NIT Colleges Under 95 Percentile in JEE Main 2026, Category-wise NITs under 95 Percentile
| Updated On - Apr 13, 2026
95 percentile score in JEE Main 2026 will place you in the rank range of 70,000 - 80,000. Students scoring below 95 percentile can aim for mid/ low-tier NITs.
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It is highly impossible for a student to get admission in top branches like CSE with a score below 95 percentile in top NITs.
- NITs like NIT Srinagar, NIT Agartala, NIT Mizoram, NIT Nagaland, NIT Hamirpur, and NIT Puducherry accept 95 percentile.
- There are possibilities for students to get into core branches of engineering in low/ mid-tier NITs with below 95 percentile.
- Students can use their Home State quota to secure admissions in NITs of their state rather than being dependent on the Other State quota.
- However, this case can change based on the student’s category.
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NITs Expected for General Category students at 90-95 percentile
If a general category student has scored 80-130+ marks out of 300 in JEE Mains, his/ her percentile is likely to fall between 90-95 percentile with an AIR range of 60,000-1,20,000+.
- For a rank range between 60,000-1,20,000+, IITs are mostly available.
- There are very few chances that a general category student with 90-95 percentile can get admission even in top NITs.
- However, a student can apply for mid/ low-tier NITs for core engineering branches.
- Good GFTIs and IIITs are also options available for general category students with under 95 percentile.
| NIT | Branch | Expected Percentile Range |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Srinagar | Civil, Metallurgical, Chemical | 90-94 |
| NIT Mizoram | Electrical, Mechanical, ECE | 90-94 |
| NIT Nagaland | Civil, Electrical, Electronics | 90-94 |
| NIT Arunachal Pradesh | Civil, Mechanical, ECE | 90-94 |
| NIT Agartala | Civil, Production, Chemical | 91-95 |
| NIT Meghalaya | Mechanical, Civil | 91-95 |
| NIT Agartala | Civil, Production, Chemical | 91-95 |
| NIT Sikkim | Electrical, Civil, Mechanical | 92-95 |
| NIT Puducherry | Mechanical, Civil | 92-95 |
| NIT Raipur | Mining, Mechanical, Civil | 93-95 |
| NIT Jalandhar | Textile, Industrial, Civil, | 93-95 |
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Ques. Is NIT possible at 90 percentile general?
Ans. Yes. You can get NIT with 90 percentile. But you can only try for core engineering branches like Civil, Mechanical, or Metallurgical in newer/ low-tier NITs. Since the cutoff rank will be lower for top NITs, it’s hard for general category students with a rank range of 90,000-1,30,000+ to get into top branches in top NITs.
Ques. What is the CSAB special round?
Ans. CSAB special round is the special counselling session conducted by the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) to allocate seats for NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. Students scoring a percentile under 95 in JEE Mains are mostly advised to take part in this counselling as there are high chances for the students to get admissions in NITs, IIITs and GFTIs.
NITs Expected for OBC-NCL students at 90-95 percentile
OBC-NCL category students have a significantly lower rank with a range of 12,000-35,000 for around 95 percentile.
- As the OBC-NCL category students have a lower rank, they have the option to apply for Electrical and Electronics (ECE) courses in mid-tier NITs.
- They also have CSE options in low-tier NITs.
- Similar to the general category students, they are also eligible for core engineering branch courses like Civil and Mechanical.
- Many lower percentile seats are filled in CSAB special rounds, and OBC-NCL students have higher chances of securing a seat in this round.
| NIT | Branch | Expected Percentile Range |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Mizoram | ECE, Civil, Mechanical | 90-92 |
| NIT Nagaland | ECE, Civil, Electrical | 90-92 |
| NIT Arunachal Pradesh | ECE, Civil, Mechanical | 90-93 |
| NIT Agartala | Production, Civil, Bio-Tech | 91-94 |
| NIT Manipur | ECE, Civil, Electrical | 91-94 |
| NIT Sikkim | Electrical, ECE, Civil, Mechanical | 91-94 |
| NIT Jalandhar | Textile, Industrial and Production, Civil | 92-95 |
| NIT Puducherry | Mechanical, Civil, ECE, CS | 92-95 |
| NIT Hamirpur | Civil, Electrical, Material Science | 92-95 |
| NIT Raipur | Metallurgy, Mining, Bio-Tech, Civil | 93-95 |
| NIT Durgapur | Metallurgy, Chemical, Bio-Tech | 93-95 |
| NIT Silchar | Civil, Mechanical | 93-95 |
Ques. Which NIT is best for 95 percentile?
Ans. For 95 percentile, you can secure seats in lower-tier NITs and newer IIITs. There are high chances of getting admission for core branches like Civil and Electrical in northeastern NITs like NIT Mizoram, NIT Agartala and NIT Sikkim. Some other lower NITs where getting admission for 95 percentile is easier can NIT Srinagar and NIT Jamshedpur.
Ques. How much percentile is required for NIT for OBC-NCL students?
Ans. For OBC-NCL students, a percentile between 85-96+ is required in JEE Mains 2026 to secure an admission in mid/ low-tier NITs. To secure a seat at top NITs like NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, NIT Warangal, etc., at least a minimum of 97.5+ percentile is required for OBC-NCL category students.
