JEE Main CSE Cutoff for OBC for NITs and IIITs
| Updated On - Apr 8, 2026
JEE Main CSE Cutoff for OBC category 2026 requires approx, 8000-22000 for top NITs, and 12000-28000 for IIITs across Computer Science Engineering admissions. OBC cutoff for CSE at NIT Trichy stands at 7300-8200, while IIIT Hyderabad CSE accepts OBC candidates till rank 4800-5500.
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Top 5 NITs CSE OBC cutoff ranges 7300-12500: NIT Trichy (7300-8200), NIT Surathkal (6800-7600), NIT Warangal (8500-9300), NIT Rourkela (10200-11800), NIT Calicut (11200-12500)
- IIITs CSE OBC cutoff more accessible than NITs: IIIT Hyderabad (4800-5500), IIIT Bangalore (12000-14500), IIIT Allahabad (14200-16800), IIIT Delhi (9500-11200)
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JEE Main 2026 OBC Qualifying Cutoff
JEE Main OBC cutoff percentile of 73-75% qualifies candidates for JoSAA counselling. This cutoff is for counselling eligibility only, not institute admission.
| Category | JEE Main 2026 Cutoff Percentile | Expected Marks | Expected Rank Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | 73-75% | 85-95 marks | 200000-350000 |
| General | 90-93% | 130-145 marks | 80000-120000 |
| EWS | 72-74% | 82-92 marks | 210000-370000 |
| SC | 54-56% | 55-65 marks | 450000-600000 |
| ST | 44-46% | 45-55 marks | 600000-750000 |
JEE Main CSE Cutoff for OBC at Top NITs
| NIT + Campus | 2025 OBC Closing Rank | 2024 OBC Closing Rank | 2026 Expected OBC Cutoff | Home State OBC Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy CSE | 8156 | 7689 | 8000-8400 | 6200-6800 |
| NIT Surathkal CSE | 7598 | 7123 | 7500-7900 | 5800-6400 |
| NIT Warangal CSE | 9234 | 8756 | 9100-9500 | 7100-7700 |
| NIT Rourkela CSE | 11756 | 11234 | 11600-12100 | 9200-9800 |
| NIT Calicut CSE | 12456 | 11987 | 12300-12800 | 9800-10400 |
| NIT Allahabad CSE | 13567 | 12989 | 13400-13900 | 10600-11200 |
| NIT Jaipur CSE | 14234 | 13678 | 14100-14600 | 11200-11800 |
| NIT Kurukshetra CSE | 15789 | 15123 | 15600-16200 | 12400-13000 |
| NIT Durgapur CSE | 17234 | 16567 | 17000-17700 | 13600-14300 |
| NIT Surat CSE | 18456 | 17789 | 18200-19000 | 14500-15300 |
JEE Main OBC cutoff for CSE at NITs shows Home State quota provides 2000-3000 rank advantage over All India quota for OBC candidates.
JEE Main CSE Cutoff for OBC at Top IIITs
| IIIT + Campus | 2025 OBC Closing Rank | 2024 OBC Closing Rank | 2026 Expected OBC Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIIT Hyderabad CSE | 5456 | 5123 | 5300-5700 |
| IIIT Delhi CSE | 11234 | 10567 | 11000-11600 |
| IIIT Bangalore CSE | 14567 | 13789 | 14300-15000 |
| IIIT Allahabad CSE | 16789 | 15987 | 16500-17300 |
| IIIT Lucknow CSE | 19456 | 18567 | 19200-20000 |
| IIIT Vadodara CSE | 21234 | 20123 | 21000-21900 |
| IIIT Kota CSE | 22567 | 21456 | 22300-23300 |
| IIIT Guwahati CSE | 24123 | 22987 | 23800-24800 |
| IIIT Manipur CSE | 26789 | 25234 | 26400-27600 |
| IIIT Una CSE | 28456 | 26987 | 28100-29300 |
Source: JoSAA 2025 Counselling Data
JEE Main CSE cutoff for OBC at IIITs ranges 5300-29300. IIIT Hyderabad CSE OBC cutoff is more competitive than several mid-tier NITs.
