Rank-Band Analysis
JEE Mains OPEN Gender-Neutral JoSAA 2025 Rank 35,000–45,000

Colleges for JEE Mains Rank 35,000–45,000 in Civil & Infrastructure Engineering (OPEN) — JoSAA 2025

If your JEE Mains OPEN rank falls between 35,000 and 45,000, you have a realistic shot at 13 Civil & Infrastructure 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.

17 programs listed
10 OS / AI quota
7 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 2025

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
28,788 35,834 ↑ Reach ↑ +2.2%
2
🎓 NIT , Kurukshetra
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 220
36,067 36,067 ↑ Reach ↓ −5.5%
3
🎓 MANIT Bhopal
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 203
26,437 38,225 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +4.4%
4
🎓 NIT , Jamshedpur
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 219
33,032 39,064 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +4.5%
5
🎓 NIT Durgapur
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 208
30,006 39,540 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +1.7%
6
🎓 Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 229
35,918 39,725 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +5.8%
7
🎓 NIT Goa
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 209
34,078 39,991 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +9.1%
8
🎓 Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 201
25,507 41,156 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +7.0%
9
🎓 NIT Raipur
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 216
36,068 43,981 ✓ Safe ↑ +2.2%
10
🎓 NIT , Silchar
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 224
35,480 44,300 ✓ Safe ↑ +2.4%

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 Delhi
↳ Civil Engineering
Domicile Only
31,355 35,180 ↑ Reach ↑ +3.2%
2
🏛️ NIT Calicut
↳ Civil Engineering
Domicile Only
20,205 38,450 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +4.5%
3
🏛️ Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur
↳ Civil Engineering
Domicile Only
23,096 39,158 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +3.6%
4
🏛️ NIT , Kurukshetra
↳ Civil Engineering
Domicile Only
41,134 41,134 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +8.1%
5
🏛️ NIT Durgapur
↳ Civil Engineering
Domicile Only
31,709 41,185 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +7.4%
6
🏛️ NIT Patna
↳ Civil Engineering with Specialization in Construction Technology and Management
Domicile Only
43,266 44,664 ✓ Safe ↑ +9.1%
7
🏛️ MANIT Bhopal
↳ Civil Engineering
Domicile Only
27,877 44,849 ✓ Safe ↓ −5.1%

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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 Raipur NIT , Silchar

NIT Raipur, NIT , Silchar 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 Raipur has been tightening year-on-year (+2.2%) — factor in a buffer beyond the listed closing rank when assessing your true safety margin. NIT , Silchar has been tightening year-on-year (+2.4%) — factor in a buffer beyond the listed closing rank when assessing your true safety margin.

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

MANIT Bhopal NIT , Jamshedpur NIT Durgapur Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat NIT Goa Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar

MANIT Bhopal, NIT , Jamshedpur, NIT Durgapur, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, NIT Goa, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar are 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 NIT , Kurukshetra

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur, NIT , Kurukshetra are in reach territory for most of the 35,000–45,000 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, NIT , Kurukshetra 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 Delhi under HS quota (final closing rank 35,180) is within this rank band for Delhi domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Calicut under HS quota (final closing rank 38,450) 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 39,158) is within this rank band for Maharashtra domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT , Kurukshetra under HS quota (final closing rank 41,134) is within this rank band for Haryana domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Durgapur under HS quota (final closing rank 41,185) 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 44,664) is within this rank band for Bihar domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. MANIT Bhopal under HS quota (final closing rank 44,849) is within this rank band for Madhya Pradesh domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely.

NIT Delhi Delhi Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
35,180
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
NIT Calicut Kerala Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
38,450
Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur Maharashtra Domicile
OS Rank
35,834
HS Rank
39,158
Reach (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Advantage: +-3,324
NIT , Kurukshetra Haryana Domicile
OS Rank
36,067
HS Rank
41,134
Reach (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Advantage: +-5,067
NIT Durgapur West Bengal Domicile
OS Rank
39,540
HS Rank
41,185
Borderline (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Advantage: +-1,645
NIT Patna Bihar Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
44,664
Outside Band (OS) → Safe (HS)
MANIT Bhopal Madhya Pradesh Domicile
OS Rank
38,225
HS Rank
44,849
Borderline (OS) → Safe (HS)
Advantage: +-6,624

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 2025: 35,834 · OS Quota · Maharashtra | HS Final Closing Rank 2025: 39,158 · HS Quota (Maharashtra domiciles)
All Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra
NIT , Kurukshetra — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2025: 36,067 · OS Quota · Haryana | HS Final Closing Rank 2025: 41,134 · HS Quota (Haryana domiciles)
All Engineering Colleges in Haryana
MANIT Bhopal — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2025: 38,225 · OS Quota · Madhya Pradesh | HS Final Closing Rank 2025: 44,849 · HS Quota (Madhya Pradesh domiciles)
All Engineering Colleges in Madhya Pradesh
NIT , Jamshedpur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2025: 39,064 · Jharkhand
All Engineering Colleges in Jharkhand
NIT Durgapur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2025: 39,540 · OS Quota · West Bengal | HS Final Closing Rank 2025: 41,185 · HS Quota (West Bengal domiciles)
All Engineering Colleges in West Bengal
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2025: 39,725 · Gujarat
All Engineering Colleges in Gujarat
NIT Goa — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2025: 39,991 · Goa
All Engineering Colleges in Goa
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2025: 41,156 · Punjab
All Engineering Colleges in Punjab
NIT Raipur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2025: 43,981 · Chhattisgarh
All Engineering Colleges in Chhattisgarh
NIT , Silchar — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2025: 44,300 · Assam
All Engineering Colleges in Assam
NIT Delhi — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2025: 35,180 · Delhi · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in Delhi
NIT Calicut — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2025: 38,450 · Kerala · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in Kerala
NIT Patna — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering with Specialization in Construction Technology and Management HS Final Closing Rank 2025: 44,664 · Bihar · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in Bihar

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: Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur, MANIT Bhopal, NIT , Jamshedpur, NIT Durgapur, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, NIT Goa, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, NIT Raipur, NIT , Silchar have been tightening — plan with additional rank buffer beyond the listed closing rank. NIT , Kurukshetra has 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 35,834 in 2025) and NIT , Kurukshetra (final closing rank 36,067) are the most realistic national-pool targets. If you are a Delhi domicile, NIT Delhi under HS quota (final closing rank 35,180) becomes a safer option in this band. See the full tiered breakdown above.

A rank of 40,000 is in the borderline zone for MANIT Bhopal Civil & Infrastructure Engineering under OS quota (final closing rank: 38,225 in 2025). Its year-on-year trend is tightening (+4.4%), 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.

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Trends vary by institute. Under OS quota: Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur is tightening (+2.2% YoY); NIT , Kurukshetra is easing (–5.5% YoY); MANIT Bhopal is tightening (+4.4% YoY); NIT , Jamshedpur is tightening (+4.5% YoY). See the year-on-year trend charts above, split by quota type, for a complete visual comparison.

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