NIT Trichy JoSAA 2026 Cutoff (Opening & Closing Ranks)

Branch-wise opening and closing ranks for NIT Tiruchirappalli — home state & other state quota, all categories. Based on JoSAA 2025 data.

NIT Trichy — Overview

NIT Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) is consistently ranked among the top 10 engineering institutes in India and is the most competitive NIT for JEE Main aspirants. Located in Tamil Nadu, it offers B.Tech programs across 10+ branches with outstanding placement records, especially in CSE, ECE, and Mechanical Engineering.

JoSAA 2026 has concluded (Round 5 final, July 16, 2026) — for exact 2026 closing ranks, check josaa.nic.in's official results; the cutoffs below, based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6 final closing ranks, remain the latest detailed reference data on this page.

NIT Trichy Cutoff 2026 — Branch-wise (General-Open, Other State)

BranchOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science & Engg (CSE)~5,000~7,500
Electronics & Comm. Engg (ECE)~7,000~11,000
Mechanical Engineering~10,000~15,000
Civil Engineering~18,000~28,000
Chemical Engineering~20,000~30,000
Metallurgical & Materials Engg~25,000~38,000
Instrumentation & Control Engg~15,000~22,000
Production Engineering~22,000~33,000

* Other State (OS), General-Open category. JoSAA 2025 Round 6 indicative data.

NIT Trichy Home State (Tamil Nadu) Cutoff 2026

BranchOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science & Engg (CSE)~4,000~6,000
Electronics & Comm. Engg (ECE)~5,500~8,500
Mechanical Engineering~8,000~12,000
Civil Engineering~14,000~22,000
Chemical Engineering~16,000~25,000
Instrumentation & Control Engg~12,000~18,000

* Home State (HS), General-Open category. JoSAA 2025 indicative data.

NIT Trichy — Category-wise Cutoff Trends

NIT Trichy offers seat reservations across OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD categories. Category cutoffs follow the same home state / other state split.

Approximate CSE Closing Ranks by Category (Other State, 2025)

  • • General-Open (OPEN): ~5,000–7,500
  • • OBC-NCL: ~2,500–4,000
  • • EWS: ~4,000–6,000
  • • SC: ~1,000–2,000
  • • ST: ~500–1,200

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NIT Trichy JoSAA 2026 Cutoff – FAQs

Common questions about NIT Trichy cutoff ranks in JoSAA 2026

1
What is the NIT Trichy CSE cutoff for General category in JoSAA 2026?
Based on JoSAA 2025 data, NIT Trichy CSE (Other State, General-Open) closing rank was approximately 5,000–7,500 CRL. Home State (Tamil Nadu) closing rank for CSE was around 4,000–6,000. These are JEE Main CRL ranks. Expect similar cutoffs in 2026 with minor variation depending on the number of applicants and seat intake.
2
What rank is needed for NIT Trichy ECE?
NIT Trichy ECE (Electronics & Communication Engineering) had an Other State General-Open closing rank of approximately 7,000–11,000 in JoSAA 2025. The Home State closing rank for ECE was around 5,000–8,000. ECE is the second most sought-after branch at NIT Trichy after CSE.
3
What is the NIT Trichy Mechanical Engineering cutoff?
NIT Trichy Mechanical Engineering (Other State, General-Open) closing rank was approximately 10,000–15,000 in JoSAA 2025. Home State quota closed around 8,000–12,000. Mechanical at NIT Trichy remains highly respected with excellent placement records.
4
Is NIT Trichy better than new IITs for CSE?
This is a common dilemma. NIT Trichy CSE (rank range ~5,000–7,500) competes with new IITs like IIT Jammu, IIT Dharwad, and IIT Tirupati for CSE (rank range ~5,000–9,000). Most students and counsellors prefer NIT Trichy CSE over newer IITs due to better campus infrastructure, placement track record, and alumni network. However, IIT brand value for postgraduate studies or research may favour the IIT option.
5
How many rounds does JoSAA conduct for NIT Trichy allotment?
JoSAA 2026 conducts 5 rounds of seat allotment. NIT Trichy participates in all 5 rounds. In early rounds (1–3), higher-ranked students get allotted. Subsequent rounds see seat availability from withdrawals and upgrades. Most seats at NIT Trichy CSE are filled by Round 3–4. It is advisable to lock your seat as soon as you get a desirable allotment, then continue trying for upgrades in subsequent rounds.

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Cutoff data is indicative based on JoSAA 2025. Round 1 cutoffs were released June 13, 2026. Check josaa.nic.in for Round 2 and subsequent cutoffs.