JEE Mains SC Gender-Neutral JoSAA 2025 Rank 10,000–20,000

Colleges for JEE Mains Rank 10,000–20,000 in Computer Science & Software Engineering (SC) — JoSAA 2025

If your JEE Mains SC rank falls between 10,000 and 20,000, you have a realistic shot at 25 Computer Science & Software Engineering 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.

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

Warning: These are Options, Not a Strategy

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Computer Science & Software Engineering 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 Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
🎓 Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 426
6,820 10,059 ↑ Reach ↑ +1.5%
2
🎓 Assam University, Silchar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 401
8,992 10,303 ↑ Reach ↑ +1.1%
3
🎓 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Quantum Technologies
JoSAA 313
8,151 10,365 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
4
🎓 Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad
↳ Computer Engineering
JoSAA 405
3,733 10,524 ↑ Reach ↓ −7.4%
5
🎓 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 313
9,740 10,785 ↑ Reach → 0.7%
6
🎓 Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 441
9,739 10,844 ↑ Reach → 0.9%
7
🎓 National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi
↳ Computer Engineering
JoSAA 409
8,373 10,885 ↑ Reach → 0.2%
8
🎓 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
JoSAA 313
9,419 10,903 ↑ Reach ↓ −6.3%
9
🎓 Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 440
4,801 11,018 ↑ Reach ↑ +4.1%
10
🎓 Central institute of Technology Kokrajar, Assam
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 425
11,080 11,080 ↑ Reach ↓ −1.1%
11
🎓 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Cyber Security
JoSAA 313
10,041 11,101 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
12
🎓 Central University of Haryana
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 439
8,794 11,156 ↑ Reach ↓ −6.3%
13
🎓 Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 410
8,642 11,217 ↑ Reach ↑ +4.1%
14
🎓 National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan)
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things, Cyber Security including Block Chain Technology )
JoSAA 447
6,767 11,269 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
15
🎓 National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna (Bihar)
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 446
8,502 11,629 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
16
🎓 CU Jharkhand
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 444
11,181 11,764 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
17
🎓 National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur (UP)
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with minor in AI and ML
JoSAA 448
8,556 11,987 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
18
🎓 Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University)
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 438
11,099 12,159 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
19
🎓 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 416
9,882 12,419 ↑ Reach ↓ −4.4%
20
🎓 Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai)
↳ Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)
JoSAA 434
10,776 12,424 ↑ Reach ↓ −4.6%
21
🎓 School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 406
10,292 12,675 ↑ Reach ↓ −3.4%
22
🎓 Mizoram University, Aizawl
↳ Computer Engineering
JoSAA 411
12,698 12,775 ↑ Reach ↓ −10.6%
23
🎓 Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai)
↳ Computer Science Engineering (Data Science)
JoSAA 434
11,376 12,848 ↑ Reach ↓ −5.6%
24
🎓 Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 403
10,117 13,082 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −2.0%
25
🎓 Central University of Jammu
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 437
10,534 13,595 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −12.8%
26
🎓 Central University of Jammu
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Cyber Security
JoSAA 437
13,339 14,549 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −15.9%

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 Puducherry
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
4,106 10,072 ↑ Reach ↑ +14.5%
2
🏛️ Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
7,063 10,115 ↑ Reach ↑ +10.4%
3
🏛️ NIT , Manipur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
13,407 13,407 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +51.9%
4
🏛️ Assam University, Silchar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
13,347 13,772 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +14.5%
5
🏛️ Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
11,627 13,794 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −1.3%
6
🏛️ Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal
↳ Computer Science Engineering (Artificial lntelligence and Machine Learning)
Domicile Only
15,176 16,428 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +14.8%
7
🏛️ Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
15,794 19,766 ✓ Safe ↑ +52.2%

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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

Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar Central University of Jammu Central University of Jammu

Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, Central University of Jammu, 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)

Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry Assam University, Silchar INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus Central institute of Technology Kokrajar, Assam INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR Central University of Haryana Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan) National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna (Bihar) CU Jharkhand National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur (UP) Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University) Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai) School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur Mizoram University, Aizawl Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai)

Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry, Assam University, Silchar, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus, National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus, Central institute of Technology Kokrajar, Assam, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, Central University of Haryana, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan), National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna (Bihar), CU Jharkhand, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur (UP), Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University), Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai), School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai) 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, Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, Central institute of Technology Kokrajar, Assam, Central University of Haryana, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai), School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai) 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 Puducherry under HS quota (final closing rank 10,072) is within this rank band for Puducherry domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi under HS quota (final closing rank 10,115) is within this rank band for Jharkhand domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT , Manipur under HS quota (final closing rank 13,407) is within this rank band for Manipur domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. Assam University, Silchar under HS quota (final closing rank 13,772) is within this rank band for Assam 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 13,794) is within this rank band for Bihar domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal under HS quota (final closing rank 16,428) is within this rank band for West Bengal domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry under HS quota (final closing rank 19,766) is within this rank band for Puducherry domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely.

NIT Puducherry Puducherry Domicile
OS Rank
HS Rank
10,072
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi Jharkhand Domicile
OS Rank
HS Rank
10,115
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
NIT , Manipur Manipur Domicile
OS Rank
HS Rank
13,407
Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Assam University, Silchar Assam Domicile
OS Rank
10,303
HS Rank
13,772
Reach (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Advantage: +-3,469
Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus Bihar Domicile
OS Rank
10,844
HS Rank
13,794
Reach (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Advantage: +-2,950
Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal West Bengal Domicile
OS Rank
HS Rank
16,428
Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry Puducherry Domicile
OS Rank
10,059
HS Rank
19,766
Reach (OS) → Safe (HS)
Advantage: +-9,707

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 2026: Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry, Assam University, Silchar, Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology have been tightening — plan with additional rank buffer beyond the listed closing rank. Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, Central institute of Technology Kokrajar, Assam, Central University of Haryana, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai), School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai), Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, Central University of Jammu, Central University of Jammu have been easing — a favourable trajectory for candidates in this band. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus, National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan), National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna (Bihar), CU Jharkhand, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur (UP), Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University) 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, Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry Computer Science & Software Engineering (final closing rank 10,059 in 2025) and Assam University, Silchar (final closing rank 10,303) are the most realistic national-pool targets. If you are a Puducherry domicile, NIT Puducherry under HS quota (final closing rank 10,072) becomes a safer option in this band. See the full tiered breakdown above.

A rank of 15,000 is in the borderline zone for Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar Computer Science & Software Engineering under OS quota (final closing rank: 13,082 in 2025). Its year-on-year trend is easing (–2.0%), 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: Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry is tightening (+1.5% YoY); Assam University, Silchar is tightening (+1.1% YoY); INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR is near-stable (+0.0% YoY); Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad is easing (–7.4% YoY). See the year-on-year trend charts above, split by quota type, for a complete visual comparison.

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