,000 for General category. NIT Trichy CSE had a closing rank of 1,605 in 2025. For mid-tier NITs, ranks between 5,000-15,000 are required. As per Reddit discussions, candidates suggest 250+ marks for decent NITs for top branches like CSE.

With 90 percentile in JEE Main, getting admission in top NITs is difficult. However, candidates can secure seats in newer NITs like NIT Mizoram, NIT Nagaland, NIT Sikkim, or NIT Manipur in branches like Civil, Chemical, or Metallurgy. Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) have better chances with this percentile.

The minimum marks for NIT for OBC candidates usually range from 120 to 150 marks in JEE Main, depending on the specific NIT and branch. OBC-NCL closing ranks have increased by 400-600 over the last 2 years due to higher competition. For CSE in top NITs, OBC candidates need approximately 180-210 marks.

95 percentile is generally not sufficient for CSE in top NITs like NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal for General category. However, it may be enough for CSE in newer NITs or mid-tier NITs for reserved categories. With 95 percentile, candidates can get admission in NITs like NIT Silchar, NIT Meghalaya, or NIT Goa in various branches.

In NITs, 50% seats are reserved for Home State (HS) candidates and 50% for Other State (OS) candidates. Home State candidates have relaxed cutoffs compared to Other State. For example, NIT Trichy CSE closing rank was 1,605 for AI quota but 4,624 for Home State quota in 2025.

NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, NIT Surathkal, and NIT Rourkela have the highest placements for CSE. These NITs have average packages ranging from ₹15-25 LPA for CSE graduates with top recruiters including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and other tech giants. The highest packages can go up to ₹1 Crore+ in some cases.

Yes, branch change is possible in NITs after the first year based on academic performance. Candidates need to score high CGPA (usually 8.5+) to be eligible for branch change. However, branch change to CSE is highly competitive due to limited seats and high demand.

NIT cutoff depends on several factors including total number of applicants, JEE Main difficulty level, seat availability, category-wise reservation (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS), Home State vs Other State quota, and previous year cutoff trends. The cutoff also varies significantly by branch and institute.

The choice between branch and college depends on career goals. For IT/software careers, CSE in a mid-tier NIT may be better than core branches in top NITs. However, for overall exposure, brand value, and networking, a top NIT (even with a core branch) can be advantageous. ME at NIT Trichy may offer better overall growth than AI at NIT Mizoram.

Qualifying cutoff is the minimum percentile required to qualify for JEE Advanced and is released by NTA. Admission cutoff is released by JoSAA and determines seat allocation at NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. These are different - qualifying cutoff makes you eligible, but admission cutoff determines your actual college and branch based on rank, choices, and seat availability.