Electrical Engineering Cutoff Across All NITs — OBC-NCL (Gender-Neutral) | JoSAA 2026 Complete Rankings

In JoSAA 2026, there are 19 NITs offering Electrical Engineering under the OBC-NCL (Gender-Neutral) quota. Their closing ranks range from 4,191 (most competitive) to 18,268 (most accessible). This page ranks every programme by 2026 closing rank, overlays year-over-year trend data (2025–2026), and groups them by competitive tier.

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All 19 NIT Electrical Engineering Programs Ranked by OBC-NCL Closing Rank — JoSAA 2026

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# Institute Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 223
2,982 4,191 Elite ↓ −8.7%
2
🏛️ Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 204
3,530 4,315 Elite ↑ +5.5%
3
🏛️ Malaviya NIT Jaipur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 202
4,018 5,064 Elite → 0.2%
4
🏛️ NIT Delhi
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 207
4,913 5,883 Elite ↓ −10.7%
5
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 219
5,598 6,560 Elite ↓ −9.6%
6
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 220
5,719 6,716 Elite ↓ −17.9%
7
🏛️ Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 229
5,747 7,195 Elite ↓ −10.5%
8
🏛️ Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 203
6,173 7,308 Elite ↓ −10.0%
9
🏛️ NIT Durgapur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 208
6,056 7,317 Elite ↓ −24.2%
10
🏛️ Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 201
6,783 7,381 Elite ↓ −10.8%
11
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Silchar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 224
7,639 8,703 Elite ↓ −9.0%
12
🏛️ NIT Hamirpur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 210
7,411 8,707 Elite → 1.9%
13
🏛️ NIT Raipur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 216
7,985 9,358 Competitive ↓ −16.7%
14
🏛️ NIT Patna
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 214
8,481 9,416 Competitive ↓ −8.8%
15
🏛️ NIT Agartala
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 205
11,204 12,672 Competitive ↓ −10.2%
16
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Srinagar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 225
12,899 13,511 Competitive → 2.9%
17
🏛️ NIT Arunachal Pradesh
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 218
16,002 17,295 Accessible ↓ −26.4%
18
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Manipur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 221
17,862 17,862 Accessible ↓ −14.1%
19
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Mizoram
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 222
17,941 18,268 Accessible ↓ −15.3%

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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 8,883)

Closing ranks: 4,191 – 8,707

These elite NITs — National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad, Malaviya NIT Jaipur, and NIT Delhi and others — offer Electrical Engineering (Gender-Neutral) accessible only to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks at or below 8,883. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad is showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela and NIT Delhi 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 Delhi National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal NIT Durgapur Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar National Institute of Technology, Silchar NIT Hamirpur
Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive NITs (Closing Rank 8,884–13,575)

Closing ranks: 9,358 – 13,511

The competitive bracket for Electrical Engineering (OBC-NCL, Gender-Neutral) spans NITs including NIT Raipur, NIT Patna, NIT Agartala, and National Institute of Technology, Srinagar. Candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks in the 8,884–13,575 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. Notably, NIT Raipur and NIT Patna and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

NIT Raipur NIT Patna NIT Agartala National Institute of Technology, Srinagar
Accessible

Tier 3 — Accessible NITs (Closing Rank Above 13,576)

Closing ranks: 17,295 – 18,268

These NITs — NIT Arunachal Pradesh, National Institute of Technology, Manipur, and National Institute of Technology, Mizoram — offer Electrical Engineering (OBC-NCL, Gender-Neutral) to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks above 13,576. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Electrical Engineering. Notably, NIT Arunachal Pradesh and National Institute of Technology, Manipur and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

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 (2025–2026)

Detailed College Profiles

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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 2026, at 18,268 in Round 5. National Institute of Technology, Manipur was close at approximately 17,862.

With a OBC-NCL rank of ~7,381, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar Electrical Engineering (R5 closing: 7,381) is your primary borderline target. National Institute of Technology, Silchar (R5 closing: 8,703) 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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