Rank-Band Analysis
JEE Mains OBC-NCL Gender-Neutral JoSAA 2026 Rank 20,000–35,000

Colleges for JEE Mains Rank 20,000–35,000 in Electrical Engineering (OBC-NCL) — JoSAA 2026

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

16 programs listed
10 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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Electrical Engineering Programs for OBC-NCL Rank 20,000–35,000 — 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 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 Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
🎓 International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar
↳ Electrical and Electronics Engineering
JoSAA 424
17,806 20,592 ↑ Reach ↓ −20.0%
2
🎓 Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry
↳ Electrical and Electronics Engineering
JoSAA 426
21,367 24,971 ↑ Reach ↓ −25.3%
3
🎓 Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 405
22,713 26,275 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −19.6%
4
🎓 Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus
↳ Electrical and Electronics Engineering
JoSAA 441
25,488 28,306 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −24.4%
5
🎓 North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli-791109 (Itanagar),Arunachal Pradesh
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 432
28,771 28,771 ⚡ Borderline → 0.0%
6
🎓 Central University of Karnataka
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 453
28,187 29,568 ✓ Safe → 0.0%
7
🎓 School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 412
27,778 29,915 ✓ Safe ↓ −2.5%
8
🎓 Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara
↳ B.Tech in Electrical Engineering ( Rail Engineering)
JoSAA 443
26,480 30,283 ✓ Safe → 0.0%
9
🎓 Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus
↳ Electrical and Electronics Engineering
JoSAA 440
26,499 30,393 ✓ Safe ↓ −31.9%
10
🎓 National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Bhopal
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 452
28,952 34,904 ✓ Safe → 0.0%

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 Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
🏛️ Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
↳ Electrical Engineering
Domicile Only
19,881 20,208 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
2
🏛️ NIT Raipur
↳ Electrical Engineering
Domicile Only
17,179 20,614 ↑ Reach ↓ −19.5%
3
🏛️ Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur
↳ Electrical Engineering
Domicile Only
19,796 23,138 ↑ Reach ↓ −20.0%
4
🏛️ Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
↳ Electrical Engineering
Domicile Only
24,988 28,957 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −5.2%
5
🏛️ NIT , Uttarakhand
↳ Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Domicile Only
25,412 30,366 ✓ Safe ↓ −42.5%
6
🏛️ NIT , Silchar
↳ Electrical Engineering
Domicile Only
24,554 33,878 ✓ Safe ↑ +2.8%

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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

Central University of Karnataka School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Bhopal

Central University of Karnataka, School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara, Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Bhopal 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 Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur has been easing (–2.5% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus has been easing (–31.9% YoY) — a favourable trajectory.

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

Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli-791109 (Itanagar),Arunachal Pradesh

Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad, Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli-791109 (Itanagar),Arunachal Pradesh are where most candidates in the 20,000–35,000 range will be competing under OS/AI quota for Electrical 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)

International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry

International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar, Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry 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, International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar, Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry 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.

Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh under HS quota (final closing rank 20,208) is within this rank band for Chandigarh domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Raipur under HS quota (final closing rank 20,614) is within this rank band for Chhattisgarh 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 23,138) is within this rank band for West Bengal domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar under HS quota (final closing rank 28,957) is within this rank band for Punjab domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT , Uttarakhand under HS quota (final closing rank 30,366) 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 33,878) is within this rank band for Assam domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely.

Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh Chandigarh Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
20,208
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
NIT Raipur Chhattisgarh Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
20,614
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur West Bengal Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
23,138
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar Punjab Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
28,957
Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)
NIT , Uttarakhand Uttarakhand Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
30,366
Outside Band (OS) → Safe (HS)
NIT , Silchar Assam Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
33,878
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:

International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Electrical and Electronics Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 20,592 · Odisha
All Engineering Colleges in Odisha
Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Electrical and Electronics Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 24,971 · Puducherry
All Engineering Colleges in Puducherry
Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Electrical Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 26,275 · Gujarat
All Engineering Colleges in Gujarat
Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Electrical and Electronics Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 28,306 · Bihar
All Engineering Colleges in Bihar
North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli-791109 (Itanagar),Arunachal Pradesh — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Electrical Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 28,771 · Arunachal Pradesh
All Engineering Colleges in Arunachal Pradesh
Central University of Karnataka — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Electrical Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 29,568 · Karnataka
All Engineering Colleges in Karnataka
School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Electrical Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 29,915 · Assam
All Engineering Colleges in Assam
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL B.Tech in Electrical Engineering ( Rail Engineering) AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 30,283 · Gujarat
All Engineering Colleges in Gujarat
Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Electrical and Electronics Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 30,393 · Jharkhand
All Engineering Colleges in Jharkhand
National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Bhopal — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Electrical Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 34,904 · Madhya Pradesh
All Engineering Colleges in Madhya Pradesh
Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Electrical Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 20,208 · Chandigarh · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in Chandigarh
NIT Raipur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Electrical Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 20,614 · Chhattisgarh · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in Chhattisgarh
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Electrical Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 23,138 · West Bengal · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in West Bengal
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Electrical Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 28,957 · Punjab · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in Punjab
NIT , Uttarakhand — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Electrical and Electronics Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 30,366 · Uttarakhand · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in Uttarakhand
NIT , Silchar — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OBC-NCL Electrical Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 33,878 · Assam · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in Assam

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: International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar, Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry, Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad, Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus, School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus have been easing — a favourable trajectory for candidates in this band. North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli-791109 (Itanagar),Arunachal Pradesh, Central University of Karnataka, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara, 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 Electrical Engineering admissions for OBC-NCL rank 20,000–35,000 candidates.

For OBC-NCL ranks in the 20,000–35,000 range under OS quota, International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar Electrical Engineering (final closing rank 20,592 in 2026) and Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry (final closing rank 24,971) are the most realistic national-pool targets. If you are a Chandigarh domicile, Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh under HS quota (final closing rank 20,208) becomes a safer option in this band. See the full tiered breakdown above.

A rank of 27,500 is in the borderline zone for Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad Electrical Engineering under OS quota (final closing rank: 26,275 in 2026). Its year-on-year trend is easing (–19.6%), 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: International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar is easing (–20.0% YoY); Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry is easing (–25.3% YoY); Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad is easing (–19.6% YoY); Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus is easing (–24.4% YoY). See the year-on-year trend charts above, split by quota type, for a complete visual comparison.

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