Tier 1 — Elite NITs (Closing Rank Below 2,439)
These elite NITs — National Institute of Technology, Warangal, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, and Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat — offer Mathematics & Computing (Gender-Neutral) accessible only to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks at or below 2,439. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. National Institute of Technology, Warangal and National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat shows an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.