National Institute of Technology Nagaland
Branch-wise JEE Main closing ranks from official JoSAA 2026 and 2025 counselling data.6 programmes · 56 cutoff entries · 5 categories.
Best OPEN Rank
42326
Computer Science and Engineering
Accessible OPEN
64955
Civil Engineering
CSE Closing
42326
OPEN · GN · 2026
Data Source
JoSAA 2026
+ 2025 comparison
Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)
| Quota | Category | Gender | 2025 Opening | 2025 Closing | 2026 Opening | 2026 Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS | ST | Female-only | 5240 | 5451 | 6382 | 6908 |
| HS | ST | Neutral | 4137 | 10162 | 3906 | 7901 |
| OS | EWS | Female-only | 11032 | 11032 | 11471 | 11471 |
| OS | EWS | Neutral | 8637 | 8748 | 9762 | 9876 |
| OS | OBC-NCL | Female-only | 26759 | 26759 | 26160 | 26160 |
| OS | OBC-NCL | Neutral | 18988 | 19441 | 20436 | 21093 |
| OS | OPEN | Female-only | 73722 | 73722 | 69407 | 69407 |
| OS | OPEN | Neutral | 55212 | 60689 | 62691 | 64955 |
| OS | SC | Female-only | 11674 | 11674 | 11399 | 11399 |
| OS | SC | Neutral | 8714 | 9642 | 8800 | 8922 |
Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)
| Quota | Category | Gender | 2025 Opening | 2025 Closing | 2026 Opening | 2026 Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS | ST | Female-only | 7162 | 15006 | 2944 | 7319 |
| HS | ST | Neutral | 2605 | 11799 | 4768 | 8861 |
| OS | EWS | Neutral | 5708 | 5753 | 6628 | 6629 |
| OS | EWS (PwD) | Neutral | 276 | 276 | 194 | 194 |
| OS | OBC-NCL | Female-only | 18885 | 18885 | 19888 | 19888 |
| OS | OBC-NCL | Neutral | 11395 | 12177 | 13716 | 13970 |
| OS | OPEN | Female-only | 48057 | 52051 | 50091 | 52223 |
| OS | OPEN | Neutral | 32717 | 39594 | 34098 | 42326 |
| OS | OPEN (PwD) | Female-only | 2394 | 2394 | 3357 | 3357 |
| OS | SC | Neutral | 5503 | 5503 | 4371 | 4371 |
| OS | SC (PwD) | Neutral | 209 | 209 | — | — |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)
| Quota | Category | Gender | 2025 Opening | 2025 Closing | 2026 Opening | 2026 Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS | ST | Female-only | 11657 | 13693 | 10256 | 11076 |
| HS | ST | Neutral | 2733 | 15444 | 5949 | 15794 |
| OS | EWS | Neutral | 7189 | 7266 | 8079 | 8377 |
| OS | OBC-NCL | Female-only | 23704 | 23704 | 23726 | 23726 |
| OS | OBC-NCL | Neutral | 15105 | 16006 | 15894 | 17521 |
| OS | OPEN | Female-only | 56736 | 59372 | 54352 | 67823 |
| OS | OPEN | Neutral | 48612 | 50145 | 46914 | 52229 |
| OS | SC | Female-only | 10222 | 10222 | 10634 | 10634 |
| OS | SC | Neutral | 7795 | 8071 | 6879 | 7529 |
Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)
| Quota | Category | Gender | 2025 Opening | 2025 Closing | 2026 Opening | 2026 Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS | ST | Female-only | 16102 | 32515 | 9365 | 12851 |
| HS | ST | Neutral | 9496 | 17916 | 9122 | 17108 |
| OS | EWS | Neutral | 6570 | 6927 | 7419 | 7576 |
| OS | OBC-NCL | Female-only | 22404 | 22404 | 23032 | 23032 |
| OS | OBC-NCL | Neutral | 13528 | 13901 | 14482 | 15146 |
| OS | OPEN | Female-only | 52260 | 55159 | 59574 | 59574 |
| OS | OPEN | Neutral | 37139 | 44158 | 42553 | 47733 |
| OS | SC | Neutral | 7411 | 7691 | 5478 | 6541 |
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)
| Quota | Category | Gender | 2025 Opening | 2025 Closing | 2026 Opening | 2026 Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS | ST | Female-only | — | — | 19439 | 26087 |
| HS | ST | Neutral | 17481 | 27950 | 44905 | 44905 |
| OS | EWS | Neutral | 7565 | 7925 | 8517 | 8823 |
| OS | OBC-NCL | Female-only | 26498 | 26498 | 23802 | 23802 |
| OS | OBC-NCL | Neutral | 15826 | 16313 | 17069 | 18589 |
| OS | OPEN | Female-only | 67982 | 69562 | 67323 | 67323 |
| OS | OPEN | Neutral | 39881 | 53110 | 34554 | 55144 |
| OS | OPEN (PwD) | Neutral | 4118 | 4118 | 4112 | 4112 |
| OS | SC | Female-only | 11623 | 11623 | 11638 | 11638 |
| OS | SC | Neutral | 8352 | 8352 | 7292 | 7292 |
Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)
| Quota | Category | Gender | 2025 Opening | 2025 Closing | 2026 Opening | 2026 Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS | ST | Female-only | 8821 | 23735 | 24383 | 31946 |
| HS | ST | Neutral | 7529 | 18715 | 9316 | 33222 |
| OS | EWS | Neutral | 7999 | 8209 | 9018 | 9121 |
| OS | OBC-NCL | Female-only | 24582 | 24582 | 25926 | 25926 |
| OS | OBC-NCL | Neutral | 17729 | 18276 | 18638 | 19084 |
| OS | OPEN | Female-only | 69114 | 75126 | 69887 | 70766 |
| OS | OPEN | Neutral | 36722 | 56813 | 55352 | 59028 |
| OS | SC | Neutral | 8546 | 9063 | 7530 | 7874 |
2025 → 2026 Cutoff Trend
Average closing rank trend (OPEN Gender-Neutral basis). A lower rank means higher competition; a higher rank means more students can qualify.
