Rank-Band Analysis
JEE Mains OPEN Gender-Neutral JoSAA 2026 Rank 45,000–55,000

Colleges for JEE Mains Rank 45,000–55,000 in Civil & Infrastructure Engineering (OPEN) — JoSAA 2026

If your JEE Mains OPEN rank falls between 45,000 and 55,000, you have a realistic shot at 15 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.

18 programs listed
11 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 45,000–55,000 — 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 45,000–55,000

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
🎓 Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 201
36,074 46,085 ↑ Reach ↓ −12.0%
2
🎓 NIT Goa
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 209
20,868 46,260 ↑ Reach ↓ −15.7%
3
🎓 NIT Hamirpur
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 210
39,778 48,638 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −6.9%
4
🎓 NIT Raipur
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 216
39,641 49,598 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −12.8%
5
🎓 NIT , Silchar
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 224
42,478 50,179 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −13.3%
6
🎓 NIT Patna
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 214
39,403 50,873 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −10.8%
7
🎓 NIT , Uttarakhand
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 227
48,256 51,417 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −6.6%
8
🎓 NIT Patna
↳ Civil Engineering with Specialization in Construction Technology and Management
JoSAA 214
45,016 51,933 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −14.9%
9
🎓 NIT Puducherry
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 215
44,895 52,613 ✓ Safe ↓ −9.2%
10
🎓 NIT , Andhra Pradesh
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 231
40,583 53,408 ✓ Safe ↓ −8.3%
11
🎓 Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur
↳ Civil Engineering
JoSAA 232
42,928 54,593 ✓ Safe ↓ −9.8%

Home State (HS) Quota — OPEN Rank 45,000–55,000

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 45,000–55,000 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
🏛️ Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
↳ Civil Engineering
Domicile Only
28,563 47,595 ↑ Reach ↓ −2.6%
2
🏛️ NIT Durgapur
↳ Civil Engineering
Domicile Only
32,828 47,820 ↑ Reach ↓ −16.1%
3
🏛️ MANIT Bhopal
↳ Civil Engineering
Domicile Only
39,357 47,889 ↑ Reach ↓ −6.8%
4
🏛️ NIT , Kurukshetra
↳ Civil Engineering
Domicile Only
26,763 48,756 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −18.5%
5
🏛️ NIT , Jamshedpur
↳ Civil Engineering
Domicile Only
37,489 49,950 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −7.9%
6
🏛️ NIT Patna
↳ Civil Engineering
Domicile Only
36,461 50,880 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −8.5%
7
🏛️ NIT Patna
↳ Civil Engineering with Specialization in Construction Technology and Management
Domicile Only
44,219 54,546 ✓ Safe ↓ −22.1%

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Which of These Colleges Is Safest for Rank 45,000–55,000?

Tier boundaries computed against your band midpoint (50,000) 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 45,000–55,000 (OS)

Colleges where the final closing rank is at least 400+ above the band midpoint (50,000) under OS/AI quota

NIT Puducherry NIT , Andhra Pradesh Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur

NIT Puducherry, NIT , Andhra Pradesh, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur are the most reliable safe option(s) in the 45,000–55,000 band for OS/AI candidates. Candidates with ranks in the lower half of this band are comfortably inside the historical closing rank. NIT Puducherry has been easing (–9.2% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. NIT , Andhra Pradesh has been easing (–8.3% YoY) — a favourable trajectory. Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur has been easing (–9.8% YoY) — a favourable trajectory.

Borderline (Coin-Flip Zone)

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

Colleges where the band midpoint (50,000) falls within ±400 of the final closing rank under OS/AI quota

NIT Hamirpur NIT Raipur NIT , Silchar NIT Patna NIT , Uttarakhand NIT Patna

NIT Hamirpur, NIT Raipur, NIT , Silchar, NIT Patna, NIT , Uttarakhand, NIT Patna are where most candidates in the 45,000–55,000 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 (50,000)

Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar NIT Goa

Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, NIT Goa are in reach territory for most of the 45,000–55,000 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, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, NIT Goa 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 45,000–55,000 band.

