Top 10 NITs Opening and Closing Ranks 2026: Round 1 CSE Cutoff Category Wise Comparison
JoSAA 2026 results are out, and Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) admissions at top NITs remain tough. NIT Trichy and Surathkal remain the most competitive institutes, with the lowest closing ranks. The article below provides a detailed breakdown of Round 1 opening and closing rank data across Open, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, and ST categories.
Top 10 NITs CSE Opening and Closing Rank 2026: The JoSAA Result 2026 result has been released and choosing the right engineering college requires accurate cutoff data. Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) remains the most competitive branch at the National Institutes of Technology (NITs). Ranks change quickly between the top colleges, making early rounds highly competitive.
As per the official data Round 1 Opening and Closing Ranks NIT Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) remain the toughest to get into, with its open category closing rank ending at just 1317. NIT Surathkal follows closely, closing its CSE doors at rank 1605.
JoSAA 2026 Round 1 CSE Cutoffs for OPEN Category for Top NITs
The OPEN category table shows the ranks for general candidates. NIT Trichy leads with the highest demand, starting at rank 103 and closing at 1317. NIT Surathkal follows closely, with admissions closing at 1605. Top-tier institutions like NIT Warangal and NIT Rourkela also show tight competition, closing under 4000.
| Institute | Quota | Seat Type | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| OS | OPEN | 103 | 1317 | |
| National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | OS | OPEN | 678 | 1605 |
| National Institute of Technology, Warangal | OS | OPEN | 1611 | 2238 |
| National Institute of Technology, Rourkela | OS | OPEN | 2286 | 3606 |
| Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad | OS | OPEN | 1641 | 4879 |
| National Institute of Technology Calicut | OS | OPEN | 2405 | 5100 |
| OS | OPEN | 2955 | 5255 | |
| Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur | OS | OPEN | 4088 | 6685 |
| National Institute of Technology Delhi | OS | OPEN | 3150 | 7579 |
| National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra | OS | OPEN | 5675 | 7895 |
JoSAA 2026 Round 1 CSE Cutoffs for EWS Category
The Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category ranks are specific to EWS category merits. MNNIT Allahabad and NIT Calicut are highly competitive here, with closing ranks at 765 and 694 respectively. MNIT Jaipur also shows strong demand, closing at 813.
| Institute | Quota | Seat Type | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar | OS | EWS | 1502 | 1676 |
| Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur | OS | EWS | 660 | 813 |
| Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal | OS | EWS | 1220 | 1302 |
| OS | EWS | 597 | 765 | |
| National Institute of Technology Agartala | OS | EWS | 3014 | 3154 |
| National Institute of Technology Calicut | OS | EWS | 602 | 694 |
| National Institute of Technology Delhi | OS | EWS | 989 | 1074 |
| National Institute of Technology Durgapur | OS | EWS | 1352 | 1449 |
| National Institute of Technology Goa | OS | EWS | 2317 | 2361 |
| National Institute of Technology Hamirpur | OS | EWS | 1628 | 1740 |
JoSAA 2026 Round 1 CSE Cutoffs for OBC-NCL Category
For OBC-NCL students, MNNIT Allahabad has a closing rank of 1,656, and NIT Calicut has a closing rank of 1,688. NIT Agartala has the highest closing rank at 7,353, offering more admission options.
| Institute | Quota | Seat Type | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar | OS | OBC-NCL | 3585 | 4208 |
| Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur | OS | OBC-NCL | 1466 | 2018 |
| Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal | OS | OBC-NCL | 2499 | 3361 |
| Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad | OS | OBC-NCL | 1035 | 1656 |
| National Institute of Technology Agartala | OS | OBC-NCL | 5790 | 7353 |
| National Institute of Technology Calicut | OS | OBC-NCL | 1094 | 1688 |
| National Institute of Technology Delhi | OS | OBC-NCL | 2004 | 2776 |
| National Institute of Technology Durgapur | OS | OBC-NCL | 2822 | 3790 |
| National Institute of Technology Goa | OS | OBC-NCL | 3924 | 4861 |
| National Institute of Technology Hamirpur | OS | OBC-NCL | 3099 | 4598 |
JoSAA 2026 Round 1 CSE Cutoffs for SC Category
The Scheduled Caste (SC) category features lower closing rank numbers for top colleges, showing intense competition among category toppers. MNNIT Allahabad tops this table with a closing rank of 919, while NIT Calicut shuts its pool at 766.
| Institute | Quota | Seat Type | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar | OS | SC | 1306 | 2159 |
| Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur | OS | SC | 551 | 1055 |
| Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal | OS | SC | 1138 | 1983 |
| Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad | OS | SC | 218 | 919 |
| National Institute of Technology Agartala | OS | SC | 2957 | 3850 |
| National Institute of Technology Calicut | OS | SC | 370 | 766 |
| National Institute of Technology Delhi | OS | SC | 993 | 1305 |
| National Institute of Technology Durgapur | OS | SC | 1500 | 1999 |
| National Institute of Technology Goa | OS | SC | 1838 | 2447 |
| National Institute of Technology Hamirpur | OS | SC | 1947 | 2364 |
JoSAA 2026 Round 1 CSE Cutoffs for ST Category
The Scheduled Tribe (ST) data reflects category-specific merit positions. NIT Surathkal is highly selective, opening at rank 36 and closing at 109. NIT Calicut also shows competitive trends, closing at 301.
| Institute | Quota | Seat Type | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar | OS | ST | 874 | 1008 |
| Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur | OS | ST | 232 | 397 |
| Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal | OS | ST | 455 | 803 |
| Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad | OS | ST | 223 | 379 |
| National Institute of Technology Agartala | OS | ST | 1269 | 1575 |
| National Institute of Technology Calicut | OS | ST | 112 | 301 |
| National Institute of Technology Delhi | OS | ST | 271 | 429 |
| National Institute of Technology Durgapur | OS | ST | 408 | 761 |
| National Institute of Technology Hamirpur | OS | ST | 1194 | 1204 |
| National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | OS | ST | 36 | 109 |
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