NITs Expected for SC students at 90-95 percentile
If an SC category student scores around 65-90+ marks out of 300 in JEE Mains, his/ her rank shoots up to 90-95 percentile with a rank range of 1,500-4,000. The estimated score required and the rank acquired is significantly lower than the general and OBC-NCL category students for the same percentile.
- Since SC students have a relatively lower ranking, they are qualified for top NITs.
- They can opt for core engineering branches like Civil, Electrical and Mechanical in top NITs.
- If you are an SC category student with 90-95 percentile, you also have the chance to apply for top high demand branches like CSE, EEE, ECE in mid/ low-tier NITs.
- A significant shift from 94 as the high expected percentile to 92 as the high percentile for low/ mid-tier NITs can also be seen.
Top NITs
| NIT | Branch | Expected Percentile Range |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Calicut | Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Production | 91-95 |
| MNIT Jaipur | Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical | 93-95 |
| NIT Rourkela | Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical | 93-95 |
| NIT Nagpur | Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical | 93-95 |
| NIT Trichy | Civil, Metallurgical, (Lower Branches) | 94-95+ |
| NIT Warangal | Civil, Metallurgical, (Lower Branches) | 94-95+ |
| NIT Surathkal | Civil, Metallurgical, Mining (Lower Branches) | 94-95+ |
Mid/ Low-tier NITs
| NIT | Branch | Expected Percentile Range |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Arunachal Pradesh | Civil, Bio-engineering, Mechanical | 90-92 |
| NIT Sikkim | Civil, Mechanical, EEE | 90-92 |
| NIT Agartala | Bio-engineering, Chemical | 90-93 |
| NIT Goa | ECE, Civil | 90-93 |
| NIT Meghalaya | Mechanical, Civil, Electrical | 90-94 |
| NIT Puducherry | CSE (possible), Electronics, Civil | 90-94 |
| NIT Jalandhar | Instrumentation & Control, Civil, Mech | 90-94 |
| NIT Silchar | Electrical, Civil, Mechanical | 91-95 |
| NIT Durgapur | Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgy, Bio-Tech | 91-95 |
| NIT Raipur | IT, Electrical, Civil, Mechanical | 92-95 |
Ques. How much percentile is required for NIT for SC students?
Ans. For SC category students, a percentile between 85-92+ is required in JEE Mains 2026 to secure an admission in most NITs. However, lower NITs also accept a percentile roughly around 75-80+, whereas top NITs require a percentile of 95+ for top branches, and around 90-95 percentile for core branches in top NITs and top branches in mid-tier NITs.
NITs Expected for ST students at 90-95 percentile
For an ST category student who has scored 75-100+ marks out of 300 in JEE, his/ her percentile is likely to fall between 90-95 percentile with an AIR range of 1,000-3,000. While the rank is lower in comparison to all other categories, the marks range is similar to the SC category.
- If you are an ST category student with a percentile of 90-95, you can comfortably choose your favourite branch even the most highly demanded CSE branch in mid/ low-tier NITs like NIT Mizoram.
- You can also apply for low demand engineering branches in top NITs.
- However, applying for a CSE branch in top NITs is still unlikely as top NITs require a percentile above 97.5+ that will be taken for consideration for admission.
- HS Quota can also be used in your favour to secure admission in your desired course and desired choice of NIT.
Top NITs
| NIT | Branch | Expected Percentile Range |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Rourkela | Civil, Metallurgical & Materials, Mining | 92-95 |
| MNIT Jaipur | Metallurgical & Materials, Chemical | 93-95 |
Mid/ low-tier NITs
| NIT | Branch | Expected Percentile Range |
| NIT Mizoram | ECE, Mechanical, Civil, CSE | 90-92 |
| NIT Arunachal Pradesh | ECE, Electrical, Civil | 90-93 |
| NIT Agartala | Production, Chemical, Bio-Tech | 90-93 |
| NIT Silchar | Civil, Mechanical, Electrical | 90-93 |
| NIT Meghalaya | Mechanical, Civil, Electrical | 90-94 |
| NIT Hamirpur | Civil, Chemical, Materials | 90-94 |
| NIT Durgapur | Metallurgy, Civil, Biotechnology | 90-94 |
| NIT Jalandhar | Industrial, Civil, Textile, Instrumentation | 91-95+ |
| NIT Jamshedpur | Civil, Mechanical, Production | 92-95 |
| NIT Raipur | Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Mining | 92-95+ |
| NIT Goa | ECE | 92-95+ |
Ques. What is the minimum percentile required for NIT for SC students?
Ans. The minimum percentile required ranges from 65-80 for ST students to secure a seat in any NIT (low/mid-tier). However, to get admitted in top NITs, an ST student must score above 90 percentile and will still be eligible only for core engineering subjects.
Reddit Discussions
In a recent Reddit post, there is a person wanting to know about the colleges that her cousin can get with a score of 95 percentile in JEE Mains 2026. The discussion by fellow students insisted that the candidate has to apply for some mid NITs, IIITs, and decent government colleges or GFTIs.
(Source: Reddit)
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