Top 10 NIT JEE Main Cutoff, Placements, and Rankings
| Updated On - Mar 18, 2026
Cracking JEE Main and securing a seat at a top NIT requires knowing exactly what rank you need and what that rank can get you in terms of placements and packages. The CSE closing rank at NIT Trichy for the General category (Other State) sits around 1,400 in the final JoSAA round, while the same branch at a Tier-2 NIT closes well beyond 50,000.
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NIT Tiruchirappalli tops the NIRF Engineering Rankings 2025 among all NITs at rank 9 overall, followed by NIT Rourkela (13th) and NIT Surathkal (17th)
- NIT Trichy CSE (General-OS) closes at around rank 1,400 in Round 6 of JoSAA the highest cutoff among all NITs.
- NIT Warangal and NIT Surathkal are the two closest competitors to NIT Trichy, both with CSE closing ranks under 3,000 for the General category.
- General category candidates need a rank below 20,000 to access top-10 NITs; below 5,000 for the most competitive branches like CSE at Tier-1 NITs.
- CSE average packages at top NITs range from INR 21 LPA to INR 30+ LPA, with the highest domestic packages touching INR 64 LPA to INR 88 LPA across leading campuses
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Top 10 NITs: NIRF Engineering Ranking 2025 at a Glance
India has 31 NITs. Of those, 18 are in the NIRF Engineering top 100 as of 2025. The table below lists the 10 NITs that matter most during JoSAA counselling, ranked by NIRF Engineering 2025 position.
| NIT | Location | NIRF Engineering Rank 2025 | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Tiruchirappalli | Tamil Nadu | 9 | Top overall NIT; CSE, ECE, Mech |
| NIT Rourkela | Odisha | 13 | Strong research; AI, CSE |
| NIT Surathkal (NITK) | Karnataka | 17 | Consistent placements; beachfront campus |
| NIT Warangal | Telangana | 28 | High CSE packages; 97%+ placement rate |
| NIT Calicut | Kerala | 21 | Large seat intake; strong ECE |
| MNNIT Allahabad | Uttar Pradesh | 30 | Strong CSE placements; central location |
| NIT Delhi | Delhi | 42 | Prime location; ECE highest package INR 60 LPA |
| MNIT Jaipur | Rajasthan | 62 | 100% placements in CSE; central India advantage |
| NIT Durgapur | West Bengal | 65 | Strong in Mech and ECE; East India hub |
| NIT Kurukshetra | Haryana | 85 | Affordable; solid core engineering placements |
Source: NIRF Engineering Rankings 2025, nirfindia.org
JEE Main Cutoff for Top 10 NITs: CSE Branch (General, OS Quota)
CSE is the benchmark branch. These are the JoSAA Round 6 closing ranks for General (CRL), Other State quota — the most competitive combination.
| NIT | CSE Closing Rank (General-OS) 2025 | CSE Closing Rank (General-OS) 2024 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | 1,104 | 1,423 | Stable; highly competitive |
| NIT Warangal | 2,135 | 3,115 | Marginal relaxation in 2025 |
| NIT Surathkal | 2,726 | 2,800 | Improved; tightening |
| NIT Rourkela | 3,983 | 4,100 | Slight improvement |
| MNNIT Allahabad | 4,594 | 5,000 | Relatively stable |
| NIT Calicut | 8,000 | 8,500 | Stable |
| NIT Delhi | 11,000 | 11,500 | Growing competition |
| MNIT Jaipur | 12,000 | 12,500 | Stable |
| NIT Durgapur | 18,000 | 19,000 | Improving slightly |
| NIT Kurukshetra | 22,000 | 23,500 | Accessible for mid-range ranks |
Source: JoSAA 2025 official data, josaa.admissions.nic.in
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JEE Main Cutoff for Top NITs: ECE Branch (General Category, Other State)
| NIT | ECE Closing Rank (General-OS) 2025 |
|---|---|
| NIT Warangal | 5,654 |
| NIT Trichy | 6,000 |
| NIT Surathkal | 7,500 |
| NIT Rourkela | 11,195 |
| NIT Calicut | 11,606 |
| NIT Delhi | 14,000 |
| MNNIT Allahabad | 15,000 |
| MNIT Jaipur | 17,000 |
| NIT Durgapur | 24,000 |
| NIT Kurukshetra | 28,000 |
Source: JoSAA 2025 data, josaa.admissions.nic.in
JEE Main NIT Cutoff: Category-Wise Breakdown for NIT Trichy CSE
NIT Trichy is the reference point for most JEE Main aspirants. These numbers show how dramatically cutoffs shift across categories.
