The JoSAA 2026 closing rank for NIT Warangal CSE (General, Gender-Neutral, Other State quota) is expected to fall in the range of 2,300 to 2,500 based on 2024 and 2025 trends, making it one of the most competitive B.Tech programmes at any NIT in India.
National Institute of Technology Warangal consistently ranks among the top five NITs and its Computer Science and Engineering programme draws the lowest closing ranks in every JoSAA cycle. Seats are allocated across six rounds of counselling; the Round 6 closing rank is the final admission cutoff. Students planning for JoSAA 2026 must track category-wise ranks carefully because the spread between General and reserved-category closing ranks is substantial, and the Home State versus Other State quota split adds another layer of variation.
- JoSAA 2025 closing rank for NIT Warangal CSE (General, Gender-Neutral, OS quota) was approximately 2,356 in Round 6.
- OBC-NCL students saw a closing rank of around 924 in the Gender-Neutral pool in 2025.
- SC students had a 2025 closing rank of approximately 463 (Gender-Neutral).
- ST students saw closing ranks as low as 224 in the 2025 Gender-Neutral pool.
- EWS students saw a 2025 closing rank of approximately 2,671 (Gender-Neutral).
- General category closing ranks have tightened by roughly 130 positions over the 2023–2025 window, reflecting rising competition.
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NIT Warangal CSE Cutoff 2026 Overview
NIT Warangal’s B.Tech CSE programme allocates seats through JoSAA under two quotas: Home State (HS) for students domiciled in Telangana and Other State (OS) for everyone else. The OS quota sees a significantly lower (more competitive) closing rank than the HS quota. The figures in this article refer to the Other State (OS) quota unless stated otherwise. JoSAA conducts six rounds of seat allotment; the Round 6 closing rank is the definitive final cutoff for each category and pool.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Institute | NIT Warangal |
| Programme | B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering |
| Duration | 4 Years |
| Counselling Body | JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) |
| Admission Based On | JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 All India Rank (AIR) |
| Seat Allocation Rounds | 6 rounds; Round 6 closing rank = final cutoff |
| Quota Covered in This Article | Other State (OS) |
| Official Portal | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
Expected JoSAA 2026 Closing Ranks by Category
The projected closing ranks below are based on 2023, 2024, and 2025 JoSAA trends for NIT Warangal CSE (Other State quota). These are expected figures and not confirmed cutoffs. The actual Round 6 closing ranks will be published on the JoSAA portal after all counselling rounds for 2026 conclude.
| Category | Pool | Expected Opening Rank | Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPEN | Gender-Neutral | 1,500 – 1,700 | 2,300 – 2,500 |
| OPEN | Female-only | 2,700 – 3,000 | 3,700 – 4,000 |
| OBC-NCL | Gender-Neutral | 650 – 750 | 900 – 1,000 |
| OBC-NCL | Female-only | 1,100 – 1,300 | 1,800 – 2,000 |
| SC | Gender-Neutral | 280 – 350 | 450 – 550 |
| SC | Female-only | 420 – 520 | 680 – 800 |
| ST | Gender-Neutral | 80 – 120 | 200 – 260 |
| ST | Female-only | 150 – 200 | 340 – 420 |
| EWS | Gender-Neutral | 1,900 – 2,200 | 2,600 – 2,900 |
JoSAA 2025 NIT Warangal CSE Closing Ranks
The table below lists the JoSAA 2025 Round 6 final closing ranks for NIT Warangal B.Tech CSE under the Other State quota. These are the most recent official figures and serve as the primary benchmark for 2026 planning.
| Category | Pool | Opening Rank (Round 1) | Closing Rank (Round 6) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPEN | Gender-Neutral | 1,521 | 2,356 |
| OPEN | Female-only | 2,824 | 3,782 |
| OBC-NCL | Gender-Neutral | 689 | 924 |
| OBC-NCL | Female-only | 1,102 | 1,847 |
| SC | Gender-Neutral | 298 | 463 |
| SC | Female-only | 432 | 698 |
| ST | Gender-Neutral | 89 | 224 |
| ST | Female-only | 156 | 368 |
| EWS | Gender-Neutral | 1,987 | 2,671 |
JoSAA 2024 NIT Warangal CSE Closing Ranks
Below are the JoSAA 2024 Round 6 final closing ranks for NIT Warangal CSE (Other State quota). Comparing 2024 and 2025 data shows a marginal tightening in the General Gender-Neutral pool while reserved-category closing ranks have remained broadly stable year over year.
| Category | Pool | Opening Rank (Round 1) | Closing Rank (Round 6) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPEN | Gender-Neutral | 1,489 | 2,412 |
| OPEN | Female-only | 2,763 | 3,924 |
| OBC-NCL | Gender-Neutral | 672 | 951 |
| OBC-NCL | Female-only | 1,087 | 1,876 |
| SC | Gender-Neutral | 285 | 481 |
| SC | Female-only | 418 | 712 |
| ST | Gender-Neutral | 82 | 237 |
| ST | Female-only | 148 | 382 |
| EWS | Gender-Neutral | 1,924 | 2,712 |
Cutoff Trend Analysis 2023 to 2025
Tracking NIT Warangal CSE closing ranks across three years reveals a consistent pattern: the General Gender-Neutral pool closing rank has tightened by approximately 130 positions since 2023, while OBC-NCL has tightened by about 54 positions. The trend indicates that competition for this programme intensifies slightly each cycle, making an early and informed choice-filling strategy critical in JoSAA 2026.
| Year | OPEN GN Closing Rank | OBC-NCL GN Closing Rank | SC GN Closing Rank | ST GN Closing Rank | EWS GN Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,489 | 978 | 502 | 258 | 2,745 |
| 2024 | 2,412 | 951 | 481 | 237 | 2,712 |
| 2025 | 2,356 | 924 | 463 | 224 | 2,671 |
| 2026 (Expected) | 2,300 – 2,500 | 900 – 1,000 | 450 – 550 | 200 – 260 | 2,600 – 2,900 |
The year-on-year drop in the General GN closing rank averages around 65–70 positions. If this pace continues, the 2026 closing rank could settle near the lower end of the 2,300–2,500 projected range. ST category ranks have shown the least movement, remaining well below 260 across all three recorded years.
Factors Affecting NIT Warangal CSE Cutoff 2026
Several variables will determine where the final Round 6 closing rank lands for NIT Warangal CSE in 2026:
- JEE Main 2026 paper difficulty and score normalisation — a harder paper shifts the normalised score distribution, which can ease or tighten the closing rank depending on how many students score in the top percentiles.
- Total number of qualified students — a higher pool of students clearing the JEE Main cutoff increases competition for the same seat count.
- Seat matrix changes at NIT Warangal — any addition or reduction in CSE seats directly shifts the closing rank. Students should confirm the final seat matrix on JoSAA’s official portal before filling choices.
- Choice-filling pattern in JoSAA counselling — the proportion of top-ranked students preferring IIT programmes over NIT Warangal CSE determines how far down the rank list seats are filled in each round.
- Home State vs. Other State quota split — the HS closing rank is consistently higher (more relaxed) than the OS rank. Students domiciled in Telangana have a meaningful advantage and should check HS-specific data separately.
NIT Warangal CSE Cutoff 2026 FAQs
Ques. What is the expected JoSAA 2026 closing rank for NIT Warangal CSE in the General category?
Ans. Based on 2023, 2024, and 2025 trends, the expected JoSAA 2026 closing rank for the General (Gender-Neutral) pool under the Other State quota is approximately 2,300 to 2,500. These are projected figures; the confirmed cutoff will be published after all JoSAA 2026 rounds conclude.
Ques. What was the JoSAA 2025 closing rank for NIT Warangal CSE?
Ans. The JoSAA 2025 Round 6 final closing rank for NIT Warangal CSE (Other State quota) was approximately 2,356 for the General Gender-Neutral pool, 924 for OBC-NCL, 463 for SC, 224 for ST, and 2,671 for EWS — all Gender-Neutral pools.
Ques. Why is the NIT Warangal CSE cutoff different for Home State and Other State students?
Ans. NIT Warangal is located in Telangana, so students domiciled in the state compete in the Home State quota, which has a separate and typically higher (more relaxed) closing rank than the Other State quota. Students from other states compete in the OS quota, which sees more applicants and a lower closing rank.
Ques. Why are Female-only pool closing ranks higher than Gender-Neutral pool closing ranks at NIT Warangal CSE?
Ans. The Female-only pool carries fewer seats than the Gender-Neutral pool. Eligible female students compete only within this smaller pool, which means the seat fills at a higher rank number compared to the larger Gender-Neutral pool.
Ques. How many JoSAA rounds are there and which round’s closing rank is the final cutoff?
Ans. JoSAA conducts six rounds of seat allotment. The closing rank from Round 6 is the final cutoff for admission. Students can participate in all rounds by filling and locking their choices; ranks from intermediate rounds reflect partial filling and are not the admission cutoff.
Ques. Where can I check the official JoSAA 2026 cutoff for NIT Warangal CSE?
Ans. The official opening and closing ranks for every JoSAA 2026 round are published on the NTA JEE Main website at jeemain.nta.nic.in and the JoSAA portal after each round concludes. Students should bookmark this source for round-wise updates.
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