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In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at NIT Mizoram (Other State quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 41,038. The last programme to close was Civil Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 62,780.
Check my chancesAbout NIT Mizoram
National Institute of Technology, Mizoram (NIT Mizoram) is a National Institute of Technology in Aizawl, Mizoram, established in 2010. NIT Mizoram is in the 101-150 rank band in the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking (ranked as National Institute of Technology Mizoram). Admission to its undergraduate programmes is through JEE Main ranks in JoSAA counselling, with half the seats reserved for candidates from Mizoram (Home State quota). In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 41,038 (General (OPEN), Other State quota).
- Full name
- National Institute of Technology, Mizoram
- JoSAA group
- NITs
- Location
- Aizawl, Mizoram
- Established
- 2010
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 101-150 (2025) · 101-150 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 7 in 2026
- Home State quota
- Mizoram (50% of seats)
- Official website
- nitmz.ac.in
NIT Mizoram 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 | 5,22,326 | 9,36,083 | 2,40,343 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,66,926 | 2,55,144 | 3,29,030 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,72,883 | – | 7,39,059 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,33,130 | 10,62,087 | 3,74,892 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,81,407 | – | 3,55,950 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 11,32,006 | 14,97,038 | 6,48,065 |
| Chemical Science and Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 13,90,116 | – | 11,73,808 |
NIT Mizoram 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 | 41,038 | 41,136 | 35,052 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 42,029 | 38,404 | 27,017 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 49,700 | 54,050 | 46,477 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 52,894 | 61,155 | 50,462 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 57,367 | 70,867 | 52,110 |
| Chemical Science and Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 57,927 | 68,274 | 51,420 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 62,780 | 72,284 | 59,041 |
How NIT Mizoram 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 | 35,052 | 41,038 | +5,986 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 27,320 | 42,029 | +14,709 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 41,581 | 49,700 | +8,119 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 45,717 | 52,894 | +7,177 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 49,504 | 57,367 | +7,863 |
| Chemical Science and Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 49,396 | 57,927 | +8,531 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 51,417 | 62,780 | +11,363 |
NIT Mizoram 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Science and Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | – | 57,895 | 57,927 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 5,74,304 | 5,48,694 | 5,66,926 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 56,579 | 61,620 | 62,780 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 7,12,487 | 5,63,566 | 5,22,326 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 33,181 | 37,751 | 41,038 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 11,87,663 | 7,18,900 | 8,33,130 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 47,514 | 51,698 | 52,894 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 11,87,082 | 11,05,820 | 11,32,006 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 43,128 | 44,871 | 49,700 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 7,43,618 | 7,64,291 | 7,72,883 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 36,482 | 37,859 | 42,029 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 12,94,100 | 13,14,967 | 8,81,407 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 52,165 | 55,295 | 57,367 |
How to reach NIT Mizoram and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Lengpui Airport (AJL), about 15 km
- City: Aizawl, Mizoram
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 Mizoram cutoff
What is the NIT Mizoram cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (Other State quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 41,038 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 62,780 for Civil Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at NIT Mizoram?
Computer Science and Engineering at NIT Mizoram closed at JEE Main rank 41,038 (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 Mizoram?
Yes. Candidates whose Class 12 state is Mizoram 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 5,22,326 for the Home State quota versus 41,038 for Other State in JoSAA 2026.
Which exam rank is used for admission to NIT Mizoram?
NIT Mizoram 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 Mizoram?
NIT Mizoram 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.
Where is NIT Mizoram and how do I reach it?
NIT Mizoram is in Aizawl, Mizoram. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Lengpui Airport (AJL), about 15 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.