Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at MANIT Bhopal (Other State quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 10,512. The last programme to close was Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 45,802.
Check my chancesAbout MANIT Bhopal
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal (MANIT Bhopal) is a National Institute of Technology in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, established in 1960. MANIT Bhopal is ranked 81 in the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking. Admission to its undergraduate programmes is through JEE Main ranks in JoSAA counselling, with half the seats reserved for candidates from Madhya Pradesh (Home State quota). In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 10,512 (General (OPEN), Other State quota).
- Full name
- Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal
- JoSAA group
- NITs
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Established
- 1960
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 81 (2025) · 72 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 13 in 2026
- Home State quota
- Madhya Pradesh (50% of seats)
- Official website
- manit.ac.in
MANIT Bhopal General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: Home State quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning4 yr · Bachelor of Planning · Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan) rank | 2,018 | 613 | 831 |
| Architecture5 yr · Bachelor of Architecture · Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan) rank | 2,653 | 843 | 879 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 11,922 | 20,849 | 6,009 |
| Mathematics and Data Science5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 15,538 | 27,346 | 12,603 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 18,263 | 27,509 | 11,855 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 22,147 | 35,841 | 19,115 |
| Electrical Engineering with E Mobility4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 26,834 | 32,489 | 24,130 |
| Energy and Electrical Vehicle Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 33,137 | 39,491 | 31,029 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 33,267 | 50,554 | 23,373 |
| B. Tech. and M. Tech. in Engineering and Computational Mechanics (Dual Degree)5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 35,080 | 37,261 | 29,729 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 43,215 | 44,520 | 35,107 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 47,889 | 56,719 | 39,357 |
| Materials and Metallurgical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 51,074 | 54,627 | 42,790 |
MANIT Bhopal General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: Other State quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning4 yr · Bachelor of Planning · Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan) rank | 620 | 612 | 452 |
| Architecture5 yr · Bachelor of Architecture · Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan) rank | 777 | 666 | 671 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 10,512 | 17,679 | 7,089 |
| Mathematics and Data Science5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 14,597 | 20,189 | 13,181 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 15,284 | 22,733 | 11,164 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 21,581 | 28,652 | 16,743 |
| Electrical Engineering with E Mobility4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 21,998 | 31,701 | 19,739 |
| B. Tech. and M. Tech. in Engineering and Computational Mechanics (Dual Degree)5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 22,650 | 34,244 | 16,600 |
| Energy and Electrical Vehicle Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 28,857 | 32,576 | 22,346 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 31,290 | 43,069 | 23,945 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 36,844 | 43,310 | 32,694 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 44,428 | 54,556 | 19,755 |
| Materials and Metallurgical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 45,802 | 56,515 | 43,068 |
How MANIT Bhopal cutoffs moved in JoSAA 2026: Round 1 vs Round 5
Closing ranks usually rise (open up) in later rounds as candidates upgrade or withdraw. Other State quota, General (OPEN), gender-neutral seats.
| Programme | Round 1 | Round 5 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning4 yr · Bachelor of Planning | 400 | 620 | +220 |
| Architecture5 yr · Bachelor of Architecture | 649 | 777 | +128 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 9,659 | 10,512 | +853 |
| Mathematics and Data Science5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 13,756 | 14,597 | +841 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 13,590 | 15,284 | +1,694 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 19,212 | 21,581 | +2,369 |
| Electrical Engineering with E Mobility4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 19,792 | 21,998 | +2,206 |
| B. Tech. and M. Tech. in Engineering and Computational Mechanics (Dual Degree)5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 18,614 | 22,650 | +4,036 |
| Energy and Electrical Vehicle Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 23,510 | 28,857 | +5,347 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 26,984 | 31,290 | +4,306 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 32,146 | 36,844 | +4,698 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 36,291 | 44,428 | +8,137 |
| Materials and Metallurgical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 41,137 | 45,802 | +4,665 |
MANIT Bhopal closing rank trend 2024–2026 (General (OPEN), final round)
Lower closing rank means more competitive. A rising number means the programme became easier to get.
| Programme | Quota | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture5 yr, Bachelor of Architecture | HS | 2,945 | 3,688 | 2,653 |
| Architecture5 yr, Bachelor of Architecture | OS | 1,469 | 967 | 777 |
| B. Tech. and M. Tech. in Engineering and Computational Mechanics (Dual Degree)5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | HS | – | 30,890 | 35,080 |
| B. Tech. and M. Tech. in Engineering and Computational Mechanics (Dual Degree)5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | OS | – | 22,839 | 22,650 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 38,413 | 40,308 | 43,215 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 34,554 | 35,814 | 36,844 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 42,663 | 46,288 | 47,889 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 39,973 | 42,750 | 44,428 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 10,832 | 11,415 | 11,922 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 8,830 | 9,249 | 10,512 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 21,323 | 24,120 | 22,147 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 20,334 | 20,770 | 21,581 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 17,869 | 18,120 | 18,263 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 14,955 | 14,205 | 15,284 |
| Energy and Electrical Vehicle Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | – | 32,924 | 33,137 |
| Energy and Electrical Vehicle Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | – | 25,974 | 28,857 |
| Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 47,044 | 51,350 | – |
| Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 44,668 | 45,803 | – |
| Mathematics and Data Science5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | HS | 16,047 | 16,703 | 15,538 |
| Mathematics and Data Science5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | OS | 14,740 | 14,961 | 14,597 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 34,634 | 34,275 | 33,267 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 29,993 | 29,613 | 31,290 |
| Planning4 yr, Bachelor of Planning | HS | 3,194 | 2,659 | 2,018 |
| Planning4 yr, Bachelor of Planning | OS | 781 | 581 | 620 |
How to reach MANIT Bhopal and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), about 10 km
- Main railway station: Bhopal Junction, about 6 km
- City: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Distances are approximate straight-line distances from the campus; road distance is usually longer.
Reporting day and stay: parents usually need one or two nights near the campus during document verification and reporting, so book early because rooms near the campus fill up during JoSAA reporting weeks. Hostel allotment, hostel fees and mess charges for new students are published by the institute on its official website; check the latest fee notice before paying.
FAQs: MANIT Bhopal cutoff
What is the MANIT Bhopal cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (Other State quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 10,512 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 45,802 for Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at MANIT Bhopal?
Computer Science and Engineering at MANIT Bhopal closed at JEE Main rank 10,512 (General (OPEN), Other State quota) in the final round of JoSAA 2026. A rank comfortably below this gives a realistic chance; cutoffs move a little every year.
Is there a home state quota at MANIT Bhopal?
Yes. Candidates whose Class 12 state is Madhya Pradesh compete for Home State seats, which usually close at much higher ranks. For example, Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) closed at 11,922 for the Home State quota versus 10,512 for Other State in JoSAA 2026.
Which exam rank is used for admission to MANIT Bhopal?
MANIT Bhopal admits through JEE Main ranks via JoSAA (and CSAB special rounds for vacant seats). Closing ranks on this page are JEE Main CRL ranks for OPEN seats and category ranks for EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST seats.
What is the NIRF ranking of MANIT Bhopal?
MANIT Bhopal is placed at rank 81 in NIRF 2025 and rank 72 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is MANIT Bhopal and how do I reach it?
MANIT Bhopal is in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), about 10 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Bhopal Junction, about 6 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.