Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at VNIT Nagpur (Other State quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 7,419. The last programme to close was Mining Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 45,437.
Check my chancesAbout VNIT Nagpur
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur (VNIT Nagpur) is a National Institute of Technology in Nagpur, Maharashtra, established in 1960. VNIT Nagpur is ranked 44 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 Maharashtra (Home State quota). In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 7,419 (General (OPEN), Other State quota).
- Full name
- Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur
- JoSAA group
- NITs
- Location
- Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Established
- 1960
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 44 (2025) · 39 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 14 in 2026
- Home State quota
- Maharashtra (50% of seats)
- Official website
- vnit.ac.in
VNIT Nagpur 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 | 825 | 342 | 134 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,632 | 14,376 | 3,608 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 10,022 | 16,395 | 8,361 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 11,557 | 16,144 | 8,845 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 12,731 | 16,865 | 9,693 |
| Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 15,766 | 20,793 | 12,092 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 16,975 | 24,796 | 12,963 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 22,113 | 37,253 | 16,824 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 22,724 | 34,164 | 17,302 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 34,180 | 42,479 | 25,700 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 41,858 | 53,100 | 24,354 |
| Chemical Technology (Bioprocess Technology)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 45,002 | 47,160 | 37,987 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 47,468 | 51,745 | 34,208 |
| Mining Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 53,933 | 63,958 | 50,392 |
VNIT Nagpur 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 | 648 | 521 | 523 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,419 | 12,308 | 5,989 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,419 | 14,139 | 7,647 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 9,919 | 15,082 | 8,331 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 11,029 | 18,150 | 9,446 |
| Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 13,465 | 18,140 | 11,148 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 16,433 | 21,629 | 12,413 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 21,741 | 37,185 | 19,189 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 23,449 | 33,380 | 17,359 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 32,291 | 43,892 | 21,850 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 37,933 | 49,481 | 28,204 |
| Chemical Technology (Bioprocess Technology)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 40,893 | 56,578 | 35,882 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 41,772 | 52,529 | 37,031 |
| Mining Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 45,437 | 60,992 | 37,846 |
How VNIT Nagpur 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 | 574 | 648 | +74 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 6,685 | 7,419 | +734 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,043 | 8,419 | +376 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,870 | 9,919 | +2,049 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 10,040 | 11,029 | +989 |
| Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 12,474 | 13,465 | +991 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 14,718 | 16,433 | +1,715 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 20,108 | 21,741 | +1,633 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 20,235 | 23,449 | +3,214 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 27,921 | 32,291 | +4,370 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 33,470 | 37,933 | +4,463 |
| Chemical Technology (Bioprocess Technology)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 34,651 | 40,893 | +6,242 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 36,988 | 41,772 | +4,784 |
| Mining Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 37,846 | 45,437 | +7,591 |
VNIT Nagpur 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 | 1,350 | 505 | 825 |
| Architecture5 yr, Bachelor of Architecture | OS | 1,002 | 715 | 648 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 33,853 | 31,613 | 34,180 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 28,900 | 30,416 | 32,291 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 40,606 | 40,998 | 41,858 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 36,655 | 36,904 | 37,933 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 7,583 | 7,203 | 8,632 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 5,795 | 6,359 | 7,419 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 16,773 | 15,641 | 16,975 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 14,761 | 15,125 | 16,433 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 11,804 | 11,176 | 12,731 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 9,858 | 10,545 | 11,029 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 23,543 | 21,761 | 22,724 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 23,108 | 21,612 | 23,449 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 45,286 | 44,638 | 47,468 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 42,379 | 40,413 | 41,772 |
| Mining Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 49,561 | 49,473 | 53,933 |
| Mining Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 44,834 | 45,731 | 45,437 |
How to reach VNIT Nagpur and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG), about 4 km
- Main railway station: Nagpur, about 5 km
- City: Nagpur, Maharashtra
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: VNIT Nagpur cutoff
What is the VNIT Nagpur cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (Other State quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 7,419 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 45,437 for Mining Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at VNIT Nagpur?
Computer Science and Engineering at VNIT Nagpur closed at JEE Main rank 7,419 (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 VNIT Nagpur?
Yes. Candidates whose Class 12 state is Maharashtra 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 8,632 for the Home State quota versus 7,419 for Other State in JoSAA 2026.
Which exam rank is used for admission to VNIT Nagpur?
VNIT Nagpur 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 VNIT Nagpur?
VNIT Nagpur is placed at rank 44 in NIRF 2025 and rank 39 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is VNIT Nagpur and how do I reach it?
VNIT Nagpur is in Nagpur, Maharashtra. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG), about 4 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Nagpur, about 5 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.