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NIT Jamshedpur Cutoff 2026

JoSAA Opening & Closing Ranks – Branch-wise and Category-wise (Based on 2025 Trends)

About NIT Jamshedpur

National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur (NIT JSR), established in 1960 as Regional Engineering College Jamshedpur, is one of the oldest and most prestigious NITs in India. Located in the industrial city of Jamshedpur, Jharkhand — home to the Tata Steel complex — the institute has a strong legacy in metallurgical and mechanical engineering.

NIT Jamshedpur offers B.Tech programmes in Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, and Production & Industrial Engineering. The institute is known for excellent industry connections, particularly with TATA companies, HEC, and SAIL, offering strong placement opportunities for core engineering branches.

For JoSAA 2026, NIT Jamshedpur admissions follow the 50% Home State (Jharkhand) and 50% Other State split. JoSAA 2026 counselling begins June 2, 2026. The official 2026 cutoffs will be published after each round; the figures below are projections based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6 closing ranks.

NIT Jamshedpur Cutoff 2026 – Expected Closing Ranks (Based on 2025 Trends)

CRL = Common Rank List. HS = Home State (Jharkhand). OS = Other State.

Branch
General OR (OS)
OBC-NCL OR (OS)
SC OR (OS)
CSE
15,000–18,000
22,000–28,000
45,000–60,000
ECE
20,000–26,000
32,000–40,000
65,000–80,000
Mechanical
28,000–36,000
45,000–58,000
90,000–1,10,000
Civil
38,000–48,000
60,000–75,000
1,10,000–1,40,000
Electrical
24,000–30,000
38,000–48,000
75,000–95,000
Metallurgical & Materials
50,000–65,000
75,000–95,000
1,40,000–1,80,000
Production & Industrial
42,000–55,000
65,000–82,000
1,20,000–1,55,000
Note: Closing ranks shown are approximate projections based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6. Official 2026 cutoffs will be released after each JoSAA round starting June 2026.

Home State vs Other State Cutoff Comparison (CSE, General)

Category
Home State (Jharkhand)
Other State
General
12,000–15,000
15,000–18,000
OBC-NCL
18,000–24,000
22,000–28,000
SC
38,000–50,000
45,000–60,000
ST
60,000–80,000
70,000–90,000
EWS
20,000–28,000
24,000–32,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NIT Jamshedpur admissions and cutoffs

1
What is the expected CSE cutoff for NIT Jamshedpur in 2026?
Based on 2025 JoSAA Round 6 trends, the NIT Jamshedpur CSE closing rank for General (Other State) is expected around 15,000–18,000 CRL. Home State (Jharkhand) General category may close around 12,000–15,000. These estimates are based on 2025 data; official 2026 cutoffs will be published after each JoSAA round.
2
What is the home state quota for NIT Jamshedpur?
NIT Jamshedpur, being located in Jharkhand, reserves 50% of its seats for Home State (HS) candidates — i.e., students who are domicile of Jharkhand. The remaining 50% are for Other State (OS) candidates. Home State seats generally have lower (more relaxed) cutoff ranks.
3
How is NIT Jamshedpur ranked among NITs?
NIT Jamshedpur is consistently ranked among the top 15–20 NITs in India. It has strong programs in Mechanical Engineering and Metallurgical & Materials Engineering along with Computer Science. NIRF 2024 ranked it around 55–65 among engineering institutes overall.
4
Which branch is easiest to get into at NIT Jamshedpur for General category?
Civil Engineering and Metallurgical & Materials Engineering typically have the most relaxed cutoffs at NIT Jamshedpur. For General (OS), Civil Engineering may close around 35,000–45,000 CRL. These are good options for candidates with ranks in the 30,000–50,000 range.
5
Can I use my NIT Jamshedpur admission for lateral entry into 2nd year?
Lateral entry into NITs is not part of JoSAA counselling. JoSAA is only for 4-year B.Tech programmes starting in 1st year. Lateral entry admissions are handled separately by individual NITs and are for diploma holders.

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Cutoff data shown is based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6 closing ranks. Official 2026 cutoffs will be published after each JoSAA 2026 round.