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In JoSAA 2025 Round 6, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at NIT Hamirpur (Other State quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 12,586. The last programme to close was Civil Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 47,577.
Check my chancesAbout NIT Hamirpur
National Institute of Technology Hamirpur (NIT Hamirpur) is a National Institute of Technology in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, established in 1986. NIT Hamirpur is ranked 97 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 Himachal Pradesh (Home State quota). In JoSAA 2025, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 12,586 (General (OPEN), Other State quota).
- Full name
- National Institute of Technology Hamirpur
- JoSAA group
- NITs
- Location
- Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
- Established
- 1986
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 97 (2025) · 101-150 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 12 in 2025
- Home State quota
- Himachal Pradesh (50% of seats)
- Official website
- nith.ac.in
NIT Hamirpur General (OPEN) cutoff 2025: Home State quota (Round 6)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture5 yr · Bachelor of Architecture · Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan) rank | 7,861 | 1,959 | 2,610 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 22,394 | 30,714 | 12,928 |
| Computer Science and Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 26,321 | 40,875 | 24,000 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 33,284 | 51,830 | 23,646 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 45,099 | 43,999 | 28,938 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 47,782 | 69,292 | 41,707 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 58,330 | 75,321 | 37,806 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 73,871 | 1,32,909 | 52,785 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 91,171 | 93,980 | 70,996 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,12,244 | 1,11,972 | 49,980 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,14,049 | 1,39,283 | 78,066 |
| Materials Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,17,169 | 1,39,651 | 74,272 |
NIT Hamirpur General (OPEN) cutoff 2025: Other State quota (Round 6)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture5 yr · Bachelor of Architecture · Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan) rank | 1,173 | 987 | 666 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 12,586 | 20,822 | 9,637 |
| Computer Science and Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 14,474 | 24,521 | 10,906 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 16,238 | 26,813 | 14,506 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 18,733 | 29,052 | 14,946 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 21,593 | 31,837 | 18,612 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 25,590 | 38,413 | 20,862 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 36,258 | 52,199 | 28,877 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 40,002 | 43,450 | 26,670 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 40,460 | 52,053 | 34,108 |
| Materials Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 47,285 | 53,403 | 41,765 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 47,577 | 57,755 | 42,537 |
How NIT Hamirpur cutoffs moved in JoSAA 2025: Round 1 vs Round 6
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 6 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture5 yr · Bachelor of Architecture | 780 | 1,173 | +393 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 10,852 | 12,586 | +1,734 |
| Computer Science and Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 12,558 | 14,474 | +1,916 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 14,230 | 16,238 | +2,008 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 17,112 | 18,733 | +1,621 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 18,796 | 21,593 | +2,797 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 23,305 | 25,590 | +2,285 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 30,851 | 36,258 | +5,407 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 30,990 | 40,002 | +9,012 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 35,719 | 40,460 | +4,741 |
| Materials Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 41,548 | 47,285 | +5,737 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 41,202 | 47,577 | +6,375 |
NIT Hamirpur 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 | 5,973 | 7,861 | 5,240 |
| Architecture5 yr, Bachelor of Architecture | OS | 1,616 | 1,173 | 943 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 1,05,917 | 91,171 | 89,585 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 39,188 | 40,460 | 42,699 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 1,11,536 | 1,12,244 | 1,04,617 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 45,502 | 47,577 | 48,638 |
| Computer Science and Engineering5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | HS | 35,206 | 26,321 | 28,291 |
| Computer Science and Engineering5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | OS | 14,106 | 14,474 | 16,062 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 28,278 | 22,394 | 25,076 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 12,236 | 12,586 | 13,866 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 70,818 | 58,330 | 59,319 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 25,782 | 25,590 | 26,772 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | HS | 55,371 | 47,782 | 47,535 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | OS | 19,942 | 21,593 | 21,979 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 52,872 | 45,099 | 41,614 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 18,421 | 18,733 | 19,290 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 1,11,665 | 1,14,049 | 1,11,083 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 35,666 | 40,002 | 36,362 |
| Materials Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 1,14,907 | 1,17,169 | 1,15,900 |
| Materials Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 46,742 | 47,285 | 49,526 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 41,618 | 33,284 | 30,848 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 16,502 | 16,238 | 17,442 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 79,041 | 73,871 | 71,912 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 35,236 | 36,258 | 33,766 |
How to reach NIT Hamirpur and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Kangra Airport (DHM), about 57 km
- City: Hamirpur, Himachal 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: NIT Hamirpur cutoff
What is the NIT Hamirpur cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2025?
In JoSAA 2025 Round 6, General (OPEN) closing ranks (Other State quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 12,586 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 47,577 for Civil Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at NIT Hamirpur?
Computer Science and Engineering at NIT Hamirpur closed at JEE Main rank 12,586 (General (OPEN), Other State quota) in the final round of JoSAA 2025. A rank comfortably below this gives a realistic chance; cutoffs move a little every year.
Is there a home state quota at NIT Hamirpur?
Yes. Candidates whose Class 12 state is Himachal 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 22,394 for the Home State quota versus 12,586 for Other State in JoSAA 2025.
Which exam rank is used for admission to NIT Hamirpur?
NIT Hamirpur 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 Hamirpur?
NIT Hamirpur is placed at rank 97 in NIRF 2025 and rank band 101-150 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is NIT Hamirpur and how do I reach it?
NIT Hamirpur is in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Kangra Airport (DHM), about 57 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.