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

In JoSAA 2025, there are 19 NITs offering Electrical Engineering under the OBC-NCL (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) quota. Their closing ranks range from 6,738 (most competitive) to 23,604 (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 OBC-NCL 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
5,461 6,738 Elite ↓ −45.4%
2
🏛️ Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 204
8,505 9,117 Elite ↓ −10.9%
3
🏛️ Malaviya NIT Jaipur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 202
8,761 9,442 Elite ↓ −7.2%
4
🏛️ NIT Durgapur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 208
9,803 10,294 Elite ↓ −8.3%
5
🏛️ NIT Delhi
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 207
11,230 11,230 Elite ↓ −7.6%
6
🏛️ Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 229
11,754 12,022 Elite → 5.0%
7
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 220
10,671 12,112 Elite ↓ −15.3%
8
🏛️ Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 203
12,023 12,451 Competitive → 1.2%
9
🏛️ Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 201
12,913 12,913 Competitive ↓ −17.7%
10
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 219
12,471 13,320 Competitive ↓ −5.9%
11
🏛️ NIT Raipur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 216
12,157 13,935 Competitive → 1.9%
12
🏛️ NIT Patna
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 214
14,448 14,724 Competitive ↑ +5.1%
13
🏛️ NIT Hamirpur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 210
13,304 15,132 Competitive ↓ −6.1%
14
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Silchar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 224
13,893 16,012 Competitive ↓ −7.0%
15
🏛️ NIT Agartala
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 205
17,540 19,146 Accessible ↓ −9.3%
16
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Srinagar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 225
18,664 19,664 Accessible ↓ −7.6%
17
🏛️ NIT Arunachal Pradesh
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 218
20,925 20,925 Accessible
18
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Manipur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 221
21,717 21,717 Accessible ↓ −6.7%
19
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Mizoram
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 222
23,604 23,604 Accessible ↓ −7.3%

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Which NITs Are Realistic for Your Rank? Electrical Engineering OBC-NCL Tier Analysis

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite NITs (Closing Rank Below 12,360)

Closing ranks: 6,738 – 12,112

These elite NITs — National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad, Malaviya NIT Jaipur, and NIT Durgapur and others — offer Electrical Engineering (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) accessible only to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks at or below 12,360. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. Notably, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela and Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

National Institute of Technology, Rourkela Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad Malaviya NIT Jaipur NIT Durgapur NIT Delhi Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive NITs (Closing Rank 12,361–17,982)

Closing ranks: 12,451 – 16,012

The competitive bracket for Electrical Engineering (OBC-NCL, Female-only (including Supernumerary)) spans NITs including Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur, and NIT Raipur and others. Candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks in the 12,361–17,982 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. NIT Patna is showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar and National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur NIT Raipur NIT Patna NIT Hamirpur National Institute of Technology, Silchar
Accessible

Tier 3 — Accessible NITs (Closing Rank Above 17,983)

Closing ranks: 19,146 – 23,604

These NITs — NIT Agartala, National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, and National Institute of Technology, Manipur and others — offer Electrical Engineering (OBC-NCL, Female-only (including Supernumerary)) to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks above 17,983. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Electrical Engineering. Notably, NIT Agartala and National Institute of Technology, Srinagar and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

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

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, Mizoram had the highest (most accessible) OBC-NCL closing rank for Electrical Engineering in JoSAA 2025, at 23,604 in Round 6. National Institute of Technology, Manipur was close at approximately 21,717.

With a OBC-NCL rank of ~13,320, National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur Electrical Engineering (R6 closing: 13,320) is your primary borderline target. NIT Raipur (R6 closing: 13,935) 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 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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