JEE Mains OBC-NCL Gender-Neutral JoSAA 2026 Rank 15,000–25,000

Colleges for JEE Mains Rank 15,000–25,000 in Computer Science & Software Engineering (OBC-NCL) — JoSAA 2026

If your JEE Mains OBC-NCL rank falls between 15,000 and 25,000, you have a realistic shot at 31 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.

45 programs listed
41 OS / AI quota
4 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 15,000–25,000 — 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 15,000–25,000

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 (IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 305
11,171 15,849 ↑ Reach ↓ −23.8%
2
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 306
11,312 15,875 ↑ Reach ↓ −18.2%
3
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
JoSAA 306
12,496 15,997 ↑ Reach ↓ −14.9%
4
🎓 IIIT Bhopal
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Physical System)
JoSAA 323
13,755 16,200 ↑ Reach ↓ −21.1%
5
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
JoSAA 306
13,173 16,525 ↑ Reach ↓ −17.4%
6
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 318
13,291 16,584 ↑ Reach ↓ −18.0%
7
🎓 University of Hyderabad
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 421
11,145 16,870 ↑ Reach ↓ −22.3%
8
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)
JoSAA 305
13,759 16,929 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
9
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Cyber Security
JoSAA 318
13,414 17,106 ↑ Reach ↓ −18.7%
10
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 319
13,643 17,223 ↑ Reach ↓ −20.9%
11
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (with Specialization of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence)
JoSAA 319
15,482 17,263 ↑ Reach ↓ −24.8%
12
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana
↳ Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science and Analytics)
JoSAA 305
14,779 17,268 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
13
🎓 Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 326
13,497 17,490 ↑ Reach ↓ −26.5%
14
🎓 International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 424
12,911 17,529 ↑ Reach ↓ −27.7%
15
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 316
13,529 17,795 ↑ Reach ↓ −15.4%
16
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
JoSAA 304
17,260 17,965 ↑ Reach ↓ −10.7%
17
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal
↳ Computer Science and Engineering ( Artificial Intelligence & Data Science)
JoSAA 304
16,646 18,515 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −21.4%
18
🎓 IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD)
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 327
14,407 18,932 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −23.9%
19
🎓 IIIT Bhagalpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 322
14,888 19,075 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −21.5%
20
🎓 IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD)
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
JoSAA 327
15,177 19,199 ⚡ Borderline → 0.0%
21
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 304
15,140 19,456 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −19.2%
22
🎓 IIIT , Agartala
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 325
15,179 19,906 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −27.6%
23
🎓 Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad
↳ Computer Engineering
JoSAA 405
18,141 21,440 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −19.7%
24
🎓 Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 428
18,544 22,084 ✓ Safe ↓ −14.0%
25
🎓 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 313
18,546 22,119 ✓ Safe → 0.0%
26
🎓 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
20,025 22,231 ✓ Safe ↓ −22.7%
27
🎓 National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aurangabad (Maharashtra)
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 408
19,396 22,759 ✓ Safe ↓ −23.9%
28
🎓 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
JoSAA 313
20,198 22,794 ✓ Safe → 0.0%
29
🎓 National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 409
18,193 22,863 ✓ Safe → 0.0%
30
🎓 Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 426
19,957 23,294 ✓ Safe ↓ −21.7%
31
🎓 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Quantum Technologies
JoSAA 313
22,192 23,393 ✓ Safe → 0.0%
32
🎓 Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
JoSAA 441
19,281 23,475 ✓ Safe → 0.0%
33
🎓 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Cyber Security
JoSAA 313
20,884 23,504 ✓ Safe → 0.0%
34
🎓 Central institute of Technology Kokrajar, Assam
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 425
23,591 23,591 ✓ Safe ↓ −21.3%
35
🎓 Assam University, Silchar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 401
20,774 23,752 ✓ Safe ↓ −22.4%
36
🎓 Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 441
21,747 23,930 ✓ Safe ↓ −36.0%
37
🎓 Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
JoSAA 440
20,393 24,080 ✓ Safe → 0.0%
38
🎓 Central University of Karnataka
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
JoSAA 453
19,985 24,094 ✓ Safe → 0.0%
39
🎓 Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal
↳ Computer Science Engineering (Artificial lntelligence and Machine Learning)
JoSAA 427
19,386 24,128 ✓ Safe ↓ −21.0%
40
🎓 School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 412
20,602 24,298 ✓ Safe ↓ −17.9%
41
🎓 School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur
↳ B.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering) - MBA
JoSAA 412
24,816 24,816 ✓ Safe ↓ −26.3%

Home State (HS) Quota — OBC-NCL Rank 15,000–25,000

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 15,000–25,000 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
🏛️ Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
6,639 16,009 ↑ Reach ↓ −43.8%
2
🏛️ NIT , Uttarakhand
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
13,339 18,629 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −3.5%
3
🏛️ NIT , Silchar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
9,856 19,677 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −40.9%
4
🏛️ NIT Hamirpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
9,687 21,008 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +32.4%

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Which of These Colleges Is Safest for Rank 15,000–25,000?

