JEE Mains SC Female-only (including Supernumerary) JoSAA 2025 Rank 10,000–20,000

Colleges for JEE Mains Rank 10,000–20,000 in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (SC) — JoSAA 2025

If your JEE Mains SC rank falls between 10,000 and 20,000, you have a realistic shot at 22 Mechanical & Manufacturing 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.

32 programs listed
17 OS / AI quota
15 Home State quota
6 Data through Round

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Mechanical & Manufacturing 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: Female-only (including Supernumerary)

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 Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 317
10,171 10,171 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
2
🎓 IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram
↳ Smart Manufacturing
JoSAA 310
10,123 10,175 ↑ Reach ↓ −3.3%
3
🎓 NIT Agartala
↳ Production Engineering
JoSAA 205
10,450 10,450 ↑ Reach ↑ +15.6%
4
🎓 Pt. Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacture Jabalpur
↳ Smart Manufacturing
JoSAA 311
9,602 10,603 ↑ Reach ↑ +7.2%
5
🎓 NIT Agartala
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 205
10,373 10,604 ↑ Reach ↑ +4.3%
6
🎓 NIT , Srinagar
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 225
10,549 10,645 ↑ Reach ↑ +6.1%
7
🎓 NIT Meghalaya
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 212
10,749 10,749 ↑ Reach ↑ +4.5%
8
🎓 Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
↳ Industrial and Production Engineering
JoSAA 201
10,875 10,875 ↑ Reach ↓ −6.0%
9
🎓 IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
↳ Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Design and Manufacturing
JoSAA 317
10,832 10,963 ↑ Reach → 0.5%
10
🎓 NIT , Manipur
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 221
11,042 11,042 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
11
🎓 NIT , Jamshedpur
↳ Production and Industrial Engineering
JoSAA 219
11,048 11,048 ↑ Reach ↓ −6.6%
12
🎓 NIT , Mizoram
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 222
11,105 11,105 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
13
🎓 NIT Arunachal Pradesh
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 218
11,216 11,216 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
14
🎓 Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara
↳ Mechanical Engineering ( Rail Engineering)
JoSAA 443
11,564 11,564 ↑ Reach ↑ +11.3%
15
🎓 National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 409
9,755 12,066 ↑ Reach ↑ +9.1%
16
🎓 IIIT Bhagalpur
↳ Mechatronics and Automation Engineering
JoSAA 322
12,356 12,356 ↑ Reach ↓ −10.2%
17
🎓 National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi
↳ Production and Industrial Engineering
JoSAA 409
13,481 13,696 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +8.1%

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 , Silchar
↳ Mechanical Engineering
Domicile Only
8,614 10,525 ↑ Reach ↑ +23.8%
2
🏛️ NIT Calicut
↳ Mechanical Engineering
Domicile Only
8,037 10,678 ↑ Reach ↓ −4.8%
3
🏛️ NIT , Kurukshetra
↳ Industrial Internet of Things
Domicile Only
10,940 10,940 ↑ Reach ↓ −21.9%
4
🏛️ NIT , Jamshedpur
↳ Mechanical Engineering
Domicile Only
9,078 11,877 ↑ Reach ↑ +1.9%
5
🏛️ NIT Patna
↳ Mechatronics and Automation Engineering
Domicile Only
12,274 12,274 ↑ Reach ↓ −4.4%
6
🏛️ MANIT Bhopal
↳ Mechanical Engineering
Domicile Only
9,677 12,335 ↑ Reach ↓ −30.1%
7
🏛️ NIT Patna
↳ Mechanical Engineering
Domicile Only
12,428 12,955 ↑ Reach ↓ −15.9%
8
🏛️ NIT Raipur
↳ Mechanical Engineering
Domicile Only
11,914 13,401 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +7.8%
9
🏛️ Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
↳ Mechanical Engineering
Domicile Only
12,817 13,786 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −3.4%
10
🏛️ Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
↳ Industrial and Production Engineering
Domicile Only
14,334 14,334 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +4.2%
11
🏛️ NIT Calicut
↳ Production Engineering
Domicile Only
14,787 14,787 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +20.2%
12
🏛️ NIT , Jamshedpur
↳ Production and Industrial Engineering
Domicile Only
15,083 15,083 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +2.8%
13
🏛️ NIT Hamirpur
↳ Mechanical Engineering
Domicile Only
12,458 16,385 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −22.3%
14
🏛️ Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
↳ Industrial Chemistry
Domicile Only
16,416 16,416 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −71.0%
15
🏛️ Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
↳ Mechanical Engineering
Domicile Only
8,818 16,570 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −38.0%

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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

