Top Percentile
99.5+ Percentile is often required for CSE in the top 3 NITs (Trichy, Warangal, Surathkal) for General/OS seats.
Quota Impact
50% Home State Quota plays a massive role. NIT Jalandhar & NIT Hamirpur often see huge rank drops for HS students.
Quota Impact
A percentile of 95+ (approx 55k rank) is usually a safe score to secure any branch in a decent NIT.
Tier 1 NITs
Institute | CSE Rank | ECE Rank | Core Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
VNIT Nagpur | 11,500 - 13,000 | 20,000 - 23,000 | 38k - 52k |
MNIT Jaipur | 10,000 - 11,500 | 17,000 - 19,000 | 35k - 50k |
NIT Calicut | 9,000 - 10,500 | 16,000 - 18,000 | 35k - 48k |
NIT Rourkela | 3,900 - 4,800 | 12,000 - 14,000 | 30k - 45k |
MNNIT Allahabad | 2,100 - 2,600 | 8,500 - 9,500 | 22k - 35k |
NIT Warangal | 1,600 - 2,000 | 5,500 - 6,500 | 20k - 30k |
NIT Surathkal | NIT Warangal | 4,500 - 5,500 | 18k - 28k |
NIT Trichy | 1,100 - 1,500 | 3,500 - 4,500 | 15k - 25k |
Institute | CSE Rank | ECE Rank | Core Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
VNIT Nagpur | 11,500 - 13,000 | 20,000 - 23,000 | 38k - 52k |
MNIT Jaipur | 10,000 - 11,500 | 17,000 - 19,000 | 35k - 50k |
NIT Calicut | 9,000 - 10,500 | 16,000 - 18,000 | 35k - 48k |
NIT Rourkela | 3,900 - 4,800 | 12,000 - 14,000 | 30k - 45k |
MNNIT Allahabad | 2,100 - 2,600 | 8,500 - 9,500 | 22k - 35k |
NIT Warangal | 1,600 - 2,000 | 5,500 - 6,500 | 20k - 30k |
NIT Surathkal | NIT Warangal | 4,500 - 5,500 | 18k - 28k |
NIT Trichy | 1,100 - 1,500 | 3,500 - 4,500 | 15k - 25k |
Institute | CSE Rank | ECE Rank | Core Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
VNIT Nagpur | 11,500 - 13,000 | 20,000 - 23,000 | 38k - 52k |
MNIT Jaipur | 10,000 - 11,500 | 17,000 - 19,000 | 35k - 50k |
NIT Calicut | 9,000 - 10,500 | 16,000 - 18,000 | 35k - 48k |
NIT Rourkela | 3,900 - 4,800 | 12,000 - 14,000 | 30k - 45k |
MNNIT Allahabad | 2,100 - 2,600 | 8,500 - 9,500 | 22k - 35k |
NIT Warangal | 1,600 - 2,000 | 5,500 - 6,500 | 20k - 30k |
NIT Surathkal | NIT Warangal | 4,500 - 5,500 | 18k - 28k |
NIT Trichy | 1,100 - 1,500 | 3,500 - 4,500 | 15k - 25k |
Tier 2 NITs
Institute | CSE Rank | ECE Rank | Core Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
NIT Silchar | 23,000 - 26,000 | 38,000 - 42,000 | 55k - 75k |
NIT Jamshedpur | 22,000 - 25,000 | 35,000 - 39,000 | 50k - 68k |
NIT Jalandhar | 21,000 - 24,000 | 34,000 - 38,000 | 50k - 70k |
MANIT Bhopal | 19,000 - 21,500 | 32,000 - 36,000 | 48k - 65k |
NIT Delhi | 18,000 - 20,000 | 29,000 - 33,000 | 40k - 50k |
NIT Durgapur | 17,000 - 19,500 | 28,000 - 32,000 | 45k - 62k |
NIT Kurukshetra | 14,000 - 16,000 | 25,000 - 28,000 | 42k - 60k |
SVNIT Surat | 12,500 - 14,500 | 23,000 - 26,000 | 40k - 58k |
Institute | CSE Rank | ECE Rank | Core Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
NIT Silchar | 23,000 - 26,000 | 38,000 - 42,000 | 55k - 75k |
NIT Jamshedpur | 22,000 - 25,000 | 35,000 - 39,000 | 50k - 68k |
NIT Jalandhar | 21,000 - 24,000 | 34,000 - 38,000 | 50k - 70k |
MANIT Bhopal | 19,000 - 21,500 | 32,000 - 36,000 | 48k - 65k |
NIT Delhi | 18,000 - 20,000 | 29,000 - 33,000 | 40k - 50k |
NIT Durgapur | 17,000 - 19,500 | 28,000 - 32,000 | 45k - 62k |
NIT Kurukshetra | 14,000 - 16,000 | 25,000 - 28,000 | 42k - 60k |
SVNIT Surat | 12,500 - 14,500 | 23,000 - 26,000 | 40k - 58k |
Institute | CSE Rank | ECE Rank | Core Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
NIT Silchar | 23,000 - 26,000 | 38,000 - 42,000 | 55k - 75k |
NIT Jamshedpur | 22,000 - 25,000 | 35,000 - 39,000 | 50k - 68k |
NIT Jalandhar | 21,000 - 24,000 | 34,000 - 38,000 | 50k - 70k |
MANIT Bhopal | 19,000 - 21,500 | 32,000 - 36,000 | 48k - 65k |
