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)
Colleges where the final closing rank is at least 400+ above the band midpoint (27,500) under OS/AI quota
Central University of Punjab, Bathinda
School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur
Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai)
Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University)
Central University of Jammu
Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar
Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai)
Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai)
Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai), Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University), Central University of Jammu, Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai), Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai) are the most reliable safe option(s) in the 20,000–35,000 band for OS/AI candidates. Candidates with ranks in the lower half of this band are comfortably inside the historical closing rank. School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur has been easing (–22.5% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University) has been easing (–34.4% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. Central University of Jammu has been easing (–24.5% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar has been easing (–24.1% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai) has been easing (–35.2% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU Bhilai) has been easing (–37.4% YoY) — a favourable trajectory.
Borderline (Coin-Flip Zone)
Colleges where the band midpoint (27,500) falls within ±400 of the final closing rank under OS/AI quota
Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus
Central University of Haryana
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna (Bihar)
CU Jharkhand
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aizawl
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan)
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur (UP)
Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus, Central University of Haryana, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna (Bihar), CU Jharkhand, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aizawl, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan), Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur (UP) 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)
Colleges where the opening rank under OS/AI quota is above the band midpoint (27,500)
Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad
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
Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad, 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 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, 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 shown an easing trend — the programme(s) may become more accessible in the coming cycle.