JEE Mains ST Gender-Neutral JoSAA 2025 Rank 2,500–5,000

Colleges for JEE Mains Rank 2,500–5,000 in Computer Science & Software Engineering (ST) — JoSAA 2025

If your JEE Mains ST rank falls between 2,500 and 5,000, you have a realistic shot at 37 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.

55 programs listed
52 OS / AI quota
3 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 ST Rank 2,500–5,000 — JoSAA 2025

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

All India / Other State (OS/AI) Quota — ST Rank 2,500–5,000

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, Naya Raipur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 420
2,714 2,758 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +2.2%
2
🎓 IIIT Guwahati
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 303
1,184 2,799 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −3.6%
3
🎓 Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 423
1,327 2,819 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +1.5%
4
🎓 IIIT Surat
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
JoSAA 324
2,315 2,837 ⚡ Borderline → 0.0%
5
🎓 Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 402
1,680 2,863 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −7.4%
6
🎓 IIIT Bhopal
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)
JoSAA 323
1,392 2,903 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +6.3%
7
🎓 University of Hyderabad
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 421
2,359 3,017 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +2.8%
8
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Pune
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 321
956 3,094 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −2.1%
9
🎓 J.K. Institute of Applied Physics & Technology, Department of Electronics & Communication, University of Allahabad- Allahabad
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with Major in Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 407
3,074 3,099 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +38.3%
10
🎓 IIIT Tiruchirappalli
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 314
1,991 3,125 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −44.0%
11
🎓 IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 302
1,642 3,299 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +5.1%
12
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal
↳ Computer Science and Engineering ( Artificial Intelligence & Data Science)
JoSAA 304
3,301 3,333 ⚡ Borderline → 0.0%
13
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur
↳ Computer Science Engineering (Artificial lntelligence and Machine Learning)
JoSAA 320
2,941 3,361 ⚡ Borderline → 0.6%
14
🎓 International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 424
1,479 3,401 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +2.9%
15
🎓 IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 307
2,075 3,530 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +10.2%
16
🎓 IIIT Surat
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 324
2,329 3,582 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −15.1%
17
🎓 School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 412
1,748 3,638 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +2.6%
18
🎓 IIIT (IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 308
2,356 3,715 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −7.6%
19
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 320
2,397 3,752 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −1.1%
20
🎓 IIIT Bhopal
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
JoSAA 323
2,581 3,755 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −33.3%
21
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur
↳ Computer Science Engineering (Data Science and Analytics)
JoSAA 320
2,292 3,765 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −10.9%
22
🎓 Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 326
3,523 3,776 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −2.2%
23
🎓 IIIT Bhopal
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 323
2,215 3,778 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +1.6%
24
🎓 School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur
↳ B.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering) - MBA
JoSAA 412
3,796 3,796 ⚡ Borderline → 0.0%
25
🎓 Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 428
3,743 3,840 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +13.5%
26
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
JoSAA 318
3,471 3,922 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −5.1%
27
🎓 Assam University, Silchar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 401
3,846 3,962 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −10.5%
28
🎓 IIIT Bhopal
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
JoSAA 323
3,807 3,998 ⚡ Borderline → 0.0%
29
🎓 International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar
↳ Computer Engineering
JoSAA 424
3,588 4,025 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −5.4%
30
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (with Specialization of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence)
JoSAA 319
3,681 4,122 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +5.9%
31
🎓 IIIT , Agartala
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 325
2,545 4,240 ⚡ Borderline → 0.9%
32
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur
↳ Computer Science Engineering (Human Computer lnteraction and Gaming Technology)
JoSAA 320
2,847 4,255 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −1.9%
33
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 305
3,443 4,299 ⚡ Borderline → 0.2%
34
🎓 Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal
↳ Computer Science Engineering (Artificial lntelligence and Machine Learning)
JoSAA 427
4,320 4,320 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +15.1%
35
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 316
2,145 4,372 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −10.0%
36
🎓 IIIT Bhopal
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Physical System)
JoSAA 323
4,015 4,408 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −10.3%
37
🎓 Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad
↳ Computer Engineering
JoSAA 405
4,016 4,451 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −10.0%
38
🎓 National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi
↳ Computer Engineering
JoSAA 409
3,967 4,454 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +5.3%
39
🎓 National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aurangabad (Maharashtra)
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 408
3,873 4,484 ⚡ Borderline → 0.0%
40
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 306
2,647 4,530 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −13.8%
41
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 319
3,138 4,536 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −8.7%
42
🎓 National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan)
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things, Cyber Security including Block Chain Technology )
JoSAA 447
1,688 4,546 ⚡ Borderline → 0.0%
43
🎓 IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD)
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 327
2,095 4,629 ⚡ Borderline → 0.0%
44
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 318
1,952 4,665 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −10.6%
45
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
JoSAA 306
3,943 4,715 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −2.4%
46
🎓 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Quantum Technologies
JoSAA 313
3,529 4,800 ⚡ Borderline → 0.0%
47
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
JoSAA 306
4,793 4,813 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −5.1%
48
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 304
3,769 4,834 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −15.8%
49
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Cyber Security
JoSAA 318
4,153 4,852 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −15.0%
50
🎓 Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 426
3,757 4,888 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +8.1%
51
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
JoSAA 304
3,904 4,939 ⚡ Borderline → 0.0%
52
🎓 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
JoSAA 313
4,352 4,993 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −4.7%