53,569
was 50,752 in 2025 (±6%)
8,400
was 7,471 in 2025 (±12%)
17,567
was 16,019 in 2025 (±10%)
7,088
was 8,054 in 2025 (±12%)
21,299
was 16,998 in 2025 (±25%)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the JEE Main 2026 cutoff for National Institute of Technology Nagaland?
The JoSAA 2026 closing ranks for National Institute of Technology Nagaland (OPEN Gender-Neutral) range from 42326 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) (most competitive) to 64955 for Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) (most accessible). Check the full table above for all categories and branches.
Which branch at National Institute of Technology Nagaland has the lowest JEE Main cutoff?
Based on JoSAA 2026 data, Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) has the highest closing rank of 64955 (OPEN Gender-Neutral), making it the most accessible programme at National Institute of Technology Nagaland by rank requirement.
What is the Computer Science Engineering cutoff at National Institute of Technology Nagaland?
The JoSAA 2026 closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Nagaland (OPEN, Gender-Neutral) is 42326. In 2025 it was 39594.
Did JEE Main cutoffs at National Institute of Technology Nagaland increase or decrease in 2026 compared to 2025?
Cutoffs relaxed by ~6% — the average OPEN General-Neutral closing rank moved from ~50752 in 2025 to ~53569 in 2026, meaning more students could qualify. Always refer to the branch-level table above for accurate comparisons.
Which seat categories are available at National Institute of Technology Nagaland through JoSAA?
National Institute of Technology Nagaland participates in JoSAA counselling under the following categories: EWS, OBC-NCL, OPEN, SC, ST (plus their PwD variants). Both Gender-Neutral and Female-only (including Supernumerary) seats are available in most categories.
About National Institute of Technology Nagaland
National Institute of Technology (NIT) — a government-funded autonomous institution of national importance. NITs are among the best engineering colleges in India and are administered by the Ministry of Education.
Institute Type
NIT
State
Nagaland
Programmes
6
Quotas
HS, OS
Admission Route
JEE Main → JoSAA Counselling (AI + HS + OS quotas)
Category-wise Best Branches at National Institute of Technology Nagaland
Top 5 programmes by lowest closing rank per category (Gender-Neutral, JoSAA 2026)
Computer Science and Engineering
CR 42,326 · was 39594 in 2025
Electronics and Communication Engineering
CR 47,733 · was 44158 in 2025
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
CR 52,229 · was 50145 in 2025
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
CR 55,144 · was 53110 in 2025
Mechanical Engineering
CR 59,028 · was 56813 in 2025
Computer Science and Engineering
CR 6,629 · was 5753 in 2025
Electronics and Communication Engineering
CR 7,576 · was 6927 in 2025
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
CR 8,377 · was 7266 in 2025
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
CR 8,823 · was 7925 in 2025
Mechanical Engineering
CR 9,121 · was 8209 in 2025
Computer Science and Engineering
CR 13,970 · was 12177 in 2025
Electronics and Communication Engineering
CR 15,146 · was 13901 in 2025
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
CR 17,521 · was 16006 in 2025
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
CR 18,589 · was 16313 in 2025
Mechanical Engineering
CR 19,084 · was 18276 in 2025
Computer Science and Engineering
CR 4,371 · was 5503 in 2025
Electronics and Communication Engineering
CR 6,541 · was 7691 in 2025
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
CR 7,292 · was 8352 in 2025
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
CR 7,529 · was 8071 in 2025
Mechanical Engineering
CR 7,874 · was 9063 in 2025
Civil Engineering
CR 7,901 · was 10162 in 2025
Computer Science and Engineering
CR 8,861 · was 11799 in 2025
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
CR 15,794 · was 15444 in 2025
Electronics and Communication Engineering
CR 17,108 · was 17916 in 2025
Mechanical Engineering
CR 33,222 · was 18715 in 2025
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