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What Rank is Needed for CSE in NIT Warangal 2026?

Home State (Telangana) ~3,187 | Other State (General) ~1,291 — Complete category-wise closing rank breakdown

NIT Warangal — India's Premier Technical Institute

NIT Warangal (National Institute of Technology, Warangal) is one of India's oldest and most prestigious NITs, consistently ranked #1 or #2 among all NITs in NIRF rankings. Established in 1959, it has produced some of India's top engineers and leaders.

CSE at NIT Warangal is extremely competitive — the Other State closing rank (~1,291) rivals many IIT branches. The placement cell is strong with companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Qualcomm, and Goldman Sachs visiting regularly.

Telangana candidates have a measurable home state advantage: the HS closing rank (~3,187) is nearly 2.5× more lenient than the OS cutoff. This makes NIT Warangal CSE a realistic target for Telangana candidates with ranks in the 2,500–3,500 range.

NIT Warangal CSE Closing Ranks 2026 — By Category

Based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6 data. HS = Home State (Telangana). OS = Other State (all other states).

CategoryHS Closing RankOS Closing Rank
General (CRL)~3,187~1,291
OBC-NCL~5,400~2,198
SC~13,800~6,401
ST~25,800~12,801
EWS~4,380~1,748

Remember: Higher closing rank number = easier to qualify (HS). Lower closing rank number = harder (OS). Your rank number must be EQUAL TO or LESS THAN the closing rank to qualify.

NIT Warangal Branch-Wise Cutoffs — General Category (Est. 2026)

BranchHS Rank (Telangana)OS Rank
CSE~3,187~1,291
ECE~10,200~6,800
Electrical Engineering~15,800~9,500
Mechanical Engineering~20,000~12,500
Chemical Engineering~25,000~16,000
Civil Engineering~32,000~20,500
Biotechnology~38,000~24,000
Metallurgical Engineering~42,000~28,000

* Estimates based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6 closing ranks, General (CRL) category. 2026 cutoffs may vary by 5–10%.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NIT Warangal CSE rank required in 2026

1
What rank is required for CSE in NIT Warangal for General category?
For NIT Warangal CSE in the General (CRL) category: Home State (Telangana) quota closes around rank 3,187 and Other State quota closes around rank 1,291 (estimates based on JoSAA 2025). A Telangana candidate needs approximately rank 3,187 or better, while a non-Telangana candidate needs approximately rank 1,291 or better for General category CSE at NIT Warangal.
2
How does Telangana home state advantage work at NIT Warangal?
NIT Warangal is located in Telangana (Warangal, Telangana). Telangana candidates compete in the Home State (HS) quota pool, which is 50% of seats. The HS closing rank (~3,187) is more lenient than the OS closing rank (~1,291). A Telangana candidate with rank 3,000 would qualify through HS quota CSE, while a candidate from any other state with rank 3,000 would NOT qualify through OS quota (which requires rank ~1,291 or better).
3
How does NIT Warangal CSE compare to NIT Trichy CSE in cutoff?
NIT Warangal CSE OS General closing rank (~1,291) is slightly more lenient than NIT Trichy CSE OS General (~1,102). Similarly, NIT Warangal HS General (~3,187) is slightly more lenient than NIT Trichy HS General (~2,847). Both are extremely competitive and comparable in academic quality. NIT Trichy is marginally harder to get into for OS candidates, though both are considered top NITs.
4
What is the NIT Warangal CSE Other State rank cutoff?
NIT Warangal CSE Other State (OS) General closing rank is approximately 1,291. For OBC-NCL OS: approximately 2,198. For SC OS: approximately 6,401. For ST OS: approximately 12,801. For EWS OS: approximately 1,748. These are estimates based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6 — actual 2026 cutoffs depend on JoSAA 2026 demand and total candidate count.
5
What are the rank trends for NIT Warangal CSE?
NIT Warangal CSE cutoffs have remained relatively stable over 2023–2025 with minor year-to-year fluctuations of ±5–10%. The OS General closing rank has been consistently in the 1,100–1,500 range, while HS General has been in the 2,800–3,500 range. An improving JEE Main preparation environment has kept demand high. For 2026, cutoffs are expected to be similar or marginally tighter.

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NIT Warangal CSE at a Glance

LocationWarangal, Telangana
NIRF Rank (2024)~6 (Overall), ~1–2 (NIT)
Established1959
CSE HS Rank (Gen)~3,187
CSE OS Rank (Gen)~1,291
CSE Avg Package13–20 LPA
CSE Highest Package45+ LPA

NIT Warangal vs NIT Trichy CSE

OS General Rank

NIT-W: ~1,291NIT-T: ~1,102

HS General Rank

NIT-W: ~3,187 (TG)NIT-T: ~2,847 (TN)

NIRF Rank

NIT-W: #1–2 NITNIT-T: #3–5 NIT

CSE Avg LPA

NIT-W: 13–20 LPANIT-T: 12–18 LPA

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Closing rank estimates based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6 data. Actual 2026 cutoffs may vary by 5–15%. Use the College Predictor for personalized estimates.