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    CSAB 2026 - GFTIs Most & Least Competitive Branches

    CSAB 2026 - GFTIs Most & Least Competitive Branches

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    RanjeetaUpdated on 03 Sep 2026, 03:43 PM IST

    The CSAB cutoff trends for GFTIs have shown that CSE is the most competitive branch. On the other hand, AI/ML, Information Technology, ECE and Mathematics & Computing are the least competitive branches in India. Computer Science Engineering is highly considered by most of the engineering students in Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). Hence, the cutoff rank in CSE is always higher, making it one of the toughest branches to secure a seat in. However, the least competitive branches are gradually gaining popularity among students with the emerging industry opportunities and government investment. Hence, while choosing a branch, candidates must not always follow the trend; the decision should be based on their branch interest, curriculum quality, placement opportunities, fees and long-term career plans. Check the article for more details on the closing ranks of GFTIs CSAB branches.

    CSAB 2026 - GFTIs Most & Least Competitive Branches
    CSAB 2026 - GFTIs Most & Least Competitive Branches

    GFTIs - Most & Least Competitive Branch (Open, All India) - Top Colleges

    Here are some of the top GFTIs with their closing ranks for different branches. Candidates can see top college closing ranks starting at 21k for CSE and other specialised closing ranks going up to 1.7 lakh in the same college. Hence, it can be saids that CSE is popular among students, whereas specialised programmes generally remain less competitive.

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    Institute

    Branch with Highest Closing Rank

    Rank

    Branch with Lowest Closing Rank

    Rank

    International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur

    CSE

    21,959

    ECE

    35,010

    Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi

    CSE

    23,596

    Food Engineering and Technology

    1,74,123

    Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi

    CSE

    37,965

    ECE

    55,021

    Shri G. S. Institute of Technology & Science, Indore

    CSE

    39,483

    Biomedical Engineering

    1,93,204

    University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

    CSE (Dual Degree)

    42,217

    Materials Engineering (Integrated M.Tech.)

    1,27,215

    International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar

    CSE

    42,840

    EEE

    83,193

    Candidates can also check the video on CSAB - GFTIs - Most & Least Competitive Branches to have a better understanding of branches.

    GFTIs Most & Least Competitive Branches - Analysis


    GFTIs - Most & Least Competitive Branch (Open, All India)

    Institute

    Branch with Highest Closing Rank

    Rank

    Branch with Lowest Closing Rank

    Rank

    Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research & Management (IITRAM)

    Computer Engineering

    79,460

    CE

    2,71,018

    Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara

    AI & Data Science (Transportation & Logistics)

    83,219

    CE (Rail Engineering)

    2,12,417

    Tezpur University (School of Engineering), Tezpur

    CSE

    85,100

    Food Engineering and Technology

    3,76,578

    National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi

    Computer Engineering

    85,419

    Production & Industrial Engineering

    1,55,892

    J.K. Institute, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj

    CSE with Major in Artificial Intelligence

    93,596

    ECE

    1,34,774

    Central University of Rajasthan, Bandar Sindri

    CSE

    96,498

    Biomedical Engineering

    3,80,290

    GFTIs - Most & Least Competitive Branch (Open, All India)

    Institute

    Branch with Highest Closing Rank

    Rank

    Branch with Lowest Closing Rank

    Rank

    Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Longowal

    CSE

    98,512

    Food Technology

    9,94,836

    Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus

    CSE

    98,719

    Mechanical Engineering

    6,19,460

    Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry

    Information Technology

    1,02,719

    CE

    3,63,393

    NIELIT Ropar, Ropar

    B.Tech CSE (AI & ML)

    1,02,823

    B.Tech CSE (AI & ML)

    1,02,823

    NIELIT Aurangabad, Aurangabad

    CSE

    1,10,494

    Electronic Engineering

    1,66,314

    Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai – Indian Oil Odisha Campus

    Chemical Engineering (Integrated M.Tech.)

    1,15,110

    Chemical Engineering (Integrated M.Tech.)

