
Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTs) are a smart alternative to NITs and IITs for students who have scored mid-rank in JEE Main. The GFTIs' cutoff trends are relatively lower, have affordable fees, and offer good placements.
JEE Main cutoff for the General category last year was 80-90, and for OBC and EWS, it was 75-80.

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The expected cutoff for different branches offered under different GFTI is shared below.
| Branch | Top GFTIs Cutoff | Mid-tier GFTIs Cutoff | Lower-tier GFTIs Cutoff |
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| CSE | 25,000- 45,000 | 50,000- 90,000 | 90,000- 1,15,000 |
| ECE | 40,000- 70,000 | 70,000- 1,20,000 | 1,20,000- 1,80,000 |
| EE | 60,000- 1,00,000 | 1,00,000- 1,60,000 | 1,60,000- 2,20,000 |
| ME | 80,000- 1,40,000 | 1,40,000- 2,20,000 | 2,20,000- 3,00,000 |
| CE | 1,20,000- 2,00,000 | 2,00,000- 3,00,000 | 3,00,000- 4,00,000+ |

The comparison of the lowest and highest cutoffs for GFTIs is as follows:
| Branch | Lowest Closing Rank | Highest Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | 25,000 | 1,50,000 |
| ECE | 40,000 | 1,80,000 |
| Electrical | 60,000 | 2,20,000 |
| Mechanical | 80,000 | 3,00,000 |
| Civil | 1,20,000 | 4,00,000 |

The table below presents the previous year cutoff trends of GFTI top branches.
| Branches | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 25,000- 1,20,000 | 30,000- 1,30,000 | 35,000- 1,50,000 |
| ECE | 40,000- 1,80,000 | 45,000- 2,00,000 | 50,000- 2,20,000 |
| EE | 60,000- 2,20,000 | 70,000- 2,40,000 | 80,000- 2,60,000 |
| ME | 80,000- 3,00,000 | 90,000- 1,80,000 | 1,00,000- 3,50,000 |
| CE | 1,20,000- 4,00,000 | 1,40,000- 4,20,000 | 1,60,000- 4,50,000 |

| Exam Year | GFTIs Opening and Closing Ranks |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Check Here |
| 2024 | Check Here |
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Ques. What is a good rank for GFTIs?
Ans. A good rank for GFTI is considered to be between 25,000 to 45,000. Students can get the top branches such as Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics & Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering easily.
Ques. Can I get GFTI with 60 percentile?
Ans. Yes, students can get GFTIs with even 60 percentile. However, they may not get the top colleges and the desired branches such as Computer Science and Engineering or Electronics & Computer Engineering. Students can instead get Electronics System Engineering or Textile and Carpet Technology branches.
Ques. What are the expected GFTIs cutoff trends 2026 for the top branches?
Ans. The expected cutoff range for the top GFTIs is as follows:
| Branch | Top GFTIs Cutoff |
| CSE | 25,000- 45,000 |
| ECE | 40,000- 70,000 |
| EE | 60,000- 1,00,000 |
| ME | 80,000- 1,40,000 |
| CE | 1,20,000- 2,00,000 |
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.