The NIT Delhi cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering in 2026 was JEE Main rank 8,669 (Other State OPEN category, gender-neutral, final round of JoSAA 2026). Among other key branches, Electrical Engineering closed at 15,419, Electronics and Communication Engg at 11,803, Mechanical Engineering at 20,132 and Civil Engineering at 32,027.
In 2026, every NIT Delhi program had closed by JEE Main rank 32,027 for Other State OPEN seats. Students from Delhi or Chandigarh compete separately for Home State seats, which close at different ranks (table below). Below is the NIT Delhi branch-wise cutoff for all 8 programs and every category, from the official JoSAA opening and closing ranks, with the trend since 2023.
These are the final-round (Round 5) closing ranks from JoSAA 2026: the last JEE Main rank that got a seat in each program. Programs are sorted from hardest to easiest.
| Program | Other State (OPEN) | Home State: Delhi or Chandigarh (OPEN) | Other State, female-only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 7,022 | 12,004 | 15,710 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8,669 | 10,936 | 14,656 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 10,870 | 25,745 | 10,787 |
| Electronics and Communication Engg | 11,803 | 14,303 | 16,987 |
| VLSI Design and Technology | 13,355 | 17,215 | 21,229 |
| Electrical Engineering | 15,419 | 24,823 | 22,756 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 20,132 | 33,057 | 30,018 |
| Civil Engineering | 32,027 | 44,487 | 38,696 |
Source: JoSAA 2026 Opening and Closing Ranks, Round 5 (final), josaa.admissions.nic.in. Ranks are JEE Main 2026 Common Rank List (CRL) ranks. Female-only seats include supernumerary seats. B.Arch is left out because it uses the JEE Main Paper 2 rank list.
Female-only seats are easier. NIT Delhi CSE closed at 14,656 in the female-only pool against 8,669 gender-neutral. Girls are considered for both pools, so include both in your list.
NITs keep half of their seats for students whose state code of eligibility is the NIT's own state. For NIT Delhi that state is Delhi or Chandigarh. Your state code of eligibility is the state where you first took the Class 12 exam, not where you live (JoSAA 2026 Business Rules, clause 8).
In 2026, the Home State closing rank was higher (easier) than the Other State one for 8 of the 8 programs. For CSE, Delhi or Chandigarh students got a seat up to rank 10,936, while students from other states needed 8,669. If you are from Delhi or Chandigarh, NIT Delhi is one of your strongest options; if not, also compare the NIT in your own state.
For reserved categories, JoSAA uses your category rank, not your CRL rank. These are Other State gender-neutral seats in the final round.
| Program | OBC-NCL | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 3,040 | 1,199 | 1,835 | – |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3,225 | 1,174 | 1,311 | 429 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 5,026 | – | 1,386 | 1,031 |
| Electronics and Communication Engg | 4,832 | 1,627 | 2,041 | 1,164 |
| VLSI Design and Technology | 5,030 | – | 2,542 | 1,311 |
| Electrical Engineering | 5,883 | 2,286 | 3,091 | 1,181 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,777 | 3,593 | 3,346 | 1,260 |
| Civil Engineering | 9,983 | – | 3,636 | 584 |
Source: JoSAA 2026, Round 5 (final). PwD closing ranks are not shown because a handful of seats make them swing widely.
Final-round closing ranks for Other State OPEN gender-neutral seats. A smaller number means the program got harder to enter.
| Program | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 10,338 | 8,572 | 6,896 | 7,022 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9,930 | 8,018 | 7,651 | 8,669 |
| Aerospace Engineering | – | 14,243 | 13,389 | 10,870 |
| Electronics and Communication Engg | 14,481 | 12,080 | 10,909 | 11,803 |
| VLSI Design and Technology | – | 15,438 | 12,972 | 13,355 |
| Electrical Engineering | 20,642 | 16,739 | 15,718 | 15,419 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 25,542 | 22,208 | 21,049 | 20,132 |
| Civil Engineering | 27,574 | 27,045 | 27,647 | 32,027 |
Source: JoSAA final-round Opening and Closing Ranks 2023, 2024, 2025 (Round 6) and 2026 (Round 5). "–" means the program was not offered that year.
