Computer Science & Software Engineering Cutoff Across All NITs — OBC-NCL (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) | JoSAA 2025 Complete Rankings

In JoSAA 2025, there are 31 NITs offering Computer Science & Software Engineering under the OBC-NCL (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) quota. Their closing ranks range from 991 (most competitive) to 19,469 (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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Top Opening Rank
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All 31 NIT Computer Science & Software Engineering Programs Ranked by OBC-NCL Closing Rank — JoSAA 2025

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# Institute Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 226
741 991 Elite ↓ −5.5%
2
🏛️ NIT Karnataka, Surathkal
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 211
1,486 1,723 Elite ↓ −5.9%
3
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Warangal
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 228
1,080 1,932 Elite ↓ −53.7%
4
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 223
2,603 2,833 Elite ↓ −43.3%
5
🏛️ Malaviya NIT Jaipur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 202
2,068 3,427 Elite ↓ −11.1%
6
🏛️ Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 204
2,200 3,666 Elite ↑ +10.9%
7
🏛️ NIT Calicut
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 206
3,326 4,008 Elite ↓ −28.3%
8
🏛️ Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 230
3,656 4,202 Elite ↓ −16.9%
9
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 220
4,017 4,563 Elite ↓ −5.4%
10
🏛️ NIT Delhi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 207
3,739 4,822 Elite ↓ −34.1%
11
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 219
5,497 6,298 Elite ↑ +6.7%
12
🏛️ Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 203
4,644 6,427 Elite → 3.1%
13
🏛️ Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 229
4,768 6,707 Elite ↓ −73.3%
14
🏛️ NIT Durgapur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 208
5,494 6,855 Elite ↓ −32.3%
15
🏛️ Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 201
6,820 7,634 Competitive → 0.5%
16
🏛️ NIT Raipur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 216
6,915 7,677 Competitive ↓ −27.6%
17
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 231
7,063 7,736 Competitive ↑ +7.3%
18
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Silchar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 224
6,568 7,896 Competitive ↑ +7.0%
19
🏛️ NIT Goa
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 209
8,120 8,120 Competitive ↓ −46.2%
20
🏛️ NIT Hamirpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 210
8,779 8,779 Competitive ↓ −15.6%
21
🏛️ NIT Puducherry
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 215
8,776 8,947 Competitive ↓ −45.6%
22
🏛️ NIT Patna
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 214
8,975 10,236 Competitive → 4.8%
23
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 227
10,525 10,607 Competitive → 0.8%
24
🏛️ NIT Meghalaya
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 212
10,781 10,781 Competitive ↑ +18.0%
25
🏛️ NIT Agartala
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 205
12,008 13,710 Accessible → 2.3%
26
🏛️ NIT Nagaland
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 213
15,455 15,455 Accessible
27
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Srinagar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 225
13,573 15,934 Accessible ↓ −25.1%
28
🏛️ NIT Sikkim
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 217
16,397 16,397 Accessible ↓ −54.1%
29
🏛️ NIT Arunachal Pradesh
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 218
15,369 17,870 Accessible → 1.8%
30
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Mizoram
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 222
18,060 18,060 Accessible → 1.4%
31
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Manipur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 221
16,604 19,469 Accessible ↓ −23.6%

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Which NITs Are Realistic for Your Rank? Computer Science & Software Engineering OBC-NCL Tier Analysis

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite NITs (Closing Rank Below 7,150)

Closing ranks: 991 – 6,855

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 Computer Science & Software Engineering (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) accessible only to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks at or below 7,150. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad and National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli and NIT Karnataka, Surathkal and others 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 Malaviya NIT Jaipur Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad NIT Calicut Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra NIT Delhi National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat NIT Durgapur
Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive NITs (Closing Rank 7,151–13,309)

Closing ranks: 7,634 – 10,781

The competitive bracket for Computer Science & Software Engineering (OBC-NCL, Female-only (including Supernumerary)) spans NITs including Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, NIT Raipur, National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh, and National Institute of Technology, Silchar and others. Candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks in the 7,151–13,309 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh and National Institute of Technology, Silchar and others are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, NIT Raipur and NIT Goa and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar NIT Raipur National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh National Institute of Technology, Silchar NIT Goa NIT Hamirpur NIT Puducherry NIT Patna National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand NIT Meghalaya
Accessible

Tier 3 — Accessible NITs (Closing Rank Above 13,310)

Closing ranks: 13,710 – 19,469

These NITs — NIT Agartala, NIT Nagaland, National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, and NIT Sikkim and others — offer Computer Science & Software Engineering (OBC-NCL, Female-only (including Supernumerary)) to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks above 13,310. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Computer Science & Software Engineering. Notably, National Institute of Technology, Srinagar and NIT Sikkim and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

NIT Agartala NIT Nagaland National Institute of Technology, Srinagar NIT Sikkim NIT Arunachal Pradesh National Institute of Technology, Mizoram National Institute of Technology, Manipur

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, Manipur had the highest (most accessible) OBC-NCL closing rank for Computer Science & Software Engineering in JoSAA 2025, at 19,469 in Round 6. National Institute of Technology, Mizoram was close at approximately 18,060.

With a OBC-NCL rank of ~7,677, NIT Raipur Computer Science & Software Engineering (R6 closing: 7,677) is your primary borderline target. National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh (R6 closing: 7,736) 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 Computer Science & Software 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 OBC-NCL 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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