Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at RGNAU Amethi (All India quota) was Aerospace Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 64,150. The last programme to close was Electronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics) (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 75,670.
Check my chancesAbout RGNAU Amethi
Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University, Fursatganj, Amethi (UP) (RGNAU Amethi) is located in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, established in 2013. It takes part in JoSAA counselling alongside the Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). Admission to its undergraduate programmes is through JEE Main ranks in JoSAA counselling.
- Full name
- Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University, Fursatganj, Amethi (UP)
- JoSAA group
- GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes)
- Location
- Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
- Established
- 2013
- NIRF Engineering rank
- Not ranked in the top 300
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 3 in 2026
- Official website
- rgnau.ac.in
RGNAU Amethi General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: All India quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 64,150 | – | 42,925 |
| Artificial Intelligence & Data Science - Aviation Systems4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 71,026 | – | 56,763 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 75,670 | – | 44,384 |
How RGNAU Amethi cutoffs moved in JoSAA 2026: Round 1 vs Round 5
Closing ranks usually rise (open up) in later rounds as candidates upgrade or withdraw. All India quota, General (OPEN), gender-neutral seats.
| Programme | Round 1 | Round 5 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 47,961 | 64,150 | +16,189 |
| Artificial Intelligence & Data Science - Aviation Systems4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 58,668 | 71,026 | +12,358 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 59,420 | 75,670 | +16,250 |
RGNAU Amethi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 66,956 | 64,150 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics)4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 76,802 | 75,670 |
How to reach RGNAU Amethi and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), about 74 km
- Main railway station: Amethi, about 44 km
- City: Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
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: RGNAU Amethi cutoff
What is the RGNAU Amethi cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 64,150 for Aerospace Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 75,670 for Electronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics) (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
Which exam rank is used for admission to RGNAU Amethi?
RGNAU Amethi 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.
Where is RGNAU Amethi and how do I reach it?
RGNAU Amethi is in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), about 74 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Amethi, about 44 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.