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

In JoSAA 2025, there are 19 NITs offering Chemical Engineering under the OPEN (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) quota. Their closing ranks range from 20,685 (most competitive) to 64,465 (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 19 NIT Chemical Engineering 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, Tiruchirappalli
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 226
8,241 20,685 Elite → 1.6%
2
🏛️ NIT Karnataka, Surathkal
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 211
20,895 21,464 Elite → 1.9%
3
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Warangal
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 228
17,846 24,875 Elite ↓ −12.4%
4
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 223
27,489 29,692 Elite → 2.9%
5
🏛️ Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 204
30,210 32,195 Elite → 1.4%
6
🏛️ Malaviya NIT Jaipur
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 202
26,304 32,446 Elite → 4.1%
7
🏛️ NIT Calicut
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 206
22,939 33,625 Elite ↓ −22.8%
8
🏛️ Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 203
37,052 37,644 Competitive → 0.0%
9
🏛️ Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 229
34,353 38,755 Competitive → 1.9%
10
🏛️ Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 230
32,766 39,063 Competitive ↓ −7.3%
11
🏛️ NIT Durgapur
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 208
36,240 40,520 Competitive ↓ −15.1%
12
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 231
45,825 45,825 Competitive → 0.7%
13
🏛️ Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 201
41,030 47,120 Competitive ↓ −12.0%
14
🏛️ NIT Hamirpur
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 210
46,841 47,244 Competitive → 2.0%
15
🏛️ NIT Raipur
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 216
42,408 48,791 Competitive ↓ −8.5%
16
🏛️ NIT Patna
↳ Chemical Technology
JoSAA 214
51,861 51,861 Accessible → 2.1%
17
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Srinagar
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 225
58,122 62,404 Accessible ↓ −6.1%
18
🏛️ NIT Agartala
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 205
53,234 64,296 Accessible ↓ −13.4%
19
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Mizoram
↳ Chemical Science and Technology
JoSAA 222
64,465 64,465 Accessible

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Which NITs Are Realistic for Your Rank? Chemical Engineering OPEN Tier Analysis

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite NITs (Closing Rank Below 35,278)

Closing ranks: 20,685 – 33,625

These elite NITs — National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, NIT Karnataka, Surathkal, National Institute of Technology, Warangal, and National Institute of Technology, Rourkela and others — offer Chemical Engineering (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) accessible only to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks at or below 35,278. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. Notably, National Institute of Technology, Warangal and NIT Calicut 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 National Institute of Technology, Rourkela Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad Malaviya NIT Jaipur NIT Calicut
Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive NITs (Closing Rank 35,279–49,871)

Closing ranks: 37,644 – 48,791

The competitive bracket for Chemical Engineering (OPEN, Female-only (including Supernumerary)) spans NITs including Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur, and NIT Durgapur and others. Candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks in the 35,279–49,871 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. Notably, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur and NIT Durgapur and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

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

Tier 3 — Accessible NITs (Closing Rank Above 49,872)

Closing ranks: 51,861 – 64,465

These NITs — NIT Patna, National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, NIT Agartala, and National Institute of Technology, Mizoram — offer Chemical Engineering (OPEN, Female-only (including Supernumerary)) to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks above 49,872. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Chemical Engineering. Notably, National Institute of Technology, Srinagar and NIT Agartala show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

NIT Patna National Institute of Technology, Srinagar NIT Agartala 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) OPEN closing rank for Chemical Engineering in JoSAA 2025, at 64,465 in Round 6. NIT Agartala was close at approximately 64,296.

With a OPEN rank of ~39,063, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur Chemical Engineering (R6 closing: 39,063) is your primary borderline target. NIT Durgapur (R6 closing: 40,520) 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 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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