Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at NIFTEM Thanjavur (All India quota) was Food Technology (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 99,004. The last programme to close was Food Technology (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 99,004.
Check my chancesAbout NIFTEM Thanjavur
National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM Thanjavur) is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It takes part in JoSAA counselling alongside the Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). NIFTEM Thanjavur is in the 101-150 rank band in the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking. Admission to its undergraduate programmes is through JEE Main ranks in JoSAA counselling.
- Full name
- National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur
- JoSAA group
- GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes)
- Location
- Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 101-150 (2025) · 101-150 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 1 in 2026
- Official website
- iifpt.edu.in
NIFTEM Thanjavur General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: All India quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 99,004 | – | 60,724 |
How NIFTEM Thanjavur cutoffs moved in JoSAA 2026: Round 1 vs Round 5
Closing ranks usually rise (open up) in later rounds as candidates upgrade or withdraw. All India quota, General (OPEN), gender-neutral seats.
| Programme | Round 1 | Round 5 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 79,901 | 99,004 | +19,103 |
NIFTEM Thanjavur 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 95,412 | 1,04,649 | 99,004 |
How to reach NIFTEM Thanjavur and where to stay
- City: Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
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: NIFTEM Thanjavur cutoff
What is the NIFTEM Thanjavur cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 99,004 for Food Technology (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 99,004 for Food Technology (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
Which exam rank is used for admission to NIFTEM Thanjavur?
NIFTEM Thanjavur 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 NIFTEM Thanjavur?
NIFTEM Thanjavur is placed at rank band 101-150 in NIRF 2025 and rank band 101-150 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.