Rank-Band Analysis

JEE Mains OBC-NCL Gender-Neutral JoSAA 2025 Rank 20,000–35,000

Colleges for JEE Mains Rank 20,000–35,000 in Computer Science & Software Engineering (OBC-NCL) — JoSAA 2025

If your JEE Mains OBC-NCL rank falls between 20,000 and 35,000, you have a realistic shot at 16 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.

18 programs listed

16 OS / AI quota

2 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 20,000–35,000 — JoSAA 2025

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 20,000–35,000

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	State	Type	Opening	Closing (R6)	Tier	YoY Trend
1	🎓 Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 440	Jharkhand	AI ·	15,583	20,160	↑ Reach	→ 0.0%
2	🎓 School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 412	Assam	AI ·	18,452	20,612	↑ Reach	↓ −4.1%
3	🎓 Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 410	Punjab	AI ·	18,647	21,432	↑ Reach	→ 0.8%
4	🎓 National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan) ↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things, Cyber Security including Block Chain Technology ) JoSAA 447	Rajasthan	AI ·	17,410	22,319	↑ Reach	→ 0.0%
5	🎓 Central University of Haryana ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 439	Haryana	AI ·	19,834	22,408	↑ Reach	↓ −4.1%
6	🎓 National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna (Bihar) ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 446	Bihar	AI ·	19,016	22,995	↑ Reach	→ 0.0%
7	🎓 National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur (UP) ↳ Computer Science and Engineering with minor in AI and ML JoSAA 448	Uttar Pradesh	AI ·	19,670	23,873	↑ Reach	→ 0.0%
8	🎓 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 416	Jammu & Kashmir	AI ·	20,296	24,205	↑ Reach	↓ −6.5%
9	🎓 School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 406	Chhattisgarh	AI ·	21,559	24,535	↑ Reach	↓ −5.6%
10	🎓 Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University) ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 438	Madhya Pradesh	AI ·	20,794	24,713	↑ Reach	↓ −6.2%
11	🎓 Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai) ↳ Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) JoSAA 434	Chhattisgarh	AI ·	21,900	25,064	↑ Reach	↓ −7.7%
12	🎓 Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai) ↳ Computer Science Engineering (Data Science) JoSAA 434	Chhattisgarh	AI ·	21,351	25,314	↑ Reach	↓ −8.7%
13	🎓 CU Jharkhand ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 444	Jharkhand	AI ·	23,860	25,366	↑ Reach	→ 0.0%
14	🎓 Central University of Jammu ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 437	Jammu & Kashmir	AI ·	23,658	26,898	⚡ Borderline	↓ −10.2%
15	🎓 Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 403	Uttarakhand	AI ·	22,645	27,007	⚡ Borderline	↓ −3.0%
16	🎓 Central University of Jammu ↳ Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Cyber Security JoSAA 437	Jammu & Kashmir	AI ·	25,160	28,468	⚡ Borderline	↓ −8.4%

Home State (HS) Quota — OBC-NCL Rank 20,000–35,000

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 20,000–35,000 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	Home State	Quota	Opening	Closing (R6)	Tier	YoY Trend	Profile
1	🏛️ NIT Puducherry ↳ Computer Science and Engineering Domicile Only	Puducherry	HS ·	19,654	24,246	↑ Reach	↑ +7.5%
2	🏛️ NIT Hamirpur ↳ Computer Science and Engineering Domicile Only	Himachal Pradesh	HS ·	14,429	31,081	✓ Safe	↓ −41.4%

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Which of These Colleges Is Safest for Rank 20,000–35,000?

Tier boundaries computed against your band midpoint (27,500) 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 20,000–35,000 (OS)

Colleges where the final closing rank is at least 400+ above the band midpoint (27,500) under OS/AI quota

No colleges in the 20,000–35,000 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 (27,500) falls within ±400 of the final closing rank under OS/AI quota

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

Central University of Jammu, Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, Central University of Jammu are where most candidates in the 20,000–35,000 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 (27,500)

Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan) Central University of Haryana National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna (Bihar) National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur (UP) Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University) Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai) Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai) CU Jharkhand

Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus, School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan), Central University of Haryana, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna (Bihar), National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur (UP), Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University), Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai), Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai), CU Jharkhand are in reach territory for most of the 20,000–35,000 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, School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, Central University of Haryana, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University), Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai), 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 20,000–35,000 band.