National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi

National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi is where most candidates in the 10,000–20,000 range will be competing under OS/AI quota for Mechanical & Manufacturing 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 Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram NIT Agartala Pt. Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacture Jabalpur NIT Agartala NIT , Srinagar NIT Meghalaya Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh NIT , Manipur NIT , Jamshedpur NIT , Mizoram NIT Arunachal Pradesh Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi IIIT Bhagalpur

IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram, NIT Agartala, Pt. Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacture Jabalpur, NIT Agartala, NIT , Srinagar, NIT Meghalaya, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, NIT , Manipur, NIT , Jamshedpur, NIT , Mizoram, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara, National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi, IIIT Bhagalpur 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 , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, NIT , Jamshedpur, IIIT Bhagalpur 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 , Silchar under HS quota (final closing rank 10,525) is within this rank band for Assam domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Calicut under HS quota (final closing rank 10,678) is within this rank band for Kerala domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT , Kurukshetra under HS quota (final closing rank 10,940) is within this rank band for Haryana domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT , Jamshedpur under HS quota (final closing rank 11,877) is within this rank band for Jharkhand domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Patna under HS quota (final closing rank 12,274) is within this rank band for Bihar domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. MANIT Bhopal under HS quota (final closing rank 12,335) is within this rank band for Madhya Pradesh domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Patna under HS quota (final closing rank 12,955) is within this rank band for Bihar domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Raipur under HS quota (final closing rank 13,401) is within this rank band for Chhattisgarh 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 13,786) is within this rank band for Punjab 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 14,334) is within this rank band for Punjab domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Calicut under HS quota (final closing rank 14,787) is within this rank band for Kerala domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT , Jamshedpur under HS quota (final closing rank 15,083) is within this rank band for Jharkhand domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Hamirpur under HS quota (final closing rank 16,385) 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 16,416) 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 16,570) is within this rank band for Gujarat domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely.

NIT , Silchar Assam Domicile
OS Rank
HS Rank
10,525
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
NIT Calicut Kerala Domicile
OS Rank
HS Rank
10,678
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
NIT , Kurukshetra Haryana Domicile
OS Rank
HS Rank
10,940
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
NIT , Jamshedpur Jharkhand Domicile
OS Rank
11,048
HS Rank
11,877
Reach (OS) → Reach (HS)
Advantage: +-829
NIT Patna Bihar Domicile
OS Rank
HS Rank
12,274
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
MANIT Bhopal Madhya Pradesh Domicile
OS Rank
HS Rank
12,335
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
NIT Patna Bihar Domicile
OS Rank
HS Rank
12,955
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
NIT Raipur Chhattisgarh Domicile
OS Rank
HS Rank
13,401
Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar Punjab Domicile
OS Rank
10,875
HS Rank
13,786
Reach (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Advantage: +-2,911
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar Punjab Domicile
OS Rank
10,875
HS Rank
14,334
Reach (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Advantage: +-3,459
NIT Calicut Kerala Domicile
OS Rank
HS Rank
14,787
Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)
NIT , Jamshedpur Jharkhand Domicile
OS Rank
11,048
HS Rank
15,083
Reach (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Advantage: +-4,035
NIT Hamirpur Himachal Pradesh Domicile
OS Rank
HS Rank
16,385
Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat Gujarat Domicile
OS Rank
HS Rank
16,416
Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat Gujarat Domicile
OS Rank
HS Rank
16,570
Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)

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: NIT Agartala, Pt. Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacture Jabalpur, NIT Agartala, NIT , Srinagar, NIT Meghalaya, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara, National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi, National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi have been tightening — plan with additional rank buffer beyond the listed closing rank. IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, NIT , Jamshedpur, IIIT Bhagalpur have been easing — a favourable trajectory for candidates in this band. IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, NIT , Manipur, NIT , Mizoram, NIT Arunachal Pradesh 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 Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering admissions for SC rank 10,000–20,000 candidates.

For SC ranks in the 10,000–20,000 range under OS quota, IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (final closing rank 10,171 in 2025) and IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram (final closing rank 10,175) are the most realistic national-pool targets. If you are a Assam domicile, NIT , Silchar under HS quota (final closing rank 10,525) becomes a safer option in this band. See the full tiered breakdown above.

A rank of 15,000 is in the borderline zone for National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering under OS quota (final closing rank: 13,696 in 2025). Its year-on-year trend is tightening (+8.1%), so actual competition may be slightly higher than the historical rank. 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 Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh is near-stable (+0.0% YoY); IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram is easing (–3.3% YoY); NIT Agartala is tightening (+15.6% YoY); Pt. Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacture Jabalpur is tightening (+7.2% YoY). See the year-on-year trend charts above, split by quota type, for a complete visual comparison.

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