Colleges for JEE Mains Rank 10,000–20,000 in Basic Sciences & Economics (SC) — JoSAA 2025

If your JEE Mains SC rank falls between 10,000 and 20,000, you have a realistic shot at 7 Basic Sciences & Economics program(s) in JoSAA 2025. 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.

18 programs listed

8 OS / AI quota

10 Home State quota

6 Data through Round

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Basic Sciences & Economics Programs for SC Rank 10,000–20,000 — JoSAA 2025

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

All India / Other State (OS/AI) Quota — SC Rank 10,000–20,000

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	State	Type	Opening	Closing (R6)	Tier	YoY Trend
1	🎓 NIT Agartala ↳ Physics JoSAA 205	Tripura	OS ·	9,054	10,018	↑ Reach	↓ −6.1%
2	🎓 IIIT Bhopal ↳ Physics and Computational Engineering JoSAA 323	Madhya Pradesh	AI ·	9,274	10,200	↑ Reach	→ 0.0%
3	🎓 Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi ↳ Quantitative Economics & Data Science JoSAA 402	Jharkhand	AI ·	9,330	10,467	↑ Reach	↑ +4.3%
4	🎓 NIT Agartala ↳ Chemistry JoSAA 205	Tripura	OS ·	10,515	10,666	↑ Reach	↓ −10.9%
5	🎓 Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi ↳ Physics JoSAA 402	Jharkhand	AI ·	11,151	11,547	↑ Reach	↓ −5.9%
6	🎓 Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology ↳ Chemistry JoSAA 410	Punjab	AI ·	12,341	12,464	↑ Reach	↑ +16.8%
7	🎓 Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology ↳ Mathematics JoSAA 410	Punjab	AI ·	14,730	14,730	⚡ Borderline	↑ +7.0%
8	🎓 Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology ↳ Physics JoSAA 410	Punjab	AI ·	15,602	15,602	⚡ Borderline	↓ −1.2%

Home State (HS) Quota — SC Rank 10,000–20,000

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 SC rank at the upper end of the 10,000–20,000 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	Home State	Quota	Opening	Closing (R6)	Tier	YoY Trend
1	🏛️ NIT , Rourkela ↳ Physics Domicile Only	Odisha	HS ·	6,168	10,719	↑ Reach	↑ +31.6%
2	🏛️ NIT , Rourkela ↳ Chemistry Domicile Only	Odisha	HS ·	10,492	10,883	↑ Reach	↑ +22.0%
3	🏛️ NIT , Rourkela ↳ Life Science Domicile Only	Odisha	HS ·	11,398	11,398	↑ Reach	↑ +33.4%
4	🏛️ NIT , Rourkela ↳ Mathematics Domicile Only	Odisha	HS ·	8,438	11,660	↑ Reach	↑ +18.1%
5	🏛️ Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat ↳ Industrial Chemistry Domicile Only	Gujarat	HS ·	12,469	12,469	↑ Reach	↑ +2.2%
6	🏛️ Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat ↳ Engineering Physics Domicile Only	Gujarat	HS ·	13,365	13,365	⚡ Borderline	↓ −11.6%
7	🏛️ Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat ↳ Physics Domicile Only	Gujarat	HS ·	13,148	16,768	⚡ Borderline	↑ +27.6%
8	🏛️ NIT Hamirpur ↳ Engineering Physics Domicile Only	Himachal Pradesh	HS ·	14,508	17,790	✓ Safe	↓ −45.5%
9	🏛️ Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat ↳ Mathematics Domicile Only	Gujarat	HS ·	8,281	17,828	✓ Safe	↑ +10.4%
10	🏛️ Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat ↳ Chemistry Domicile Only	Gujarat	HS ·	16,778	19,448	✓ Safe	↑ +17.3%

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Which of These Colleges Is Safest for Rank 10,000–20,000?

Tier boundaries computed against your band midpoint (15,000) 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 10,000–20,000 (OS)

Colleges where the final closing rank is at least 400+ above the band midpoint (15,000) under OS/AI quota

No colleges in the 10,000–20,000 band have a historical closing rank that makes them definitively safe for the full range under OS/AI quota. Candidates at the lower end of this band may find borderline programs accessible with a comfortable margin.

Borderline (Coin-Flip Zone)

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

Colleges where the band midpoint (15,000) falls within ±400 of the final closing rank under OS/AI quota

Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology

Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology are where most candidates in the 10,000–20,000 range will be competing under OS/AI quota for Basic Sciences & Economics. 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 (15,000)

NIT Agartala IIIT Bhopal Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi NIT Agartala Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology

NIT Agartala, IIIT Bhopal, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, NIT Agartala, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology are in reach territory for most of the 10,000–20,000 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, NIT Agartala, NIT Agartala, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi 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 10,000–20,000 band.

NIT , Rourkela under HS quota (final closing rank 10,719) is within this rank band for Odisha domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT , Rourkela under HS quota (final closing rank 10,883) is within this rank band for Odisha domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT , Rourkela under HS quota (final closing rank 11,398) is within this rank band for Odisha domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT , Rourkela under HS quota (final closing rank 11,660) is within this rank band for Odisha domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat under HS quota (final closing rank 12,469) is within this rank band for Gujarat domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat under HS quota (final closing rank 13,365) is within this rank band for Gujarat domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat under HS quota (final closing rank 16,768) is within this rank band for Gujarat domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Hamirpur under HS quota (final closing rank 17,790) is within this rank band for Himachal Pradesh domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat under HS quota (final closing rank 17,828) is within this rank band for Gujarat domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat under HS quota (final closing rank 19,448) is within this rank band for Gujarat domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely.

NIT , Rourkela Odisha Domicile

OS Rank

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HS Rank

10,719