JEE Mains SC Gender-Neutral JoSAA 2026 Rank 10,000–20,000

Colleges for JEE Mains Rank 10,000–20,000 in Computer Science & Software Engineering (SC) — JoSAA 2026

If your JEE Mains SC rank falls between 10,000 and 20,000, you have a realistic shot at 36 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.

50 programs listed
43 OS / AI quota
7 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 SC Rank 10,000–20,000 — JoSAA 2026

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 Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
🎓 IIIT , Agartala
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 325
6,735 10,017 ↑ Reach ↓ −3.3%
2
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 316
3,871 10,105 ↑ Reach ↓ −8.0%
3
🎓 Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal
↳ Computer Science Engineering (Artificial lntelligence and Machine Learning)
JoSAA 427
9,195 10,141 ↑ Reach ↓ −4.7%
4
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 319
7,172 10,174 ↑ Reach ↓ −11.1%
5
🎓 IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD)
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
JoSAA 327
9,560 10,515 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
6
🎓 IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD)
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 327
8,434 10,667 ↑ Reach ↓ −10.2%
7
🎓 Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 426
8,183 10,698 ↑ Reach ↓ −6.4%
8
🎓 IIIT Bhagalpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 322
7,444 10,719 ↑ Reach ↓ −8.2%
9
🎓 Central University of Karnataka
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
JoSAA 453
6,639 10,798 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
10
🎓 National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aurangabad (Maharashtra)
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 408
6,649 10,955 ↑ Reach ↓ −20.4%
11
🎓 Assam University, Silchar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 401
3,300 10,973 ↑ Reach ↓ −6.5%
12
🎓 National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 409
8,938 11,178 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
13
🎓 J.K. Institute of Applied Physics & Technology, Department of Electronics & Communication, University of Allahabad- Allahabad
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with Major in Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 407
5,187 11,366 ↑ Reach ↓ −14.9%
14
🎓 School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 412
8,414 11,441 ↑ Reach ↓ −25.9%
15
🎓 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 313
10,657 11,685 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
16
🎓 Central University of Punjab, Bathinda
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 460
8,727 11,701 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
17
🎓 Central University of Haryana
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 439
9,825 11,774 ↑ Reach ↓ −5.5%
18
🎓 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
JoSAA 313
4,771 12,037 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
19
🎓 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Quantum Technologies
JoSAA 313
11,825 12,181 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
20
🎓 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Cyber Security
JoSAA 313
12,040 12,210 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
21
🎓 Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 441
11,566 12,250 ↑ Reach ↓ −13.0%
22
🎓 National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aizawl
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
JoSAA 455
7,596 12,314 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
23
🎓 School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur
↳ B.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering) - MBA
JoSAA 412
12,315 12,315 ↑ Reach ↓ −82.4%
24
🎓 Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad
↳ Computer Engineering
JoSAA 405
11,318 12,346 ↑ Reach ↓ −17.3%
25
🎓 Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
JoSAA 440
11,885 12,440 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
26
🎓 CU Jharkhand
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 444
9,299 12,444 ↑ Reach ↓ −5.8%
27
🎓 Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
JoSAA 441
8,456 12,477 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
28
🎓 Central institute of Technology Kokrajar, Assam
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 425
12,794 12,794 ↑ Reach ↓ −15.5%
29
🎓 National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna (Bihar)
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 446
5,356 12,949 ↑ Reach ↓ −11.4%
30
🎓 Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 410
12,532 13,393 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −19.4%
31
🎓 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 416
9,326 13,407 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −8.0%
32
🎓 Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai)
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 434
11,734 13,454 ⚡ Borderline → 0.0%
33
🎓 National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan)
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things, Cyber Security including Block Chain Technology )
JoSAA 447
8,198 13,542 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −20.2%
34
🎓 Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 440
12,590 13,624 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −23.7%
35
🎓 School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 406
9,671 13,626 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −7.5%
36
🎓 National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur (UP)
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with minor in AI and ML
JoSAA 448
11,925 13,720 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −14.5%
37
🎓 Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University)
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 438
13,183 14,056 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −15.6%
38
🎓 Central University of Jammu
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 437
12,262 14,290 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −5.1%
39
🎓 Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai)
↳ Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)
JoSAA 434
11,876 14,385 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −15.8%
40
🎓 Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai)
↳ Computer Science Engineering (Data Science)
JoSAA 434
12,526 14,822 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −15.4%
41
🎓 Mizoram University, Aizawl
↳ Computer Engineering
JoSAA 411
14,271 15,217 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −19.1%
42
🎓 Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 403
11,218 15,571 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −19.0%
43
🎓 Central University of Jammu
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Cyber Security
JoSAA 437
12,223 15,608 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −7.3%

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 Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
🏛️ NIT Agartala
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
4,773 11,298 ↑ Reach ↓ −29.6%
2
🏛️ Assam University, Silchar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
11,958 14,487 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −5.2%
3
🏛️ NIT Arunachal Pradesh
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
16,999 16,999 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +36.1%
4
🏛️ Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
14,106 17,435 ✓ Safe ↓ −26.4%
5
🏛️ Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
Domicile Only
14,097 18,823 ✓ Safe → 0.0%
6
🏛️ NIT , Manipur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
19,366 19,366 ✓ Safe ↓ −44.4%
7
🏛️ Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
Domicile Only
17,574 19,994 ✓ Safe → 0.0%

