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 Computer Science & Software Engineering (OPEN) — JoSAA 2026

If your JEE Mains OPEN rank falls between 45,000 and 55,000, you have a realistic shot at 6 Computer Science & Software 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.

8 programs listed

8 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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Computer Science & Software 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	State	Type	Opening	Closing (R6)	Tier	YoY Trend
1	🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam ↳ Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Cyber Security JoSAA 318	Kerala	AI ·	27,253	45,036	↑ Reach	↓ −19.7%
2	🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 316	Karnataka	AI ·	18,465	45,308	↑ Reach	↓ −18.2%
3	🎓 IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD) ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 327	Daman & Diu	AI ·	27,227	46,054	↑ Reach	↓ −29.1%
4	🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal ↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) JoSAA 304	West Bengal	AI ·	41,039	46,336	↑ Reach	↓ −11.7%
5	🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 304	West Bengal	AI ·	29,915	47,762	↑ Reach	↓ −15.3%
6	🎓 IIIT Bhagalpur ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 322	Bihar	AI ·	23,246	48,416	⚡ Borderline	↓ −17.7%
7	🎓 IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD) ↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) JoSAA 327	Daman & Diu	AI ·	35,235	49,085	⚡ Borderline	→ 0.0%
8	🎓 IIIT , Agartala ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 325	Tripura	AI ·	32,682	50,027	⚡ Borderline	↓ −19.9%

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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

No colleges in the 45,000–55,000 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 (50,000) falls within ±400 of the final closing rank under OS/AI quota

IIIT Bhagalpur IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD) IIIT , Agartala

IIIT Bhagalpur, IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD), IIIT , Agartala are where most candidates in the 45,000–55,000 range will be competing under OS/AI quota for Computer Science & Software 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)

IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD) IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal

IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam, IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad, IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD), IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal, IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal 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, IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam, IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad, IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD), IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal, IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal 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.

No NITs in this rank band have Home State (HS) quota data within the 45,000–55,000 range for OPEN 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:

IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Cyber Security AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 45,036 · Kerala

All Engineering Colleges in Kerala

IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 45,308 · Karnataka

All Engineering Colleges in Karnataka

IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 47,762 · West Bengal

All Engineering Colleges in West Bengal

IIIT Bhagalpur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 48,416 · Bihar

All Engineering Colleges in Bihar

IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD) — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 49,085 · Daman & Diu

All Engineering Colleges in Daman & Diu

IIIT , Agartala — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2026: 50,027 · Tripura

All Engineering Colleges in Tripura

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: IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam, IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad, IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD), IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal, IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal, IIIT Bhagalpur, IIIT , Agartala have been easing — a favourable trajectory for candidates in this band. IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD) is 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 Computer Science & Software Engineering admissions for OPEN rank 45,000–55,000 candidates.

Which college is best for Computer Science & Software Engineering with OPEN rank between 45,000–55,000?

For OPEN ranks in the 45,000–55,000 range under OS quota, IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam Computer Science & Software Engineering (final closing rank 45,036 in 2026) and IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad (final closing rank 45,308) are the most realistic national-pool targets. See the full tiered breakdown above.

Is OPEN rank 50,000 safe for IIIT Bhagalpur Computer Science & Software Engineering under OS quota?

A rank of 50,000 is in the borderline zone for IIIT Bhagalpur Computer Science & Software Engineering under OS quota (final closing rank: 48,416 in 2026). Its year-on-year trend is easing (–17.7%), 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 45,000–55,000 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 Computer Science & Software Engineering cutoffs at colleges getting more competitive each year?

Trends vary by institute. Under OS quota: IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam is easing (–19.7% YoY); IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad is easing (–18.2% YoY); IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD) is easing (–29.1% YoY); IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal is easing (–11.7% YoY). See the year-on-year trend charts above, split by quota type, for a complete visual comparison.