Rank-Band Analysis

JEE Mains OPEN Gender-Neutral JoSAA 2025 Rank 55,000–65,000

Colleges for JEE Mains Rank 55,000–65,000 in Computer Science & Software Engineering (OPEN) — JoSAA 2025

If your JEE Mains OPEN rank falls between 55,000 and 65,000, you have a realistic shot at 11 Computer Science & Software 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.

13 programs listed

11 OS / AI quota

2 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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Computer Science & Software Engineering Programs for OPEN Rank 55,000–65,000 — 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 55,000–65,000

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 institute of Technology Kokrajar, Assam ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 425	Assam	AI ·	54,067	55,464	↑ Reach	↑ +4.4%
2	🎓 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR ↳ Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science JoSAA 313	Manipur	AI ·	40,148	55,851	↑ Reach	↓ −18.4%
3	🎓 National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan) ↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things, Cyber Security including Block Chain Technology ) JoSAA 447	Rajasthan	AI ·	34,965	57,217	↑ Reach	→ 0.0%
4	🎓 Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal ↳ Computer Science Engineering (Artificial lntelligence and Machine Learning) JoSAA 427	West Bengal	OS ·	38,289	58,331	⚡ Borderline	↓ −6.4%
5	🎓 School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur ↳ B.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering) - MBA JoSAA 412	Assam	AI ·	51,373	58,363	⚡ Borderline	→ 0.0%
6	🎓 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR ↳ Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Cyber Security JoSAA 313	Manipur	AI ·	43,012	58,941	⚡ Borderline	→ 0.0%
7	🎓 National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna (Bihar) ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 446	Bihar	AI ·	32,472	59,153	⚡ Borderline	→ 0.0%
8	🎓 Central University of Haryana ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 439	Haryana	AI ·	44,988	60,861	⚡ Borderline	↓ −8.9%
9	🎓 School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 412	Assam	AI ·	46,889	61,140	⚡ Borderline	↓ −7.7%
10	🎓 Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 410	Punjab	AI ·	43,892	61,164	⚡ Borderline	↓ −3.8%
11	🎓 National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur (UP) ↳ Computer Science and Engineering with minor in AI and ML JoSAA 448	Uttar Pradesh	AI ·	49,199	63,472	✓ Safe	→ 0.0%

Home State (HS) Quota — OPEN Rank 55,000–65,000

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 55,000–65,000 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	Home State	Quota	Opening	Closing (R6)	Tier	YoY Trend	Profile
1	🏛️ NIT Meghalaya ↳ Computer Science and Engineering Domicile Only	Meghalaya	HS ·	59,949	59,949	⚡ Borderline	↓ −90.0%
2	🏛️ NIT Puducherry ↳ Computer Science and Engineering Domicile Only	Puducherry	HS ·	23,787	63,341	✓ Safe	→ 0.6%

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Which of These Colleges Is Safest for Rank 55,000–65,000?

Tier boundaries computed against your band midpoint (60,000) 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 55,000–65,000 (OS)

Colleges where the final closing rank is at least 400+ above the band midpoint (60,000) under OS/AI quota

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur (UP)

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur (UP) is the most reliable safe option(s) in the 55,000–65,000 band for OS/AI candidates. Candidates with ranks in the lower half of this band are comfortably inside the historical closing rank.

Borderline (Coin-Flip Zone)

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

Colleges where the band midpoint (60,000) falls within ±400 of the final closing rank under OS/AI quota

Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna (Bihar) Central University of Haryana School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology

Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal, School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna (Bihar), Central University of Haryana, School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology are where most candidates in the 55,000–65,000 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 (60,000)

Central institute of Technology Kokrajar, Assam INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan)

Central institute of Technology Kokrajar, Assam, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan) are in reach territory for most of the 55,000–65,000 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, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR 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 55,000–65,000 band.

NIT Meghalaya under HS quota (final closing rank 59,949) is within this rank band for Meghalaya domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Puducherry under HS quota (final closing rank 63,341) is within this rank band for Puducherry domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely.

NIT Meghalaya Meghalaya Domicile

OS Rank

—

HS Rank

59,949

Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)

NIT Puducherry Puducherry Domicile

OS Rank

—

HS Rank

63,341

Outside Band (OS) → Safe (HS)

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 institute of Technology Kokrajar, Assam — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 55,464 · Assam

All Engineering Colleges in Assam

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan) — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things, Cyber Security including Block Chain Technology ) AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 57,217 · Rajasthan

All Engineering Colleges in Rajasthan

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

OPEN Computer Science Engineering (Artificial lntelligence and Machine Learning) OS Final Closing Rank 2025: 58,331 · West Bengal

All Engineering Colleges in West Bengal

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Cyber Security AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 58,941 · Manipur

All Engineering Colleges in Manipur

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna (Bihar) — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 59,153 · Bihar

All Engineering Colleges in Bihar

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

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 60,861 · Haryana

All Engineering Colleges in Haryana

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

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 61,140 · Assam

All Engineering Colleges in Assam

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

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 61,164 · Punjab

All Engineering Colleges in Punjab

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur (UP) — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering with minor in AI and ML AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 63,472 · Uttar Pradesh

All Engineering Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

NIT Meghalaya — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2025: 59,949 · Meghalaya · Home State Only

All Engineering Colleges in Meghalaya

NIT Puducherry — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2025: 63,341 · Puducherry · Home State Only

All Engineering Colleges in Puducherry

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: Central institute of Technology Kokrajar, Assam has been tightening — plan with additional rank buffer beyond the listed closing rank. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal, Central University of Haryana, School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology have been easing — a favourable trajectory for candidates in this band. National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan), School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna (Bihar), National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur (UP) are near-stable — the most predictable planning signal(s) on this page.

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 Computer Science & Software Engineering admissions for OPEN rank 55,000–65,000 candidates.

Which college is best for Computer Science & Software Engineering with OPEN rank between 55,000–65,000?

For OPEN ranks in the 55,000–65,000 range under OS quota, Central institute of Technology Kokrajar, Assam Computer Science & Software Engineering (final closing rank 55,464 in 2025) and INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR (final closing rank 55,851) are the most realistic national-pool targets. If you are a Meghalaya domicile, NIT Meghalaya under HS quota (final closing rank 59,949) becomes a safer option in this band. See the full tiered breakdown above.

Is OPEN rank 60,000 safe for Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal Computer Science & Software Engineering under OS quota?

A rank of 60,000 is in the borderline zone for Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal Computer Science & Software Engineering under OS quota (final closing rank: 58,331 in 2025). Its year-on-year trend is easing (–6.4%), 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 55,000–65,000 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: Central institute of Technology Kokrajar, Assam is tightening (+4.4% YoY); INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR is easing (–18.4% YoY); National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer (Rajasthan) is near-stable (+0.0% YoY); Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal is easing (–6.4% YoY). See the year-on-year trend charts above, split by quota type, for a complete visual comparison.