Rank-Band Analysis
JEE Mains OBC-NCL Gender-Neutral JoSAA 2026 Rank 10,000–15,000

Colleges for JEE Mains Rank 10,000–15,000 in Computer Science & Software Engineering (OBC-NCL) — JoSAA 2026

If your JEE Mains OBC-NCL rank falls between 10,000 and 15,000, you have a realistic shot at 21 Computer Science & Software Engineering program(s) in JoSAA 2026. This page consolidates the complete opening and final closing rank data for every program in this band — split by All India / Other State quota and Home State quota — identifies your safe vs. borderline options, and links to detailed profiles for each college.

33 programs listed
27 OS / AI quota
6 Home State quota
6 Data through Round

Warning: These are Options, Not a Strategy

The tables below show which colleges you can clear. They do NOT tell you the correct order to fill them in JoSAA. Every year, students in this rank band lose a better college due to incorrect choice ordering.

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Computer Science & Software Engineering Programs for OBC-NCL Rank 10,000–15,000 — JoSAA 2026

Showing final closing ranks from Round 6 (the most predictive round) · Category: OBC-NCL · Gender: Gender-Neutral

All India / Other State (OS/AI) Quota — OBC-NCL Rank 10,000–15,000

These cutoffs apply to candidates who are NOT domiciled in the institute's home state, and to all candidates for IITs (AI quota). If you do not qualify for Home State quota at a listed NIT, the OS closing rank is the benchmark for your eligibility.

# Institute Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
🎓 IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 310
7,873 10,006 ↑ Reach ↓ −60.0%
2
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Pune
↳ Cyber Security
JoSAA 321
8,840 10,295 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
3
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur
↳ Computer Science Engineering (Artificial lntelligence and Machine Learning)
JoSAA 320
8,281 10,391 ↑ Reach ↓ −3.7%
4
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 320
8,344 10,667 ⚡ Borderline → 0.5%
5
🎓 Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 402
6,803 11,016 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −45.0%
6
🎓 NIT Arunachal Pradesh
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 218
10,017 11,235 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −13.7%
7
🎓 Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
JoSAA 402
6,895 11,327 ⚡ Borderline → 0.0%
8
🎓 IIIT Tiruchirappalli
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 314
8,502 11,378 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −5.0%
9
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur
↳ Computer Science Engineering (Data Science and Analytics)
JoSAA 320
10,135 11,431 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +1.7%
10
🎓 IIIT Tiruchirappalli
↳ Computer Science and Engineering ( Artificial Intelligence & Data Science)
JoSAA 314
9,226 11,676 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −7.1%
11
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur
↳ Computer Science Engineering (Human Computer lnteraction and Gaming Technology)
JoSAA 320
10,646 12,302 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +2.4%
12
🎓 NIT , Mizoram
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 222
12,039 12,442 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −4.9%
13
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
JoSAA 318
10,689 12,462 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −2.0%
14
🎓 IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 302
8,762 12,612 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −20.2%
15
🎓 IIIT Surat
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
JoSAA 324
9,414 12,709 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −10.5%
16
🎓 IIIT Surat
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 324
8,888 12,782 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −13.5%
17
🎓 IIIT (IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 308
9,051 12,982 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −26.0%
18
🎓 IIIT Bhopal
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 323
8,770 13,238 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −19.8%
19
🎓 IIIT Bhopal
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)
JoSAA 323
9,174 13,395 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −20.2%
20
🎓 IIIT Surat
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
JoSAA 324
10,961 13,733 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −15.1%
21
🎓 Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 423
10,833 13,860 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −16.7%
22
🎓 NIT Nagaland
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 213
13,716 13,970 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −20.2%
23
🎓 IIIT Bhopal
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
JoSAA 323
9,965 13,990 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −26.7%
24
🎓 IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 317
10,945 14,739 ✓ Safe ↓ −13.6%
25
🎓 IIIT (IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
JoSAA 308
10,608 14,763 ✓ Safe → 0.0%
26
🎓 NIT , Manipur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 221
13,459 14,947 ✓ Safe ↓ −31.5%
27
🎓 IIIT Bhopal
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
JoSAA 323
11,068 14,954 ✓ Safe ↓ −21.8%

Home State (HS) Quota — OBC-NCL Rank 10,000–15,000

These cutoffs apply ONLY to candidates who are domiciles of the state where the NIT is located. HS closing ranks are consistently more accessible than OS closing ranks at the same institute. If you qualify for HS quota at any NIT listed here, your effective eligibility is significantly wider.

How it works: JoSAA reserves approximately 50% of NIT seats under Home State quota for candidates domiciled in the institute's state. A candidate with a OBC-NCL rank at the upper end of the 10,000–15,000 band may be out of contention under OS quota but comfortably inside the HS closing rank at the same NIT. Always include both the HS and OS entries for the same college in your choice list.

