Chemical Engineering Cutoff Across All NITs — OBC-NCL (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) | JoSAA 2025 Complete Rankings

In JoSAA 2025, there are 18 NITs offering Chemical Engineering under the OBC-NCL (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) quota. Their closing ranks range from 8,536 (most competitive) to 25,078 (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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All 18 NIT Chemical Engineering Programs Ranked by OBC-NCL Closing Rank — JoSAA 2025

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# Institute Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 226
8,536 8,536 Elite ↓ −33.7%
2
🏛️ NIT Karnataka, Surathkal
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 211
8,556 9,791 Elite ↓ −18.4%
3
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Warangal
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 228
8,866 10,050 Elite ↓ −7.6%
4
🏛️ NIT Calicut
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 206
10,315 11,001 Elite ↓ −8.4%
5
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 223
10,408 11,568 Elite ↓ −15.9%
6
🏛️ Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 204
12,503 12,503 Elite → 2.1%
7
🏛️ Malaviya NIT Jaipur
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 202
11,820 13,276 Elite ↑ +15.9%
8
🏛️ Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 230
11,939 13,952 Elite → 4.4%
9
🏛️ NIT Durgapur
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 208
15,392 16,182 Competitive → 1.1%
10
🏛️ Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 229
15,992 17,522 Competitive → 4.1%
11
🏛️ Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 203
16,014 18,707 Competitive → 0.8%
12
🏛️ NIT Hamirpur
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 210
15,292 18,956 Competitive ↑ +5.3%
13
🏛️ Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 201
18,859 19,143 Competitive ↓ −16.4%
14
🏛️ NIT Raipur
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 216
19,177 19,636 Accessible → 4.5%
15
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 231
19,839 19,839 Accessible ↓ −5.4%
16
🏛️ NIT Agartala
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 205
22,336 23,376 Accessible ↓ −9.7%
17
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Srinagar
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 225
24,006 24,074 Accessible ↓ −8.1%
18
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Mizoram
↳ Chemical Science and Technology
JoSAA 222
25,078 25,078 Accessible

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Which NITs Are Realistic for Your Rank? Chemical Engineering OBC-NCL Tier Analysis

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite NITs (Closing Rank Below 14,050)

Closing ranks: 8,536 – 13,952

These elite NITs — National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, NIT Karnataka, Surathkal, National Institute of Technology, Warangal, and NIT Calicut and others — offer Chemical Engineering (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) accessible only to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks at or below 14,050. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. Malaviya NIT Jaipur is showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli and NIT Karnataka, Surathkal and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli NIT Karnataka, Surathkal National Institute of Technology, Warangal NIT Calicut National Institute of Technology, Rourkela Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad Malaviya NIT Jaipur Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur
Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive NITs (Closing Rank 14,051–19,564)

Closing ranks: 16,182 – 19,143

The competitive bracket for Chemical Engineering (OBC-NCL, Female-only (including Supernumerary)) spans NITs including NIT Durgapur, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal, and NIT Hamirpur and others. Candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks in the 14,051–19,564 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. Notably, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar shows an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

NIT Durgapur Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal NIT Hamirpur Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
Accessible

Tier 3 — Accessible NITs (Closing Rank Above 19,565)

Closing ranks: 19,636 – 25,078

These NITs — NIT Raipur, National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh, NIT Agartala, and National Institute of Technology, Srinagar and others — offer Chemical Engineering (OBC-NCL, Female-only (including Supernumerary)) to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks above 19,565. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Chemical Engineering. Notably, National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh and NIT Agartala and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

NIT Raipur National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh NIT Agartala National Institute of Technology, Srinagar National Institute of Technology, Mizoram

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

National Institute of Technology, Mizoram had the highest (most accessible) OBC-NCL closing rank for Chemical Engineering in JoSAA 2025, at 25,078 in Round 6. National Institute of Technology, Srinagar was close at approximately 24,074.

With a OBC-NCL rank of ~16,852, NIT Durgapur Chemical Engineering (R6 closing: 16,182) is your primary borderline target. Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat (R6 closing: 17,522) 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 Chemical Engineering. 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 OBC-NCL 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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