How far NIT Delhi closing ranks moved between Round 1 and the final round of JoSAA 2026 (Other State OPEN, gender-neutral).
| Program | Round 1 | Round 5 (final) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 7,022 | 7,022 | No change |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7,579 | 8,669 | +1,090 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 5,912 | 10,870 | +4,958 |
| Electronics and Communication Engg | 10,334 | 11,803 | +1,469 |
| VLSI Design and Technology | 12,463 | 13,355 | +892 |
| Electrical Engineering | 13,609 | 15,419 | +1,810 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 19,260 | 20,132 | +872 |
| Civil Engineering | 25,040 | 32,027 | +6,987 |
Source: JoSAA 2026 Round 1 and Round 5 Opening and Closing Ranks.
The biggest moves were Civil Engineering (from 25,040 to 32,027), Aerospace Engineering (from 5,912 to 10,870) and Electrical Engineering (from 13,609 to 15,419). If your rank is just outside a program that moved a lot, choosing Float or Slide and waiting for later rounds can pay off. If it barely moved, a later round is unlikely to change your result.
Based on the 2026 final-round closing ranks (Other State OPEN, gender-neutral). Find your rank's row: you could get each program in it whose closing rank is larger than your rank, plus every program in the rows below.
| Your JEE Main rank (CRL) | Programs that closed in this range in 2026 |
|---|---|
| 1 to 7,022 | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (7,022) |
| 7,023 to 8,669 | Computer Science and Engineering (8,669) |
| 8,670 to 10,870 | Aerospace Engineering (10,870) |
| 10,871 to 11,803 | Electronics and Communication Engg (11,803) |
| 11,804 to 13,355 | VLSI Design and Technology (13,355) |
| 13,356 to 15,419 | Electrical Engineering (15,419) |
| 15,420 to 20,132 | Mechanical Engineering (20,132) |
| 20,133 to 32,027 | Civil Engineering (32,027) |
| Beyond 32,027 | No Other State OPEN gender-neutral seat in 2026. |
Cutoffs change every year, so treat a rank within about 5% of a closing rank as borderline. Our Smart List marks every option as Safe, Likely or Reach, tested on four years of official JoSAA results.
Which rank counts: NIT seats use your JEE Main rank (CRL, or category rank for reserved categories). JEE Advanced is not needed for NITs.
NIT Delhi Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 8,669 for Other State OPEN gender-neutral seats in the final round of JoSAA 2026. The female-only seats closed at 14,656, OBC-NCL at category rank 3,225, EWS at 1,174, SC at 1,311 and ST at 429. For Delhi or Chandigarh students (Home State quota) it closed at 10,936.
In 2026, Other State OPEN gender-neutral seats at NIT Delhi closed between JEE Main rank 8,669 (Computer Science and Engineering) and 32,027 (Civil Engineering).
Electrical Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 15,419 for Other State OPEN gender-neutral seats and 22,756 for female-only seats in the 2026 final round. It closed at 20,642 in 2023.
Electronics and Communication Engg closed at JEE Main rank 11,803 for Other State OPEN gender-neutral seats and 16,987 for female-only seats in the 2026 final round. It closed at 14,481 in 2023.
Mechanical Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 20,132 for Other State OPEN gender-neutral seats and 30,018 for female-only seats in the 2026 final round. It closed at 25,542 in 2023.
Civil Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 32,027 for Other State OPEN gender-neutral seats and 38,696 for female-only seats in the 2026 final round. It closed at 27,574 in 2023.
Delhi or Chandigarh. Students whose state code of eligibility (the state where they first took the Class 12 exam) is Delhi or Chandigarh compete for Home State seats, which are half of the seats at every NIT. Everyone else competes for Other State seats.
In 2026, Civil Engineering closed last, at JEE Main rank 32,027 (Other State OPEN, gender-neutral).
Sources: Joint Seat Allocation Authority, Opening and Closing Ranks 2023 to 2026 (josaa.admissions.nic.in). Cutoffs for 2027 will be different; use these as a guide.
