Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at SLIET Longowal (All India quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 68,425. The last programme to close was Food Technology (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 1,26,729.
Check my chancesAbout SLIET Longowal
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology (SLIET Longowal) is located in Longowal, Punjab, established in 1989. It takes part in JoSAA counselling alongside the Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). SLIET Longowal is ranked 79 in the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking. Admission to its undergraduate programmes is through JEE Main ranks in JoSAA counselling. In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 68,425 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology
- JoSAA group
- GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes)
- Location
- Longowal, Punjab
- Established
- 1989
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 79 (2025) · 76 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 16 in 2026
- Official website
- sliet.ac.in
SLIET Longowal General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: All India quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 68,425 | – | 41,329 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 71,810 | – | 65,667 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 76,457 | – | 55,416 |
| Computer Science and Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 80,296 | – | 71,206 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 85,053 | – | 61,778 |
| Physics5 yr · Integrated Master of Science | 86,054 | – | 73,405 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 96,358 | – | 78,411 |
| Mathematics5 yr · Integrated Master of Science | 98,547 | – | 54,470 |
| Electrical Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 99,510 | – | 75,153 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,02,053 | – | 56,593 |
| Instrumentation and Control Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,02,313 | – | 66,547 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,02,616 | – | 76,875 |
| Chemistry5 yr · Integrated Master of Science | 1,03,901 | – | 73,787 |
| Mechanical Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 1,10,210 | – | 89,898 |
| Chemical Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 1,12,275 | – | 99,531 |
| Food Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,26,729 | – | 1,01,982 |
How SLIET Longowal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 57,238 | 68,425 | +11,187 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 61,030 | 71,810 | +10,780 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 63,042 | 76,457 | +13,415 |
| Computer Science and Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 67,019 | 80,296 | +13,277 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 69,448 | 85,053 | +15,605 |
| Physics5 yr · Integrated Master of Science | 61,508 | 86,054 | +24,546 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 75,582 | 96,358 | +20,776 |
| Mathematics5 yr · Integrated Master of Science | 69,469 | 98,547 | +29,078 |
| Electrical Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 75,973 | 99,510 | +23,537 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 79,587 | 1,02,053 | +22,466 |
| Instrumentation and Control Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 80,233 | 1,02,313 | +22,080 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 82,584 | 1,02,616 | +20,032 |
| Chemistry5 yr · Integrated Master of Science | 76,522 | 1,03,901 | +27,379 |
| Mechanical Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 83,106 | 1,10,210 | +27,104 |
| Chemical Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 85,819 | 1,12,275 | +26,456 |
| Food Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 93,535 | 1,26,729 | +33,194 |
SLIET Longowal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 66,031 | 71,810 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 92,779 | 1,02,905 | 96,358 |
| Chemistry5 yr, Integrated Master of Science | AI | 98,731 | 91,170 | 1,03,901 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 81,582 | 1,02,957 | 1,02,616 |
| Computer Science and Engineering5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | AI | – | 71,482 | 80,296 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 58,940 | 64,256 | 68,425 |
| Electrical Engineering5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | AI | – | 90,963 | 99,510 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 79,475 | 81,868 | 85,053 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 63,568 | 70,288 | 76,457 |
| Food Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 1,10,525 | 1,21,270 | 1,26,729 |
| Instrumentation and Control Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 89,448 | 1,03,559 | 1,02,313 |
| Mathematics5 yr, Integrated Master of Science | AI | 90,733 | 81,072 | 98,547 |
| Mechanical Engineering5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | AI | – | 1,02,094 | 1,10,210 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 94,248 | 99,763 | 1,02,053 |
| Physics5 yr, Integrated Master of Science | AI | 85,605 | 70,277 | 86,054 |
How to reach SLIET Longowal and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Halwara International Airport (HWR), about 60 km
- Main railway station: Dhuri Junction, about 24 km
- City: Longowal, Punjab
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: SLIET Longowal cutoff
What is the SLIET Longowal cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 68,425 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 1,26,729 for Food Technology (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at SLIET Longowal?
Computer Science and Engineering at SLIET Longowal closed at JEE Main rank 68,425 (General (OPEN), All India quota) in the final round of JoSAA 2026. A rank comfortably below this gives a realistic chance; cutoffs move a little every year.
Which exam rank is used for admission to SLIET Longowal?
SLIET Longowal 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 SLIET Longowal?
SLIET Longowal is placed at rank 79 in NIRF 2025 and rank 76 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is SLIET Longowal and how do I reach it?
SLIET Longowal is in Longowal, Punjab. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Halwara International Airport (HWR), about 60 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Dhuri Junction, about 24 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.