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

National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli had the highest (most accessible) ST closing rank for Chemical Engineering in JoSAA 2025, at 7,183 in Round 6. NIT Hamirpur was close at approximately 5,072.

With a ST rank of ~3,543, Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal Chemical Engineering (R6 closing: 3,511) is your primary borderline target. National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (R6 closing: 3,575) 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 ST 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.