JEE Main SC Rank 2026 – Colleges & Cutoffs
Authentic SC Category Rank to NIT, IIIT & GFTI mapping · 100% Central Tuition Fee Waiver · JoSAA Category Rank vs CSAB CRL allocation.
SC Category Rank to College & Branch Mapping
| SC Category Rank | Approx. CRL | Admitting NITs / IIITs | Available Branches |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC Rank 1 – 350 | CRL 1 – 15,000 | NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, NIT Warangal | Computer Science (CSE), Data Science, ECE |
| SC Rank 351 – 1,000 | CRL 15,001 – 35,000 | MNNIT Allahabad, NIT Rourkela, NIT Calicut, MNIT Jaipur | Computer Science (CSE), ECE, Electrical |
| SC Rank 1,001 – 2,500 | CRL 35,001 – 70,000 | VNIT Nagpur, NIT Kurukshetra, NIT Durgapur, IIIT Gwalior, IIIT Jabalpur | CSE at top IIITs, Mechanical & Chemical at top NITs |
| SC Rank 2,501 – 5,000 | CRL 70,001 – 1,30,000 | NIT Silchar, NIT Jalandhar, NIT Raipur, IIIT Kancheepuram, IIIT Vadodara | IT / ECE at IIITs, Civil & Production at mid NITs |
| SC Rank 5,001 – 10,000 | CRL 1,30,001 – 2,20,000 | NIT Agartala, NIT Meghalaya, NIT Patna, IIIT Bhagalpur, BIT Mesra | Circuital at newer IIITs, Core branches at mid/lower NITs |
| SC Rank 10,001 – 20,000+ | CRL 2,20,001 – 3,50,000+ | NIT Nagaland, NIT Mizoram, GFTIs (Assam Univ, GKV Haridwar, HNBGU) | Civil, Production, Biotechnology, and Mining Engineering |
100% Tuition Fee Waiver Benefits for SC Candidates
As mandated by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, all undergraduate students admitted under the SC quota to National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs - Central), and Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are granted an unconditional 100% waiver of tuition fees.
Additionally, candidates are eligible for the Central Sector Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students, which provides reimbursement for laptop allowances, books, and hostel living stipends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SC quota cutoffs, rank calculations, and college allocation
1What SC rank is needed for Computer Science (CSE) at top NITs?
2What colleges can I get with an SC Category Rank between 1,500 and 3,000?
3Are SC students exempt from tuition fees at NITs and IIITs?
4Does JoSAA use SC Category Rank or CRL for college allotment?
Know Your College
Before Counselling
Predict your college using JoSAA 2026 cutoff data across IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs.
