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

In JoSAA 2025, there are 19 NITs offering Electrical Engineering under the SC (Gender-Neutral) quota. Their closing ranks range from 1,997 (most competitive) to 8,088 (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 SC 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
1,316 1,997 Elite ↑ +5.5%
2
🏛️ Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 204
1,785 2,349 Elite ↑ +7.1%
3
🏛️ NIT Delhi
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 207
1,877 2,756 Elite ↑ +6.1%
4
🏛️ Malaviya NIT Jaipur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 202
2,126 2,820 Elite ↑ +5.4%
5
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 220
2,709 3,142 Elite ↓ −5.1%
6
🏛️ NIT Durgapur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 208
2,894 3,265 Elite ↑ +17.1%
7
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 219
2,438 3,418 Elite ↑ +11.0%
8
🏛️ Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 229
3,310 3,775 Elite → 3.7%
9
🏛️ Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 203
3,214 3,889 Elite ↑ +12.1%
10
🏛️ Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 201
3,303 3,954 Elite ↑ +5.2%
11
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Silchar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 224
2,858 4,527 Competitive ↑ +15.2%
12
🏛️ NIT Raipur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 216
4,108 4,569 Competitive ↑ +10.7%
13
🏛️ NIT Hamirpur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 210
3,923 4,589 Competitive ↑ +9.0%
14
🏛️ NIT Patna
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 214
4,360 4,934 Competitive ↑ +7.8%
15
🏛️ NIT Agartala
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 205
4,995 5,919 Competitive → 4.8%
16
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Srinagar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 225
5,356 6,150 Accessible → 3.1%
17
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Mizoram
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 222
7,347 7,697 Accessible → 2.5%
18
🏛️ NIT Arunachal Pradesh
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 218
7,947 8,042 Accessible ↓ −13.9%
19
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Manipur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 221
7,256 8,088 Accessible ↓ −7.9%

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

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite NITs (Closing Rank Below 4,027)

Closing ranks: 1,997 – 3,954

These elite NITs — National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad, NIT Delhi, and Malaviya NIT Jaipur and others — offer Electrical Engineering (Gender-Neutral) accessible only to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks at or below 4,027. 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. Notably, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra shows an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

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

Tier 2 — Competitive NITs (Closing Rank 4,028–6,057)

Closing ranks: 4,527 – 5,919

The competitive bracket for Electrical Engineering (SC, Gender-Neutral) spans NITs including National Institute of Technology, Silchar, NIT Raipur, NIT Hamirpur, and NIT Patna and others. Candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks in the 4,028–6,057 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. National Institute of Technology, Silchar and NIT Raipur and others are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure.

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

Tier 3 — Accessible NITs (Closing Rank Above 6,058)

Closing ranks: 6,150 – 8,088

These NITs — National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, National Institute of Technology, Mizoram, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, and National Institute of Technology, Manipur — offer Electrical Engineering (SC, Gender-Neutral) to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks above 6,058. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Electrical Engineering. Notably, NIT Arunachal Pradesh and National Institute of Technology, Manipur show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

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

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, Manipur had the highest (most accessible) SC closing rank for Electrical Engineering in JoSAA 2025, at 8,088 in Round 6. NIT Arunachal Pradesh was close at approximately 8,042.

With a SC rank of ~3,954, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar Electrical Engineering (R6 closing: 3,954) is your primary borderline target. National Institute of Technology, Silchar (R6 closing: 4,527) 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 SC 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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