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General (CRL) | 318 | 1,104 |
| EWS | 4,720 | 5,200 |
| OBC-NCL | 600 | 900 |
| SC | 1,081 | 1,600 |
| ST | 1,781 | 2,400 |
Source: JoSAA 2025 Round 6, josaa.admissions.nic.in
Safe Score Targets to Aim for Top 10 NITs
| Target NIT Tier | Branch | Safe JEE Main Rank (General) | Approx. Score Needed (out of 300) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy / Surathkal / Warangal | CSE | Below 3,000 | 210 to 240+ |
| NIT Trichy / Surathkal / Warangal | ECE | Below 8,000 | 195 to 215 |
| NIT Rourkela / Calicut / MNNIT | CSE | Below 10,000 | 190 to 210 |
| NIT Delhi / MNIT Jaipur | CSE | Below 15,000 | 185 to 200 |
| NIT Durgapur / Kurukshetra | CSE | Below 25,000 | 170 to 185 |
| Any top-10 NIT | Mechanical / Civil | Below 50,000 | 140 to 165 |
Source: JoSAA cutoff trends 2023-2025, josaa.admissions.nic.in
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Top 10 NIT Placements 2024-25: Highest and Average Packages
Placements vary significantly by branch and campus. The data below covers BTech placements (primarily 2024 academic year).
| NIT | CSE Avg Package | Highest Package (All Branches) | Placement Rate | Top Recruiters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | INR 27.17 LPA | INR 64 LPA | ~89% | Google, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung |
| NIT Warangal | INR 29.69 LPA | INR 88 LPA (2024) | 97.6% (2024) | Microsoft, Google, Goldman Sachs |
| NIT Surathkal | INR 25.28 LPA | INR 55 LPA | ~90%+ | Amazon, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs |
| NIT Rourkela | INR 22–25 LPA | INR 39.1 LPA | ~80% | Infosys, Amazon, IBM, Accenture |
| MNNIT Allahabad | INR 25.89 LPA | INR 40+ LPA | 98.39% | Microsoft, Amazon, TCS |
| NIT Delhi | INR 17.23 LPA | INR 60 LPA | ~85% | 124 companies; FAANG + PSUs |
| MNIT Jaipur | INR 18–22 LPA | INR 45+ LPA | ~100% (CSE) | TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Capgemini |
| NIT Calicut | INR 15–18 LPA | INR 35+ LPA | ~80% | Amazon, Flipkart, Goldman Sachs |
| NIT Durgapur | INR 12–16 LPA | INR 30+ LPA | ~75% | TCS, Cognizant, HCL, Bosch |
| NIT Kurukshetra | INR 10–14 LPA | INR 25+ LPA | ~70% | Infosys, Wipro, HCL, L&T |
Top 10 NIT JEE Main Cutoff and Placements: Quick Reference
| NIT | NIRF Eng Rank 2025 | CSE Closing Rank (Gen-OS) | CSE Avg Package | Placement Rate |
| NIT Trichy | 9 | ~1,400 | INR 27.17 LPA | ~89% |
| NIT Rourkela | 13 | ~3,983 | INR 22–25 LPA | ~80% |
| NIT Surathkal | 17 | ~2,726 | INR 25.28 LPA | ~90%+ |
| NIT Warangal | 28 | ~2,634 | INR 29.69 LPA | 97.6% (2024) |
| NIT Calicut | 21 | ~8,000 | INR 15–18 LPA | ~80% |
| MNNIT Allahabad | 30 | ~9,500 | INR 25.89 LPA | 98.39% |
| NIT Delhi | 42 | ~11,000 | INR 17.23 LPA | ~85% |
| MNIT Jaipur | 62 | ~12,000 | INR 18–22 LPA | ~100% (CSE) |
| NIT Durgapur | 65 | ~18,000 | INR 12–16 LPA | ~75% |
| NIT Kurukshetra | 85 | ~22,000 | INR 10–14 LPA | ~70% |
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Top 10 NIT JEE Main Cutoff, Placements, and Rankings FAQs
Ques. What rank is needed to get CSE at NIT Trichy in the General category?
Ans. The JoSAA Round 6 closing rank for CSE at NIT Trichy for General category (Other State quota) is around 1,400. For the Home State quota, the gap is minimal since Tamil Nadu has a large JEE aspirant base. A rank below 1,500 is the safe target for General category candidates aiming at NIT Trichy CSE.
Ques. Which NIT offers the best placements for CSE in 2025?
Ans. NIT Warangal recorded the highest CSE average package at approximately INR 29.69 LPA, with a placement rate above 97% in 2024. NIT Trichy follows closely at INR 27.17 LPA CSE average. MNNIT Allahabad also posts strong CSE placement numbers with an average of around INR 25.89 LPA. All three are strong choices for software careers.
Ques. What is the expected qualifying cutoff for NIT admission in JEE Main 2026?
Ans. For General category students, the qualifying cutoff is expected to be between 93.5 and 95 percent in JEE Main 2026, slightly up from 93.1 percent in 2025. This is the bare minimum required to get into JoSAA counseling. The actual cutoff, or closing rank, at an NIT and branch will be much lower and can only be determined after all JoSAA counseling has concluded.
Ques. Is NIT Surathkal better than NIT Warangal in terms of CSE placements?
Ans. Both NIT Surathkal and NIT Warangal are good, but they score differently in different areas. NIT Surathkal has a higher average package at around INR 16.25 LPA and a higher placement percentage, while NIT Warangal has a much higher CSE branch average package at INR 29.69 LPA and an even more impressive peak domestic package at INR 88 LPA in 2024. According to NIRF 2025, NIT Surathkal ranks 17th, while NIT Warangal ranks 28th in engineering.
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