NIT Delhi | 18,000 - 20,000 | 29,000 - 33,000 | 40k - 50k |
NIT Durgapur | 17,000 - 19,500 | 28,000 - 32,000 | 45k - 62k |
NIT Kurukshetra | 14,000 - 16,000 | 25,000 - 28,000 | 42k - 60k |
SVNIT Surat | 12,500 - 14,500 | 23,000 - 26,000 | 40k - 58k |
Tier 3 NITs
Institute | CSE Rank | Safe Rank |
|---|---|---|
NIT Andhra Pradesh | 38,000 - 44,000 | ~90,000 |
NIT Uttarakhand | 35,000 - 40,000 | ~85,000 |
NIT Puducherry | 32,000 - 36,000 | ~70,000 |
NIT Goa | 30,000 - 34,000 | ~60,000 |
NIT Patna | 28,000 - 32,000 | ~75,000 |
NIT Raipur | 27,000 - 30,000 | ~85,000 |
NIT Hamirpur | 26,000 - 29,000 | ~80,000 |
Institute | CSE Rank | Safe Rank |
|---|---|---|
NIT Andhra Pradesh | 38,000 - 44,000 | ~90,000 |
NIT Uttarakhand | 35,000 - 40,000 | ~85,000 |
NIT Puducherry | 32,000 - 36,000 | ~70,000 |
NIT Goa | 30,000 - 34,000 | ~60,000 |
NIT Patna | 28,000 - 32,000 | ~75,000 |
NIT Raipur | 27,000 - 30,000 | ~85,000 |
NIT Hamirpur | 26,000 - 29,000 | ~80,000 |
Institute | CSE Rank | Safe Rank |
|---|---|---|
NIT Andhra Pradesh | 38,000 - 44,000 | ~90,000 |
NIT Uttarakhand | 35,000 - 40,000 | ~85,000 |
NIT Puducherry | 32,000 - 36,000 | ~70,000 |
NIT Goa | 30,000 - 34,000 | ~60,000 |
NIT Patna | 28,000 - 32,000 | ~75,000 |
NIT Raipur | 27,000 - 30,000 | ~85,000 |
NIT Hamirpur | 26,000 - 29,000 | ~80,000 |
Tier 4 NITs
Institute | CSE Rank | Safe Rank |
|---|---|---|
NIT Nagaland | 75,000 - 85,000 | ~1,50,000 |
NIT Mizoram | 70,000 - 80,000 | ~1,40,000 |
NIT Manipur | 65,000 - 72,000 | ~1,30,000 |
NIT Arunachal Pradesh | 60,000 - 68,000 | ~1,20,000 |
NIT Sikkim | 55,000 - 62,000 | ~1,10,000 |
NIT Agartala | 50,000 - 55,000 | ~1,00,000 |
NIT Meghalaya | 45,000 - 52,000 | ~95,000 |
Institute | CSE Rank | Safe Rank |
|---|---|---|
NIT Nagaland | 75,000 - 85,000 | ~1,50,000 |
NIT Mizoram | 70,000 - 80,000 | ~1,40,000 |
NIT Manipur | 65,000 - 72,000 | ~1,30,000 |
NIT Arunachal Pradesh | 60,000 - 68,000 | ~1,20,000 |
NIT Sikkim | 55,000 - 62,000 | ~1,10,000 |
NIT Agartala | 50,000 - 55,000 | ~1,00,000 |
NIT Meghalaya | 45,000 - 52,000 | ~95,000 |
Institute | CSE Rank | Safe Rank |
|---|---|---|
NIT Nagaland | 75,000 - 85,000 | ~1,50,000 |
NIT Mizoram | 70,000 - 80,000 | ~1,40,000 |
NIT Manipur | 65,000 - 72,000 | ~1,30,000 |
NIT Arunachal Pradesh | 60,000 - 68,000 | ~1,20,000 |
NIT Sikkim | 55,000 - 62,000 | ~1,10,000 |
NIT Agartala | 50,000 - 55,000 | ~1,00,000 |
NIT Meghalaya | 45,000 - 52,000 | ~95,000 |
Factors Influencing NIT Cutoffs
The cutoff ranks for National Institutes of Technology vary significantly year-on-year based on several critical factors. The Total Number of Applicants appearing for JEE Main is a primary driver; more candidates usually result in higher competition and tighter closing ranks. Additionally, the Difficulty Level of the Exam plays a role; a tougher paper may lower the marks required for a specific rank, but the rank-wise cutoff often remains stable relative to the total pool.
Another major factor is the Seat Matrix released by JoSAA. The introduction of new branches (like AI & Data Science) in institutes like NIT Surathkal and Warangal redistributes the top talent, slightly affecting the cutoffs for traditional CSE branches.
Understanding the Home State (HS) Advantage
50% of the seats in every NIT are reserved for students who have cleared their Class 12 exams from the state where the NIT is located. This serves as a massive advantage. For instance, a student from Punjab might secure a seat in NIT Jalandhar with a 95 percentile, whereas an outsider might need a 98 percentile for the same branch. It is crucial to verify your eligibility for the HS quota during the application process.