Civil & Infrastructure Engineering Cutoff Across All NITs — OPEN (Gender-Neutral) | JoSAA 2025 Complete Rankings

In JoSAA 2025, there are 31 NITs offering Civil & Infrastructure Engineering under the OPEN (Gender-Neutral) quota. Their closing ranks range from 16,436 (most competitive) to 57,688 (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 31 NIT Civil & Infrastructure 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
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 226
4,970 16,436 Elite ↑ +13.3%
2
🏛️ NIT Karnataka, Surathkal
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 211
10,550 21,147 Elite ↑ +7.8%
3
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Warangal
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 228
20,517 24,181 Elite ↑ +6.5%
4
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 223
12,171 24,526 Elite ↑ +5.3%
5
🏛️ NIT Delhi
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 207
20,507 25,107 Elite ↑ +7.2%
6
🏛️ Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 204
17,628 27,897 Elite ↓ −5.8%
7
🏛️ Malaviya NIT Jaipur
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 202
10,944 28,260 Elite ↑ +7.4%
8
🏛️ NIT Calicut
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 206
21,512 30,364 Competitive ↑ +9.8%
9
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 220
25,567 35,049 Competitive → 2.6%
10
🏛️ Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 230
28,788 35,834 Competitive → 2.2%
11
🏛️ Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 203
26,437 38,225 Competitive → 4.4%
12
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 219
33,032 39,064 Competitive → 4.5%
13
🏛️ NIT Durgapur
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 208
30,006 39,540 Competitive → 1.7%
14
🏛️ Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 229
35,918 39,725 Competitive ↑ +5.8%
15
🏛️ NIT Goa
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 209
34,078 39,991 Competitive ↑ +9.1%
16
🏛️ Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 201
25,507 41,156 Competitive ↑ +7.0%
17
🏛️ NIT Raipur
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 216
36,068 43,981 Accessible → 2.2%
18
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Silchar
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 224
35,480 44,300 Accessible → 2.4%
19
🏛️ NIT Patna
↳ Civil Engineering with Specialization in Construction Technology and Management
JoSAA 214
43,266 44,664 Accessible ↓ −5.3%
20
🏛️ NIT Hamirpur
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 210
37,587 45,508 Accessible → 0.0%
21
🏛️ NIT Puducherry
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 215
40,413 48,189 Accessible → 0.7%
22
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 227
46,322 48,254 Accessible → 0.2%
23
🏛️ NIT Meghalaya
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 212
32,795 48,977 Accessible → 1.7%
24
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 231
41,558 49,309 Accessible → 1.5%
25
🏛️ NIT Agartala
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 205
45,109 51,806 Accessible → 3.5%
26
🏛️ NIT Sikkim
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 217
51,022 53,182 Accessible → 2.0%
27
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Srinagar
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 225
21,747 55,085 Accessible → 0.0%
28
🏛️ NIT Arunachal Pradesh
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 218
51,785 56,968 Accessible → 2.3%
29
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Mizoram
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 222
44,778 57,142 Accessible → 1.0%
30
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Manipur
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 221
50,055 57,385 Accessible → 1.8%
31
🏛️ NIT Nagaland
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 213
55,212 57,688 Accessible → 0.9%

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Elite

Tier 1 — Elite NITs (Closing Rank Below 30,186)

Closing ranks: 16,436 – 28,260

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 Civil & Infrastructure Engineering (Gender-Neutral) accessible only to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks at or below 30,186. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli and NIT Karnataka, Surathkal and others are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad shows 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 NIT Delhi Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad Malaviya NIT Jaipur
Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive NITs (Closing Rank 30,187–43,937)

Closing ranks: 30,364 – 41,156

The competitive bracket for Civil & Infrastructure Engineering (OPEN, Gender-Neutral) spans NITs including NIT Calicut, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur, and Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal and others. Candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks in the 30,187–43,937 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. NIT Calicut and Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat and others are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure.

NIT Calicut National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur NIT Durgapur Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat NIT Goa Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
Accessible

Tier 3 — Accessible NITs (Closing Rank Above 43,938)

Closing ranks: 43,981 – 57,688

These NITs — NIT Raipur, National Institute of Technology, Silchar, NIT Patna, and NIT Hamirpur and others — offer Civil & Infrastructure Engineering (OPEN, Gender-Neutral) to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks above 43,938. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Civil & Infrastructure Engineering. Notably, NIT Patna shows an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

NIT Raipur National Institute of Technology, Silchar NIT Patna NIT Hamirpur NIT Puducherry National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand NIT Meghalaya National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh NIT Agartala NIT Sikkim National Institute of Technology, Srinagar NIT Arunachal Pradesh National Institute of Technology, Mizoram National Institute of Technology, Manipur NIT Nagaland

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

NIT Nagaland had the highest (most accessible) OPEN closing rank for Civil & Infrastructure Engineering in JoSAA 2025, at 57,688 in Round 6. National Institute of Technology, Manipur was close at approximately 57,385.

With a OPEN rank of ~41,156, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar Civil & Infrastructure Engineering (R6 closing: 41,156) is your primary borderline target. NIT Raipur (R6 closing: 43,981) 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 Civil & Infrastructure 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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