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Yes, you can get admission in DTU and IIIT Hyderabad with an outstanding JEE Main rank, as long as you pass Class 12 with at least 60% marks in PCM.
NIT BTech Branches with Highest Closing Rank- There are 32 NITs in India. Most of the NITs’ admission closes within 20K JEE Main rank, every year. However, there are some NITs where students still have a chance to get admission if their JEE Main Rank is around 40K. The highest closing rank is 937704 in NIT Mizoram for Chemical Science and Technology. In this article, Careers360 will compare the lowest cut-off ranks for different B. Tech branches to help students understand their admission chances. The analysis is based on Round 1 results of the open category; chances may differ for SC/ST students and other rounds' results.
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The popular branches like Computer Science and Engineering have lower cut-offs, while branches like Civil, Mechanical tend to have higher cut-offs. Below is a comparison of the highest closing rank of both years:
NIT Mizoram tops the list in both years, with the highest closing rank(937704) recorded in 2025 for Chemical Science and Technology.
Some branches like B.Tech in Chemical Science & Technology and Biotechnology, and Biochemical Engineering are registered due to low interest of the students.
Branches like Civil and Mechanical Engineering, once in high demand, have also seen the highest closing ranks, like 840727 in 2025 and 662775 in 2024.
Particulars | 2024 | 2025 |
Highest Closing Rank | 712487 (NIT Mizoram - Math & Computing) | 937704 (NIT Mizoram - Chemical Science and Technology) |
Lowest Rank in Top 25 | 42229 | 50408 |
Institutes Accepting Higher Ranks | NIT Mizoram, NIT Sikkim, NIT Agartala | NIT Mizoram, NIT Manipur, NIT Agartala |
Top Branches in List | Civil, Biotechnology, Chemistry | Mechanical, Civil, Chemistry, Electrical |
The list below highlights the B.Tech programs at NITs that had the highest closing ranks in 2025, indicating lower demand or newer programs. Candidates can refer to the 2025 data to understand which B.Tech branches are available at higher closing ranks.
Institute | Program | Closing Rank |
Chemical Science and Technology (B.Tech) | 937704 | |
Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech) | 840727 | |
Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech) | 504723 | |
Civil Engineering (B.Tech) | 417292 | |
Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech) | 288637 | |
Electrical Engineering (B.Tech) | 312646 | |
Civil Engineering (B.Tech) | 276080 | |
Chemistry (Dual Degree) | 264741 | |
Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering (B.Tech) | 256165 | |
Electrical Engineering (B.Tech) | 169235 | |
Civil Engineering (B.Tech) | 160125 | |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (B.Tech) | 146012 | |
Civil Engineering (B.Tech) | 146176 | |
Bio Medical Engineering (B.Tech) | 107214 | |
Materials Science and Engineering (B.Tech) | 100081 | |
NIT, Mizoram | Chemical Science and Technology (B.Tech) (Duplicate) | 888104 |
NIT Hamirpur | Civil Engineering (B.Tech) | 90801 |
Textile Technology (B.Tech) | 70398 | |
Civil Engineering (B.Tech) | 69771 | |
Dr. B R Ambedkar NIT, Jalandhar | Bio Technology (B.Tech) | 65917 |
NIT Silchar | Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech) | 60412 |
Civil Engineering (B.Tech) | 56169 | |
Life Science (Integrated M.Sc.) | 50526 | |
Chemistry (Integrated M.Sc.) | 50408 | |
Production and Industrial Engineering (B.Tech) | 50896 |
The table below consists of the highest closing ranks of the National Institute of Technology B.Tech branches for 2024. The highest closing rank was 712487, with the branch Mathematics and Computing in NIT Mizoram.
Institute | Branch | Closing Rank |
NIT, Mizoram | Mathematics and Computing (B.Tech) | 712487 |
NIT, Sikkim | Civil Engineering (B.Tech) | 662775 |
NIT, Mizoram | Electronics and Communication Engineering (B.Tech) | 589420 |
Electrical Engineering (B.Tech) | 688073 | |
NIT, Manipur | Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech) | 400339 |
NIT Meghalaya | Electrical and Electronics Engineering (B.Tech) | 188231 |
Civil Engineering (B.Tech) | 169930 | |
NIT Puducherry | Civil Engineering (B.Tech) | 179397 |
NIT Agartala | Production Engineering (B.Tech) | 222937 |
Chemistry (Dual Degree: B.Sc + M.Sc) | 223541 | |
Dr. B R Ambedkar NIT, Jalandhar | Textile Technology (B.Tech) | 64669 |
NIT, Rourkela | Life Science (Integrated M.Sc) | 53062 |
NIT, Silchar | Civil Engineering (B.Tech) | 73624 |
NIT Hamirpur | Chemical Engineering (B.Tech) | 97645 |
Materials Science and Engineering (B.Tech) | 100857 | |
NIT Raipur | Biomedical Engineering (B.Tech) | 100059 |
NIT Raipur | Biotechnology (B.Tech) | 82932 |
NIT Durgapur | Biotechnology (B.Tech) | 42229 |
NIT Goa | Civil Engineering (B.Tech) | 89452 |
Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech) | 46614 | |
NIT Patna | Material Science and Engineering (Dual Degree) | 46666 |
NIT, Uttarakhand | Civil Engineering (B.Tech) | 55671 |
Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech) | 50302 | |
NIT Durgapur | Chemistry (Integrated M.Sc) | 48604 |
Sardar Vallabhbhai NIT, Surat | Chemistry (Integrated M.Sc) | 58619 |
The National Institute of Technology (NITs) are among India’s prestigious colleges with high demand and competition for admission across various branches of engineering. The NITs' cut-off ranks vary widely depending on the branch, campus, and demand.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The branches like Civil and Mechanical Engineering, the most demanding branches, saw comparatively lower interest in these years.
The highest closing rank was 937704 for Chemical Science and Technology in NIT Mizoram.
A Higher closing rank in NIT admission means lower demand for a particular B.Tech branch.
On Question asked by student community
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JEE has two exams:
The percentage or marks needed to get seat in NITs and IITs are:
Go through the link for more details:
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I hope this answer helps you, All the best!
Heya,
Yes, you can refill your category again. In the case of the April session JEE Main registration, you have the option to change your category while registering your details only once. You can switch from General to EWS if you have a proper certificate. Just be certain that the EWS certificate is granted before the last date of the April session form and complies with the NTA's requirements of validity.
Hope it helps!!!
Hello,
Yes, you can get admission in DTU and IIIT Hyderabad with an outstanding JEE Main rank, as long as you pass Class 12 with at least 60% marks in PCM.
if we talk about DTU (Delhi Technological University) — you must have at least 60% in PCM and pass all subjects. The 75% rule is not strictly applicable here, so you can get admission based on your JEE Main rank and Delhi quota, if applicable.
For IIIT Hyderabad, admission is based on JEE Main percentile/rank, but the institute also requires a minimum of 60% in Class 12 (PCM). So, even with less than 75%, you are eligible if you meet this 60% requirement.
Hope you understand. ALL THE BEST.
Hello Tanishka,
Although i believe your attempting strategy and sequence depends entirely on your stage of preparation and your personal progress, i would suggest you sit for your January attempt even if you aim to seriously prepare for April.
Whatever stage of syllabus completion you are at, i suggest you give it a try to get an estimate of the exam difficulty and see roughly where you stand among the applicants that year. No matter how many mock tests you attempt, the actual examination environment happens to be very different from mock tests. The first attempt is going to give you an idea of the exam environment so you can prepare for your April attempt better.
All the best for your exams!
Hello Swati
Yes, your EWS certificate will be valid for JEE Main 2026 and counselling if it’s issued after April 1, 2025.
This is because EWS certificates are valid for one financial year from April to March.
So, a certificate made in October 2025 will be for FY 2025–26, which covers both JEE and counselling. You’ll need the certificate number during JEE registration in October 2025.
Even if you don’t have it yet, you can still register and upload it later during counselling. Just make sure the certificate clearly mentions the correct financial year.
Always keep a few extra copies and the original ready for verification.
You're good to go if it’s issued after April 1, 2025
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