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NIT Meghalaya · Shillong, Northeast India

NIT Meghalaya Cutoff 2026

Branch-wise JEE Main Opening & Closing Ranks · Home State & Other State Quota · JoSAA + CSAB 2026

NIT Meghalaya 2026 cutoffs will be released during JoSAA 2026 counselling (~June–July 2026). Data below is approximate, based on JoSAA 2025 trends. NIT Meghalaya often fills remaining seats via CSAB special rounds — verify on josaa.nic.in and csab.nic.in.

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Shillong, Meghalaya

Location

Newer NIT

Type

Often available

CSAB Rounds

NIT Meghalaya is one of the newer NITs established in the northeast. Located in or near Shillong, Meghalaya, it provides quality engineering education under the NIT system. Candidates with moderate JEE Main ranks who desire the NIT experience in a beautiful northeastern setting can consider this institute.

NIT Meghalaya Branch-wise Cutoff 2026 – HS & OS Quota (General)

BranchHS ORHS CROS OROS CR
Computer Science & Engineering8,90145,00015,00128,000
Electronics & Communication Engineering45,00175,00028,00152,000
Mechanical Engineering75,001110,00052,00185,000

HS = Home State (Meghalaya) quota. OS = Other State quota. OR = Opening Rank, CR = Closing Rank. General (UR) category. JEE Main ranks. Data approximate — based on JoSAA 2025 trends. Actual 2026 may vary significantly.

CSAB Special Rounds for NIT Meghalaya

NIT Meghalaya typically has vacant seats after JoSAA rounds. CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board) conducts special rounds to fill these seats. Candidates who were not allotted NIT Meghalaya in JoSAA can participate in CSAB special rounds, where cutoffs may be more relaxed. Check csab.nic.in after JoSAA Round 6.

1
What rank is needed for NIT Meghalaya CSE?
NIT Meghalaya has relatively open cutoffs. Based on JoSAA 2025, CSE (General) had an OS closing rank of approximately 28,000 and HS closing rank of approximately 45,000. This makes it accessible to a wider range of JEE Main candidates, especially from Meghalaya.
2
Is NIT Meghalaya a good choice?
NIT Meghalaya is a newer NIT that is still developing its infrastructure and placement records. It is a good option for students who want an NIT tag with a moderate JEE Main rank. The institute is located in Shillong, one of the most beautiful cities in India.
3
Does NIT Meghalaya fill seats through CSAB special rounds?
Yes. NIT Meghalaya, like most newer NITs, frequently has vacant seats after JoSAA rounds which are filled during CSAB special rounds. If you missed the main JoSAA allotment, you may be able to get NIT Meghalaya through CSAB at ranks much higher than the standard cutoffs.
4
What is the home state advantage at NIT Meghalaya?
Meghalaya candidates get HS quota at NIT Meghalaya, where CSE closes at approximately rank 45,000 — much higher (easier) than the OS quota of ~28,000. However, since Meghalaya has limited engineering candidates, the actual advantage may vary year to year.
5
What is special about NIT Meghalaya's location?
NIT Meghalaya is located in or near Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya — often called the 'Scotland of the East'. The scenic northeastern location offers a unique college experience. The pleasant climate and natural beauty make campus life enjoyable, though the infrastructure is still developing.
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