Tier boundaries computed against your band midpoint (20,000) 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 15,000–25,000 (OS)

Colleges where the final closing rank is at least 400+ above the band midpoint (20,000) under OS/AI quota

Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR J.K. Institute of Applied Physics & Technology, Department of Electronics & Communication, University of Allahabad- Allahabad National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aurangabad (Maharashtra) INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR Central institute of Technology Kokrajar, Assam Assam University, Silchar Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus Central University of Karnataka Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur

Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, J.K. Institute of Applied Physics & Technology, Department of Electronics & Communication, University of Allahabad- Allahabad, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aurangabad (Maharashtra), INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi, Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, Central institute of Technology Kokrajar, Assam, Assam University, Silchar, Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus, Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus, Central University of Karnataka, Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal, School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur are the most reliable safe option(s) in the 15,000–25,000 band for OS/AI candidates. Candidates with ranks in the lower half of this band are comfortably inside the historical closing rank. Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan has been easing (–14.0% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. J.K. Institute of Applied Physics & Technology, Department of Electronics & Communication, University of Allahabad- Allahabad has been easing (–22.7% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aurangabad (Maharashtra) has been easing (–23.9% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry has been easing (–21.7% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. Central institute of Technology Kokrajar, Assam has been easing (–21.3% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. Assam University, Silchar has been easing (–22.4% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus has been easing (–36.0% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal has been easing (–21.0% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur has been easing (–17.9% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur has been easing (–26.3% YoY) — a favourable trajectory.

Borderline (Coin-Flip Zone)

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

Colleges where the band midpoint (20,000) falls within ±400 of the final closing rank under OS/AI quota

IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD) IIIT Bhagalpur IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD) IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal IIIT , Agartala Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad

IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal, IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD), IIIT Bhagalpur, IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD), IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal, IIIT , Agartala, Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad are where most candidates in the 15,000–25,000 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 (20,000)

IIIT (IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh IIIT Bhopal IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam University of Hyderabad IIIT (IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi IIIT (IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal

IIIT (IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana, IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh, IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh, IIIT Bhopal, IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh, IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam, University of Hyderabad, IIIT (IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana, IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam, IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi, IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi, IIIT (IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana, Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka, International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar, IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad, IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal are in reach territory for most of the 15,000–25,000 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 (IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana, IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh, IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh, IIIT Bhopal, IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh, IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam, University of Hyderabad, IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam, IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi, IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi, Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka, International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar, IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad, IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal 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 15,000–25,000 band.

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur under HS quota (final closing rank 16,009) is within this rank band for West Bengal domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT , Uttarakhand under HS quota (final closing rank 18,629) is within this rank band for Uttarakhand domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT , Silchar under HS quota (final closing rank 19,677) is within this rank band for Assam domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Hamirpur under HS quota (final closing rank 21,008) is within this rank band for Himachal Pradesh domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely.

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur West Bengal Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
16,009
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
NIT , Uttarakhand Uttarakhand Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
18,629
Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)
NIT , Silchar Assam Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
19,677
Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)
NIT Hamirpur Himachal Pradesh Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
21,008
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 2027: IIIT (IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana, IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh, IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh, IIIT Bhopal, IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh, IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam, University of Hyderabad, IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam, IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi, IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi, Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka, International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar, IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad, IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal, IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal, IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD), IIIT Bhagalpur, IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal, IIIT , Agartala, Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad, Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan, J.K. Institute of Applied Physics & Technology, Department of Electronics & Communication, University of Allahabad- Allahabad, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry, Central institute of Technology Kokrajar, Assam, Assam University, Silchar, Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus, Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal, School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur have been easing — a favourable trajectory for candidates in this band. IIIT (IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana, IIIT (IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana, IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD), INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus, Central University of Karnataka 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 15,000–25,000 candidates.

For OBC-NCL ranks in the 15,000–25,000 range under OS quota, IIIT (IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana Computer Science & Software Engineering (final closing rank 15,849 in 2026) and IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh (final closing rank 15,875) are the most realistic national-pool targets. If you are a West Bengal domicile, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur under HS quota (final closing rank 16,009) becomes a safer option in this band. See the full tiered breakdown above.

A rank of 20,000 is in the borderline zone for IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal Computer Science & Software Engineering under OS quota (final closing rank: 18,515 in 2026). Its year-on-year trend is easing (–21.4%), 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 (IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana is easing (–23.8% YoY); IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh is easing (–18.2% YoY); IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh is easing (–14.9% YoY); IIIT Bhopal is easing (–21.1% YoY). See the year-on-year trend charts above, split by quota type, for a complete visual comparison.

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