NIT B.Tech CSE Closing Ranks and Placement Outcomes

NIT B.Tech CSE Closing Ranks and Placement Outcomes

Maheshwer PeriUpdated on 18 Feb 2026, 03:13 PM IST

B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering is one of the most popular engineering branches across NITs. When it comes to taking admission in this branch, data should be a critical factor that should be taken into consideration; perception alone is not enough to show the actual picture. Closing ranks help in understanding admission access across categories and institutes.

This Story also Contains

  1. NIT CSE Closing Ranks (JEE Main 2025): The Most Competitive Institutions: Outside Home State
  2. Mid-Tier NITs: Strong Career Outcomes with Broader Rank Access (JEE Main 2025): Outside Home State
  3. Expanding Access: NITs Offering CSE Beyond Rank 15,000 (JEE Main 2025): Outside Home State
  4. Maximum Rank Range: CSE Access Extends Up to Rank 39,594 (JEE Main 2025): Outside Home State
  5. Placement Outcomes: How NIT CSE Compares with IITs and IIITs
  6. What Your Rank Means: Strategic Interpretation for Students
  7. What Closing Ranks Really Represent
  8. Conclusion
NIT B.Tech CSE Closing Ranks and Placement Outcomes
NIT B.Tech CSE Closing Ranks and Placement Outcomes

This article brings together these closing ranks and placement outcomes to help students and parents understand where admission is possible and help them plan a long-term positive career outcome.

NIT CSE Closing Ranks (JEE Main 2025): The Most Competitive Institutions: Outside Home State

The top NITs close CSE admissions at high ranks. These NITs draw the most capable applicants, which indicates that these institutions have a strong academic ecosystem as well as career outcomes.

NITOpenEWSOBC-NCLSCST

NIT Tiruchirappalli

1449

257

434

283

64

NIT Surathkal

1827

316

577

364

138

NIT Warangal

2409

309

695

447

155

NIT Rourkela

3431

438

1214

409

230

MNNIT Allahabad

4594

624

1653

1161

413

NIT Calicut

5222

662

1790

829

335

MNIT Jaipur

5601

704

2102

1071

393


If we look at the closing ranks, students require a rank in the top 6,000 so that they can get admission in these top NITs.

Category-wise access improves significantly. For example:

  • EWS closing ranks extend up to 704

  • OBC-NCL closing ranks extend up to 2,102

  • SC closing ranks extend up to 1,161

  • ST closing ranks extend up to 413

This is an indicator of structured access that is available to students across categories and the same time maintains a high level of competition.

Mid-Tier NITs: Strong Career Outcomes with Broader Rank Access (JEE Main 2025): Outside Home State

The mid-tier NITs again have a strong academic infrastructure with good placement outcomes. At the same time, these NITs also remain accessible to students with relatively higher closing ranks.

NITOpenEWSOBC-NCLSCST

VNIT Nagpur

6359

779

2318

1376

427

NIT Delhi

7651

1095

3085

1370

575

SVNIT Surat

8130

1170

3087

1668

594

MANIT Bhopal

9249

1348

3393

1827

667

NIT Durgapur

9836

1335

3281

1641

584

NIT Jalandhar

11262

1671

3876

2146

884

NIT Hamirpur

12586

1780

4151

2182

877

NIT Silchar

12665

1689

4079

2063

944


Students whose ranks fall between 6,000 and 13,000 are eligible to enter these institutions. This range of ranks is an indication of the fact that students can get a good academic standing along with a decent placement output without requiring the highest ranks in JEE Mains.

Expanding Access: NITs Offering CSE Beyond Rank 15,000 (JEE Main 2025): Outside Home State

There are a number of NITs that offer B.Tech CSE seats to students who might not have the top ranks. These students are able to have a good academic ecosystem and an opportunity to have good placement outcomes.

NITOpenEWSOBC-NCLSCST

NIT Raipur

13559

1892

4453

2527

1090

NIT Goa

13640

1948

4846

2416

685

NIT Patna

14996

2136

4774

2821

1091

NIT Andhra Pradesh

18183

3005

5921

3153

1206

NIT Uttarakhand

18491

2860

6570

3253

1504

NIT Puducherry

19758

2872

7077

2537

1216

NIT Agartala

22013

3237

7008

3563

1826


In these particular institutions, B.Tech in CSE can be pursued by students with higher rank (Open - 22013, EWS - 3237, OBC-NCL -7008, ST- 1826). Due to this availability, students have access to quality education and meaningful career outcomes.

Maximum Rank Range: CSE Access Extends Up to Rank 39,594 (JEE Main 2025): Outside Home State

The newest and developing NITs provide the broadest access to CSE.

NITOpenEWSOBC-NCLSCST

NIT Meghalaya

24074

3574

7313

2870

1506

NIT Srinagar

26171

3748

8325

3945

1661

NIT Sikkim

26616

-

8827

4088

2132

NIT Arunachal Pradesh

30607

4648

9908

4755

1942

NIT Manipur

33098

4812

11948

4598

2269

NIT Mizoram

37751

5268

12228

5339

2247

NIT Nagaland

39594

5753

12177

5503

-


Students with ranks up to Open 39,594, EWS 5,753, OBC-NCL 12,228, and SC 5,503 still have viable pathways to CSE in NITs. This considerably extends the rank range however, it is important for the student to make smart institution selection in order to access a good academic ecosystem and positive long-term career outcomes.

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Placement Outcomes: How NIT CSE Compares with IITs and IIITs

Admissions must be evaluated alongside career outcomes. Placement data provides critical insight into the long-term value of pursuing CSE at NITs.

MetricIITsNITsIIITsIITs/ NITs / IIITs

Total Institutes Considered

12

9

2

23

Approved Intake (2021–22)

882

1038

370

2332

Students Registered for Placements (2024–25)

856

961

336

2188

Placement Offers Accepted (2024–25)

809

862

201

1892

Placement % against Registered

93.44%

89.39%

60.10%

81.13%

Placement % against Intake

90.68%

82.24%

54.72%

86.47%

Average CTC (₹ LPA)

25.79

17.98

13.69

20.35


Observation: When it comes to placement, B.Tech in CSE through NITs have a placement rate of about 82.24 per cent (if calculated against intake). The average salary is around 17.98 LPA. Of the 961 students who registered for the placements, 862 accepted the offer. The remaining either could not secure a placement or went for higher studies. The bottom line is that students get a good placement certainty and reliable long-term career growth in India’s technology sector.

Even though IITs are ahead in terms of placement outcomes, NITs too provide a good ROI and career balance.

What Your Rank Means: Strategic Interpretation for Students

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What Closing Ranks Really Represent

Closing ranks can be a key indicator of institutional strength. It shows the choices of thousands of students and is also indicative of a genuine demand, career expectations, and better peer groups. This makes closing rank analysis a key indicator of institutional strength.

Conclusion

If we observe the data, one thing is very clear: B.Tech in CSE through NITs is available to students with a wide rank range (Ranks upto 40,000 have a chance to pursue the course through NITs). The placement data also reveals that there is a strong industry trust as the placement rates are above 80 per cent, and the average salary too is nearly 18 lakhs per year.

It is important for the student to wisely use the JEE rank to secure admission in NITs and programmes that help in long-term career goals.

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