Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at NIT Agartala (Other State quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 24,527. The last programme to close was Chemistry (5 yr, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree)) at rank 68,753.
Check my chancesAbout NIT Agartala
National Institute of Technology Agartala (NIT Agartala) is a National Institute of Technology in Agartala, Tripura. NIT Agartala 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, with half the seats reserved for candidates from Tripura (Home State quota). In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 24,527 (General (OPEN), Other State quota).
- Full name
- National Institute of Technology Agartala
- JoSAA group
- NITs
- Location
- Agartala, Tripura
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 101-150 (2025) · 82 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 14 in 2026
- Home State quota
- Tripura (50% of seats)
- Official website
- nita.ac.in
NIT Agartala General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: Home State quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 81,209 | 98,864 | 26,261 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,15,963 | 1,29,384 | 75,267 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,72,617 | 1,73,520 | 87,610 |
| Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,87,829 | 2,18,530 | 1,16,037 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,53,448 | 2,57,204 | 1,30,832 |
| Computational Mathematics5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 2,57,425 | – | 2,07,464 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,91,086 | 2,70,542 | 1,61,716 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,11,535 | 2,95,789 | 1,33,304 |
| Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,46,104 | 3,03,922 | 1,04,153 |
| Production Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,57,078 | 4,10,216 | 2,35,451 |
| Mathematics & Computing5 yr · Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | 3,58,706 | – | 1,90,791 |
| Engineering Physics5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 3,71,354 | – | 2,97,954 |
| Physics5 yr · Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | 4,47,365 | – | 3,78,195 |
| Chemistry5 yr · Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | 4,48,356 | – | 2,76,197 |
NIT Agartala General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: Other State quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 24,527 | 35,801 | 18,036 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 30,204 | 41,338 | 24,147 |
| Computational Mathematics5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 37,541 | – | 26,663 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 37,813 | 56,192 | 29,362 |
| Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 39,708 | 49,164 | 31,107 |
| Mathematics & Computing5 yr · Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | 41,083 | – | 33,769 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 44,427 | 62,359 | 39,259 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 54,037 | 63,426 | 40,795 |
| Engineering Physics5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 54,125 | – | 37,768 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 57,920 | 70,457 | 49,143 |
| Production Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 60,058 | 69,415 | 50,120 |
| Physics5 yr · Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | 61,159 | – | 18,381 |
| Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 61,482 | 66,013 | 57,318 |
| Chemistry5 yr · Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | 68,753 | – | 62,045 |
How NIT Agartala 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 21,025 | 24,527 | +3,502 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 26,316 | 30,204 | +3,888 |
| Computational Mathematics5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 34,867 | 37,541 | +2,674 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 33,368 | 37,813 | +4,445 |
| Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 35,395 | 39,708 | +4,313 |
| Mathematics & Computing5 yr · Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | 34,599 | 41,083 | +6,484 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 38,529 | 44,427 | +5,898 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 44,362 | 54,037 | +9,675 |
| Engineering Physics5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 41,547 | 54,125 | +12,578 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 49,182 | 57,920 | +8,738 |
| Production Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 51,425 | 60,058 | +8,633 |
| Physics5 yr · Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | 48,629 | 61,159 | +12,530 |
| Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 47,378 | 61,482 | +14,104 |
| Chemistry5 yr · Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | 56,710 | 68,753 | +12,043 |
NIT Agartala 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 2,47,596 | 3,20,421 | 3,46,104 |
| Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 55,914 | 59,122 | 61,482 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 2,31,324 | 2,56,835 | 3,11,535 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 50,320 | 50,902 | 54,037 |
| Chemistry5 yr, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | HS | 2,99,281 | 3,46,939 | 4,48,356 |
| Chemistry5 yr, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | OS | 57,997 | 62,338 | 68,753 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 2,17,289 | 2,37,394 | 2,91,086 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 53,657 | 54,950 | 57,920 |
| Computational Mathematics5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | HS | 1,74,131 | 1,67,791 | 2,57,425 |
| Computational Mathematics5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | OS | 34,842 | 32,640 | 37,541 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 75,987 | 75,417 | 81,209 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 20,298 | 22,013 | 24,527 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 1,21,194 | 1,27,385 | 1,72,617 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 38,044 | 35,580 | 37,813 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 96,256 | 1,05,936 | 1,15,963 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 27,158 | 28,758 | 30,204 |
| Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 1,42,075 | 1,47,524 | 1,87,829 |
| Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 37,244 | 36,589 | 39,708 |
| Engineering Physics5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | HS | 2,26,647 | 3,11,214 | 3,71,354 |
| Engineering Physics5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | OS | 45,559 | 47,515 | 54,125 |
| Mathematics & Computing5 yr, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | HS | 2,65,899 | 2,34,846 | 3,58,706 |
| Mathematics & Computing5 yr, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | OS | 31,639 | 39,393 | 41,083 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 1,73,117 | 2,04,344 | 2,53,448 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 46,675 | 45,924 | 44,427 |
| Physics5 yr, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | HS | 2,36,979 | 3,43,077 | 4,47,365 |
| Physics5 yr, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | OS | 51,420 | 52,688 | 61,159 |
| Production Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 3,07,180 | 3,08,003 | 3,57,078 |
| Production Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 56,865 | 56,880 | 60,058 |
How to reach NIT Agartala and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA), about 20 km
- Main railway station: Agartala, about 24 km
- City: Agartala, Tripura
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: NIT Agartala cutoff
What is the NIT Agartala cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (Other State quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 24,527 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 68,753 for Chemistry (5 yr, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree)). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at NIT Agartala?
Computer Science and Engineering at NIT Agartala closed at JEE Main rank 24,527 (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 NIT Agartala?
Yes. Candidates whose Class 12 state is Tripura 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 81,209 for the Home State quota versus 24,527 for Other State in JoSAA 2026.
Which exam rank is used for admission to NIT Agartala?
NIT Agartala 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 NIT Agartala?
NIT Agartala is placed at rank band 101-150 in NIRF 2025 and rank 82 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is NIT Agartala and how do I reach it?
NIT Agartala is in Agartala, Tripura. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA), about 20 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Agartala, about 24 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.