Tier 1 — Elite NITs (Closing Rank Below 935)
These elite NITs — National Institute of Technology, Warangal 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 935. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat is showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, National Institute of Technology, Warangal shows an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.