Electrical Engineering Cutoff Across All NITs — EWS (Gender-Neutral) | JoSAA 2025 Complete Rankings

In JoSAA 2025, there are 19 NITs offering Electrical Engineering under the EWS (Gender-Neutral) quota. Their closing ranks range from 1,486 (most competitive) to 7,175 (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 19 NIT Electrical Engineering Programs Ranked by EWS Closing Rank — JoSAA 2025

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# Institute Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 223
1,381 1,486 Elite ↑ +16.5%
2
🏛️ Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 204
1,429 1,505 Elite ↑ +20.5%
3
🏛️ Malaviya NIT Jaipur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 202
1,710 1,949 Elite ↑ +11.0%
4
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 220
2,087 2,138 Elite ↑ +24.5%
5
🏛️ NIT Delhi
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 207
1,990 2,203 Elite ↑ +23.4%
6
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 219
2,373 2,494 Elite ↑ +16.9%
7
🏛️ Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 229
2,432 2,691 Elite ↑ +19.0%
8
🏛️ NIT Durgapur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 208
2,685 2,806 Elite ↑ +13.0%
9
🏛️ Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 201
2,715 2,812 Elite ↑ +19.1%
10
🏛️ Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 203
2,711 2,901 Elite ↑ +17.4%
11
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Silchar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 224
3,351 3,448 Competitive ↑ +13.7%
12
🏛️ NIT Hamirpur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 210
3,481 3,598 Competitive ↑ +16.5%
13
🏛️ NIT Patna
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 214
3,617 3,814 Competitive ↑ +15.8%
14
🏛️ NIT Raipur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 216
3,500 3,845 Competitive ↑ +11.8%
15
🏛️ NIT Agartala
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 205
4,876 5,212 Competitive ↑ +22.0%
16
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Srinagar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 225
5,623 5,896 Accessible ↑ +12.0%
17
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Manipur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 221
6,323 6,770 Accessible ↑ +13.8%
18
🏛️ NIT Arunachal Pradesh
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 218
6,524 6,854 Accessible ↑ +10.6%
19
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Mizoram
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 222
7,112 7,175 Accessible ↑ +8.3%

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Which NITs Are Realistic for Your Rank? Electrical Engineering EWS Tier Analysis

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite NITs (Closing Rank Below 3,382)

Closing ranks: 1,486 – 2,901

These elite NITs — National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad, Malaviya NIT Jaipur, and National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra and others — offer Electrical Engineering (Gender-Neutral) accessible only to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks at or below 3,382. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. National Institute of Technology, Rourkela and Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad and others are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure.

National Institute of Technology, Rourkela Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad Malaviya NIT Jaipur National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra NIT Delhi National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat NIT Durgapur Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal
Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive NITs (Closing Rank 3,383–5,278)

Closing ranks: 3,448 – 5,212

The competitive bracket for Electrical Engineering (EWS, Gender-Neutral) spans NITs including National Institute of Technology, Silchar, NIT Hamirpur, NIT Patna, and NIT Raipur and others. Candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks in the 3,383–5,278 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. National Institute of Technology, Silchar and NIT Hamirpur and others are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure.

National Institute of Technology, Silchar NIT Hamirpur NIT Patna NIT Raipur NIT Agartala
Accessible

Tier 3 — Accessible NITs (Closing Rank Above 5,279)

Closing ranks: 5,896 – 7,175

These NITs — National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, National Institute of Technology, Manipur, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, and National Institute of Technology, Mizoram — offer Electrical Engineering (EWS, Gender-Neutral) to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks above 5,279. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Electrical Engineering. National Institute of Technology, Srinagar and National Institute of Technology, Manipur and others are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure.

National Institute of Technology, Srinagar National Institute of Technology, Manipur NIT Arunachal Pradesh National Institute of Technology, Mizoram

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

Detailed College Profiles

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Frequently Asked Questions

National Institute of Technology, Mizoram had the highest (most accessible) EWS closing rank for Electrical Engineering in JoSAA 2025, at 7,175 in Round 6. NIT Arunachal Pradesh was close at approximately 6,854.

With a EWS rank of ~2,901, Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal Electrical Engineering (R6 closing: 2,901) is your primary borderline target. National Institute of Technology, Silchar (R6 closing: 3,448) 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 Electrical 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 EWS 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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