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In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at NIT Raipur (Other State quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 16,439. The last programme to close was Bio Medical Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 57,731.
Check my chancesAbout NIT Raipur
National Institute of Technology Raipur (NIT Raipur) is a National Institute of Technology in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, established in 1956. NIT Raipur is ranked 86 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 Chhattisgarh (Home State quota). In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 16,439 (General (OPEN), Other State quota).
- Full name
- National Institute of Technology Raipur
- JoSAA group
- NITs
- Location
- Raipur, Chhattisgarh
- Established
- 1956
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 86 (2025) · 71 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 12 in 2026
- Home State quota
- Chhattisgarh (50% of seats)
- Official website
- nitrr.ac.in
NIT Raipur General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: Home State quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture5 yr · Bachelor of Architecture · Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan) rank | 2,738 | 1,246 | 1,350 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 24,183 | 24,778 | 11,427 |
| Information Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 35,474 | 37,383 | 24,146 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 45,393 | 43,555 | 35,220 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 55,851 | 51,190 | 38,952 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 66,385 | 66,370 | 39,500 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 72,168 | 83,759 | 48,113 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 86,929 | 93,248 | 65,138 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 94,675 | 1,11,393 | 77,920 |
| Mining Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,11,247 | 1,17,117 | 70,240 |
| Bio Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,21,869 | 1,07,498 | 77,235 |
| Bio Medical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,46,547 | 1,33,422 | 73,570 |
NIT Raipur General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: Other State quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture5 yr · Bachelor of Architecture · Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan) rank | 935 | 862 | 838 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 16,439 | 22,506 | 14,423 |
| Information Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 18,583 | 28,539 | 15,868 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 21,605 | 28,438 | 17,468 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 28,264 | 40,349 | 23,127 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 37,644 | 51,428 | 31,704 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 43,044 | 47,135 | 30,479 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 49,598 | 59,763 | 39,641 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 53,039 | 62,247 | 42,655 |
| Mining Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 54,246 | 69,321 | 48,508 |
| Bio Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 54,915 | 56,362 | 47,869 |
| Bio Medical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 57,731 | 62,734 | 42,155 |
How NIT Raipur 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture5 yr · Bachelor of Architecture | 684 | 935 | +251 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 14,698 | 16,439 | +1,741 |
| Information Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 16,570 | 18,583 | +2,013 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 19,074 | 21,605 | +2,531 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 24,774 | 28,264 | +3,490 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 31,704 | 37,644 | +5,940 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 35,655 | 43,044 | +7,389 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 41,961 | 49,598 | +7,637 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 45,437 | 53,039 | +7,602 |
| Mining Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 48,600 | 54,246 | +5,646 |
| Bio Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 47,001 | 54,915 | +7,914 |
| Bio Medical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 48,933 | 57,731 | +8,798 |
NIT Raipur 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 | 4,948 | 3,672 | 2,738 |
| Architecture5 yr, Bachelor of Architecture | OS | 1,538 | 1,070 | 935 |
| Bio Medical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 1,11,467 | 1,16,282 | 1,46,547 |
| Bio Medical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 52,916 | 56,483 | 57,731 |
| Bio Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 97,437 | 1,08,275 | 1,21,869 |
| Bio Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 52,108 | 54,841 | 54,915 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 69,308 | 66,029 | 72,168 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 39,335 | 40,986 | 43,044 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 71,977 | 73,812 | 86,929 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 44,960 | 47,160 | 49,598 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 21,328 | 21,913 | 24,183 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 13,177 | 13,559 | 16,439 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 44,565 | 51,834 | 55,851 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 26,898 | 27,378 | 28,264 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 35,860 | 40,209 | 45,393 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 18,823 | 20,044 | 21,605 |
| Information Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 27,785 | 30,900 | 35,474 |
| Information Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 16,070 | 16,763 | 18,583 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 55,150 | 59,807 | 66,385 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 35,628 | 35,303 | 37,644 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 76,780 | 85,636 | 94,675 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 49,080 | 50,773 | 53,039 |
| Mining Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 82,515 | 1,01,941 | 1,11,247 |
| Mining Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 51,623 | 52,916 | 54,246 |
How to reach NIT Raipur and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR), about 16 km
- Main railway station: Raipur Junction, about 3 km
- City: Raipur, Chhattisgarh
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 Raipur cutoff
What is the NIT Raipur cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (Other State quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 16,439 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 57,731 for Bio Medical Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at NIT Raipur?
Computer Science and Engineering at NIT Raipur closed at JEE Main rank 16,439 (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 Raipur?
Yes. Candidates whose Class 12 state is Chhattisgarh 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 24,183 for the Home State quota versus 16,439 for Other State in JoSAA 2026.
Which exam rank is used for admission to NIT Raipur?
NIT Raipur 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 Raipur?
NIT Raipur is placed at rank 86 in NIRF 2025 and rank 71 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is NIT Raipur and how do I reach it?
NIT Raipur is in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR), about 16 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Raipur Junction, about 3 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.