Basic Sciences & Economics Cutoff Across All NITs — OPEN (Gender-Neutral) | JoSAA 2025 Complete Rankings

In JoSAA 2025, there are 7 NITs offering Basic Sciences & Economics under the OPEN (Gender-Neutral) quota. Their closing ranks range from 8,962 (most competitive) to 47,531 (most accessible). This page ranks every programme by 2025 closing rank, overlays year-over-year trend data (2024–2025), and groups them by competitive tier.

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Top Opening Rank
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All 7 NIT Basic Sciences & Economics Programs Ranked by OPEN Closing Rank — JoSAA 2025

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# Institute Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Warangal
↳ Physics
JoSAA 228
3,563 8,962 Elite ↑ +60.2%
2
🏛️ NIT Calicut
↳ Engineering Physics
JoSAA 206
11,699 17,004 Elite → 4.9%
3
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
↳ Physics
JoSAA 223
10,305 17,826 Elite ↑ +19.0%
4
🏛️ Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
↳ Engineering Physics
JoSAA 229
19,310 23,206 Competitive → 4.8%
5
🏛️ NIT Hamirpur
↳ Engineering Physics
JoSAA 210
26,670 33,854 Competitive ↑ +5.1%
6
🏛️ NIT Agartala
↳ Engineering Physics
JoSAA 205
25,066 46,982 Accessible → 3.1%
7
🏛️ NIT Durgapur
↳ Chemistry
JoSAA 208
40,883 47,531 Accessible ↑ +12.3%

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Which NITs Are Realistic for Your Rank? Basic Sciences & Economics OPEN Tier Analysis

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite NITs (Closing Rank Below 21,818)

Closing ranks: 8,962 – 17,826

These elite NITs — National Institute of Technology, Warangal, NIT Calicut, and National Institute of Technology, Rourkela — offer Basic Sciences & Economics (Gender-Neutral) accessible only to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks at or below 21,818. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. National Institute of Technology, Warangal and National Institute of Technology, Rourkela are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure.

National Institute of Technology, Warangal NIT Calicut National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive NITs (Closing Rank 21,819–34,674)

Closing ranks: 23,206 – 33,854

The competitive bracket for Basic Sciences & Economics (OPEN, Gender-Neutral) spans NITs including Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat and NIT Hamirpur. Candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks in the 21,819–34,674 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. NIT Hamirpur is showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure.

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat NIT Hamirpur
Accessible

Tier 3 — Accessible NITs (Closing Rank Above 34,675)

Closing ranks: 46,982 – 47,531

These NITs — NIT Agartala and NIT Durgapur — offer Basic Sciences & Economics (OPEN, Gender-Neutral) to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks above 34,675. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Basic Sciences & Economics. NIT Durgapur is showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure.

NIT Agartala NIT Durgapur

Which NITs Are Becoming Harder — or Easier — to Get Into? Year-over-Year (2024–2025)

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Frequently Asked Questions

NIT Durgapur had the highest (most accessible) OPEN closing rank for Basic Sciences & Economics in JoSAA 2025, at 47,531 in Round 6. NIT Agartala was close at approximately 46,982.

With a OPEN rank of ~23,206, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat Basic Sciences & Economics (R6 closing: 23,206) is your primary borderline target. NIT Hamirpur (R6 closing: 33,854) represents a slightly safer option. Both should be included in your choice list, ordered by campus preference.

This is one of the most common JoSAA choice-filling dilemmas. NITs generally carry stronger brand value and alumni networks, but top IIITs have comparable placement records in Basic Sciences & Economics. The correct answer depends on your specific rank, target companies, and geographic preference — factors that justcutoffs.com's expert system weighs systematically.

A very small gap between opening and closing rank typically indicates a limited number of OPEN seats — often just 1–2 for that specific category. When only one seat is allotted, the single candidate's rank appears as both the opening and closing rank. Always verify seat availability alongside rank data before finalising your JoSAA choice list.

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