Rank-Band Analysis

JEE Mains OBC-NCL Gender-Neutral JoSAA 2025 Rank 35,000–45,000

Colleges for JEE Mains Rank 35,000–45,000 in Other Engineering Programs (OBC-NCL) — JoSAA 2025

If your JEE Mains OBC-NCL rank falls between 35,000 and 45,000, you have a realistic shot at 10 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.

14 programs listed

14 OS / AI 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 OBC-NCL Rank 35,000–45,000 — JoSAA 2025

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 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	State	Type	Opening	Closing (R6)	Tier	YoY Trend
1	🎓 Central University of Haryana ↳ Printing and Packaging Technology JoSAA 439	Haryana	AI ·	33,359	36,315	↑ Reach	↓ −2.8%
2	🎓 Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal ↳ Civil and Environmental Engineering JoSAA 427	West Bengal	OS ·	34,669	36,390	↑ Reach	↓ −8.6%
3	🎓 National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur ↳ Food Technology JoSAA 431	Tamil Nadu	AI ·	30,123	36,659	↑ Reach	→ 0.3%
4	🎓 School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur ↳ Bachelor of Design JoSAA 412	Assam	AI ·	36,847	36,847	↑ Reach	↓ −6.7%
5	🎓 Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem ↳ Handloom and Textile Technology JoSAA 442	Tamil Nadu	AI ·	34,564	36,938	↑ Reach	→ 0.9%
6	🎓 School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur ↳ Food Engineering and Technology JoSAA 412	Assam	AI ·	37,481	38,184	⚡ Borderline	↑ +1.7%
7	🎓 Indian Institute of Handloom Technology(IIHT), Varanasi ↳ Handloom and Textile Technology JoSAA 433	Uttar Pradesh	AI ·	35,751	38,200	⚡ Borderline	↓ −1.5%
8	🎓 Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal ↳ Food Technology JoSAA 427	West Bengal	OS ·	36,580	38,504	⚡ Borderline	↓ −4.2%
9	🎓 Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi ↳ Carpet and Textile Technology JoSAA 404	Uttar Pradesh	AI ·	37,022	38,546	⚡ Borderline	↓ −2.0%
10	🎓 Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology ↳ Food Technology JoSAA 410	Punjab	AI ·	36,927	38,737	⚡ Borderline	→ 0.4%
11	🎓 National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli ↳ Food Technology and Management JoSAA 430	Haryana	AI ·	37,203	38,748	⚡ Borderline	↓ −1.7%
12	🎓 Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University) ↳ Fashion and Apparel Engineering JoSAA 438	Madhya Pradesh	AI ·	37,340	39,215	⚡ Borderline	↓ −2.3%
13	🎓 Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University) ↳ Dairy Engineering JoSAA 438	Madhya Pradesh	AI ·	38,591	39,742	⚡ Borderline	↓ −2.7%
14	🎓 Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University) ↳ Food Engineering and Technology JoSAA 438	Madhya Pradesh	AI ·	38,683	39,925	⚡ Borderline	↓ −1.4%

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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

No colleges in the 35,000–45,000 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 (40,000) falls within ±400 of the final closing rank under OS/AI quota

School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur Indian Institute of Handloom Technology(IIHT), Varanasi Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University) Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University) Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University)

School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, Indian Institute of Handloom Technology(IIHT), Varanasi, Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal, Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli, Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University), Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University), Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University) are where most candidates in the 35,000–45,000 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 (40,000)

Central University of Haryana Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem

Central University of Haryana, Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur, School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem 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, Central University of Haryana, Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal, School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur 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 35,000–45,000 band.

No NITs in this rank band have Home State (HS) quota data within the 35,000–45,000 range for OBC-NCL candidates under this gender filter. OS quota applies universally for all candidates at these institutes.

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:

Central University of Haryana — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Printing and Packaging Technology AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 36,315 · Haryana

All Engineering Colleges in Haryana

National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Food Technology AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 36,659 · Tamil Nadu

All Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Handloom and Textile Technology AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 36,938 · Tamil Nadu

All Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Food Engineering and Technology AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 38,184 · Assam

All Engineering Colleges in Assam

Indian Institute of Handloom Technology(IIHT), Varanasi — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Handloom and Textile Technology AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 38,200 · Uttar Pradesh

All Engineering Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Food Technology OS Final Closing Rank 2025: 38,504 · West Bengal

All Engineering Colleges in West Bengal

Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Carpet and Textile Technology AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 38,546 · Uttar Pradesh

All Engineering Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Food Technology AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 38,737 · Punjab

All Engineering Colleges in Punjab

National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Food Technology and Management AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 38,748 · Haryana

All Engineering Colleges in Haryana

Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University) — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Food Engineering and Technology AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 39,925 · Madhya Pradesh

All Engineering Colleges in Madhya Pradesh

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: School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur has been tightening — plan with additional rank buffer beyond the listed closing rank. Central University of Haryana, Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal, School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, Indian Institute of Handloom Technology(IIHT), Varanasi, Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal, Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli, Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University), Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University), Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University. Sagar (A Central University) have been easing — a favourable trajectory for candidates in this band. National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur, Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology are near-stable — the most predictable planning signal(s) on this page.

Other State / All India (OS/AI) Quota — Final Closing Rank Trend

Frequently Asked Questions

About Other Engineering Programs admissions for OBC-NCL rank 35,000–45,000 candidates.

Which college is best for Other Engineering Programs with OBC-NCL rank between 35,000–45,000?

For OBC-NCL ranks in the 35,000–45,000 range under OS quota, Central University of Haryana Other Engineering Programs (final closing rank 36,315 in 2025) and Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal (final closing rank 36,390) are the most realistic national-pool targets. See the full tiered breakdown above.

Is OBC-NCL rank 40,000 safe for School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur Other Engineering Programs under OS quota?

A rank of 40,000 is in the borderline zone for School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur Other Engineering Programs under OS quota (final closing rank: 38,184 in 2025). Its year-on-year trend is tightening (+1.7%), 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.

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 35,000–45,000 OBC-NCL?

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: Central University of Haryana is easing (–2.8% YoY); Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal is easing (–8.6% YoY); National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur is near-stable (+0.3% YoY); School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur is easing (–6.7% YoY). See the year-on-year trend charts above, split by quota type, for a complete visual comparison.