# Institute Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
🏛️ NIT Durgapur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
5,898 10,495 ↑ Reach ↓ −57.3%
2
🏛️ NIT Raipur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
7,008 10,908 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −2.6%
3
🏛️ NIT Goa
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
11,369 11,369 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +9.5%
4
🏛️ Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
↳ Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)
Domicile Only
12,203 12,203 ⚡ Borderline → 0.0%
5
🏛️ Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
4,221 12,693 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −44.4%
6
🏛️ Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
↳ Computer Science Engineering (Data Science)
Domicile Only
14,935 14,935 ✓ Safe → 0.0%

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Which of These Colleges Is Safest for Rank 10,000–15,000?

Tier boundaries computed against your band midpoint (12,500) using Round 6 final closing rank data. Lower rank number = more competitive.

National / Other State Quota — Tier Analysis

This analysis applies to candidates competing under OS (Other State) or AI (All India) quota — the benchmark for any candidate who is not a domicile of the listed institute's home state.

Safe Allotment (High Probability)

Tier 1 — High Probability Colleges for Rank 10,000–15,000 (OS)

Colleges where the final closing rank is at least 400+ above the band midpoint (12,500) under OS/AI quota

IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh IIIT (IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat NIT , Manipur IIIT Bhopal

IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, IIIT (IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat, NIT , Manipur, IIIT Bhopal are the most reliable safe option(s) in the 10,000–15,000 band for OS/AI candidates. Candidates with ranks in the lower half of this band are comfortably inside the historical closing rank. IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh has been easing (–13.6% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. NIT , Manipur has been easing (–31.5% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. IIIT Bhopal has been easing (–21.8% YoY) — a favourable trajectory.

Borderline (Coin-Flip Zone)

Tier 2 — Borderline Colleges (Your Rank is In the Mix) (OS)

Colleges where the band midpoint (12,500) falls within ±400 of the final closing rank under OS/AI quota

IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi NIT Arunachal Pradesh Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi IIIT Tiruchirappalli IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur IIIT Tiruchirappalli IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur NIT , Mizoram IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan IIIT Surat IIIT Surat IIIT (IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat IIIT Bhopal IIIT Bhopal IIIT Surat Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi NIT Nagaland IIIT Bhopal

IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, IIIT Tiruchirappalli, IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur, IIIT Tiruchirappalli, IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur, NIT , Mizoram, IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam, IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan, IIIT Surat, IIIT Surat, IIIT (IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat, IIIT Bhopal, IIIT Bhopal, IIIT Surat, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, NIT Nagaland, IIIT Bhopal are where most candidates in the 10,000–15,000 range will be competing under OS/AI quota for Computer Science & Software Engineering. The final-round closing rank is the most predictive indicator for this zone — always plan against final-round data rather than Round 1. Your choice-filling order is decisive here.

Reach (Lower Probability, Worth Including)

Tier 3 — Reach Colleges (Include But Don't Anchor On) (OS)

Colleges where the opening rank under OS/AI quota is above the band midpoint (12,500)

IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram IIIT (IIIT) Pune IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur

IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram, IIIT (IIIT) Pune, IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur are in reach territory for most of the 10,000–15,000 band under OS/AI quota. Including them in your choice list at an appropriate position is rational — the JoSAA algorithm will consider it only if your rank qualifies, with zero downside risk. Notably, IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram, IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur have shown an easing trend — the programme(s) may become more accessible in the coming cycle.

Home State Quota — Where Domicile Creates a Strategic Advantage

For candidates domiciled in the state of a listed NIT, the HS quota unlocks a more accessible tier of cutoffs at the same institute. This section highlights where Home State status changes the tier classification within the 10,000–15,000 band.

NIT Durgapur under HS quota (final closing rank 10,495) is within this rank band for West Bengal domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Raipur under HS quota (final closing rank 10,908) is within this rank band for Chhattisgarh domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Goa under HS quota (final closing rank 11,369) is within this rank band for Goa domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh under HS quota (final closing rank 12,203) is within this rank band for Chandigarh domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar under HS quota (final closing rank 12,693) is within this rank band for Punjab domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh under HS quota (final closing rank 14,935) is within this rank band for Chandigarh domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely.

