Rank-Band Analysis
JEE Mains OPEN Gender-Neutral JoSAA 2026 Rank 15,000–25,000

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

If your JEE Mains OPEN rank falls between 15,000 and 25,000, you have a realistic shot at 19 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.

28 programs listed
21 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 OPEN Rank 15,000–25,000 — JoSAA 2026

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

All India / Other State (OS/AI) Quota — OPEN 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
🎓 Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 422
6,382 15,088 ↑ Reach ↓ −26.5%
2
🎓 Pt. Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacture Jabalpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 311
11,615 15,371 ↑ Reach ↓ −14.0%
3
🎓 Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
↳ Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)
JoSAA 422
14,445 15,721 ↑ Reach ↓ −28.6%
4
🎓 NIT Hamirpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 210
15,298 16,062 ↑ Reach ↓ −21.4%
5
🎓 NIT Raipur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 216
14,423 16,439 ↑ Reach ↓ −29.2%
6
🎓 NIT Goa
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 209
10,504 16,638 ↑ Reach ↓ −32.7%
7
🎓 Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
↳ Computer Science Engineering (Data Science)
JoSAA 422
15,648 17,061 ↑ Reach ↓ −20.5%
8
🎓 NIT Patna
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 214
11,488 17,282 ↑ Reach ↓ −23.9%
9
🎓 Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 232
14,601 18,799 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −23.9%
10
🎓 NIT Patna
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Cyber Security
JoSAA 214
17,661 19,648 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −17.3%
11
🎓 NIT Puducherry
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 215
9,167 19,869 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −12.5%
12
🎓 NIT Patna
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Data Science
JoSAA 214
17,519 20,201 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −27.4%
13
🎓 International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 420
15,883 20,333 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −10.5%
14
🎓 IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 310
11,607 20,654 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −17.4%
15
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Pune
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 321
11,564 21,116 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −11.3%
16
🎓 NIT , Uttarakhand
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 227
18,722 22,140 ✓ Safe ↓ −29.9%
17
🎓 NIT , Andhra Pradesh
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 231
12,944 22,225 ✓ Safe ↓ −30.0%
18
🎓 IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 307
11,251 23,052 ✓ Safe ↑ +8.5%
19
🎓 IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with Major in Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 310
18,751 23,095 ✓ Safe ↓ −24.4%
20
🎓 Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 402
10,675 24,247 ✓ Safe ↓ −43.5%
21
🎓 NIT Agartala
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 205
18,036 24,527 ✓ Safe ↓ −19.1%

Home State (HS) Quota — OPEN 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 OPEN 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
🏛️ Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
8,349 15,803 ↑ Reach ↑ +1.1%
2
🏛️ NIT , Kurukshetra
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
14,489 15,900 ↑ Reach ↓ −38.8%
3
🏛️ NIT Durgapur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
10,019 17,358 ↑ Reach ↓ −56.4%
4
🏛️ NIT Patna
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
10,828 18,862 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −14.7%
5
🏛️ NIT , Andhra Pradesh
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
12,065 22,031 ✓ Safe ↓ −27.3%
6
🏛️ Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
5,795 22,299 ✓ Safe ↓ −43.8%
7
🏛️ NIT Raipur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
11,427 24,183 ✓ Safe ↓ −11.7%

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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

NIT , Uttarakhand NIT , Andhra Pradesh IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi NIT Agartala

NIT , Uttarakhand, NIT , Andhra Pradesh, IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor, IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, NIT Agartala 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. NIT , Uttarakhand has been easing (–29.9% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. NIT , Andhra Pradesh has been easing (–30.0% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor has been tightening year-on-year (+8.5%) — factor in a buffer beyond the listed closing rank when assessing your true safety margin. IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram has been easing (–24.4% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi has been easing (–43.5% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. NIT Agartala has been easing (–19.1% 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

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur NIT Patna NIT Puducherry NIT Patna International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram IIIT (IIIT) Pune

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, NIT Patna, NIT Puducherry, NIT Patna, International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur, IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram, IIIT (IIIT) Pune 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)

Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh Pt. Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacture Jabalpur Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh NIT Hamirpur NIT Raipur NIT Goa Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh NIT Patna

Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, Pt. Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacture Jabalpur, Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, NIT Hamirpur, NIT Raipur, NIT Goa, Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, NIT Patna 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, Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, Pt. Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacture Jabalpur, Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, NIT Hamirpur, NIT Raipur, NIT Goa, Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, NIT Patna 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.

Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar under HS quota (final closing rank 15,803) is within this rank band for Punjab domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT , Kurukshetra under HS quota (final closing rank 15,900) is within this rank band for Haryana domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Durgapur under HS quota (final closing rank 17,358) is within this rank band for West Bengal domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Patna under HS quota (final closing rank 18,862) is within this rank band for Bihar domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. If you are a Andhra Pradesh domicile, NIT , Andhra Pradesh under HS quota (final closing rank 22,031) is 194 ranks more accessible than its OS counterpart (final closing rank 22,225), representing a tier shift: Safe (OS) → Safe (HS). Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur under HS quota (final closing rank 22,299) is within this rank band for West Bengal domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Raipur under HS quota (final closing rank 24,183) 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 Punjab Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
15,803
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
NIT , Kurukshetra Haryana Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
15,900
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
NIT Durgapur West Bengal Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
17,358
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
NIT Patna Bihar Domicile
OS Rank
17,282
HS Rank
18,862
Reach (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Advantage: +-1,580
NIT , Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh Domicile
OS Rank
22,225
HS Rank
22,031
Safe (OS) → Safe (HS)
Advantage: +194
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur West Bengal Domicile
OS Rank
18,799
HS Rank
22,299
Borderline (OS) → Safe (HS)
Advantage: +-3,500
NIT Raipur Chhattisgarh Domicile
OS Rank
16,439
HS Rank
24,183
Reach (OS) → Safe (HS)
Advantage: +-7,744

Detailed Cutoff Profiles

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

Pt. Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacture Jabalpur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 15,371 · Madhya Pradesh
All Engineering Colleges in Madhya Pradesh
NIT Hamirpur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Computer Science and Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 16,062 · Himachal Pradesh
All Engineering Colleges in Himachal Pradesh
NIT Raipur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Computer Science and Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 16,439 · OS Quota · Chhattisgarh | HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 24,183 · HS Quota (Chhattisgarh domiciles)
All Engineering Colleges in Chhattisgarh
NIT Goa — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Computer Science and Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 16,638 · Goa
All Engineering Colleges in Goa
Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Computer Science Engineering (Data Science) OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 17,061 · Chandigarh
All Engineering Colleges in Chandigarh
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Computer Science and Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 18,799 · OS Quota · West Bengal | HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 22,299 · HS Quota (West Bengal domiciles)
All Engineering Colleges in West Bengal
NIT Puducherry — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Computer Science and Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 19,869 · Puducherry
All Engineering Colleges in Puducherry
NIT Patna — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Data Science OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 20,201 · OS Quota · Bihar | HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 18,862 · HS Quota (Bihar domiciles)
All Engineering Colleges in Bihar
International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 20,333 · Chhattisgarh
All Engineering Colleges in Chhattisgarh
IIIT (IIIT) Pune — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 21,116 · Maharashtra
All Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra
NIT , Uttarakhand — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Computer Science and Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 22,140 · Uttarakhand
All Engineering Colleges in Uttarakhand
NIT , Andhra Pradesh — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Computer Science and Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 22,225 · OS Quota · Andhra Pradesh | HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 22,031 · HS Quota (Andhra Pradesh domiciles)
All Engineering Colleges in Andhra Pradesh
IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 23,052 · Andhra Pradesh
All Engineering Colleges in Andhra Pradesh
IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Computer Science and Engineering with Major in Artificial Intelligence AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 23,095 · Tamil Nadu
All Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 24,247 · Jharkhand
All Engineering Colleges in Jharkhand
NIT Agartala — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Computer Science and Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 24,527 · Tripura
All Engineering Colleges in Tripura
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Computer Science and Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 15,803 · Punjab · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in Punjab
NIT , Kurukshetra — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Computer Science and Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 15,900 · Haryana · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in Haryana
NIT Durgapur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Computer Science and Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 17,358 · West Bengal · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in West Bengal

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), Sri City, Chittoor has been tightening — plan with additional rank buffer beyond the listed closing rank. Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, Pt. Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacture Jabalpur, Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, NIT Hamirpur, NIT Raipur, NIT Goa, Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, NIT Patna, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, NIT Patna, NIT Puducherry, NIT Patna, International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur, IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram, IIIT (IIIT) Pune, NIT , Uttarakhand, NIT , Andhra Pradesh, IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, NIT Agartala have been easing — a favourable trajectory for candidates in this band.

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 OPEN rank 15,000–25,000 candidates.

For OPEN ranks in the 15,000–25,000 range under OS quota, Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh Computer Science & Software Engineering (final closing rank 15,088 in 2026) and Pt. Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacture Jabalpur (final closing rank 15,371) are the most realistic national-pool targets. If you are a Punjab domicile, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar under HS quota (final closing rank 15,803) becomes a safer option in this band. See the full tiered breakdown above.

A rank of 20,000 is in the borderline zone for Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur Computer Science & Software Engineering under OS quota (final closing rank: 18,799 in 2026). Its year-on-year trend is easing (–23.9%), 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.

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Trends vary by institute. Under OS quota: Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh is easing (–26.5% YoY); Pt. Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacture Jabalpur is easing (–14.0% YoY); Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh is easing (–28.6% YoY); NIT Hamirpur is easing (–21.4% YoY). See the year-on-year trend charts above, split by quota type, for a complete visual comparison.

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