NIT Puducherry under HS quota (final closing rank 24,246) is within this rank band for Puducherry domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Hamirpur under HS quota (final closing rank 31,081) is within this rank band for Himachal Pradesh domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely.

NIT Puducherry Puducherry Domicile

OS Rank

—

HS Rank

24,246

Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)

NIT Hamirpur Himachal Pradesh Domicile

OS Rank

—

HS Rank

31,081

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:

Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 20,160 · Jharkhand

All Engineering Colleges in Jharkhand

School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 20,612 · Assam

All Engineering Colleges in Assam

Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 21,432 · Punjab

All Engineering Colleges in Punjab

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan) — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things, Cyber Security including Block Chain Technology ) AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 22,319 · Rajasthan

All Engineering Colleges in Rajasthan

Central University of Haryana — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 22,408 · Haryana

All Engineering Colleges in Haryana

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna (Bihar) — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 22,995 · Bihar

All Engineering Colleges in Bihar

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur (UP) — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering with minor in AI and ML AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 23,873 · Uttar Pradesh

All Engineering Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 24,205 · Jammu & Kashmir

All Engineering Colleges in Jammu & Kashmir

School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 24,535 · Chhattisgarh

All Engineering Colleges in Chhattisgarh

Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University) — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 24,713 · Madhya Pradesh

All Engineering Colleges in Madhya Pradesh

Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai) — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Computer Science Engineering (Data Science) AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 25,314 · Chhattisgarh

All Engineering Colleges in Chhattisgarh

CU Jharkhand — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 25,366 · Jharkhand

All Engineering Colleges in Jharkhand

Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 27,007 · Uttarakhand

All Engineering Colleges in Uttarakhand

Central University of Jammu — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Cyber Security AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 28,468 · Jammu & Kashmir

All Engineering Colleges in Jammu & Kashmir

NIT Puducherry — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2025: 24,246 · Puducherry · Home State Only

All Engineering Colleges in Puducherry

NIT Hamirpur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2025: 31,081 · Himachal Pradesh · Home State Only

All Engineering Colleges in Himachal Pradesh

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: School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, Central University of Haryana, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University), Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai), Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai), Central University of Jammu, Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, Central University of Jammu have been easing — a favourable trajectory for candidates in this band. Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus, 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), National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur (UP), CU Jharkhand 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 20,000–35,000 candidates.

Which college is best for Computer Science & Software Engineering with OBC-NCL rank between 20,000–35,000?

For OBC-NCL ranks in the 20,000–35,000 range under OS quota, Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus Computer Science & Software Engineering (final closing rank 20,160 in 2025) and School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur (final closing rank 20,612) are the most realistic national-pool targets. If you are a Puducherry domicile, NIT Puducherry under HS quota (final closing rank 24,246) becomes a safer option in this band. See the full tiered breakdown above.

Is OBC-NCL rank 27,500 safe for Central University of Jammu Computer Science & Software Engineering under OS quota?

A rank of 27,500 is in the borderline zone for Central University of Jammu Computer Science & Software Engineering under OS quota (final closing rank: 26,898 in 2025). Its year-on-year trend is easing (–10.2%), 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.

What is the difference between OS quota and HS quota in JoSAA for NITs?

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.

How do I decide the order of choices in JoSAA if my rank is 20,000–35,000 OBC-NCL?

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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Are the Computer Science & Software Engineering cutoffs at colleges getting more competitive each year?

Trends vary by institute. Under OS quota: Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus is near-stable (+0.0% YoY); School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur is easing (–4.1% YoY); Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology is near-stable (+0.8% YoY); National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan) is near-stable (+0.0% YoY). See the year-on-year trend charts above, split by quota type, for a complete visual comparison.