Based on JoSAA 2025 Cutoffs

JEE Main College Predictor

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What is JEE Main College Predictor 2026?

A JEE Main college predictor is a tool that helps estimate the chances of admission in engineering colleges and branches based upon:

•JEE Main rank
•Category such as General, OBC, ST, SC, EWS
•Gender i.e Male, Female
•Home state i.e domicile state

Instead of manually visiting multiple college websites and cutoff PDFs, we have curated thousands of JoSAA cutoff rows in one place. This tool compares your rank with previous JoSAA counselling data and shows relevant options instantly.

Students usually have too many doubts regarding cutoff like:

•Which NIT can I get at my rank?
•Which is the best college in my home state where I can pursue Computer science Engineering?
•Do I qualify for IIITs?
•Which colleges should I keep as backup?
•How does my Home State affect admission?

How the JEE College Predictor Works?

1Enter your details
Provide your JEE Main CRL rank, Category, Gender, and Domicile state (from 12th board). These are the most important factors that influence admissions.
2Compare with JoSAA Data
Your rank is matched with:
- •Opening and closing ranks by college
- •Category-specific cutoffs
- •Home State (HS) vs Other State (OS) quotas
- •Gender-neutral and female-only seats
3Get realistic college options
Results are grouped into:
- 🟢High Probability options
- 🟡Medium Probability Options
- 🔴Low Probability options
This helps you build a balanced JoSAA preference list.

Colleges Covered in This Predictor

Currently, the predictor includes institutes participating in JoSAA counselling through JEE Main:

NITs

e.g., Trichy, Warangal, Calicut - ~24,000 seats

IIITs

e.g., Gwalior, Kota, Guwahati - ~8,500 seats

GFTIs

e.g., BIT Mesra, IIEST Shibpur - ~9,400 seats

These institutes together offer around 40,000+ seats through JEE Main counselling every year.

For taking admission in NITs you can check out our NIT College Predictor for NITs specific college predictor.

Home State vs Other State Quota Explained

Your domicile state plays a major role in many institutions like NITs.

Home State Quota (HS)

•Applies if the state from which you completed 12th board matches the institute's state.
•Around 50% seats in NITs are reserved for Home State candidates.
•Required ranks are usually less competitive than Other State quota.

Other State Quota (OS)

•You compete with students from all over India.
•Cutoffs are generally more competitive.

Example: General rank 30,000 might get NIT Trichy under HS (Tamil Nadu) but not OS. The tool applies HS/OS based on your state.

Female-Only Seats in JoSAA

To improve gender diversity, many institutes offer female-only supernumerary seats.

If you select female category, the predictor includes:

•Gender-neutral seats
•Female-only seats

This can increase admission chances significantly.

Understanding Your Admission Chances

Results are classified to help you balance your list:

🟢High Probability

Your rank is comfortably better than the previous cutoff. Admission chances are strong.

🟡Medium Probability

Your rank is close to the previous cutoff. Admission depends on counselling trends.

🔴Low Probability

Your rank is slightly worse than the previous cutoff. Admission is possible but competitive.

A balanced choice list should include all three categories.

Why Use a College Predictor Before Counselling?

JoSAA has multiple rounds with quick seat filling. A predictor helps:

✓Create realistic lists of colleges with courses
✓Avoid random choices
✓Reduce stress during counselling
✓Plan before seat allotment begins

JEE Main 2026 Key Data: Marks vs Percentile vs Rank (Expected)

JEE Main 2026 expected marks to percentile to rank conversion with possible colleges
Marks (Out of 300)	Expected Percentile	Expected Rank (CRL)	Possible Colleges
280+	99.9+	1-1,200	Top NITs (e.g., Trichy CSE OS)
240-280	99.5-99.9	1,200-6,000	NIT Warangal/Rourkela ECE
210-240	99.0-99.5	6,000-12,000	Mid-NITs (e.g., Jaipur Mechanical)
180-210	98.0-99.0	12,000-25,000	Lower NITs CSE or top GFTIs
160-180	97.0-98.0	25,000-35,000	IIITs (e.g., Gwalior ECE)
140-160	95.0-97.0	35,000-60,000	GFTIs or state options
120-140	90.0-95.0	60,000-1.1 Lakh	Lower GFTIs

Ranks are approximate and vary yearly. Sources: NTA official data.

Category-Wise Qualifying Cutoffs (2026 Expected & Past Trends)

Qualifying percentile for JoSAA eligibility for past years

Category-wise JEE Main qualifying percentile cutoffs from 2023 to 2026
Category	2026 Expected	2025	2024	2023
General	93-95	93.10	93.23	90.77
EWS	80-82	80.38	81.32	75.62
OBC-NCL	79-81	79.43	79.67	73.61
SC	60-63	61.15	60.09	51.97
ST	47-50	47.90	46.69	37.23
PwD	0.001-1	0.0079	0.0018	0.0013

Sources: NTA official data.

Top 10 NITs Closing Ranks 2025 (CSE & ECE - General OS, Round 6)

Top 10 NITs closing ranks for CSE and ECE under General Other State quota in JoSAA 2025 Round 6
NIT	CSE Closing Rank	ECE Closing Rank
NIT Trichy	1,500	4,500
NIT Surathkal	2,000	5,500
NIT Warangal	2,600	6,500
MNNIT Allahabad	4,800	9,500
NIT Rourkela	8,500	14,000
NIT Calicut	10,500	18,000
MNIT Jaipur	11,500	19,000
NIT Durgapur	12,000	20,000
VNIT Nagpur	13,000	21,000
NIT Hamirpur	15,000	25,000

Sources: JoSAA 2025 official data.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this college predictor accurate?

This predictor provides estimates based on previous JoSAA data.

2. Can I get into an IIT using JEE Main rank?

No, IITs require JEE Advanced. This predicts NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs only. For checking IITs you can check out our <a href='/jee-advance-college-predictor'>JEE Advanced College Predictor</a>.

3. Why do cutoffs change every year?

Due to exam difficulty, number of candidates, and seat availability.

4. What rank is needed for NIT?

It varies by category, quota, and branch. The tool shows results for your details.

5. When should I use this predictor?

You can use this predictor once your JEE Main rank is released.

6. Is this an official tool?

No. It is an independent tool based on public JoSAA data from official sources.

7. Can I get NIT with 85 percentile?

Possible for lower branches in peripheral NITs under quotas (for example SC/ST).

8. What percentile for NIT Trichy CSE?

Around 99.85+ for General OS (around 1,500 rank, based on 2025).

9. Is 150 marks good in JEE Main?

Around 95-97 percentile; mid NITs ECE or GFTIs are possible.

10. How to convert marks to percentile?

Use the expected marks-vs-percentile table above for approximate conversions.

11. What if I have an EWS category?

EWS has 10% reservation. EWS cutoffs are often around 10-15% below General, but exact values change each year.

12. Can I use it before results?

Yes, by using your estimated rank or percentile.

13. Difference between HS and OS quota?

HS (Home State) and OS (Other State) quota decide which seat pool you compete in during JoSAA counselling. Home State means the state from which you passed your 12th board. Around 50% seats in NITs are usually for Home State candidates and cutoffs are often less competitive than Other State. If your eligibility state is different from institute state, you compete in OS where cutoffs are usually more competitive.

14. What rank for IIIT Gwalior CSE?

Around 7,000-8,000 for General OS (2025 estimate).

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