Closing ranks: 1,567 – 3,099
These elite GFTIs — Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur, and Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi and others — offer Computer Science & Software Engineering (Gender-Neutral) accessible only to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks at or below 3,394. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. J.K. Institute of Applied Physics & Technology, Department of Electronics & Communication, University of Allahabad- Allahabad is showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur and Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur
Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur
Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi
University of Hyderabad
J.K. Institute of Applied Physics & Technology, Department of Electronics & Communication, University of Allahabad- Allahabad
Closing ranks: 3,401 – 4,888
The competitive bracket for Computer Science & Software Engineering (ST, Gender-Neutral) spans GFTIs including International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar, School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan, and Assam University, Silchar and others. Candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks in the 3,395–5,222 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan and Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal and others are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, Assam University, Silchar and Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.
International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar
School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur
Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan
Assam University, Silchar
Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal
Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad
National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aurangabad (Maharashtra)
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan)
Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry
Closing ranks: 5,345 – 7,050
These GFTIs — Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai), National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna (Bihar), CU Jharkhand, and National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur (UP) and others — offer Computer Science & Software Engineering (ST, Gender-Neutral) to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks above 5,223. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Computer Science & Software Engineering. Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai) and CU Jharkhand and others are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, Central University of Haryana and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.
Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai)
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna (Bihar)
CU Jharkhand
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur (UP)
School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur
Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus
Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus
Central University of Haryana
Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University)
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir
Central University of Jammu
Mizoram University, Aizawl
Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar