Every year lakhs of students sit for JEE Main and chase a rank to get into top institutes like IITs, NITs, and IIITs. As the JEE Main 2026 results are declared and you have your marks and ranks, here we will look at the B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering closing ranks for NITs based on JEE Main 2025 cutoff data. The highest closing ranks for NITs will help you understand which institute you will get based on your rank and category.
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| Rank Range (Open) | NITs |
|---|---|
Under 8,000 | NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, NIT Warangal |
8,000 - 16,000 | NIT Calicut, VNIT Nagpur |
16,000 - 35,000 | NIT Goa, NIT Uttarakhand, NIT Puducherry, NIT Andhra Pradesh |
Above 35,000 | NIT Sikkim, NIT Nagaland |
The following table highlights the category-wise highest closing ranks for BTech Electrical and Electronics Engineering at NITs.
| Institute Name | OPEN | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NIT Tiruchirappalli | 5,637 | 987 | 2,288 | 1,035 | 467 |
NIT Surathkal | 6,872 | 1,165 | 2,498 | 1,573 | 611 |
NIT Warangal | 7,788 | 1,212 | 3,035 | 1,832 | 869 |
NIT Calicut | 11,727 | 1,708 | 4,430 | 2,742 | 936 |
VNIT Nagpur | 15,125 | 2,317 | 5,454 | 3,249 | 1,228 |
NIT Goa | 23,358 | 3,656 | 8,293 | 4,710 | - |
NIT Uttarakhand | 33,738 | 5,235 | 10,293 | 5,978 | 2,201 |
NIT Puducherry | 33,769 | 4,775 | 10,711 | 5,327 | 1,566 |
NIT Andhra Pradesh | 34,448 | 5,650 | 11,660 | 6,146 | 1,816 |
NIT Sikkim | 43,501 | - | 12,767 | 6,955 | 2,742 |
NIT Nagaland | 50,145 | 7,266 | 16,006 | 8,071 | - |
The data shows NIT Tiruchirappalli is the most demanding campus for EEE aspirants, with open category highest closing ranks of 5,637. For EWS, the highest closing rank is 987. The ranks close under 2,288 for OBC-NCL, 1,035 for SC, and 467 for ST.
NIT Surathkal and NIT Warangal follow closely, with highest closing ranks of 6,872 and 7,788, respectively, for open category.
NIT Calicut and VNIT Nagpur become a popular choice for EEE students, with ranks closing at 11,727 and 15,125, respectively, for the Open category.
NIT Uttarakhand and NIT Puducherry have close cutoffs for the Open category, with 33,738 and 33,769, respectively.
NIT Sikkim (43,501 ranks) and NIT Nagaland (50,145 ranks) provide the upper limit for the Open category.
In top NITs, including NIT Tiruchirappalli, NIT Surathkal, and NIT Warangal, the SC, ST, and EWS closing ranks are significantly competitive, showing that reserved category competition is also very high for top institutes.
Choosing the right institute for B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) requires a careful consideration of the difficulty of securing a seat and the career payoff. The following highlights the overview of Electrical & Electronics Engineering Placements at NITs:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Total Institutes Considered | 5 |
Approved Intake (2021–22) | 456 |
Students Registered for Placements (2024–25) | 365 |
Placement Offers Accepted (2024–25) | 284 |
Placement % against Registered | 77.81% |
Placement % against Intake | 62.28% |
Average CTC | Rs 12.03 LPA |
Across the five NITs analysed, the total approved intake was 456, of which 365 students registered for placements and 284 offers accepted, resulting in a placement rate of 77.81 per cent of registered students.
The following table highlights the institute-wise EEE placements for 2024-25:
| Institute Name | Approved Intake 2021-22 | Students Registered for Placements 2024-25 | Offers Accepted 2024-25 | Placement % (Registered ) | Placement % (Intake) | Max CTC | Average CTC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NIT Delhi | 75 | 56 | 48 | 85.71% | 64.00% | - | - |
NIT Meghalaya | 33 | 28 | 14 | 50.00% | 42.42% | Rs 20.45 LPA | Rs 11.4 LPA |
NIT Puducherry | 60 | 52 | 40 | 76.92% | 66.67% | Rs 16.0 LPA | Rs 5.9 LPA |
NIT Surathkal | 116 | 108 | 85 | 78.70% | 73.28% | Rs 56.67 LPA | Rs 18.55 LPA |
NIT Calicut | 172 | 121 | 97 | 80.17% | 56.40% | Rs 36.5 LPA | Rs 12.26 LPA |
Total | 456 | 365 | 284 | 77.81% | 62.28% | - | Rs 12.03 LPA |
The data shows that NIT Delhi achieved the highest placement rate of 85.71 per cent among registered students, reflecting a very strong conversion rate for employment.
NIT Surathkal recorded the placement rate of 78.70 per cent against registered students, with the highest CTC reaching Rs 56.67 LPA and average CTC standing at Rs 18.55 LPA.
NIT Meghalaya recorded the lowest placement percentage of registered students at 50 per cent. However, the average CTC of Rs 11.4 LPA at the institute remains competitive, outperforming NIT Puducherry (Rs 5.9 LPA).

Choosing a B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) at NITs requires a balance between academic merit and career aspirations. As the closing rank data reveals NIT Tiruchirappalli, NIT Surathkal, and NIT Warangal as the competitive institutes for all categories, NIT Delhi showcases the highest placement rate of 85.71 per cent, with NIT Surathkal’s average CTC reaching Rs 18.55 LPA.
On Question asked by student community
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