The VNIT Nagpur cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering in 2026 was JEE Main rank 7,419 (Other State OPEN category, gender-neutral, final round of JoSAA 2026). Among other key branches, Electrical and Electronics Engineering closed at 16,433, Electronics and Communication Engg at 11,029, Mechanical Engineering at 23,449 and Civil Engineering at 37,933.
In 2026, every VNIT Nagpur program had closed by JEE Main rank 45,437 for Other State OPEN seats. Students from Maharashtra compete separately for Home State seats, which close at different ranks (table below). Below is the VNIT Nagpur branch-wise cutoff for all 13 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: Maharashtra (OPEN) | Other State, female-only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7,419 | 8,632 | 12,308 |
| Computer Science and Engg (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) | 8,419 | 10,022 | 14,139 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 9,919 | 11,557 | 15,082 |
| Electronics and Communication Engg | 11,029 | 12,731 | 18,150 |
| Electronics Engg (VLSI Design and Technology) | 13,465 | 15,766 | 18,140 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 16,433 | 16,975 | 21,629 |
| Engineering Physics | 21,741 | 22,113 | 37,185 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 23,449 | 22,724 | 33,380 |
| Chemical Engineering | 32,291 | 34,180 | 43,892 |
| Civil Engineering | 37,933 | 41,858 | 49,481 |
| Chemical Technology (Bioprocess Technology) | 40,893 | 45,002 | 56,578 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 41,772 | 47,468 | 52,529 |
| Mining Engineering | 45,437 | 53,933 | 60,992 |
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. VNIT Nagpur CSE closed at 12,308 in the female-only pool against 7,419 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 VNIT Nagpur that state is Maharashtra. 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 12 of the 13 programs. For CSE, Maharashtra students got a seat up to rank 8,632, while students from other states needed 7,419. If you are from Maharashtra, VNIT Nagpur 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2,567 | 1,019 | 1,484 | 552 |
| Computer Science and Engg (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) | 3,081 | 1,185 | 1,904 | 646 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 3,719 | 1,452 | 2,240 | 1,032 |
| Electronics and Communication Engg | 4,206 | 1,656 | 2,218 | 795 |
| Electronics Engg (VLSI Design and Technology) | 4,453 | 1,980 | 2,972 | 1,098 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 5,638 | 2,357 | 3,000 | 1,069 |
| Engineering Physics | 9,316 | 4,381 | 4,766 | 2,483 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,928 | 3,592 | 4,231 | 1,395 |
| Chemical Engineering | 10,960 | 5,033 | 5,509 | 1,956 |
| Civil Engineering | 13,002 | 5,708 | 5,579 | 1,440 |
| Chemical Technology (Bioprocess Technology) | 13,799 | 6,384 | 5,668 | 2,757 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 14,298 | 6,579 | 7,025 | 2,383 |
| Mining Engineering | 14,923 | 7,115 | 6,821 | 1,891 |
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 | 7,087 | 5,795 | 6,359 | 7,419 |
| Computer Science and Engg (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) | – | – | – | 8,419 |
| Mathematics and Computing | – | – | – | 9,919 |
| Electronics and Communication Engg | 12,184 | 9,858 | 10,545 | 11,029 |
| Electronics Engg (VLSI Design and Technology) | – | – | – | 13,465 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 16,931 | 14,761 | 15,125 | 16,433 |
| Engineering Physics | – | – | – | 21,741 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 25,462 | 23,108 | 21,612 | 23,449 |
| Chemical Engineering | 33,172 | 28,900 | 30,416 | 32,291 |
| Civil Engineering | 38,456 | 36,655 | 36,904 | 37,933 |
| Chemical Technology (Bioprocess Technology) | – | – | – | 40,893 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 43,133 | 42,379 | 40,413 | 41,772 |
| Mining Engineering | 48,145 | 44,834 | 45,731 | 45,437 |
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 VNIT Nagpur 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 | 6,685 | 7,419 | +734 |
| Computer Science and Engg (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) | 8,043 | 8,419 | +376 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 7,870 | 9,919 | +2,049 |
| Electronics and Communication Engg | 10,040 | 11,029 | +989 |
| Electronics Engg (VLSI Design and Technology) | 12,474 | 13,465 | +991 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 14,718 | 16,433 | +1,715 |
| Engineering Physics | 20,108 | 21,741 | +1,633 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 20,235 | 23,449 | +3,214 |
| Chemical Engineering | 27,921 | 32,291 | +4,370 |
| Civil Engineering | 33,470 | 37,933 | +4,463 |
| Chemical Technology (Bioprocess Technology) | 34,651 | 40,893 | +6,242 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 36,988 | 41,772 | +4,784 |
| Mining Engineering | 37,846 | 45,437 | +7,591 |
Source: JoSAA 2026 Round 1 and Round 5 Opening and Closing Ranks.
The biggest moves were Mining Engineering (from 37,846 to 45,437), Chemical Technology (Bioprocess Technology) (from 34,651 to 40,893) and Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (from 36,988 to 41,772). 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 8,419 | Computer Science and Engineering (7,419), Computer Science and Engg (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) (8,419) |
| 8,420 to 11,029 | Mathematics and Computing (9,919), Electronics and Communication Engg (11,029) |
| 11,030 to 16,433 | Electronics Engg (VLSI Design and Technology) (13,465), Electrical and Electronics Engineering (16,433) |
| 16,434 to 23,449 | Engineering Physics (21,741), Mechanical Engineering (23,449) |
| 23,450 to 37,933 | Chemical Engineering (32,291), Civil Engineering (37,933) |
| 37,934 to 41,772 | Chemical Technology (Bioprocess Technology) (40,893), Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (41,772) |
| 41,773 to 45,437 | Mining Engineering (45,437) |
| Beyond 45,437 | 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.
VNIT Nagpur Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 7,419 for Other State OPEN gender-neutral seats in the final round of JoSAA 2026. The female-only seats closed at 12,308, OBC-NCL at category rank 2,567, EWS at 1,019, SC at 1,484 and ST at 552. For Maharashtra students (Home State quota) it closed at 8,632.
In 2026, Other State OPEN gender-neutral seats at VNIT Nagpur closed between JEE Main rank 7,419 (Computer Science and Engineering) and 45,437 (Mining Engineering).
Electrical and Electronics Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 16,433 for Other State OPEN gender-neutral seats and 21,629 for female-only seats in the 2026 final round. It closed at 16,931 in 2023.
Electronics and Communication Engg closed at JEE Main rank 11,029 for Other State OPEN gender-neutral seats and 18,150 for female-only seats in the 2026 final round. It closed at 12,184 in 2023.
Mechanical Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 23,449 for Other State OPEN gender-neutral seats and 33,380 for female-only seats in the 2026 final round. It closed at 25,462 in 2023.
Civil Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 37,933 for Other State OPEN gender-neutral seats and 49,481 for female-only seats in the 2026 final round. It closed at 38,456 in 2023.
Maharashtra. Students whose state code of eligibility (the state where they first took the Class 12 exam) is Maharashtra compete for Home State seats, which are half of the seats at every NIT. Everyone else competes for Other State seats.
In 2026, Mining Engineering closed last, at JEE Main rank 45,437 (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.
