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

In JoSAA 2025, there are 18 NITs offering Electrical Engineering under the ST (Gender-Neutral) quota. Their closing ranks range from 722 (most competitive) to 2,832 (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 18 NIT Electrical Engineering Programs Ranked by ST Closing Rank — JoSAA 2025

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# Institute Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
🏛️ Malaviya NIT Jaipur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 202
686 722 Elite ↓ −7.1%
2
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 223
813 912 Elite ↓ −120.3%
3
🏛️ Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 204
804 1,173 Elite ↓ −34.8%
4
🏛️ NIT Durgapur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 208
1,260 1,269 Elite ↓ −11.4%
5
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 220
893 1,355 Elite ↓ −5.7%
6
🏛️ NIT Delhi
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 207
1,235 1,432 Competitive → 1.1%
7
🏛️ Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 229
1,454 1,495 Competitive ↑ +12.5%
8
🏛️ Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 201
1,676 1,723 Competitive ↓ −27.2%
9
🏛️ Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 203
1,569 1,769 Competitive ↓ −13.3%
10
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 219
1,511 1,794 Competitive → 3.5%
11
🏛️ NIT Raipur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 216
1,638 1,914 Competitive → 1.2%
12
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Silchar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 224
1,320 1,955 Competitive → 1.8%
13
🏛️ NIT Patna
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 214
1,863 2,001 Competitive ↑ +5.5%
14
🏛️ NIT Hamirpur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 210
1,901 2,079 Competitive → 2.5%
15
🏛️ NIT Agartala
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 205
2,341 2,458 Accessible ↑ +11.6%
16
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Srinagar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 225
2,388 2,549 Accessible → 3.1%
17
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Manipur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 221
2,683 2,683 Accessible ↓ −5.4%
18
🏛️ NIT Arunachal Pradesh
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 218
2,754 2,832 Accessible ↓ −9.4%

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

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite NITs (Closing Rank Below 1,425)

Closing ranks: 722 – 1,355

These elite NITs — Malaviya NIT Jaipur, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad, and NIT Durgapur and others — offer Electrical Engineering (Gender-Neutral) accessible only to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks at or below 1,425. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. Notably, Malaviya NIT Jaipur and National Institute of Technology, Rourkela and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

Malaviya NIT Jaipur National Institute of Technology, Rourkela Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad NIT Durgapur National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive NITs (Closing Rank 1,426–2,128)

Closing ranks: 1,432 – 2,079

The competitive bracket for Electrical Engineering (ST, Gender-Neutral) spans NITs including NIT Delhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, and Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal and others. Candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks in the 1,426–2,128 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat and NIT Patna are 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 Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

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

Tier 3 — Accessible NITs (Closing Rank Above 2,129)

Closing ranks: 2,458 – 2,832

These NITs — NIT Agartala, National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, National Institute of Technology, Manipur, and NIT Arunachal Pradesh — offer Electrical Engineering (ST, Gender-Neutral) to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks above 2,129. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Electrical Engineering. NIT Agartala is showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, National Institute of Technology, Manipur and NIT Arunachal Pradesh show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

NIT Arunachal Pradesh had the highest (most accessible) ST closing rank for Electrical Engineering in JoSAA 2025, at 2,832 in Round 6. National Institute of Technology, Manipur was close at approximately 2,683.

With a ST rank of ~1,781, Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal Electrical Engineering (R6 closing: 1,769) is your primary borderline target. National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur (R6 closing: 1,794) 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 ST 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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