The NIT Trichy cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering in 2026 was JEE Main rank 1,373 (Other State OPEN category, gender-neutral, final round of JoSAA 2026). Among other key branches, Electrical and Electronics Engineering closed at 5,432, Electronics and Communication Engg at 3,285, Mechanical Engineering at 8,754 and Civil Engineering at 20,111.
In 2026, every NIT Trichy program had closed by JEE Main rank 20,111 for Other State OPEN seats. Students from Tamil Nadu compete separately for Home State seats, which close at different ranks (table below). Below is the NIT Trichy branch-wise cutoff for all 9 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: Tamil Nadu (OPEN) | Other State, female-only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1,373 | 4,015 | 3,545 |
| Electronics and Communication Engg | 3,285 | 5,142 | 5,369 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 5,432 | 7,904 | 10,264 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 8,754 | 14,015 | 16,024 |
| Instrumentation and Control Engineering | 9,550 | 12,200 | 14,958 |
| Chemical Engineering | 13,406 | 18,241 | 23,005 |
| Production Engineering | 18,366 | 22,363 | 29,453 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 19,641 | 26,564 | 27,661 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,111 | 29,391 | 28,644 |
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 Trichy CSE closed at 3,545 in the female-only pool against 1,373 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 Trichy that state is Tamil Nadu. Your state code of eligibility is the state where you passed Class 12, not where you live (as defined in the NTA JEE Main bulletin).
In 2026, the Home State closing rank was higher (easier) than the Other State one for 9 of the 9 programs. For CSE, Tamil Nadu students got a seat up to rank 4,015, while students from other states needed 1,373. If you are from Tamil Nadu, NIT Trichy is one of your strongest options; if not, compare it with 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 459 | 287 | 154 | 95 |
| Electronics and Communication Engg | 1,094 | 503 | 550 | 208 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 2,402 | 953 | 957 | 458 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3,769 | 1,588 | 1,573 | 595 |
| Instrumentation and Control Engineering | 3,540 | 1,553 | 1,917 | 905 |
| Chemical Engineering | 4,711 | 2,014 | 2,365 | 1,019 |
| Production Engineering | 7,219 | 3,043 | 3,732 | 1,514 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 7,711 | 3,174 | 3,962 | 1,385 |
| Civil Engineering | 6,756 | 3,171 | 2,631 | 706 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1,509 | 1,224 | 1,449 | 1,373 |
| Electronics and Communication Engg | 4,642 | 3,546 | 3,283 | 3,285 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 6,726 | 6,040 | 5,637 | 5,432 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 10,751 | 9,305 | 8,339 | 8,754 |
| Instrumentation and Control Engineering | 14,240 | 11,001 | 11,047 | 9,550 |
| Chemical Engineering | 15,816 | 13,950 | 11,935 | 13,406 |
| Production Engineering | 25,958 | 24,286 | 20,879 | 18,366 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 24,678 | 22,521 | 21,243 | 19,641 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,873 | 18,965 | 17,304 | 20,111 |
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 Trichy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1,317 | 1,373 | +56 |
| Electronics and Communication Engg | 2,938 | 3,285 | +347 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4,987 | 5,432 | +445 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,872 | 8,754 | +882 |
| Instrumentation and Control Engineering | 9,030 | 9,550 | +520 |
| Chemical Engineering | 11,645 | 13,406 | +1,761 |
| Production Engineering | 17,114 | 18,366 | +1,252 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 17,407 | 19,641 | +2,234 |
| Civil Engineering | 15,884 | 20,111 | +4,227 |
Source: JoSAA 2026 Round 1 and Round 5 Opening and Closing Ranks.
The biggest moves were Civil Engineering (from 15,884 to 20,111), Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (from 17,407 to 19,641) and Chemical Engineering (from 11,645 to 13,406). 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 1,373 | Computer Science and Engineering (1,373) |
| 1,374 to 3,285 | Electronics and Communication Engg (3,285) |
| 3,286 to 5,432 | Electrical and Electronics Engineering (5,432) |
| 5,433 to 8,754 | Mechanical Engineering (8,754) |
| 8,755 to 9,550 | Instrumentation and Control Engineering (9,550) |
| 9,551 to 13,406 | Chemical Engineering (13,406) |
| 13,407 to 18,366 | Production Engineering (18,366) |
| 18,367 to 19,641 | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (19,641) |
| 19,642 to 20,111 | Civil Engineering (20,111) |
| Beyond 20,111 | 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 Trichy Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 1,373 for Other State OPEN gender-neutral seats in the final round of JoSAA 2026. The female-only seats closed at 3,545, OBC-NCL at category rank 459, EWS at 287, SC at 154 and ST at 95. For Tamil Nadu students (Home State quota) it closed at 4,015.
In 2026, Other State OPEN gender-neutral seats at NIT Trichy closed between JEE Main rank 1,373 (Computer Science and Engineering) and 20,111 (Civil Engineering).
Electrical and Electronics Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 5,432 for Other State OPEN gender-neutral seats and 10,264 for female-only seats in the 2026 final round. It closed at 6,726 in 2023.
Electronics and Communication Engg closed at JEE Main rank 3,285 for Other State OPEN gender-neutral seats and 5,369 for female-only seats in the 2026 final round. It closed at 4,642 in 2023.
Mechanical Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 8,754 for Other State OPEN gender-neutral seats and 16,024 for female-only seats in the 2026 final round. It closed at 10,751 in 2023.
Civil Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 20,111 for Other State OPEN gender-neutral seats and 28,644 for female-only seats in the 2026 final round. It closed at 20,873 in 2023.
Tamil Nadu. Students whose state code of eligibility (the state where they passed Class 12) is Tamil Nadu 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 20,111 (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.