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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 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai) National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan) Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur (UP) Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University) Central University of Jammu Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai) Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai) Mizoram University, Aizawl Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar Central University of Jammu

Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai), National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan), Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus, School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur (UP), Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University), Central University of Jammu, Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai), Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai), Mizoram University, Aizawl, Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, Central University of Jammu are where most candidates in the 10,000–20,000 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 (15,000)

IIIT , Agartala IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD) IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD) Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry IIIT Bhagalpur Central University of Karnataka National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aurangabad (Maharashtra) Assam University, Silchar National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi J.K. Institute of Applied Physics & Technology, Department of Electronics & Communication, University of Allahabad- Allahabad School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR Central University of Punjab, Bathinda Central University of Haryana INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aizawl School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus CU Jharkhand Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus Central institute of Technology Kokrajar, Assam National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna (Bihar)

IIIT , Agartala, IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad, Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal, IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi, IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD), IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD), Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry, IIIT Bhagalpur, Central University of Karnataka, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Assam University, Silchar, National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi, J.K. Institute of Applied Physics & Technology, Department of Electronics & Communication, University of Allahabad- Allahabad, School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Central University of Haryana, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aizawl, School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad, Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus, CU Jharkhand, Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus, Central institute of Technology Kokrajar, Assam, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna (Bihar) 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, IIIT , Agartala, IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad, Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal, IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi, IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD), Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry, IIIT Bhagalpur, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Assam University, Silchar, J.K. Institute of Applied Physics & Technology, Department of Electronics & Communication, University of Allahabad- Allahabad, School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, Central University of Haryana, Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus, School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad, CU Jharkhand, Central institute of Technology Kokrajar, Assam, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna (Bihar) 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 Agartala under HS quota (final closing rank 11,298) is within this rank band for Tripura domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. Assam University, Silchar under HS quota (final closing rank 14,487) is within this rank band for Assam domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Arunachal Pradesh under HS quota (final closing rank 16,999) is within this rank band for Himachal Pradesh domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus under HS quota (final closing rank 17,435) is within this rank band for Bihar domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus under HS quota (final closing rank 18,823) is within this rank band for Bihar domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT , Manipur under HS quota (final closing rank 19,366) is within this rank band for Manipur domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus under HS quota (final closing rank 19,994) is within this rank band for Jharkhand domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely.

NIT Agartala Tripura Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
11,298
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
Assam University, Silchar Assam Domicile
OS Rank
10,973
HS Rank
14,487
Reach (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Advantage: +-3,514
NIT Arunachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
16,999
Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus Bihar Domicile
OS Rank
12,250
HS Rank
17,435
Reach (OS) → Safe (HS)
Advantage: +-5,185
Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus Bihar Domicile
OS Rank
12,250
HS Rank
18,823
Reach (OS) → Safe (HS)
Advantage: +-6,573
NIT , Manipur Manipur Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
19,366
Outside Band (OS) → Safe (HS)
Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus Jharkhand Domicile
OS Rank
12,440
HS Rank
19,994
Reach (OS) → Safe (HS)
Advantage: +-7,554

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

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 , Agartala, IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad, Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal, IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi, IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD), Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry, IIIT Bhagalpur, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Assam University, Silchar, J.K. Institute of Applied Physics & Technology, Department of Electronics & Communication, University of Allahabad- Allahabad, School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, Central University of Haryana, Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus, School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad, CU Jharkhand, Central institute of Technology Kokrajar, Assam, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna (Bihar), Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan), Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus, School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur (UP), Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University), Central University of Jammu, Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai), Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai), Mizoram University, Aizawl, Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, Central University of Jammu have been easing — a favourable trajectory for candidates in this band. IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD), Central University of Karnataka, National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aizawl, Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus, Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus, Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai) 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 SC rank 10,000–20,000 candidates.

For SC ranks in the 10,000–20,000 range under OS quota, IIIT , Agartala Computer Science & Software Engineering (final closing rank 10,017 in 2026) and IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad (final closing rank 10,105) are the most realistic national-pool targets. If you are a Tripura domicile, NIT Agartala under HS quota (final closing rank 11,298) becomes a safer option in this band. See the full tiered breakdown above.

A rank of 15,000 is in the borderline zone for Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology Computer Science & Software Engineering under OS quota (final closing rank: 13,393 in 2026). Its year-on-year trend is easing (–19.4%), which is a positive signal for candidates near the band midpoint. 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.

Trends vary by institute. Under OS quota: IIIT , Agartala is easing (–3.3% YoY); IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad is easing (–8.0% YoY); Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal is easing (–4.7% YoY); IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi is easing (–11.1% YoY). See the year-on-year trend charts above, split by quota type, for a complete visual comparison.

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