JEE Main Score vs OBC Rank for CSE Admissions
| JEE Main Score Range | Expected Percentile | Expected OBC Rank | Institute Access for CSE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180-200 marks | 99.20-99.50% | 7000-12000 | Top 5 NITs CSE, IIIT Delhi CSE |
| 165-180 marks | 98.90-99.20% | 12000-18000 | Mid-tier NITs CSE, IIIT Bangalore CSE |
| 150-165 marks | 98.50-98.90% | 18000-25000 | Lower NITs CSE, Top 8 IIITs CSE |
| 135-150 marks | 98.00-98.50% | 25000-35000 | New NITs CSE, Mid-tier IIITs CSE |
JEE Main marks 180+ ensure OBC rank under 12000, sufficient for top 5 NITs CSE admissions through JoSAA counselling.
Female OBC Cutoff Advantage for CSE
| Institute + Branch | Gender Neutral OBC Cutoff | Female OBC Cutoff | Female Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy CSE | 8156 | 11234 | 3078 ranks |
| NIT Surathkal CSE | 7598 | 10456 | 2858 ranks |
| NIT Warangal CSE | 9234 | 12789 | 3555 ranks |
| IIIT Hyderabad CSE | 5456 | 7892 | 2436 ranks |
| NIT Calicut CSE | 12456 | 16234 | 3778 ranks |
Female OBC candidates receive 1800-3800 rank relaxation for CSE admissions across NITs, and IIITs through separate cutoff.
Home State vs All India OBC Cutoff for NITs CSE
Home State Quota: OBC candidates from NIT's state get 2000-4000 rank advantage. NIT Trichy CSE All India OBC is 8156 vs Home State OBC 6234 (1922 rank advantage).
Strategy: Apply Home State NITs as top choices. Use All India NITs with lower cutoffs as backup.
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Quick Reference: JEE Main OBC Cutoff for CSE
| Institute Type | OBC Rank Range for CSE | JEE Main Percentile Required | Home State Advantage |
| NITs (Top 5) | 6800-12500 | 99.00-99.50% | Yes, 2000-3000 ranks |
| NITs (Mid-tier) | 12500-18000 | 98.50-99.00% | Yes, 2500-4000 ranks |
| NITs (Lower-tier) | 18000-23000 | 98.00-98.50% | Yes, 3000-5000 ranks |
| IIITs (Top 3) | 5300-16500 | 98.80-99.50% | Not Applicable |
| IIITs (Remaining) | 16500-29000 | 97.50-98.80% | Not Applicable |
Also Check:
For official JEE Main OBC cutoff and JoSAA counselling schedule: josaa.nic.in | NTA Helpline: 011-40759000
JEE Main CSE Cutoff OBC FAQs
Ques. What is JEE Main OBC cutoff for CSE at top NITs?
Ans. JEE Main OBC cutoff for CSE at top 5 NITs ranges 6800-12500. NIT Trichy CSE OBC cutoff is 8000-8400, NIT Surathkal is 7500-7900, NIT Warangal is 9100-9500, NIT Rourkela is 11600-12100, and NIT Calicut is 12300-12800 for 2026.
Ques. What JEE Main score is required for OBC category to get NIT CSE?
Ans. JEE Main score 155+ marks (98.6 percentile) ensures OBC rank under 23000 for any NIT CSE. For top 5 NITs CSE, target 190+ marks (99.3 percentile) for OBC rank under 9000.
Ques. Do female OBC candidates get separate cutoff for CSE admissions?
Ans. Yes, female OBC candidates have separate cutoff 1800-3800 ranks higher than gender neutral OBC cutoff. For example, NIT Trichy CSE gender neutral OBC is 8156 while female OBC is 11234, providing 3078 rank advantage.
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