Rank-Band Analysis

JEE Mains OBC-NCL Gender-Neutral JoSAA 2025 Rank 5,000–10,000

Colleges for JEE Mains Rank 5,000–10,000 in Information Technology (OBC-NCL) — JoSAA 2025

If your JEE Mains OBC-NCL rank falls between 5,000 and 10,000, you have a realistic shot at 4 Information Technology 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.

4 programs listed

4 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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Information Technology Programs for OBC-NCL Rank 5,000–10,000 — 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 5,000–10,000

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	🎓 Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar ↳ Information Technology JoSAA 201	Punjab	OS ·	4,042	5,165	↑ Reach	↓ −3.6%
2	🎓 NIT Raipur ↳ Information Technology JoSAA 216	Chhattisgarh	OS ·	4,718	5,614	⚡ Borderline	↓ −1.9%
3	🎓 Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur ↳ Information Technology JoSAA 232	West Bengal	OS ·	5,979	6,570	⚡ Borderline	↓ −2.7%
4	🎓 NIT , Srinagar ↳ Information Technology JoSAA 225	Jammu & Kashmir	OS ·	8,792	9,991	✓ Safe	↓ −9.0%

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Which of These Colleges Is Safest for Rank 5,000–10,000?

Tier boundaries computed against your band midpoint (7,500) 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 5,000–10,000 (OS)

Colleges where the final closing rank is at least 400+ above the band midpoint (7,500) under OS/AI quota

NIT , Srinagar

NIT , Srinagar is the most reliable safe option(s) in the 5,000–10,000 band for OS/AI candidates. Candidates with ranks in the lower half of this band are comfortably inside the historical closing rank. NIT , Srinagar has been easing (–9.0% YoY) — a favourable trajectory.

Borderline (Coin-Flip Zone)

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

Colleges where the band midpoint (7,500) falls within ±400 of the final closing rank under OS/AI quota

NIT Raipur Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur

NIT Raipur, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur are where most candidates in the 5,000–10,000 range will be competing under OS/AI quota for Information Technology. 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 (7,500)

Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar

Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar is in reach territory for most of the 5,000–10,000 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, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar 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 5,000–10,000 band.

No NITs in this rank band have Home State (HS) quota data within the 5,000–10,000 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:

Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Information Technology OS Final Closing Rank 2025: 5,165 · Punjab

All Engineering Colleges in Punjab

NIT Raipur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Information Technology OS Final Closing Rank 2025: 5,614 · Chhattisgarh

All Engineering Colleges in Chhattisgarh

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Information Technology OS Final Closing Rank 2025: 6,570 · West Bengal

All Engineering Colleges in West Bengal

NIT , Srinagar — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Information Technology OS Final Closing Rank 2025: 9,991 · Jammu & Kashmir

All Engineering Colleges in Jammu & Kashmir

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: Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, NIT Raipur, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, NIT , Srinagar have been easing — a favourable trajectory for candidates in this band.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

About Information Technology admissions for OBC-NCL rank 5,000–10,000 candidates.

Which college is best for Information Technology with OBC-NCL rank between 5,000–10,000?

For OBC-NCL ranks in the 5,000–10,000 range under OS quota, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar Information Technology (final closing rank 5,165 in 2025) and NIT Raipur (final closing rank 5,614) are the most realistic national-pool targets. See the full tiered breakdown above.

Is OBC-NCL rank 7,500 safe for NIT Raipur Information Technology under OS quota?

A rank of 7,500 is in the borderline zone for NIT Raipur Information Technology under OS quota (final closing rank: 5,614 in 2025). Its year-on-year trend is easing (–1.9%), 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.

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 5,000–10,000 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 Information Technology cutoffs at colleges getting more competitive each year?

Trends vary by institute. Under OS quota: Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar is easing (–3.6% YoY); NIT Raipur is easing (–1.9% YoY); Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur is easing (–2.7% YoY); NIT , Srinagar is easing (–9.0% YoY). See the year-on-year trend charts above, split by quota type, for a complete visual comparison.