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    Colleges with 96-95 Percentile in JEE Main 2026: Closing Rank Analysis (59086 – 73343 Rank)

    Colleges with 96-95 Percentile in JEE Main 2026: Closing Rank Analysis (59086 – 73343 Rank)

    Team Careers360Updated on 13 May 2026, 04:04 PM IST

    The JEE Main 2026 cutoffs for 96 to 95 percentile generally hover around the ranks ranging between 59086 and 73343. Within this closing rank range, aspirants become eligible for a wider range of IIITs, NITs, and GFTIs. The data below, based on JoSAA Counselling 2025 for the Open category, will help students estimate their expected rank from the percentile and identify possible colleges and branches available within that rank range.

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    1. 96-95 Percentile: Colleges & Branches Between (59086 – 60323)
    2. 96-95 Percentile: Colleges & Branches Between (60689 – 61897)
    3. 96-95 Percentile: Colleges & Branches Between (61907 – 63949)
    4. 96-95 Percentile: Colleges & Branches Between (63993 – 64579)
    5. 96-95 Percentile: Colleges & Branches Between (64669 – 65943)
    6. 96-95 Percentile: Colleges & Branches Between (66031 – 67961)
    7. 96-95 Percentile: Colleges & Branches Between (68000 – 70262)
    8. 96-95 Percentile: Colleges & Branches Between (70277 – 72228)
    9. 96-95 Percentile: Colleges & Branches Between (72314 – 73343)
    Colleges with 96-95 Percentile in JEE Main 2026: Closing Rank Analysis (59086 – 73343 Rank)
    Colleges with 96-95 Percentile in JEE Main 2026

    96-95 Percentile: Colleges & Branches Between (59086 – 60323)

    Aspirants within 59086 to 60323 closing rank band at this percentile can also secure admission seats in IIITs and NITs along with top GFTIs. Institutes offering seats at this initial closing range include BIT Mesra, IIIT and NIT Manipur. Both Core engineering and specialised programs are available in these cutoffs at 96-95 percentile.

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    96-95 Percentile: Colleges & Branches Between (60689 – 61897)

    At the closing rank range of 60689 to 61897, students can get access to NITs and GFTIs. This table highlights the list of colleges and branches closing within this rank segment at 96-95 percentile. NITs at this range offer engineering streams like Civil and Biosciences, while ECE and other specialised streams like IOT and Cyber Security are offered by GFTIs.

    96-95 Percentile: Colleges & Branches Between (61907 – 63949)

    This table highlights the institutes and branches closing at ranks between 61907 to 63949. Students falling in the rank closure of 61907 to 63949 can have opportunities for dual degree and specialised computing branches along with core branches. Students with access to dual degrees at NIT have broader academic choices within this closing rank segment.

    96-95 Percentile: Colleges & Branches Between (63993 – 64579)

    This table shows the list of institutions and programs available at the closing rank bracket of 63993 to 64579. This range includes multiple Government Funded Technical Institutes offering varied engineering programs. Students can pursue core engineering programs like ECE and Integrated Chemical Engineering and specialized programs like CSE and Mechatronic Engineering across GFTIs.

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    96-95 Percentile: Colleges & Branches Between (64669 – 65943)

    College

    Type of Institute

    NIRF

    Branch

    Category

    Closing Rank

    Birla Institute of Technology, Patna

    GFTIS


    B.Tech EEE

    All India

    64669

    Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh

    GFTIS


    B.Tech CSE

    All India

    64782

    IIIT, Manipur

    IIIT


    B.Tech ECE

    All India

    65373

    Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry

    GFTIS

    201-300

    B.Tech Chemical Engg

    All India

    65703

    National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur

    GFTIS


    B.Tech CSE with minor AI and ML

    All India

    65778

    Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara

    GFTIS


    B.Tech ECE Rail Engg

    All India

    65943

    This table highlights the colleges and branches opportunities closing between rank 64669 and 65943. At this rank band, students can get admission in IIIT and various GFTIs. Branch choices available for aspirants in this rank range include CSE, CSE with minor AI and ML, ECE, ECE Rail Engineering, EEE, and Chemical Engineering.

    96-95 Percentile: Colleges & Branches Between (66031 – 67961)

    College

    Type of Institute

    Branch

    Category

    Closing Rank

    Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal

    GFTIS

    B.Tech AI and Data Science

    All India

    66031

    Birla Institute of Technology Extension Centre, Deoghar

    GFTIS

    B.Tech ECE

    All India

    66125

    Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University, Raebareli

    GFTIS

    B.Tech Aerospace Engg

    All India

    66956

    Triguna Sen School of Technology, Assam University, Silchar

    GFTIS

    B.Tech ECE

    All India

    67237

    Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research and Management, Ahmedabad

    GFTIS

    B.Tech Mechanical Engg

    All India

    67544

    Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara

    GFTIS

    B.Tech Aviation Engg

    All India

    67961

    Students scoring rank between 66031 and 67961 can get engineering opportunities across many GFTIs. Access to specialized engineering fields increases at this rank band. Students have many streams options which includes AI and Data Science, ECE, Aviation, Aerospace, and Mechanical Engineering.

    96-95 Percentile: Colleges & Branches Between (68000 – 70262)

    College

    Type of Institute

    NIRF

    Branch

    Category

    Closing Rank

    National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi

    GFTIS

    201-300

    B.Tech Mechanical Engg

    All India

    68000

    Birla Institute of Technology Extension Centre, Deoghar

    GFTIS


    B.Tech EEE

    All India

    68479

    IIIT, Manipur

    IIIT


    B.Tech ECE with specialization in VLSI and Embedded Systems

    All India

    69257

    Shri Govindram Seksaria Institute of Technology and Science, Indore

    GFTIS

    201-300

    BE Biomedical Engg

    All India

    69348

    Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra

    GFTIS

    151-200

    B.Tech CSE

    All India

    69474

    Dr Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar

    GFTIS


    B.Tech CSE

    All India

    70262

    This table shows the IIIT and many GFTIs closing between the ranks 68000 and 70262. At this rank segment, students can yet secure seats in CSE, EEE, ECE Specialization in VLSI & Embedded Systems, Biomedical, and Mechanical Engineering. This range offers opportunities for core engineering and computing streams.

    96-95 Percentile: Colleges & Branches Between (70277 – 72228)

    College

    Type of Institute

    NIRF

    Branch

    Category

    Closing Rank

    Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal

    GFTIS

    79

    M.Sc Physics Integrated

    All India

    70277

    Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal

    GFTIS

    79

    BE ECE

    All India

    70288

    Central Institute of Technology Kokrajhar

    GFTIS


    B.Tech ECE

    All India

    70302

    Shri Govindram Seksaria Institute of Technology and Science, Indore

    GFTIS

    201-300

    BE Industrial and Production Engg

    All India

    71193

    Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal

    GFTIS

    79

    B.Tech M.Tech CSE Dual Degree

    All India

    71482

    University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

    GFTIS

    79

    M.Tech Materials Engg Integrated

    All India

    72228

    Aspirants within the closing bracket of 70277 to 72228 are eligible to get admission in dual degree programs and integrated programs especially in materials engineering and M.Sc Physics across GFTIs. Universities closing at this range are SLIET Longowal, University of Hyderabad, SGSITS Indore, and CIT Kokrajhar.

    96-95 Percentile: Colleges & Branches Between (72314 – 73343)

    College

    Type of Institute

    NIRF

    Branch

    Category

    Closing Rank

    Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra

    GFTIS

    151-200

    B.Tech Mathematics and Computing

    All India

    72314

    Tezpur University, Tezpur

    GFTIS

    151-200

    B.Tech Food Engg and Technology and MBA Dual Degree

    All India

    72557

    Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University, Bhilai

    GFTIS


    B.Tech in Computer Science Engg Data Science Hons

    All India

    72826

    Tezpur University, Tezpur

    GFTIS

    151-200

    B.Tech ECE and MBA Dual Degree

    All India

    72944

    National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur

    GFTIS


    B.Tech ECE with minor Wearable Electronics

    All India

    72993

    Birla Institute of Technology Extension Centre, Deoghar

    GFTIS


    B.Tech Mechanical Engg

    All India

    73343

    Students within the 96-95 percentile having a closing rank score between 72314 and 73343, can get access to many GFTIs. Tezpur University at this range, is accessible for engineering in Food & Technology and MBA Dual Degree, and also offers an opportunity for engineering in ECE and MBA Dual Degree.

    Aspirants within the bracket of 96-95 percentile in JEE Main 2026 can still have doors open in a few NITs, IIITs, and several GFTIs. This data, based on closing ranks, shows that students have a vast array of branch choices across core programs, specialised programs, and emerging technology fields.

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