JoSAA 2026 expected OBC-NCL closing ranks at top NITs range from 4,100 to 24,000 and at top IIITs from 2,700 to 45,000, based on JoSAA 2025 final round data.
Students who secured a JEE Main 2026 rank under the OBC-NCL category can use the expected closing ranks below to shortlist colleges and plan their JoSAA 2026 choice-filling strategy. All data is based on JoSAA 2025 closing ranks and is labelled as expected — official 2026 figures will be published on josaa.nic.in after each allotment round.
- JoSAA 2026 has 6 rounds of seat allotment; closing ranks are declared after each round.
- OBC-NCL students compete in the OBC-NCL Gender-Neutral and OBC-NCL Female-Only seat pools.
- Home-state (HS) seats close at tighter ranks than other-state (OS) seats at NITs.
- NIT Trichy CSE is expected to close around rank 4,100–4,500 (HS) for OBC-NCL in 2026.
- IIIT Hyderabad CSE is expected to close around rank 2,700–3,200 for OBC-NCL in 2026.
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JoSAA 2026 OBC-NCL Closing Rank at NITs (Expected)
The table below lists expected JoSAA 2026 OBC-NCL closing ranks at top NITs for popular branches, derived from JoSAA 2025 final round data. Home-state (HS) and other-state (OS) closing ranks are listed separately because HS seats close significantly tighter than OS seats.
| Institute | Branch | OBC-NCL HS Closing Rank (Expected) | OBC-NCL OS Closing Rank (Expected) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | Computer Science and Engineering | 4,100–4,500 | 7,200–7,800 |
| NIT Warangal | Computer Science and Engineering | 5,600–6,200 | 9,400–10,000 |
| NIT Surathkal | Computer Science and Engineering | 5,900–6,500 | 10,200–11,000 |
| NIT Calicut | Computer Science and Engineering | 7,700–8,500 | 14,000–15,500 |
| MNIT Jaipur | Computer Science and Engineering | 9,200–10,200 | 17,500–19,500 |
| NIT Rourkela | Computer Science and Engineering | 13,500–15,000 | 21,000–24,000 |
| NIT Trichy | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 8,500–9,500 | 14,500–16,000 |
| NIT Warangal | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 10,500–12,000 | 17,500–19,500 |
| NIT Allahabad | Computer Science and Engineering | 11,000–13,000 | 19,000–23,000 |
| VNIT Nagpur | Computer Science and Engineering | 12,000–14,000 | 20,000–24,000 |
All figures above are expected ranges based on JoSAA 2025 closing ranks. Actual 2026 closing ranks for each NIT will be released on josaa.nic.in after Round 1 of JoSAA 2026 allotment.
JoSAA 2026 OBC-NCL Closing Rank at IIITs (Expected)
IIITs participating in JoSAA range from highly selective institutions like IIIT Hyderabad to more accessible newer IIITs. IIIT Hyderabad CSE closes the tightest among all IIITs, while newer IIITs offer a wider rank window for OBC-NCL students planning their choice-filling.
| Institute | Branch | OBC-NCL Closing Rank — Gender Neutral (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| IIIT Hyderabad | Computer Science and Engineering | 2,700–3,200 |
| IIIT Delhi | Computer Science and Engineering | 4,200–5,000 |
| IIIT Allahabad | Information Technology | 6,200–7,000 |
| IIIT Lucknow | Computer Science and Engineering | 21,000–25,000 |
| IIIT Kota | Computer Science and Engineering | 24,000–30,000 |
| IIIT Guwahati | Computer Science and Engineering | 27,000–33,000 |
| IIIT Sri City | Computer Science and Engineering | 32,000–40,000 |
| IIIT Nagpur | Computer Science and Engineering | 35,000–45,000 |
OBC-NCL Female-Only seats close at weaker (higher number) ranks across all IIITs, giving female students an additional advantage in securing admission. All figures are based on JoSAA 2025 trends.
