JoSAA Round 3 Cutoff 2026 for Electrical Engineering: Check Opening & Closing Ranks for IITs and NITs

Candidates can check the comparison between top IITs and NITs based on the JoSAA round 3 cutoff 2026 for B.Tech in Electrical Engineering. It details opening and closing ranks for open-category candidates (home-state and other-state, Ladakh and J&K)  Check the detailed list below.

Jul 8, 2026, 19:32 IST
JoSAA Round 3 Cutoff 2026 for Electrical Engineering: Check Opening & Closing Ranks for IITs and NITs
JoSAA Round 3 Cutoff 2026 for Electrical Engineering: Check Opening & Closing Ranks for IITs and NITs

After the release of JoSAA round 3 cutoff 2026, with seat allotments, candidates can decide which engineering institute is better to pursue the B.Tech degree. From here candidates can find a round 3 college-wise opening and closing rank for Electrical Engineering. Among the top branches in engineering, Electrical is the most in-demand branch after Computer Science Engineering.  

The distinct comparison between the top IITs (Indian Institute of Technology) and NITs (National Institute of Technology) will help candidates make an informed decision. Candidates can find a detailed list to compare and analyze the admission options based on their JEE Advanced scores. 

JoSAA Round 3 Electrical Engineering Cutoff 2026: Top IITs Opening and Closing Ranks

Admission to IITs (Indian Institute of Technology) is considered highly competitive. The opening and closing ranks for top branches here touch two-three digits, often going high. When comparing with NITs, top five IITs like IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, ec. are considered reputable institutes that offer quality education along with industry exposure. It also offers recruitment from top multinational companies. 

Based on two primary factors, candidates can compare the admission possibilities for B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering at any of the IITs. It is both category-wise and quota-based. IITs release the All India Rank for all types of sets. Open category candidates can refer to the table shared below to check the opening and closing rank for different institutes. 

Institute
Seat Type
Opening Rank
Closing Rank
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
OPEN
175
400
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
OPEN
403
593
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
OPEN
231
742
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
OPEN
616
1151
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
OPEN
854
1714
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
OPEN
840
2121
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
OPEN
1591
2190
Indian Institute of Technology Indore
OPEN
2222
3123
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi
OPEN
2809
3637
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
OPEN
2635
3874
Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
OPEN
2775
6128
Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur
OPEN
5686
6770
Indian Institute of Technology Mandi
OPEN
5274
7130
Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad
OPEN
4911
7383
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar
OPEN
6079
7650
Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati
OPEN
6013
8860
Indian Institute of Technology Goa
OPEN
7544
9653
Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad
OPEN
8794
9746
Indian Institute of Technology Jammu
OPEN
9340
10365
Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai
OPEN
9169
10509

JoSAA Round 3 Electrical Engineering Cutoff 2026: Top NITs Opening and Closing Rank

As compared to IITs, National Institutes of Technology are considered next choice for engineering aspirants. The institutes are top-tier in offering best education along with placements. However, NIT cannot compete with the years of legacy and alumni network of IITs. From the table shared below, candiates can find different quota distribution such as Home state, Other state, Laddakh state, and Jammu & Kashmir. 

Still, NITs like NIT Rourkela, MNNIT Allahabad offers competitive B.Tech degree in most in demand branches. Check the table for B.Tech in Electrical Engineering admission based on opening and closing rank as per JoSAA round 3 cutoff 2026. 

Institute
Quota
Opening Rank
Closing Rank
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
OS
5598
8956
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad
OS
8977
10815
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad
HS
9951
11965
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur
OS
9172
12881
National Institute of Technology Delhi
OS
12197
15142
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur
HS
10599
15156
National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
OS
15061
17806
National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur
OS
13520
18094
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
HS
13365
19010
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
OS
16418
19434
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal
OS
15578
19927
National Institute of Technology Durgapur
OS
15283
20241
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
OS
17939
20671
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal
HS
17774
20751
National Institute of Technology Delhi
HS
13616
21177
National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur
HS
12692
22563
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
HS
18425
22940
National Institute of Technology Durgapur
HS
15091
24153
National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
HS
17433
24185
National Institute of Technology Hamirpur
OS
20808
24293
National Institute of Technology, Silchar
OS
22105
25302
National Institute of Technology Patna
OS
21981
25472
National Institute of Technology Raipur
OS
20792
26007
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
HS
4764
30949
National Institute of Technology Patna
HS
28404
33215
National Institute of Technology Agartala
OS
29362
36728
National Institute of Technology, Srinagar
OS
35590
41718
National Institute of Technology Arunachal Pradesh
OS
38888
46943
National Institute of Technology, Manipur
OS
48059
51321
National Institute of Technology, Mizoram
OS
50462
51350
National Institute of Technology Raipur
HS
23462
51933
National Institute of Technology, Silchar
HS
40594
53854
National Institute of Technology Hamirpur
HS
40392
59262
National Institute of Technology, Srinagar
JK
23621
84978
National Institute of Technology Agartala
HS
87610
172617
National Institute of Technology Arunachal Pradesh
HS
188517
198769
National Institute of Technology, Srinagar
LA
269265
269265
National Institute of Technology, Manipur
HS
264692
396843
National Institute of Technology, Mizoram
HS
374892
833130

JoSAA Round 3 OR, CR for IITs and NITs: Final Verdict

The opening and closing ranks shared here compare the top IITs and NITs based on Home state and other state quotas. This is a detailed guide for candidates who want to check whether, at a certain rank, which NIT and IIT offer best seat preference. 

Through different factors like quota, and seat matrix, candidates can estimate the admission possibilities in any of the engineering colleges. 

Jaya Gupta

Executive - Editorial

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