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

In JoSAA 2026, there are 19 NITs offering Electrical Engineering under the OPEN (Gender-Neutral) quota. Their closing ranks range from 10,108 (most competitive) to 52,894 (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 OPEN 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
5,598 10,108 Elite → 4.9%
2
🏛️ Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 204
9,269 11,845 Elite ↓ −8.7%
3
🏛️ Malaviya NIT Jaipur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 202
10,973 14,833 Elite ↓ −16.5%
4
🏛️ NIT Delhi
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 207
12,197 15,419 Elite ↓ −10.0%
5
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 219
14,163 19,619 Elite ↓ −11.5%
6
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 220
17,015 19,840 Elite ↓ −31.3%
7
🏛️ Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 229
16,418 20,241 Elite ↓ −15.7%
8
🏛️ Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 203
16,743 21,581 Elite ↓ −12.9%
9
🏛️ NIT Durgapur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 208
16,462 21,927 Elite ↓ −15.1%
10
🏛️ Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 201
20,227 22,194 Elite ↓ −14.3%
11
🏛️ NIT Hamirpur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 210
22,526 26,772 Competitive ↓ −8.7%
12
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Silchar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 224
22,105 27,014 Competitive ↓ −12.2%
13
🏛️ NIT Patna
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 214
21,981 27,263 Competitive ↓ −8.8%
14
🏛️ NIT Raipur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 216
23,127 28,264 Competitive ↓ −13.6%
15
🏛️ NIT Agartala
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 205
29,362 37,813 Competitive ↓ −10.0%
16
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Srinagar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 225
35,668 43,664 Accessible ↓ −8.6%
17
🏛️ NIT Arunachal Pradesh
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 218
41,699 49,957 Accessible ↓ −12.6%
18
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Manipur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 221
50,807 52,659 Accessible ↓ −19.3%
19
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Mizoram
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 222
50,462 52,894 Accessible ↓ −13.0%

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

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite NITs (Closing Rank Below 24,370)

Closing ranks: 10,108 – 22,194

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 24,370. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. Notably, Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad and Malaviya NIT Jaipur 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
Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive NITs (Closing Rank 24,371–38,632)

Closing ranks: 26,772 – 37,813

The competitive bracket for Electrical Engineering (OPEN, Gender-Neutral) spans NITs including NIT Hamirpur, National Institute of Technology, Silchar, NIT Patna, and NIT Raipur and others. Candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks in the 24,371–38,632 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. Notably, NIT Hamirpur and National Institute of Technology, Silchar and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

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

Tier 3 — Accessible NITs (Closing Rank Above 38,633)

Closing ranks: 43,664 – 52,894

These NITs — National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, National Institute of Technology, Manipur, and National Institute of Technology, Mizoram — offer Electrical Engineering (OPEN, Gender-Neutral) to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks above 38,633. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Electrical Engineering. Notably, National Institute of Technology, Srinagar and NIT Arunachal Pradesh and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

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 (2025–2026)

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Frequently Asked Questions

National Institute of Technology, Mizoram had the highest (most accessible) OPEN closing rank for Electrical Engineering in JoSAA 2026, at 52,894 in Round 5. National Institute of Technology, Manipur was close at approximately 52,659.

With a OPEN rank of ~22,194, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar Electrical Engineering (R5 closing: 22,194) is your primary borderline target. NIT Hamirpur (R5 closing: 26,772) 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 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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