Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Cutoff Across All GFTIs — OPEN (Gender-Neutral) | JoSAA 2025 Complete Rankings

In JoSAA 2025, there are 16 GFTIs offering Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering under the OPEN (Gender-Neutral) quota. Their closing ranks range from 35,204 (most competitive) to 100,428 (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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22893
Top Opening Rank
100428
Last Closing Rank

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All 16 GFTI Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Programs Ranked by OPEN Closing Rank — JoSAA 2025

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# Institute Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
🎓 Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 232
22,893 35,204 Elite → 1.8%
2
🎓 Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 422
27,569 38,020 Elite ↑ +7.4%
3
🎓 Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 402
31,152 43,420 Elite → 0.2%
4
🎓 Shri G. S. Institute of Technology and Science Indore
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 451
47,041 51,823 Elite
5
🎓 National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 409
52,251 63,431 Competitive → 0.2%
6
🎓 Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry
↳ Mechatronics Engineering
JoSAA 426
43,365 63,647 Competitive ↓ −5.7%
7
🎓 Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 405
45,002 65,199 Competitive ↓ −8.4%
8
🎓 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir
↳ Robotics and AI
JoSAA 416
54,849 69,009 Competitive ↑ +23.2%
9
🎓 Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 441
52,397 69,801 Competitive → 1.4%
10
🎓 Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 440
60,972 70,172 Competitive → 1.9%
11
🎓 Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara
↳ Mechanical Engineering ( Rail Engineering)
JoSAA 443
49,819 73,517 Competitive → 0.8%
12
🎓 School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur
↳ B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) - MBA
JoSAA 412
66,909 74,721 Competitive ↑ +8.4%
13
🎓 Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 427
75,728 86,083 Accessible → 2.8%
14
🎓 Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 410
48,955 90,884 Accessible → 3.6%
15
🎓 School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 406
74,596 97,508 Accessible → 0.5%
16
🎓 Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 403
54,626 100,428 Accessible → 3.3%

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Which GFTIs Are Realistic for Your Rank? Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering OPEN Tier Analysis

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite GFTIs (Closing Rank Below 56,945)

Closing ranks: 35,204 – 51,823

These elite GFTIs — Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, and Shri G. S. Institute of Technology and Science Indore — offer Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (Gender-Neutral) accessible only to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks at or below 56,945. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh is showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure.

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi Shri G. S. Institute of Technology and Science Indore
Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive GFTIs (Closing Rank 56,946–78,686)

Closing ranks: 63,431 – 74,721

The competitive bracket for Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (OPEN, Gender-Neutral) spans GFTIs including National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi, Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry, Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad, and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir and others. Candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks in the 56,946–78,686 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir and School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry and Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur
Accessible

Tier 3 — Accessible GFTIs (Closing Rank Above 78,687)

Closing ranks: 86,083 – 100,428

These GFTIs — Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, and Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar — offer Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (OPEN, Gender-Neutral) to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks above 78,687. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering.

Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar had the highest (most accessible) OPEN closing rank for Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering in JoSAA 2025, at 100,428 in Round 6. School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur was close at approximately 97,508.

With a OPEN rank of ~69,405, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (R6 closing: 69,009) is your primary borderline target. Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus (R6 closing: 69,801) 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. GFTIs generally carry stronger brand value and alumni networks, but top NITs have comparable placement records in Mechanical & Manufacturing 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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