    1,15,110


    GFTIs - Most & Least Competitive Branch (Open, All India)

    Institute

    Branch with Highest Closing Rank

    Rank

    Branch with Lowest Closing Rank

    Rank

    Assam University, Silchar

    CSE

    1,23,330

    Agricultural Engineering

    4,66,849

    Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur

    CSE

    1,24,167

    Industrial & Production Engineering

    9,24,208

    Central Institute of Technology Kokrajhar, Assam

    CSE

    1,35,297

    Food Engineering and Technology

    5,59,777

    Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra

    CSE

    1,35,569

    CE

    4,46,423

    Central University of Haryana, Haryana

    CSE

    1,38,590

    Printing and Packaging Technology

    9,16,399

    NIELIT Patna, Patna

    CSE

    1,39,158

    CSE

    1,39,158


    GFTIs - Most & Least Competitive Branch (Open, All India)

    Institute

    Branch with Highest Closing Rank

    Rank

    Branch with Lowest Closing Rank

    Rank

    NERIST, Shillong

    CSE

    1,44,947

    Agricultural Engineering

    6,45,335

    Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus

    CSE

    1,46,515

    Mechanical Engineering

    5,75,840

    NIELIT Ajmer, Ajmer

    CSE (IoT, Cyber Security & Blockchain)

    1,66,386

    CSE (IoT, Cyber Security & Blockchain)

    1,66,386

    North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong

    Information Technology

    1,73,345

    Biomedical Engineering

    6,06,929

    Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering & Technology, Malda

    Electrical Engineering

    1,76,772

    Food Technology

    6,47,967

    NIELIT Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur

    CSE with AI & ML Minor

    1,78,718

    ECE with Wearable Electronics Minor

    2,59,876

    GFTIs - Most & Least Competitive Branch (Open, All India)

    Institute

    Branch with Highest Closing Rank

    Rank

    Branch with Lowest Closing Rank

    Rank

    CU Jharkhand, Jharkhand

    CSE

    1,91,657

    Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

    5,91,804

    Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University, Fursatganj

    Aerospace Engineering

    1,99,133

    ECE (Avionics)

    2,65,455

    Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar

    CSE

    2,08,204

    Mechanical Engineering

    8,55,000

    Central University of Jammu, Jammu

    CSE

    2,19,410

    ECE (Avionics)

    4,81,414

    National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship & Management, Thanjavur

    Food Technology

    2,19,458

    Food Technology

    2,19,458

    Institute of Engineering & Technology, Dr H. S. Gour University, Sagar

    CSE

    2,23,741

    Fashion & Apparel Engineering

    12,43,297

    GFTIs - Most & Least Competitive Branch (Open, All India)

    Institute

    Branch with Highest Closing Rank

    Rank

    Branch with Lowest Closing Rank

    Rank

    Mizoram University, Mizoram

    Computer Engineering

    2,26,687

    CE

    6,42,613

    Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanada Technical University (CSVTU), Bhilai

    Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)

    2,30,193

    CE

    5,68,882

    National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship & Management, Kundli

    Food Technology & Management

    3,78,947

    Food Technology & Management

    3,78,947

    Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem

    Handloom & Textile Technology

    5,92,456

    Handloom & Textile Technology

    5,92,456

    Indian Institute of Handloom Technology (IIHT), Varanasi

    Handloom & Textile Technology

    7,99,742

    Handloom & Textile Technology

    7,99,742

    Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi

    Carpet & Textile Technology

    13,43,430

    Carpet & Textile Technology

    13,43,430

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Which GFTIs have the highest CSAB closing rank?
    A:

    International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur has the highest CSAB CSE closing rank of 21, 959.

    Q: Which GFTIs have the lowest CSAB closing rank?
    A:

    Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi has the lowest CSAB closing rank of 13,43,430 for Carpet & Textile Technology. 

    Q: Which is the most competitive branch in GFTIs?
    A:

    Computer Science and Engineering CSE is the most competitive branch in GFTIs.

    Q: How to choose between two GFTIs with similar ranks?
    A:

    While choosing between two GFTIs with similar ranks, they must compare their branch curriculum, placement statistics, alumni network and more. 

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