NIT Jalandhar Cutoff 2026: JoSAA Round 5 Ranks

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NIT Jalandhar Round 5 2026 cutoff: OPEN category

NIT Jalandhar (Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar) is in Punjab. This page lists its JoSAA 2026 Round 5 opening and closing ranks for every branch and seat category. The hardest OPEN seat to get was Computer Science and Engineering, closing at CRL 13,411. Note: the OPEN-category ranks for NIT Jalandhar are from Round 1 (marked †), because they are missing from the Round 5 data we have. They will be replaced with Round 5 when added. Use the predictor to check which of these seats your rank can reach.

Ranks are CRL (Common Rank List) for gender-neutral OPEN seats. Format: opening – closing. Updated 2026-10-11.

Branch	Home State (HS)	Other State (OS)
Computer Science and Engineering 4 years · B.Tech	8,349 – 15,803	10,687 – 13,411
Mathematics and Computing 4 years · B.Tech	18,057 – 21,603	12,755 – 14,960
Artificial Intelligence 4 years · B.Tech	15,304 – 17,561^†	14,193 – 15,141
Information Technology 4 years · B.Tech	17,670 – 23,613	13,081 – 16,570
Data Science and Engineering 4 years · B.Tech	15,962 – 19,841	14,096 – 16,789
Electronics and Communication Engineering 4 years · B.Tech	7,482 – 26,029	15,412 – 17,389
Electronics and VLSI Engineering 4 years · B.Tech	26,376 – 27,414	16,593 – 17,649
Electrical Engineering 4 years · B.Tech	4,764 – 31,967	20,227 – 22,194
Instrumentation and Control Engineering 4 years · B.Tech	30,196 – 39,852	22,096 – 27,018
Mechanical Engineering 4 years · B.Tech	30,830 – 43,921	28,132 – 32,242
Chemical Engineering 4 years · B.Tech	41,272 – 51,138	34,017 – 38,712
Civil Engineering 4 years · B.Tech	44,598 – 62,072	36,074 – 46,085
Industrial and Production Engineering 4 years · B.Tech	47,151 – 58,412	40,366 – 46,485
Bio Technology 4 years · B.Tech	59,701 – 70,760	35,524 – 51,741
Textile Technology 4 years · B.Tech	63,841 – 76,541	32,517 – 53,959

† Round 1 rank. Round 5 data for this seat is not available in our dataset yet; it will be replaced when added.

Our detailed review of NIT Jalandhar

Overview

NIT Jalandhar (Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar) is in Jalandhar, Punjab. The college dates back to 1987. A Punjab institute that became an NIT later than the original group. It offers a wide branch list and a comparatively accessible rank range.

How hard is it to get in?

Using the JoSAA 2026 data, we place NIT Jalandhar in the mid tier band. The hardest OPEN gender-neutral seat was Computer Science and Engineering, which closed at CRL 13,411. The easiest OPEN seat was Textile Technology, closing at CRL 53,959. So a candidate with an OPEN rank near 13,411 or better could aim for any branch, while a rank near 53,959 is only enough for the last branches. Remember that closing ranks can still move in the last rounds, so a rank slightly beyond these numbers can still get a seat.

Branches and programmes

The data lists 15 programmes at NIT Jalandhar: 15 four-year B.Tech and 0 five-year or dual-degree programmes. The most competitive three are Computer Science and Engineering; Mathematics and Computing; Artificial Intelligence.

Home State vs Other State

At NIT Jalandhar, Home State seats close at a higher rank than Other State seats for most branches. For Computer Science and Engineering, Home State closed at CRL 15,803 against CRL 13,411 for Other State. That means candidates from Punjab usually get in with a weaker rank than outside candidates. Read our quota guide if you are unsure which quota applies to you.

Seats for different categories

The data covers 10 seat categories and 316 seat-level cutoffs for NIT Jalandhar, including 133 female-only seat listings. Use the category explorer on this page to see EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST and PwD ranks, which are separate from the OPEN ranks above.

Who should consider NIT Jalandhar?

It suits students with a good-but-not-top rank who prefer a core or well-chosen branch over a famous name. If your priority is a particular branch, compare it across institutes first with the branch pages for CSE, ECE and Mechanical.

Things to check before you fill your choices

Compare your own category rank with the closing rank, not only the opening rank.
Use the Round 5 cutoff as your main guide. The last rounds can still move closing ranks slightly.
Check placement, faculty and campus facts on the official NIT Jalandhar website, because we only use JoSAA rank data here.
Use the predictor to see Safe, Moderate and Dream seats at NIT Jalandhar and other NITs together.

Reviewed by the JEEonGo team from official JoSAA 2026 Round 5 data. Updated 2026-10-11. This is our own analysis, not an official ranking.

Explore every category

Switch category, quota or gender to see all Round 5 cutoffs for NIT Jalandhar. EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST seats use category rank, and PwD seats use PwD rank.

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NIT Jalandhar cutoff: frequently asked questions

What is the CSE cutoff at NIT Jalandhar in JoSAA 2026 Round 5?

For the OPEN category in Round 5, Computer Science and Engineering at NIT Jalandhar: Other State seats closed at CRL 13,411 (opening 10,687); Home State seats closed at CRL 15,803 (opening 8,349). These are gender-neutral seat ranks and the last rounds can still move them slightly.

Which branch at NIT Jalandhar had the lowest closing rank in Round 5?

For OPEN gender-neutral seats, Computer Science and Engineering had the lowest Other State closing rank at NIT Jalandhar: CRL 13,411. A lower closing rank means the seat was harder to get.

How many branches are listed for NIT Jalandhar in this data?

NIT Jalandhar has 15 programs with Round 5 cutoffs in this dataset, across 10 seat categories and 316 seat-level cutoffs.

Which quotas apply at NIT Jalandhar?

NIT Jalandhar is in Punjab. Candidates from Punjab compete for Home State (HS) seats and all other candidates for Other State (OS) seats.