Quick answer
In JoSAA 2025 Round 6, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at NIT Srinagar (Other State quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 26,171. The last programme to close was Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 57,881.
Check my chancesAbout NIT Srinagar
National Institute of Technology, Srinagar (NIT Srinagar) is a National Institute of Technology in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, established in 1960. NIT Srinagar is ranked 73 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 Jammu & Kashmir (Home State quota). In JoSAA 2025, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 26,171 (General (OPEN), Other State quota).
- Full name
- National Institute of Technology, Srinagar
- JoSAA group
- NITs
- Location
- Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
- Established
- 1960
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 73 (2025) · 79 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 8 in 2025
- Home State quota
- Jammu & Kashmir (50% of seats)
- Official website
- nitsri.net
NIT Srinagar General (OPEN) cutoff 2025: Other State quota (Round 6)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 26,171 | 44,583 | 15,080 |
| Information Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 33,379 | 50,448 | 27,976 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 36,651 | 50,625 | 22,930 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 43,282 | 58,026 | 33,145 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 48,977 | 65,777 | 44,791 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 55,299 | 62,404 | 41,554 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 57,319 | 72,788 | 21,747 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 57,881 | 76,336 | 50,472 |
NIT Srinagar General (OPEN) cutoff 2025: Jammu & Kashmir quota (Round 6)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 39,108 | 52,770 | 9,003 |
| Information Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 62,572 | 94,291 | 39,384 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 71,944 | 99,060 | 43,043 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 87,335 | 1,47,544 | 65,024 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,05,987 | 1,35,454 | 33,267 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,08,745 | 1,54,271 | 69,125 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,17,046 | 1,80,608 | 97,023 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,33,690 | 1,81,650 | 1,15,020 |
NIT Srinagar General (OPEN) cutoff 2025: Ladakh quota (Round 6)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,20,991 | 2,95,441 | 2,20,991 |
| Information Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,38,562 | 4,32,452 | 2,38,562 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,06,845 | 5,12,090 | 3,06,845 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,15,730 | – | 2,66,955 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,34,003 | 5,26,791 | 3,34,003 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,40,899 | 6,19,954 | 3,40,899 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,72,690 | – | 3,72,690 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,67,655 | – | 4,67,655 |
How NIT Srinagar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 22,015 | 26,171 | +4,156 |
| Information Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 28,216 | 33,379 | +5,163 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 30,003 | 36,651 | +6,648 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 37,774 | 43,282 | +5,508 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 41,768 | 48,977 | +7,209 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 46,040 | 55,299 | +9,259 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 49,291 | 57,319 | +8,028 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 50,145 | 57,881 | +7,736 |
NIT Srinagar 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 Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | JK | 1,20,403 | 1,17,046 | 1,20,820 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | LA | 3,49,784 | 3,72,690 | 3,07,100 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 51,760 | 55,299 | 54,059 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | JK | 1,01,648 | 1,05,987 | 1,05,941 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | LA | 2,52,507 | 3,15,730 | 2,32,785 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 55,070 | 57,319 | 59,039 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | JK | 31,827 | 39,108 | 47,564 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | LA | 1,62,986 | 2,20,991 | 2,02,569 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 21,839 | 26,171 | 27,594 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | JK | 73,846 | 87,335 | 89,485 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | LA | 2,48,474 | 3,40,899 | 2,69,265 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 40,442 | 43,282 | 43,664 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | JK | 52,959 | 71,944 | 75,722 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | LA | 3,28,365 | 3,06,845 | 2,86,206 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 33,605 | 36,651 | 35,590 |
| Information Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | JK | 41,053 | 62,572 | 69,599 |
| Information Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | LA | 2,10,829 | 2,38,562 | 2,86,068 |
| Information Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 26,370 | 33,379 | 33,624 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | JK | 89,013 | 1,08,745 | 1,00,296 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | LA | 3,04,164 | 3,34,003 | 3,00,111 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 47,482 | 48,977 | 47,917 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | JK | 1,33,070 | 1,33,690 | 1,55,866 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | LA | 3,67,592 | 4,67,655 | 3,79,508 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 55,447 | 57,881 | 61,431 |
How to reach NIT Srinagar and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Srinagar International Airport (SXR), about 16 km
- City: Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
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 Srinagar cutoff
What is the NIT Srinagar cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2025?
In JoSAA 2025 Round 6, General (OPEN) closing ranks (Other State quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 26,171 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 57,881 for Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at NIT Srinagar?
Computer Science and Engineering at NIT Srinagar closed at JEE Main rank 26,171 (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.
Which exam rank is used for admission to NIT Srinagar?
NIT Srinagar 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 Srinagar?
NIT Srinagar is placed at rank 73 in NIRF 2025 and rank 79 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is NIT Srinagar and how do I reach it?
NIT Srinagar is in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Srinagar International Airport (SXR), about 16 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.