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JEE Mains College Predictor for NIT

Predict which of the 31 NITs you can get in JoSAA 2026 — by rank, category, and home state. Based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6 closing data.

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Top NIT CSE Closing Ranks – JoSAA 2025 Round 6

NITStateNIRF 2024CSE Gen-OS R6
NIT TrichyTamil Nadu#9~1,400
NIT WarangalTelangana#26~2,100
NIT SurathkalKarnataka#27~2,500
NIT CalicutKerala#28~3,800
MNIT JaipurRajasthan#42~5,900
NIT RourkelaOdisha#29~5,200
VNIT NagpurMaharashtra#44~6,800
NIT KurukshetraHaryana#52~9,500
MNIT AllahabadUP#53~7,500
NIT SilcharAssam#87~15,000

* Approximate JoSAA 2025 Round 6 General-Other State closing ranks for CSE. 2026 may vary ±5–8%.

NIT Admission – Home State vs Other State Quota

NITs operate a 50:50 Home State (HS) / Other State (OS) quota system. This is one of the most important factors in NIT prediction — a candidate from Karnataka with rank 5,500 can get NIT Surathkal CSE via HS quota (HS closing ~5,500), while the same rank misses the OS quota (OS closing ~2,500) at the same college.

Always use the predictor with your home state selected — the tool automatically shows both HS and OS results, correctly applying quota rules for each NIT based on your state.

NIT Trichy CSE

HS: ~6,000 (Tamil Nadu)

OS: ~1,400

NIT Warangal CSE

HS: ~8,500 (Telangana)

OS: ~2,100

NIT Calicut CSE

HS: ~10,000 (Kerala)

OS: ~3,800

NIT Surathkal CSE

HS: ~5,500 (Karnataka)

OS: ~2,500

NIT Branches and Cutoff Comparison

Within any NIT, different branches have very different closing ranks. At NIT Trichy (2025 R6, General-OS):

CSE~1,400Most competitive
ECE~3,200Very competitive
Mechanical~8,500Moderate
Civil~14,000Accessible
Chemical~16,000Most accessible

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NIT admission through JEE Mains 2026

1
How many NIT seats are available in JoSAA 2026?
There are 31 NITs participating in JoSAA counselling, offering approximately 23,000+ seats across all branches. About 50% of NIT seats are Home State (HS) quota and 50% are Other State (OS) quota. Additionally, ~14% supernumerary female seats are added over the sanctioned intake at all NITs.
2
What is the JoSAA Home State quota at NITs?
At NITs, 50% of seats in each branch are reserved for students from the state where the NIT is located (Home State quota). The remaining 50% are open to candidates from all other states (Other State quota). Home State quota seats typically have closing ranks 2–5x higher than OS quota at the same NIT/branch, creating a significant advantage for local candidates.
3
Which are the top NITs for Computer Science Engineering?
Top NITs for CSE based on JoSAA 2025 ranking and placement records: 1. NIT Trichy (NIRF #9), 2. NIT Warangal (NIRF #26), 3. NIT Surathkal (NIRF #27), 4. NIT Calicut (NIRF #28), 5. MNIT Jaipur, 6. NIT Rourkela (NIRF #29), 7. VNIT Nagpur, 8. NIT Kurukshetra. These NITs consistently see CSE closing ranks below 10,000 in General-OS category.
4
Can I predict which NIT I'll get with a rank of 30,000?
At rank 30,000 (General-OS), based on JoSAA 2025 data: NIT Silchar CSE closes ~15,000 (ambitious), NIT Agartala CSE closes ~22,000 (ambitious), NIT Meghalaya ECE closes ~35,000 (safe), NIT Mizoram CSE closes ~40,000 (safe), IIEST Shibpur ECE closes ~48,000 (safe). With OBC-NCL category rank, opportunities at better NITs improve significantly.
5
What is CSAB and how does it differ from JoSAA for NIT admissions?
JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) conducts 5 rounds of NIT counselling. After JoSAA, CSAB (Central Seat Allotment Board) conducts special rounds for seats left unfilled at NITs and GFTIs — typically for NE-NITs and newer NITs. CSAB rounds offer a second chance for candidates who couldn't get seats in JoSAA. The same JEE Main rank/score is used for both.

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Based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6 data. JoSAA 2026 has concluded (5 rounds, final round July 16, 2026) — official 2026 cutoffs are now available.