NIT Durgapur West Bengal Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
10,495
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
NIT Raipur Chhattisgarh Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
10,908
Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)
NIT Goa Goa Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
11,369
Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh Chandigarh Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
12,203
Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar Punjab Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
12,693
Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh Chandigarh Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
14,935
Outside Band (OS) → Safe (HS)

Detailed Cutoff Profiles

For complete historical cutoff data, seat matrices, placement records, and campus information for every college on this page, visit their dedicated profiles:

IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 10,006 · Tamil Nadu
All Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu
IIIT (IIIT) Pune — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Cyber Security AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 10,295 · Maharashtra
All Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra
NIT Arunachal Pradesh — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 11,235 · Himachal Pradesh
All Engineering Colleges in Himachal Pradesh
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 11,327 · Jharkhand
All Engineering Colleges in Jharkhand
IIIT Tiruchirappalli — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering ( Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 11,676 · Tamil Nadu
All Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu
IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Computer Science Engineering (Human Computer lnteraction and Gaming Technology) AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 12,302 · Maharashtra
All Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra
NIT , Mizoram — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 12,442 · Mizoram
All Engineering Colleges in Mizoram
IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 12,462 · Kerala
All Engineering Colleges in Kerala
IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 12,612 · Rajasthan
All Engineering Colleges in Rajasthan
IIIT Surat — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 13,733 · Gujarat
All Engineering Colleges in Gujarat
Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 13,860 · Delhi
All Engineering Colleges in Delhi
NIT Nagaland — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 13,970 · Nagaland
All Engineering Colleges in Nagaland
IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 14,739 · Andhra Pradesh
All Engineering Colleges in Andhra Pradesh
IIIT (IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 14,763 · Gujarat
All Engineering Colleges in Gujarat
NIT , Manipur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 14,947 · Manipur
All Engineering Colleges in Manipur
IIIT Bhopal — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 14,954 · Madhya Pradesh
All Engineering Colleges in Madhya Pradesh
NIT Durgapur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 10,495 · West Bengal · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in West Bengal
NIT Raipur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 10,908 · Chhattisgarh · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in Chhattisgarh
NIT Goa — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 11,369 · Goa · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in Goa
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 12,693 · Punjab · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in Punjab
Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Computer Science Engineering (Data Science) HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 14,935 · Chandigarh · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in Chandigarh

Have These Cutoffs Been Rising or Falling? (Year-on-Year Trend)

Lower rank number = more competitive (fewer candidates ranked above you)

Planning Note for JoSAA 2027: IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur, IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur have been tightening — plan with additional rank buffer beyond the listed closing rank. IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram, IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, IIIT Tiruchirappalli, IIIT Tiruchirappalli, NIT , Mizoram, IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam, IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan, IIIT Surat, IIIT Surat, IIIT (IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat, IIIT Bhopal, IIIT Bhopal, IIIT Surat, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, NIT Nagaland, IIIT Bhopal, IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, NIT , Manipur, IIIT Bhopal have been easing — a favourable trajectory for candidates in this band. IIIT (IIIT) Pune, IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, IIIT (IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat are near-stable — the most predictable planning signal(s) on this page.

Other State / All India (OS/AI) Quota — Final Closing Rank Trend

Home State (HS) Quota — Final Closing Rank Trend

HS closing ranks are plotted separately to prevent conflating the two quota pools. The gap between HS and OS lines for the same institute visually validates the home state advantage magnitude.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Computer Science & Software Engineering admissions for OBC-NCL rank 10,000–15,000 candidates.

For OBC-NCL ranks in the 10,000–15,000 range under OS quota, IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram Computer Science & Software Engineering (final closing rank 10,006 in 2026) and IIIT (IIIT) Pune (final closing rank 10,295) are the most realistic national-pool targets. If you are a West Bengal domicile, NIT Durgapur under HS quota (final closing rank 10,495) becomes a safer option in this band. See the full tiered breakdown above.

A rank of 12,500 is in the borderline zone for IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur Computer Science & Software Engineering under OS quota (final closing rank: 10,667 in 2026). This rank is not definitively safe — your choice-filling order matters significantly for borderline positions.

JoSAA splits NIT seats into two quota pools: Other State (OS) — open to all candidates nationwide — and Home State (HS) — reserved for candidates who are domiciles of the state where the NIT is located. Approximately 50% of seats fall under HS quota. HS closing ranks are consistently more accessible (higher rank number) than OS closing ranks at the same college and category, often by several hundred to over a thousand ranks. If you qualify for HS quota at any NIT in your shortlist, always add both the HS and OS entries for that college to your choice list — list the HS entry above the OS entry for the same programme.

The optimal strategy for borderline ranks is to list choices in descending order of preference (best college first), not in ascending order of probability. JoSAA's allotment algorithm guarantees you the highest-ranked choice you qualify for — which means listing aspirational choices first is never 'risky.' The mistake is omitting them, listing them too low, or failing to include both HS and OS entries for the same NIT. justcutoffs.com's expert system automates this entire ordering correctly.

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Trends vary by institute. Under OS quota: IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram is easing (–60.0% YoY); IIIT (IIIT) Pune is near-stable (+0.0% YoY); IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur is easing (–3.7% YoY); IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur is near-stable (+0.5% YoY). See the year-on-year trend charts above, split by quota type, for a complete visual comparison.

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