Rank-Band Analysis
JEE Mains OPEN Gender-Neutral JoSAA 2026 Rank 35,000–45,000

Colleges for JEE Mains Rank 35,000–45,000 in Civil & Infrastructure Engineering (OPEN) — JoSAA 2026

If your JEE Mains OPEN rank falls between 35,000 and 45,000, you have a realistic shot at 8 Civil & Infrastructure 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.

9 programs listed
6 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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Civil & Infrastructure Engineering Programs for OPEN Rank 35,000–45,000 — JoSAA 2026

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

All India / Other State (OS/AI) Quota — OPEN Rank 35,000–45,000

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
🎓 Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 230
28,204 37,933 ↑ Reach ↓ −5.9%
2
🎓 NIT , Kurukshetra
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 220
32,302 40,050 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −11.0%
3
🎓 NIT , Jamshedpur
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 219
27,464 43,238 ✓ Safe ↓ −10.7%
4
🎓 NIT Durgapur
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 208
39,170 43,724 ✓ Safe ↓ −10.6%
5
🎓 MANIT Bhopal
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 203
19,755 44,428 ✓ Safe ↓ −16.2%
6
🎓 Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 229
33,179 44,740 ✓ Safe ↓ −12.6%

Home State (HS) Quota — OPEN Rank 35,000–45,000

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 35,000–45,000 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
🏛️ NIT Calicut
↳ Civil Engineering
Domicile Only
22,282 36,432 ↑ Reach ↑ +5.2%
2
🏛️ Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur
↳ Civil Engineering
Domicile Only
24,354 41,858 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −6.9%
3
🏛️ NIT Delhi
↳ Civil Engineering
Domicile Only
40,592 44,487 ✓ Safe ↓ −26.5%

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Which of These Colleges Is Safest for Rank 35,000–45,000?

Tier boundaries computed against your band midpoint (40,000) 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 35,000–45,000 (OS)

Colleges where the final closing rank is at least 400+ above the band midpoint (40,000) under OS/AI quota

NIT , Jamshedpur NIT Durgapur MANIT Bhopal Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat

NIT , Jamshedpur, NIT Durgapur, MANIT Bhopal, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat are the most reliable safe option(s) in the 35,000–45,000 band for OS/AI candidates. Candidates with ranks in the lower half of this band are comfortably inside the historical closing rank. NIT , Jamshedpur has been easing (–10.7% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. NIT Durgapur has been easing (–10.6% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. MANIT Bhopal has been easing (–16.2% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat has been easing (–12.6% YoY) — a favourable trajectory.

Borderline (Coin-Flip Zone)

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

Colleges where the band midpoint (40,000) falls within ±400 of the final closing rank under OS/AI quota

NIT , Kurukshetra

NIT , Kurukshetra is where most candidates in the 35,000–45,000 range will be competing under OS/AI quota for Civil & Infrastructure 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 (40,000)

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur is in reach territory for most of the 35,000–45,000 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. Notably, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur has 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 35,000–45,000 band.

NIT Calicut under HS quota (final closing rank 36,432) is within this rank band for Kerala domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur under HS quota (final closing rank 41,858) is within this rank band for Maharashtra domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Delhi under HS quota (final closing rank 44,487) is within this rank band for Delhi domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely.

NIT Calicut Kerala Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
36,432
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur Maharashtra Domicile
OS Rank
37,933
HS Rank
41,858
Reach (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Advantage: +-3,925
NIT Delhi Delhi Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
44,487
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:

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 37,933 · OS Quota · Maharashtra | HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 41,858 · HS Quota (Maharashtra domiciles)
All Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra
NIT , Kurukshetra — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 40,050 · Haryana
All Engineering Colleges in Haryana
NIT , Jamshedpur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 43,238 · Jharkhand
All Engineering Colleges in Jharkhand
NIT Durgapur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 43,724 · West Bengal
All Engineering Colleges in West Bengal
MANIT Bhopal — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 44,428 · Madhya Pradesh
All Engineering Colleges in Madhya Pradesh
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 44,740 · Gujarat
All Engineering Colleges in Gujarat
NIT Calicut — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 36,432 · Kerala · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in Kerala
NIT Delhi — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 44,487 · 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 2027: Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur, NIT , Kurukshetra, NIT , Jamshedpur, NIT Durgapur, MANIT Bhopal, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat have been easing — a favourable trajectory for candidates in this band.

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 Civil & Infrastructure Engineering admissions for OPEN rank 35,000–45,000 candidates.

For OPEN ranks in the 35,000–45,000 range under OS quota, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur Civil & Infrastructure Engineering (final closing rank 37,933 in 2026) and NIT , Kurukshetra (final closing rank 40,050) are the most realistic national-pool targets. If you are a Kerala domicile, NIT Calicut under HS quota (final closing rank 36,432) becomes a safer option in this band. See the full tiered breakdown above.

A rank of 40,000 is in the borderline zone for NIT , Kurukshetra Civil & Infrastructure Engineering under OS quota (final closing rank: 40,050 in 2026). Its year-on-year trend is easing (–11.0%), 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: Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur is easing (–5.9% YoY); NIT , Kurukshetra is easing (–11.0% YoY); NIT , Jamshedpur is easing (–10.7% YoY); NIT Durgapur is easing (–10.6% YoY). See the year-on-year trend charts above, split by quota type, for a complete visual comparison.

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