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

In JoSAA 2025, there are 31 NITs offering Computer Science & Software Engineering under the OPEN (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) quota. Their closing ranks range from 2,599 (most competitive) to 52,051 (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 Computer Science & Software 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
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 226
899 2,599 Elite ↓ −19.7%
2
🏛️ NIT Karnataka, Surathkal
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 211
511 3,567 Elite ↓ −46.6%
3
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Warangal
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 228
3,692 4,892 Elite ↓ −35.6%
4
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 223
1,434 5,524 Elite ↑ +9.6%
5
🏛️ NIT Calicut
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 206
5,857 8,054 Elite → 0.2%
6
🏛️ Malaviya NIT Jaipur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 202
5,059 8,485 Elite ↓ −17.5%
7
🏛️ Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 204
5,064 9,827 Elite ↓ −11.2%
8
🏛️ Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 229
7,589 10,416 Elite → 3.2%
9
🏛️ Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 230
5,649 10,434 Elite ↓ −15.4%
10
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 220
10,920 11,578 Elite ↓ −26.1%
11
🏛️ NIT Durgapur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 208
10,862 12,441 Elite ↓ −7.0%
12
🏛️ NIT Delhi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 207
4,930 13,117 Elite ↑ +5.4%
13
🏛️ Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 203
11,843 15,599 Elite ↓ −5.4%
14
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 219
15,486 16,847 Elite ↓ −10.8%
15
🏛️ NIT Goa
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 209
16,957 16,957 Elite ↓ −27.1%
16
🏛️ NIT Raipur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 216
16,263 18,213 Elite ↑ +6.4%
17
🏛️ Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 201
17,315 18,633 Elite ↓ −8.9%
18
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 231
10,450 19,173 Competitive ↓ −14.8%
19
🏛️ NIT Hamirpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 210
16,950 20,822 Competitive → 4.4%
20
🏛️ NIT Puducherry
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 215
20,899 20,899 Competitive ↓ −12.0%
21
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Silchar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 224
16,924 21,442 Competitive ↓ −13.8%
22
🏛️ NIT Patna
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 214
19,725 23,447 Competitive ↓ −8.2%
23
🏛️ NIT Sikkim
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 217
17,695 25,725 Competitive ↑ +28.3%
24
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 227
30,070 30,379 Competitive ↓ −6.5%
25
🏛️ NIT Agartala
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 205
30,693 35,008 Competitive → 0.2%
26
🏛️ NIT Meghalaya
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 212
37,667 37,667 Accessible ↓ −7.2%
27
🏛️ NIT Arunachal Pradesh
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 218
37,651 39,026 Accessible → 4.2%
28
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Srinagar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 225
31,275 41,403 Accessible ↓ −14.0%
29
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Manipur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 221
37,690 47,354 Accessible ↓ −8.0%
30
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Mizoram
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 222
51,368 51,368 Accessible ↓ −18.5%
31
🏛️ NIT Nagaland
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 213
48,057 52,051 Accessible ↓ −36.1%

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Which NITs Are Realistic for Your Rank? Computer Science & Software Engineering OPEN Tier Analysis

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite NITs (Closing Rank Below 19,083)

Closing ranks: 2,599 – 18,633

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 19,083. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. National Institute of Technology, Rourkela and NIT Delhi and others 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 NIT Calicut Malaviya NIT Jaipur Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra NIT Durgapur NIT Delhi Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur NIT Goa NIT Raipur Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive NITs (Closing Rank 19,084–35,567)

Closing ranks: 19,173 – 35,008

The competitive bracket for Computer Science & Software Engineering (OPEN, Female-only (including Supernumerary)) spans NITs including National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh, NIT Hamirpur, NIT Puducherry, and National Institute of Technology, Silchar and others. Candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks in the 19,084–35,567 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. NIT Sikkim is showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh and NIT Puducherry and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh NIT Hamirpur NIT Puducherry National Institute of Technology, Silchar NIT Patna NIT Sikkim National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand NIT Agartala
Accessible

Tier 3 — Accessible NITs (Closing Rank Above 35,568)

Closing ranks: 37,667 – 52,051

These NITs — NIT Meghalaya, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, and National Institute of Technology, Manipur and others — offer Computer Science & Software Engineering (OPEN, Female-only (including Supernumerary)) to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks above 35,568. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Computer Science & Software Engineering. Notably, NIT Meghalaya and National Institute of Technology, Srinagar and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

NIT Meghalaya NIT Arunachal Pradesh National Institute of Technology, Srinagar National Institute of Technology, Manipur National Institute of Technology, Mizoram 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 Computer Science & Software Engineering in JoSAA 2025, at 52,051 in Round 6. National Institute of Technology, Mizoram was close at approximately 51,368.

With a OPEN rank of ~18,213, NIT Raipur Computer Science & Software Engineering (R6 closing: 18,213) is your primary borderline target. Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar (R6 closing: 18,633) 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 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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