Home State (HS) Quota — ST Rank 2,500–5,000

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 ST rank at the upper end of the 2,500–5,000 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
🏛️ Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
3,220 3,283 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −62.2%
2
🏛️ NIT Patna
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Cyber Security
Domicile Only
3,721 3,721 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −26.3%
3
🏛️ Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
2,251 3,795 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +39.6%

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Which of These Colleges Is Safest for Rank 2,500–5,000?

Tier boundaries computed against your band midpoint (3,750) 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 2,500–5,000 (OS)

Colleges where the final closing rank is at least 400+ above the band midpoint (3,750) under OS/AI quota

No colleges in the 2,500–5,000 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 (3,750) falls within ±400 of the final closing rank under OS/AI quota

International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur IIIT Guwahati Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi IIIT Surat Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi IIIT Bhopal University of Hyderabad IIIT (IIIT) Pune J.K. Institute of Applied Physics & Technology, Department of Electronics & Communication, University of Allahabad- Allahabad IIIT Tiruchirappalli IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor IIIT Surat School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur IIIT (IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur IIIT Bhopal IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka IIIT Bhopal School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam Assam University, Silchar IIIT Bhopal International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi IIIT , Agartala IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur IIIT (IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad IIIT Bhopal Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aurangabad (Maharashtra) IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan) IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD) IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR

International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur, IIIT Guwahati, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, IIIT Surat, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, IIIT Bhopal, University of Hyderabad, IIIT (IIIT) Pune, J.K. Institute of Applied Physics & Technology, Department of Electronics & Communication, University of Allahabad- Allahabad, IIIT Tiruchirappalli, IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan, IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal, IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur, International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar, IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor, IIIT Surat, School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, IIIT (IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat, IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur, IIIT Bhopal, IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur, Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka, IIIT Bhopal, School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan, IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam, Assam University, Silchar, IIIT Bhopal, International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar, IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi, IIIT , Agartala, IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur, IIIT (IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana, Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal, IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad, IIIT Bhopal, Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad, National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aurangabad (Maharashtra), IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh, IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan), IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD), IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam, IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh, IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal, IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam, Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry, IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR are where most candidates in the 2,500–5,000 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 (3,750)

No colleges are in the Reach zone for the 2,500–5,000 band. All listed programs sit within the Safe or Borderline range.

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 2,500–5,000 band.

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur under HS quota (final closing rank 3,283) 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 3,721) is within this rank band for Bihar 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 3,795) is within this rank band for Punjab domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely.

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur West Bengal Domicile
OS Rank
HS Rank
3,283
Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)
NIT Patna Bihar Domicile
OS Rank
HS Rank
3,721
Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar Punjab Domicile
OS Rank
HS Rank
3,795
Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)

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

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: International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, IIIT Bhopal, University of Hyderabad, J.K. Institute of Applied Physics & Technology, Department of Electronics & Communication, University of Allahabad- Allahabad, IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan, International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar, IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor, School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, IIIT Bhopal, Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan, IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi, Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal, National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi, Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry have been tightening — plan with additional rank buffer beyond the listed closing rank. IIIT Guwahati, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, IIIT (IIIT) Pune, IIIT Tiruchirappalli, IIIT Surat, IIIT (IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat, IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur, IIIT Bhopal, IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur, Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka, IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam, Assam University, Silchar, International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar, IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur, IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad, IIIT Bhopal, Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad, IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh, IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi, IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam, IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh, IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh, IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal, IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR have been easing — a favourable trajectory for candidates in this band. IIIT Surat, IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal, IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur, School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, IIIT Bhopal, IIIT , Agartala, IIIT (IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aurangabad (Maharashtra), National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan), IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD), INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal 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 ST rank 2,500–5,000 candidates.

For ST ranks in the 2,500–5,000 range under OS quota, International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur Computer Science & Software Engineering (final closing rank 2,758 in 2025) and IIIT Guwahati (final closing rank 2,799) are the most realistic national-pool targets. If you are a West Bengal domicile, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur under HS quota (final closing rank 3,283) becomes a safer option in this band. See the full tiered breakdown above.

A rank of 3,750 is in the borderline zone for International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur Computer Science & Software Engineering under OS quota (final closing rank: 2,758 in 2025). Its year-on-year trend is tightening (+2.2%), so actual competition may be slightly higher than the historical rank. 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.

Trends vary by institute. Under OS quota: International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur is tightening (+2.2% YoY); IIIT Guwahati is easing (–3.6% YoY); Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi is tightening (+1.5% YoY); IIIT Surat 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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