Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at NIT Jalandhar (Other State quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 13,411. The last programme to close was Textile Technology (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 53,959.
Check my chancesAbout NIT Jalandhar
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar (NIT Jalandhar) is a National Institute of Technology in Jalandhar, Punjab, established in 1987. NIT Jalandhar is ranked 55 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 Punjab (Home State quota). In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 13,411 (General (OPEN), Other State quota).
- Full name
- Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
- JoSAA group
- NITs
- Location
- Jalandhar, Punjab
- Established
- 1987
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 55 (2025) · 58 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 15 in 2026
- Home State quota
- Punjab (50% of seats)
- Official website
- nitj.ac.in
NIT Jalandhar 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 | 15,803 | 22,424 | 8,349 |
| Data Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 19,841 | 27,075 | 15,962 |
| Artificial Intelligence4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 21,251 | 27,776 | 16,577 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 21,603 | 28,250 | 18,057 |
| Information Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 23,613 | 29,295 | 17,670 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 26,029 | 31,497 | 7,482 |
| Electronics and VLSI Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 27,414 | 35,462 | 26,376 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 31,967 | 34,066 | 4,764 |
| Instrumentation and Control Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 39,852 | 41,269 | 30,196 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 43,921 | 55,557 | 30,830 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 51,138 | 43,125 | 41,272 |
| Industrial and Production Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 58,412 | 56,248 | 47,151 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 62,072 | 68,840 | 44,598 |
| Bio Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 70,760 | 64,388 | 59,701 |
| Textile Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 76,541 | 67,121 | 63,841 |
NIT Jalandhar 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 | 13,411 | 20,101 | 10,687 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 14,960 | 23,364 | 12,755 |
| Artificial Intelligence4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 15,141 | 22,677 | 14,193 |
| Information Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 16,570 | 23,644 | 13,081 |
| Data Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 16,789 | 23,586 | 14,096 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 17,389 | 24,809 | 15,412 |
| Electronics and VLSI Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 17,649 | 21,815 | 16,593 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 22,194 | 31,391 | 20,227 |
| Instrumentation and Control Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 27,018 | 43,011 | 22,096 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 32,242 | 49,038 | 28,132 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 38,712 | 40,381 | 34,017 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 46,085 | 56,231 | 36,074 |
| Industrial and Production Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 46,485 | 58,683 | 40,366 |
| Bio Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 51,741 | 52,368 | 35,524 |
| Textile Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 53,959 | 66,266 | 32,517 |
How NIT Jalandhar 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 | 11,596 | 13,411 | +1,815 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 13,557 | 14,960 | +1,403 |
| Artificial Intelligence4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 13,544 | 15,141 | +1,597 |
| Information Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 14,136 | 16,570 | +2,434 |
| Data Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 14,891 | 16,789 | +1,898 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 15,412 | 17,389 | +1,977 |
| Electronics and VLSI Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 15,643 | 17,649 | +2,006 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 19,738 | 22,194 | +2,456 |
| Instrumentation and Control Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 24,458 | 27,018 | +2,560 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 28,313 | 32,242 | +3,929 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 34,666 | 38,712 | +4,046 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 39,069 | 46,085 | +7,016 |
| Industrial and Production Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 40,366 | 46,485 | +6,119 |
| Bio Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 35,741 | 51,741 | +16,000 |
| Textile Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 45,771 | 53,959 | +8,188 |
NIT Jalandhar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bio Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 67,216 | 79,511 | 70,760 |
| Bio Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 47,967 | 49,981 | 51,741 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 56,585 | 57,036 | 51,138 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 37,272 | 39,490 | 38,712 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 66,693 | 58,952 | 62,072 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 44,274 | 43,668 | 46,085 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 16,940 | 16,325 | 15,803 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 10,957 | 11,262 | 13,411 |
| Data Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 20,116 | 20,283 | 19,841 |
| Data Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 14,016 | 14,814 | 16,789 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 33,719 | 29,947 | 31,967 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 21,545 | 20,115 | 22,194 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 26,835 | 26,658 | 26,029 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 15,270 | 16,180 | 17,389 |
| Electronics and VLSI Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 28,308 | 27,873 | 27,414 |
| Electronics and VLSI Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 16,973 | 17,244 | 17,649 |
| Industrial and Production Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 67,982 | 68,146 | 58,412 |
| Industrial and Production Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 46,905 | 45,203 | 46,485 |
| Information Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 26,077 | 23,198 | 23,613 |
| Information Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 14,120 | 14,615 | 16,570 |
| Instrumentation and Control Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 48,219 | 45,047 | 39,852 |
| Instrumentation and Control Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 30,740 | 27,963 | 27,018 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 26,506 | 23,297 | 21,603 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 14,559 | 15,002 | 14,960 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 48,460 | 46,722 | 43,921 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 30,878 | 32,249 | 32,242 |
| Textile Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 80,933 | 89,077 | 76,541 |
| Textile Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 50,863 | 53,700 | 53,959 |
How to reach NIT Jalandhar and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Adampur Airport (AIP), about 22 km
- Main railway station: Jalandhar City, about 9 km
- City: Jalandhar, Punjab
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 Jalandhar cutoff
What is the NIT Jalandhar cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (Other State quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 13,411 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 53,959 for Textile Technology (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at NIT Jalandhar?
Computer Science and Engineering at NIT Jalandhar closed at JEE Main rank 13,411 (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 Jalandhar?
Yes. Candidates whose Class 12 state is Punjab 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 15,803 for the Home State quota versus 13,411 for Other State in JoSAA 2026.
Which exam rank is used for admission to NIT Jalandhar?
NIT Jalandhar 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 Jalandhar?
NIT Jalandhar is placed at rank 55 in NIRF 2025 and rank 58 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is NIT Jalandhar and how do I reach it?
NIT Jalandhar is in Jalandhar, Punjab. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Adampur Airport (AIP), about 22 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Jalandhar City, about 9 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.