JoSAA 2026 OBC-NCL Closing Rank at GFTIs (Expected)
Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) under JoSAA offer engineering programs across a wide rank band. OBC-NCL closing ranks at GFTIs are generally higher (weaker ranks) than NITs and IIITs, making them an important backup option for students with ranks above 20,000.
| Institute | Branch | OBC-NCL Closing Rank (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| BIT Mesra, Ranchi | Computer Science and Engineering | 17,000–22,000 |
| IIEST Shibpur | Civil Engineering | 30,000–38,000 |
| BIT Sindri | Computer Science and Engineering | 45,000–60,000 |
| Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | 52,000–70,000 |
| Assam University, Silchar | Computer Science and Engineering | 65,000–80,000 |
GFTIs are a practical fallback for OBC-NCL students who miss NIT and IIIT cutoffs. All figures are expected ranges based on JoSAA 2025 trends.
Factors Affecting JoSAA 2026 OBC-NCL Closing Ranks
Closing ranks in JoSAA shift each year based on multiple variables. Understanding these helps you estimate whether 2026 OBC-NCL cutoffs may ease or tighten compared to 2025.
- JEE Main 2026 paper difficulty — a harder paper lowers normalised scores, which generally eases closing ranks (produces higher rank numbers).
- OBC-NCL applicant pool size — a larger number of OBC-NCL qualifiers increases competition and tightens cutoffs at popular institutes.
- Seat matrix changes — newly added seats in a branch directly lower that branch’s closing rank for all categories.
- Home-state vs other-state quota — HS seats are reserved for students domiciled in the NIT’s home state and close at much tighter ranks than OS seats.
- Round of allotment — Round 1 records the tightest closing ranks; ranks typically ease by Round 5 and Round 6 as students accept upgrades or withdraw.
- OBC-NCL Female-Only pool — female students get a separate seat pool with generally weaker closing ranks than the Gender-Neutral pool.
JoSAA 2026 OBC-NCL Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected JoSAA 2026 OBC-NCL closing rank for NIT Trichy CSE?
Ans. Based on JoSAA 2025 trends, NIT Trichy CSE is expected to close around rank 4,100–4,500 for home-state OBC-NCL and rank 7,200–7,800 for other-state OBC-NCL. Official 2026 closing ranks will be published on josaa.nic.in after each allotment round.
Ques. What is the expected JoSAA 2026 OBC-NCL closing rank for IIIT Hyderabad CSE?
Ans. IIIT Hyderabad CSE is expected to close around rank 2,700–3,200 for OBC-NCL Gender-Neutral in JoSAA 2026, based on 2025 data. It is the most competitive IIIT under JoSAA for the OBC-NCL category.
Ques. What is the difference between OBC-NCL home-state and other-state closing ranks in JoSAA?
Ans. Home-state (HS) seats at NITs are reserved for students domiciled in the state where the NIT is located and close at significantly tighter ranks. Other-state (OS) seats are open to students from all remaining states and close at weaker (higher number) ranks. This gap can be several thousand ranks for popular branches.
Ques. How many rounds does JoSAA 2026 have and do OBC-NCL closing ranks change each round?
Ans. JoSAA 2026 has 6 rounds of seat allotment. OBC-NCL closing ranks are declared after every round. Ranks typically ease progressively from Round 1 to Round 6 as students accept final seats, upgrade to better options, or withdraw from the process.
Ques. Do OBC-NCL female students get a separate closing rank in JoSAA 2026?
Ans. Yes. JoSAA maintains an OBC-NCL Female-Only seat pool at every participating institute. Closing ranks in this pool are generally weaker than OBC-NCL Gender-Neutral ranks, giving female students a better chance of securing a seat at top NITs and IIITs.
Ques. Where can I check official JoSAA 2026 OBC-NCL closing ranks after each round?
Ans. Official JoSAA 2026 closing ranks are published on josaa.nic.in after each allotment round. You can filter results by category (OBC-NCL), seat type (Gender-Neutral or Female-Only), institute type (NIT, IIIT, or GFTI), and round number to find the specific data you need.
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