Closing ranks: 5,790 – 11,880
These elite GFTIs — Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, and Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi — offer Computer Science & Software Engineering (Gender-Neutral) accessible only to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks at or below 12,862. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur and Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi shows an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur
International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi
Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi
Closing ranks: 13,723 – 19,645
The competitive bracket for Computer Science & Software Engineering (OBC-NCL, Gender-Neutral) spans GFTIs including International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar, University of Hyderabad, Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus, and Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad and others. Candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks in the 12,863–19,934 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi is showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure.
International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar
University of Hyderabad
Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus
Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad
J.K. Institute of Applied Physics & Technology, Department of Electronics & Communication, University of Allahabad- Allahabad
National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aurangabad (Maharashtra)
Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry
Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan
Assam University, Silchar
Central institute of Technology Kokrajar, Assam
School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur
Closing ranks: 19,946 – 27,007
These GFTIs — Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal, Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, and National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan) and others — offer Computer Science & Software Engineering (OBC-NCL, Gender-Neutral) to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks above 19,935. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Computer Science & Software Engineering. CU Jharkhand is showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir and School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.
Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal
Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan)
Central University of Haryana
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna (Bihar)
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur (UP)
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir
School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur
Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University)
Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai)
CU Jharkhand
Central University of Jammu
Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar