Students with a JEE Main rank less than 50,000 land in a highly competitive but opportunity-rich domain. The range enables students to access NITs, IIITs, and particular top academic institutions that provide both excellent academic programs and strong job placements, and dedicated study fields. Smart selection should be the key because it helps students to choose relevant study fields while selecting institutions with strong reputations that help them build successful professional paths.
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The table below analyses educational outcomes at different branches of IITs, NITs, and IIITs to support data-based decision processes.
| Branch | Metric | IITs | NITs | IIITs | IITs/ NITs / IIITs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Institute Count | 3 | 9 | 1 | 13 | |
Placement % against Registered | 88.20% | 77.18% | 54.84% | 80.93% | |
Average CTC (₹ LPA) | 22.85 | 15.94 | 13.66 | 17.82 | |
Total Institute Count | 5 | 5 | |||
Placement % against Registered | 77.81% | 77.81% | |||
Average CTC (₹ LPA) | 12.03 | 12.03 | |||
Total Institute Count | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||
Placement % against Registered | 77.01% | 76.88% | 77.94% | ||
Average CTC (₹ LPA) | 11.52 | 10.11 | 10.73 |
ECE is the best choice for programs ranking below 50,000, since it has high placement rates and salaries that would make its relatively weak scores in many areas a highly secondary feature, rather than a limiting factor upto graduation.
The core branches of EEE and Mining maintain their operational stability through continuous delivery of placement success rates, which benefit students who pursue PSU positions and specialised industry fields.
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| College Name | Branch | Closing Rank | Seat Type |
|---|---|---|---|
40002 | OHS | ||
40009 | OHS | ||
40010 | OHS | ||
40071 | OHS | ||
40081 | OHS | ||
40118 | AI | ||
40217 | AI | ||
B.Tech ECE | 40247 | AI | |
40413 | OHS |
JEE Main 2026 ranks around 40,000 show a mix of core engineering and emerging computing programs. This band offers strong institutional value, where IIIT CSE seats begin appearing alongside traditional NIT core branches. Within this rank window, both classical and software-oriented programs are available. When faced with the choice, students in the rank band 40,000 - 40,413 must avoid the confusion and make the decision early.
| College Name | Branch | Closing Rank | Seat Type |
|---|---|---|---|
NIT Hamirpur | 40460 | OHS | |
IIIT, Kottayam | 40718 | AI | |
B.Tech ECE | 40844 | AI | |
B.Tech Civil Engg | 40941 | OHS | |
B.Tech Mechanical Engg | 40975 | OHS | |
B.Tech Chemical Engg | 40986 | OHS | |
B.Tech CSE | 41121 | AI | |
41188 | AI | ||
NIT Rourkela | 41212 | OHS |
The 40460-41212 rank band expands into chemical engineering, CSE with specialization in cybersecurity, CSE dual degree, mining engineering, ECE, civil, mechanical, and chemical engineering programs. The industry need leads to the creation of Cyber Security specializations and dual-degree CSE programs at the university. Tech-enthusiastic students take a varied curriculum, while core branches of NITs maintain good job placements.
College Name | Branch | Closing Rank | Seat Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Shri Govindram Seksaria Institute of Technology and Science, Indore | 41294 | AI | |
IIIT, Kottayam | B.Tech ECE | 41402 | AI |
B.Tech ECE | 41523 | OHS | |
B.Tech Civil Engg | 41558 | OHS | |
B.Tech AI and Data Science | 41577 | AI | |
B.Tech ECE | 41588 | AI | |
41831 | AI | ||
Sardar Vallabhbhai NIT Surat | M.Sc Mathematics Integrated | 41929 | OHS |
B.Tech ECE | 42197 | AI |
The 41294 to 42197 rank range of JEE Main 2026 displays diverse programs, which include ECE, AI & Data Science, Electronics & Telecommunication, Mathematics & Computing, Integrated Mathematics, and Civil Engineering programs. The modern interdisciplinary programs of AI and Data Science & Mathematics and Computing gain visibility from this particular closing rank segment. The branches of this field provide strong ties to analytics and software-driven industries, which enable students to develop future-ready skills and pursue traditional engineering pathways.
| College Name | Branch | Closing Rank | Seat Type |
|---|---|---|---|
42565 | AI | ||
B.Tech ECE | 42695 | OHS | |
B.Tech Civil Engg | 42750 | OHS | |
B.Tech Mechanical Engg | 42881 | OHS | |
B.Tech Electrical Engg | 43231 | OHS | |
B.Tech Electrical Engg | 43282 | OHS | |
IIIT Dharwad | B.Tech Data Science and AI | 43328 | AI |
IIIT, Bhopal | B.Tech Physics and Computational Engg | 43349 | AI |
IIIT, Raichur | B.Tech Mathematics and Computing | 43476 | AI |
The JEE Main 2026 rank range between 42,565 to 43,476 provides students at multiple NITs and IIITs access to mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and data science programs. The university offers students access to both analytics programs and traditional electrical and mechanical engineering programs. The range between these two points provides an optimal solution for students who want to study at colleges that have national recognition while they enter fields that lead to careers in core engineering, IT and consulting.
College Name | Branch | Closing Rank | Seat Type |
|---|---|---|---|
B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engg | 43501 | OHS | |
M.Sc Quantitative Economics and Data Science Integrated | 43651 | AI | |
B.Tech Civil Engg | 43668 | OHS | |
NIT Jamshedpur | 43754 | OHS | |
NIT Patna | B.Tech and M.Tech in Chemical Technology Dual Degree | 43789 | OHS |
NIT Rourkela | M.Sc Chemistry Integrated | 43806 | OHS |
B.Tech Mechanical Engg | 43912 | OHS | |
IIITDM Kurnool | B.Tech ECE with Specialization in Design and Manufacturing | 44105 | AI |
B.Tech Mechanical Engg | 44137 | AI |
The table shows 43501-44137 range with options of Civil, Production and Chemical engineering programs as core engineering fields, while showing Quantitative Economics and Data Science as interdisciplinary programs, which demonstrate the growing trend of analytics combined with traditional engineering practices. This shows that institutions develop their curriculum as per the latest industry requirements. These programmes focus on technical as well as analytical skills as well.
| College Name | Branch | Closing Rank | Seat Type |
|---|---|---|---|
B.Tech CSE | 44154 | AI | |
B.Tech ECE | 44158 | OHS | |
B.Tech CSE | 44304 | AI | |
IIIT Kalyani | 44403 | AI | |
B.Tech Mechanical Engg | 44435 | AI | |
B.Tech CSE | 44476 | AI | |
IIIT, Ranchi | B.Tech ECE with Specialization of Embedded Systems and Internet of Things Hons | 44503 | AI |
NIT Durgapur | B.Tech Metallurgical and Materials Engg | 44560 | OHS |
IIIT, Vadodara International Campus Diu | B.Tech ECE | 44651 | AI |
The 44154 to 44651 range continues offering strong NIT depth with biotechnology, production, metallurgy, and interdisciplinary options. There are also lots of esteemed college opportunities available in this rank band for aspirants.
| College Name | Branch | Closing Rank | Seat Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Sardar Vallabhbhai NIT Surat | M.Sc Physics Integrated | 44792 | OHS |
B.Tech ECE | 44871 | OHS | |
NIT Jamshedpur | 45058 | OHS | |
NIT Andhra Pradesh | B.Tech Chemical Engg | 45191 | OHS |
NIT Rourkela | 45200 | OHS | |
Dr B R Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar | B.Tech Industrial and Production Engg | 45203 | OHS |
IIIT, Ranchi | B.Tech ECE | 45216 | AI |
IIIT, Bhagalpur | B.Tech Mathematics and Computing | 45422 | AI |
IIIT, Bhubaneswar | 45436 | AI |
The table in the JEE Main 2026 rank band of 44792-45436 shows priorities on core engineering fields and manufacturing branches, which include ceramic and production engineering, metallurgical engineering, ECE, and chemical engineering. The results show that better job offers are yet available in the production, industrial ceramics, and computing industries.
College Name | Branch | Closing Rank | Seat Type |
|---|---|---|---|
IIIT Dharwad | B.Tech ECE | 45440 | AI |
Sardar Vallabhbhai NIT Surat | 45676 | OHS | |
Visvesvaraya NIT Nagpur | B.Tech Mining Engg | 45731 | OHS |
Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal | 45803 | OHS | |
B.Tech Civil Engg | 45845 | OHS | |
NIT Agartala | B.Tech Mechanical Engg | 45924 | OHS |
IIIT, Bhubaneswar | B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engg | 46244 | AI |
BIT Mesra | B.Tech Mechanical Engg | 46739 | AI |
NIT Arunachal Pradesh | B.Tech Electrical Engg | 47047 | OHS |
The table in the rank range of 45440-47047 shows that traditional core branches, which include Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, and Industrial Chemistry fields, show their highest concentration. The infrastructure materials and resource-based industries provide constant employment needs, which create permanent job opportunities for students who seek basic engineering positions and public-sector work.
| College Name | Branch | Closing Rank | Seat Type |
|---|---|---|---|
IIITDM Kurnool | 47113 | AI | |
NIT Raipur | B.Tech Civil Engg | 47160 | OHS |
IIIT Kalyani | B.Tech ECE | 47163 | AI |
NIT Hamirpur | 47285 | OHS | |
47439 | AI | ||
NIT Meghalaya | B.Tech Mechanical Engg | 47505 | OHS |
NIT Agartala | 47515 | OHS | |
NIT Hamirpur | 47577 | OHS | |
Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research and Management, Ahmedabad | B.Tech Computer Engg | 47706 | AI |
The table in the rank segment of 47113-47706 displays an equal distribution of circuit branches, which includes ECE and IT, and core engineering fields such as Civil and Mechanical and Materials engineering programs, as well as Engineering Physics dual-degree programs. The system permits students to select between software development and research and engineering positions based on their acquired skills and personal interests. The system permits students to select between software development and research and engineering positions based on their acquired skills and personal interests.
| College Name | Branch | Closing Rank | Seat Type |
|---|---|---|---|
IIIT, Bhagalpur | B.Tech ECE | 47785 | AI |
NIT Patna | B.Tech M.Tech Civil Engg with Specialization in Construction Technology and Management | 47881 | OHS |
NIT Durgapur | B.Tech Biotechnology Engg | 48052 | OHS |
B.Tech Civil Engg | 48062 | OHS | |
NIT Patna | B.Tech Civil Engg | 48513 | OHS |
NIT Srinagar | B.Tech Mechanical Engg | 48977 | OHS |
NIT Sikkim | B.Tech Mechanical Engg | 49151 | OHS |
B.Tech CSE | 49330 | AI | |
NIT Uttarakhand | B.Tech Civil Engg | 49391 | OHS |
The table in the rank band of 47785-49391 focuses primarily on ECE, Civil Engineering and its specialization, CSE, Mechanical Engineering, and Biotechnology Engineering. This shows that the construction sector continues to need infrastructure development and construction management services, while Biotechnology brings new scientific fields to established engineering domains.
College Name | Branch | Closing Rank | Seat Type |
|---|---|---|---|
NIT Durgapur | 49920 | OHS | |
NIT Puducherry Karaikal | B.Tech Civil Engg | 49922 | OHS |
49977 | AI | ||
Dr B R Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar | B.Tech Biotechnology Engg | 49981 | OHS |
NIT Manipur | B.Tech Electrical Engg | 50092 | OHS |
The 50000 rank level provides opportunities for the latest computer science courses related to AI as well as established colleges. Students who maintain an adaptable approach to geography and combination study programs have the ability to enroll in universities that provide national recognition, maintain extensive alumni networks and offer both technical and software career paths.
A rank under 50000 is not just “getting a seat”; it is about positioning yourself wisely. With the right branch-institute combination, students can access strong placements, future-ready domains, and academic ecosystems that reward skill-building, adaptability, and long-term career planning over short-term perception.
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Approx 1 lakh to 3 lakhs as you are from a general category
There are many NITs that accepts JEE Main rank below 35,000 in different branches including Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and many more. These NITs are -
Yes, based on previous years' trends, some of the good colleges that offer BTech admissions with JEE Main rank between 65,000–80,000 include:
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