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat under HS quota (final closing rank 47,595) is within this rank band for Gujarat domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Durgapur under HS quota (final closing rank 47,820) is within this rank band for West Bengal domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. MANIT Bhopal under HS quota (final closing rank 47,889) is within this rank band for Madhya Pradesh domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT , Kurukshetra under HS quota (final closing rank 48,756) is within this rank band for Haryana domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT , Jamshedpur under HS quota (final closing rank 49,950) is within this rank band for Jharkhand domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Patna under HS quota (final closing rank 50,880) is within this rank band for Bihar domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Patna under HS quota (final closing rank 54,546) is within this rank band for Bihar domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely.

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat Gujarat Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
47,595
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
NIT Durgapur West Bengal Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
47,820
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
MANIT Bhopal Madhya Pradesh Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
47,889
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
NIT , Kurukshetra Haryana Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
48,756
Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)
NIT , Jamshedpur Jharkhand Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
49,950
Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)
NIT Patna Bihar Domicile
OS Rank
50,873
HS Rank
50,880
Borderline (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Advantage: +-7
NIT Patna Bihar Domicile
OS Rank
50,873
HS Rank
54,546
Borderline (OS) → Safe (HS)
Advantage: +-3,673

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:

Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 46,085 · Punjab
All Engineering Colleges in Punjab
NIT Goa — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 46,260 · Goa
All Engineering Colleges in Goa
NIT Hamirpur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 48,638 · Himachal Pradesh
All Engineering Colleges in Himachal Pradesh
NIT Raipur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 49,598 · Chhattisgarh
All Engineering Colleges in Chhattisgarh
NIT , Silchar — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 50,179 · Assam
All Engineering Colleges in Assam
NIT , Uttarakhand — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 51,417 · Uttarakhand
All Engineering Colleges in Uttarakhand
NIT Patna — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering with Specialization in Construction Technology and Management OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 51,933 · OS Quota · Bihar | HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 54,546 · HS Quota (Bihar domiciles)
All Engineering Colleges in Bihar
NIT Puducherry — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 52,613 · Puducherry
All Engineering Colleges in Puducherry
NIT , Andhra Pradesh — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 53,408 · Andhra Pradesh
All Engineering Colleges in Andhra Pradesh
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering OS Final Closing Rank 2026: 54,593 · West Bengal
All Engineering Colleges in West Bengal
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 47,595 · Gujarat · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in Gujarat
NIT Durgapur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 47,820 · West Bengal · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in West Bengal
MANIT Bhopal — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 47,889 · Madhya Pradesh · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in Madhya Pradesh
NIT , Kurukshetra — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 48,756 · Haryana · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in Haryana
NIT , Jamshedpur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Civil Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2026: 49,950 · Jharkhand · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in Jharkhand

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: Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, NIT Goa, NIT Hamirpur, NIT Raipur, NIT , Silchar, NIT Patna, NIT , Uttarakhand, NIT Patna, NIT Puducherry, NIT , Andhra Pradesh, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur 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 45,000–55,000 candidates.

For OPEN ranks in the 45,000–55,000 range under OS quota, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar Civil & Infrastructure Engineering (final closing rank 46,085 in 2026) and NIT Goa (final closing rank 46,260) are the most realistic national-pool targets. If you are a Gujarat domicile, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat under HS quota (final closing rank 47,595) becomes a safer option in this band. See the full tiered breakdown above.

A rank of 50,000 is in the borderline zone for NIT Hamirpur Civil & Infrastructure Engineering under OS quota (final closing rank: 48,638 in 2026). Its year-on-year trend is easing (–6.9%), 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.

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Trends vary by institute. Under OS quota: Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar is easing (–12.0% YoY); NIT Goa is easing (–15.7% YoY); NIT Hamirpur is easing (–6.9% YoY); NIT Raipur is easing (–12.8% YoY). See the year-on-year trend charts above, split by quota type, for a complete visual comparison.

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