Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at NIT Manipur (Other State quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)), closing at JEE Main rank 39,799. The last programme to close was Civil Engineering (5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) at rank 64,980.
Check my chancesAbout NIT Manipur
National Institute of Technology, Manipur (NIT Manipur) is a National Institute of Technology in Imphal, Manipur, established in 2010. NIT Manipur is in the 151-200 rank band in the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking (ranked as National Institute of Technology Manipur). Admission to its undergraduate programmes is through JEE Main ranks in JoSAA counselling, with half the seats reserved for candidates from Manipur (Home State quota). In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 39,799 (General (OPEN), Other State quota).
- Full name
- National Institute of Technology, Manipur
- JoSAA group
- NITs
- Location
- Imphal, Manipur
- Established
- 2010
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 151-200 (2025) · 101-150 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 10 in 2026
- Home State quota
- Manipur (50% of seats)
- Official website
- nitmanipur.ac.in
NIT Manipur 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 | 2,14,067 | 2,36,699 | 1,09,686 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,90,546 | 3,41,515 | 1,32,896 |
| Computer Science and Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 3,42,876 | – | 3,20,911 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,53,325 | 2,33,805 | 1,73,413 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,96,843 | 4,24,482 | 2,64,692 |
| Civil Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 4,02,297 | – | 2,64,017 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 4,69,151 | – | 4,08,893 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,79,380 | 4,45,087 | 3,42,123 |
| Electrical Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 5,14,584 | – | 4,73,490 |
| Mechanical Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 5,69,078 | – | 5,39,600 |
NIT Manipur General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: Other State quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 39,799 | – | 35,597 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 43,239 | 56,386 | 31,394 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 47,217 | 58,170 | 41,799 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 52,659 | 67,824 | 50,807 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 53,559 | – | 51,035 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 54,811 | 72,196 | 51,712 |
| Electrical Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 57,004 | – | 55,324 |
| Mechanical Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 60,721 | – | 59,395 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 62,614 | 77,217 | 61,145 |
| Civil Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 64,980 | – | 63,269 |
How NIT Manipur 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 Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 35,597 | 39,799 | +4,202 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 31,407 | 43,239 | +11,832 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 41,384 | 47,217 | +5,833 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 43,607 | 52,659 | +9,052 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 33,827 | 53,559 | +19,732 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 49,700 | 54,811 | +5,111 |
| Electrical Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 46,159 | 57,004 | +10,845 |
| Mechanical Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 52,760 | 60,721 | +7,961 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 52,366 | 62,614 | +10,248 |
| Civil Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 53,202 | 64,980 | +11,778 |
NIT Manipur 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 2,30,962 | 2,78,552 | 3,53,325 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 56,358 | 60,323 | 62,614 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 2,14,958 | 2,15,198 | 2,14,067 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 30,611 | 33,098 | 43,239 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 4,61,282 | 3,46,687 | 3,96,843 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 47,728 | 50,092 | 52,659 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 4,76,458 | 3,52,131 | 2,90,546 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 40,126 | 42,695 | 47,217 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 4,76,682 | 5,29,893 | 4,79,380 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 50,535 | 52,716 | 54,811 |
How to reach NIT Manipur and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Bir Tikendrajit International Airport (IMF), about 8 km
- City: Imphal, Manipur
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 Manipur cutoff
What is the NIT Manipur cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (Other State quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 39,799 for Computer Science and Engineering (5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) to 64,980 for Civil Engineering (5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at NIT Manipur?
Computer Science and Engineering at NIT Manipur closed at JEE Main rank 39,799 (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 Manipur?
Yes. Candidates whose Class 12 state is Manipur 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 2,14,067 for the Home State quota versus 43,239 for Other State in JoSAA 2026.
Which exam rank is used for admission to NIT Manipur?
NIT Manipur 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 Manipur?
NIT Manipur is placed at rank band 151-200 in NIRF 2025 and rank band 101-150 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is NIT Manipur and how do I reach it?
NIT Manipur is in Imphal, Manipur. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Bir Tikendrajit International Airport (IMF), about 8 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.