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

Colleges for JEE Mains Rank 15,000–25,000 in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (EWS) — JoSAA 2026

If your JEE Mains EWS rank falls between 15,000 and 25,000, you have a realistic shot at 13 Mechanical & Manufacturing 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.

17 programs listed
11 OS / AI quota
6 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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Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Programs for EWS Rank 15,000–25,000 — JoSAA 2026

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

All India / Other State (OS/AI) Quota — EWS 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
🎓 North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli-791109 (Itanagar),Arunachal Pradesh
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 432
15,015 15,015 ↑ Reach ↓ −15.0%
2
🎓 National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi
↳ Production and Industrial Engineering
JoSAA 409
13,559 15,019 ↑ Reach ↓ −11.3%
3
🎓 Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar
↳ ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION
JoSAA 403
14,724 15,427 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
4
🎓 National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Bhopal
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 452
15,274 15,539 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
5
🎓 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 416
16,280 16,289 ↑ Reach ↓ −15.1%
6
🎓 Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 427
16,501 16,501 ↑ Reach ↓ −17.5%
7
🎓 National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Bhopal
↳ Digital Manufacturing and IoT
JoSAA 452
16,449 17,084 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
8
🎓 Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 410
17,450 17,830 ↑ Reach ↓ −20.3%
9
🎓 School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 406
17,336 17,905 ↑ Reach ↓ −20.9%
10
🎓 Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar
↳ Mechanical Engineering
JoSAA 403
17,562 18,322 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −23.1%
11
🎓 School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur
↳ Industrial and Production Engineering
JoSAA 406
18,928 19,282 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −14.6%

Home State (HS) Quota — EWS 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 EWS 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
🏛️ NIT Durgapur
↳ Mechanical Engineering
Domicile Only
11,534 15,325 ↑ Reach ↓ −60.9%
2
🏛️ NIT , Tiruchirappalli
↳ Mechanical Engineering
Domicile Only
11,700 16,456 ↑ Reach ↓ −55.4%
3
🏛️ Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur
↳ Mechanical Engineering
Domicile Only
11,198 16,481 ↑ Reach ↓ −48.7%
4
🏛️ NIT Calicut
↳ Mechanical Engineering
Domicile Only
3,556 18,873 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +41.9%
5
🏛️ Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus
↳ Mechanical Engineering
Domicile Only
19,744 20,197 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −17.4%
6
🏛️ NIT , Tiruchirappalli
↳ Production Engineering
Domicile Only
15,084 24,815 ✓ Safe ↓ −13.6%

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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

No colleges in the 15,000–25,000 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 (20,000) falls within ±400 of the final closing rank under OS/AI quota

Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur

Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur are where most candidates in the 15,000–25,000 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 (20,000)

North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli-791109 (Itanagar),Arunachal Pradesh National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Bhopal Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Bhopal Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur

North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli-791109 (Itanagar),Arunachal Pradesh, National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi, Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Bhopal, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Bhopal, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur 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, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli-791109 (Itanagar),Arunachal Pradesh, National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur 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.

NIT Durgapur under HS quota (final closing rank 15,325) is within this rank band for West Bengal domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT , Tiruchirappalli under HS quota (final closing rank 16,456) is within this rank band for Tamil Nadu domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur under HS quota (final closing rank 16,481) is within this rank band for West Bengal domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Calicut under HS quota (final closing rank 18,873) is within this rank band for Kerala 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 20,197) is within this rank band for Bihar domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT , Tiruchirappalli under HS quota (final closing rank 24,815) is within this rank band for Tamil Nadu domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely.

NIT Durgapur West Bengal Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
15,325
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
NIT , Tiruchirappalli Tamil Nadu Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
16,456
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur West Bengal Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
16,481
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
NIT Calicut Kerala Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
18,873
Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus Bihar Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
20,197
Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)
NIT , Tiruchirappalli Tamil Nadu Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
24,815
Outside Band (OS) → Safe (HS)

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:

North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli-791109 (Itanagar),Arunachal Pradesh — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
EWS Mechanical Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 15,015 · Arunachal Pradesh
All Engineering Colleges in Arunachal Pradesh
National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
EWS Production and Industrial Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 15,019 · Jharkhand
All Engineering Colleges in Jharkhand
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
EWS Mechanical Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 16,289 · Jammu & Kashmir
All Engineering Colleges in Jammu & Kashmir
Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
EWS Mechanical Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 16,501 · West Bengal
All Engineering Colleges in West Bengal
National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Bhopal — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
EWS Digital Manufacturing and IoT AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 17,084 · Madhya Pradesh
All Engineering Colleges in Madhya Pradesh
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
EWS Mechanical Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 17,830 · Punjab
All Engineering Colleges in Punjab
Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
EWS Mechanical Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 18,322 · Uttarakhand
All Engineering Colleges in Uttarakhand
School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
EWS Industrial and Production Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 19,282 · Chhattisgarh
All Engineering Colleges in Chhattisgarh
NIT Durgapur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
EWS Mechanical Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 15,325 · West Bengal · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in West Bengal
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
EWS Mechanical Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 16,481 · West Bengal · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in West Bengal
NIT Calicut — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
EWS Mechanical Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 18,873 · Kerala · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in Kerala
Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
EWS Mechanical Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 20,197 · Bihar · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in Bihar
NIT , Tiruchirappalli — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
EWS Production Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 24,815 · Tamil Nadu · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

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: North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli-791109 (Itanagar),Arunachal Pradesh, National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur have been easing — a favourable trajectory for candidates in this band. Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Bhopal, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Bhopal 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 EWS rank 15,000–25,000 candidates.

For EWS ranks in the 15,000–25,000 range under OS quota, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli-791109 (Itanagar),Arunachal Pradesh Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (final closing rank 15,015 in 2026) and National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi (final closing rank 15,019) are the most realistic national-pool targets. If you are a West Bengal domicile, NIT Durgapur under HS quota (final closing rank 15,325) becomes a safer option in this band. See the full tiered breakdown above.

A rank of 20,000 is in the borderline zone for Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering under OS quota (final closing rank: 18,322 in 2026). Its year-on-year trend is easing (–23.1%), 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.

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Trends vary by institute. Under OS quota: North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli-791109 (Itanagar),Arunachal Pradesh is easing (–15.0% YoY); National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi is easing (–11.3% YoY); Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar is near-stable (+0.0% YoY); National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Bhopal is near-stable (+0.0% YoY). See the year-on-year trend charts above, split by quota type, for a complete visual comparison.

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