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3.5k+ Colleges|JoSAA 2020-2024

JEE Cutoffs 2026

Opening & Closing Ranks for IITs, NITs, IIITs & GFTIs

23
IITs
31
NITs
26
IIITs
48
GFTIs
3.5k+
Total Colleges

Opening Rank

First rank that secured admission in a particular college and branch.

Closing Rank

Last rank that secured admission. Admissions possible between opening and closing ranks.

Category Quota

GEN, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwD have separate cutoffs providing better opportunities.

Home State

NITs have 50% Home State quota with lower cutoffs for state candidates.

Comprehensive Cutoff Data

All Rounds Data
Round 1 to Round 6 cutoffs for all years
Category-wise
GEN, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwD separate cutoffs
Branch-wise
CSE, ECE, EE, ME, CE & all engineering branches
College-wise
118+ colleges covered in detail
Gender Quota
Gender-neutral & Female supernumerary seats
5 Years Historical
2020 to 2024 JoSAA counselling data

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about JEE cutoffs, opening/closing ranks, category reservations, and using cutoff data for counselling.

1
What are opening and closing ranks in JEE cutoffs?
Opening rank is the first rank that secured admission in a particular college and branch, while closing rank is the last rank that got admission. For example, if NIT Trichy CSE opening rank is 100 and closing is 5000, it means ranks from 100 to 5000 got admitted.
2
How are JEE Main cutoffs determined for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs?
JEE Main cutoffs are determined based on: JEE Main rank (CRL or category rank), Home State/Other State quota (for NITs), gender quota, and category reservation (GEN/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwD). Cutoffs vary each year based on seat matrix and applicant preferences.
3
What is Home State quota in NIT cutoffs?
NITs reserve 50% seats for Home State candidates (students who completed Class 12 from that state) and 50% for Other State candidates. Home State cutoffs are generally lower (less competitive) than Other State cutoffs.
4
What is the difference between General category cutoff and EWS cutoff?
EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) category has 10% reservation for candidates from families with annual income below 8 lakhs. EWS cutoffs are less competitive than General category cutoffs, providing better opportunities for eligible candidates.
5
Do JEE Advanced cutoffs change every year?
Yes, JEE Advanced cutoffs vary every year based on: paper difficulty level, number of qualified candidates, seat matrix changes, and candidate preferences. However, the trends remain similar over years, making historical data useful for predictions.
6
What are female supernumerary seats in cutoffs?
To increase female enrollment, IITs and NITs offer additional supernumerary seats for female candidates. These are extra seats beyond regular sanctioned strength, creating separate cutoffs that are generally less competitive than gender-neutral cutoffs.
7
How to use cutoff data for JoSAA choice filling?
Analyze last 3 years' opening and closing ranks for your target colleges and branches. Include safe options (your rank below closing rank), moderate options (your rank near closing rank), and stretch options (your rank above opening rank). Always consider category-specific cutoffs.
8
What is the closing rank for top IIT CSE branches?
For General CRL, typical closing ranks for CSE are: IIT Bombay ~1-100, IIT Delhi ~1-150, IIT Kanpur ~1-200, IIT Madras ~1-150, IIT Kharagpur ~1-250. Category cutoffs are significantly higher ranks. Female supernumerary cutoffs are relatively less competitive.

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