Rank-Band Analysis

JEE Mains OPEN Female-only (including Supernumerary) JoSAA 2025 Rank 25,000–35,000

Colleges for JEE Mains Rank 25,000–35,000 in Other Engineering Programs (OPEN) — JoSAA 2025

If your JEE Mains OPEN rank falls between 25,000 and 35,000, you have a realistic shot at 4 Other Engineering Programs 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.

7 programs listed

5 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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Other Engineering Programs Programs for OPEN Rank 25,000–35,000 — JoSAA 2025

Showing final closing ranks from Round 6 (the most predictive round) · Category: OPEN · Gender: Female-only (including Supernumerary)

All India / Other State (OS/AI) Quota — OPEN Rank 25,000–35,000

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	🎓 NIT , Rourkela ↳ Industrial Design JoSAA 223	Odisha	OS ·	16,077	27,788	↑ Reach	↑ +18.9%
2	🎓 NIT Patna ↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering with Specialization in Microelectronics and VLSI System Design JoSAA 214	Bihar	OS ·	30,276	30,276	⚡ Borderline	↓ −34.1%
3	🎓 NIT Calicut ↳ Energy Engineering JoSAA 206	Kerala	OS ·	31,203	31,203	⚡ Borderline	→ 0.0%
4	🎓 NIT , Rourkela ↳ Food Process Engineering JoSAA 223	Odisha	OS ·	33,994	33,994	✓ Safe	↓ −16.9%
5	🎓 NIT Patna ↳ Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) JoSAA 214	Bihar	OS ·	31,276	33,999	✓ Safe	→ 0.0%

Home State (HS) Quota — OPEN Rank 25,000–35,000

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 OPEN rank at the upper end of the 25,000–35,000 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 Delhi ↳ VLSI Design and Technology Domicile Only	Delhi	HS ·	27,153	27,153	↑ Reach	↓ −12.1%
2	🏛️ NIT , Rourkela ↳ Industrial Design Domicile Only	Odisha	HS ·	34,171	34,233	✓ Safe	↑ +46.6%

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Which of These Colleges Is Safest for Rank 25,000–35,000?

Tier boundaries computed against your band midpoint (30,000) 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 25,000–35,000 (OS)

Colleges where the final closing rank is at least 400+ above the band midpoint (30,000) under OS/AI quota

NIT , Rourkela NIT Patna

NIT , Rourkela, NIT Patna are the most reliable safe option(s) in the 25,000–35,000 band for OS/AI candidates. Candidates with ranks in the lower half of this band are comfortably inside the historical closing rank. NIT , Rourkela has been easing (–16.9% YoY) — a favourable trajectory.

Borderline (Coin-Flip Zone)

Tier 2 — Borderline Colleges (Your Rank is In the Mix) (OS)

Colleges where the band midpoint (30,000) falls within ±400 of the final closing rank under OS/AI quota

NIT Patna NIT Calicut

NIT Patna, NIT Calicut are where most candidates in the 25,000–35,000 range will be competing under OS/AI quota for Other Engineering Programs. 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 (30,000)

NIT , Rourkela

NIT , Rourkela is in reach territory for most of the 25,000–35,000 band under OS/AI quota. Including it 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.

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 25,000–35,000 band.

NIT Delhi under HS quota (final closing rank 27,153) is within this rank band for Delhi domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT , Rourkela under HS quota (final closing rank 34,233) is within this rank band for Odisha domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely.

NIT Delhi Delhi Domicile

OS Rank

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HS Rank

27,153

Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)

NIT , Rourkela Odisha Domicile

OS Rank

27,788

HS Rank

34,233

Reach (OS) → Safe (HS)

Advantage: +-6,445

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:

NIT Calicut — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Energy Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2025: 31,203 · Kerala

All Engineering Colleges in Kerala

NIT , Rourkela — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Food Process Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2025: 33,994 · OS Quota · Odisha | HS Final Closing Rank 2025: 34,233 · HS Quota (Odisha domiciles)

All Engineering Colleges in Odisha

NIT Patna — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) OS Final Closing Rank 2025: 33,999 · Bihar

All Engineering Colleges in Bihar

NIT Delhi — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN VLSI Design and Technology HS Final Closing Rank 2025: 27,153 · Delhi · Home State Only

All Engineering Colleges in Delhi

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: NIT , Rourkela has been tightening — plan with additional rank buffer beyond the listed closing rank. NIT Patna, NIT , Rourkela have been easing — a favourable trajectory for candidates in this band. NIT Calicut, NIT Patna 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 Other Engineering Programs admissions for OPEN rank 25,000–35,000 candidates.

Which college is best for Other Engineering Programs with OPEN rank between 25,000–35,000?

For OPEN ranks in the 25,000–35,000 range under OS quota, NIT , Rourkela Other Engineering Programs (final closing rank 27,788 in 2025) and NIT Patna (final closing rank 30,276) are the most realistic national-pool targets. If you are a Delhi domicile, NIT Delhi under HS quota (final closing rank 27,153) becomes a safer option in this band. See the full tiered breakdown above.

Is OPEN rank 30,000 safe for NIT Patna Other Engineering Programs under OS quota?

A rank of 30,000 is in the borderline zone for NIT Patna Other Engineering Programs under OS quota (final closing rank: 30,276 in 2025). Its year-on-year trend is easing (–34.1%), 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.

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 25,000–35,000 OPEN?

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 Other Engineering Programs cutoffs at colleges getting more competitive each year?

Trends vary by institute. Under OS quota: NIT , Rourkela is tightening (+18.9% YoY); NIT Patna is easing (–34.1% YoY); NIT Calicut is near-stable (+0.0% YoY); NIT , Rourkela is easing (–16.9% YoY). See the year-on-year trend charts above, split by quota type, for a complete visual comparison.