Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Cutoff Across All NITs — OBC-NCL (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) | JoSAA 2025 Complete Rankings

In JoSAA 2025, there are 30 NITs offering Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering under the OBC-NCL (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) quota. Their closing ranks range from 7,920 (most competitive) to 37,270 (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 30 NIT Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Programs Ranked by OBC-NCL Closing Rank — JoSAA 2025

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# Institute Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
🏛️ Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad
↳ Engineering and Computational Mechanics
JoSAA 204
7,920 7,920 Elite ↓ −5.6%
2
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 226
7,949 8,274 Elite ↓ −21.1%
3
🏛️ NIT Karnataka, Surathkal
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 211
8,278 9,529 Elite ↓ −11.4%
4
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
↳ ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION
JoSAA 220
9,470 10,092 Elite ↓ −25.6%
5
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Warangal
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 228
8,413 10,918 Elite ↓ −11.1%
6
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 223
8,134 11,399 Elite ↓ −12.1%
7
🏛️ NIT Calicut
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 206
10,583 11,658 Elite ↓ −17.6%
8
🏛️ Malaviya NIT Jaipur
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 202
9,455 12,497 Elite → 4.5%
9
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur
↳ Engineering and Computational Mechanics
JoSAA 219
12,961 12,961 Elite ↓ −13.4%
10
🏛️ Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 230
10,676 13,476 Elite ↓ −15.2%
11
🏛️ NIT Delhi
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 207
11,918 13,994 Elite ↑ +13.0%
12
🏛️ Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal
↳ B. Tech. and M. Tech. in Engineering and Computational Mechanics (Dual Degree)
JoSAA 203
14,657 14,657 Elite ↑ +20.3%
13
🏛️ NIT Patna
↳ Mechatronics and Automation Engineering
JoSAA 214
14,915 14,915 Elite → 1.5%
14
🏛️ NIT Puducherry
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 215
16,201 16,309 Elite → 2.8%
15
🏛️ NIT Goa
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 209
17,602 17,602 Elite → 3.1%
16
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 231
17,683 17,683 Elite → 4.2%
17
🏛️ Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 229
14,585 18,042 Competitive → 0.8%
18
🏛️ NIT Durgapur
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 208
16,976 18,218 Competitive ↓ −9.7%
19
🏛️ Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 201
18,156 18,267 Competitive ↓ −9.8%
20
🏛️ NIT Raipur
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 216
17,362 18,620 Competitive → 3.2%
21
🏛️ NIT Hamirpur
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 210
15,846 18,922 Competitive → 1.6%
22
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Silchar
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 224
16,523 19,455 Competitive → 0.4%
23
🏛️ NIT Sikkim
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 217
22,589 22,589 Competitive → 2.3%
24
🏛️ NIT Agartala
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 205
22,224 22,970 Competitive ↓ −8.7%
25
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Srinagar
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 225
19,652 23,600 Competitive → 4.6%
26
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Manipur
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 221
23,704 23,704 Competitive → 4.4%
27
🏛️ NIT Meghalaya
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 212
23,870 23,870 Competitive ↓ −19.8%
28
🏛️ NIT Arunachal Pradesh
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 218
24,494 24,494 Competitive ↓ −5.3%
29
🏛️ NIT Nagaland
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 213
24,582 24,582 Competitive → 1.6%
30
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 227
36,128 37,270 Accessible ↓ −91.6%

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Which NITs Are Realistic for Your Rank? Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering OBC-NCL Tier Analysis

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite NITs (Closing Rank Below 17,703)

Closing ranks: 7,920 – 17,683

These elite NITs — Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, NIT Karnataka, Surathkal, and National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra and others — offer Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) accessible only to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks at or below 17,703. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. NIT Delhi and Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad and National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli NIT Karnataka, Surathkal National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra National Institute of Technology, Warangal National Institute of Technology, Rourkela NIT Calicut Malaviya NIT Jaipur National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur NIT Delhi Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal NIT Patna NIT Puducherry NIT Goa National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh
Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive NITs (Closing Rank 17,704–27,486)

Closing ranks: 18,042 – 24,582

The competitive bracket for Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (OBC-NCL, Female-only (including Supernumerary)) spans NITs including Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, NIT Durgapur, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, and NIT Raipur and others. Candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks in the 17,704–27,486 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. Notably, NIT Durgapur and Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat NIT Durgapur Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar NIT Raipur NIT Hamirpur National Institute of Technology, Silchar NIT Sikkim NIT Agartala National Institute of Technology, Srinagar National Institute of Technology, Manipur NIT Meghalaya NIT Arunachal Pradesh NIT Nagaland
Accessible

Tier 3 — Accessible NITs (Closing Rank Above 27,487)

Closing ranks: 37,270 – 37,270

These NITs — National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand — offer Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (OBC-NCL, Female-only (including Supernumerary)) to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks above 27,487. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering. Notably, National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand shows an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand

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, Uttarakhand had the highest (most accessible) OBC-NCL closing rank for Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering in JoSAA 2025, at 37,270 in Round 6. NIT Nagaland was close at approximately 24,582.

With a OBC-NCL rank of ~17,642, NIT Goa Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (R6 closing: 17,602) is your primary borderline target. National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh (R6 closing: 17,683) 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 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 OBC-NCL 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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