JEE Main 2026 – Know The Expected Cut-Off of Computer Science in Top 5 NITs

Know How Many Marks are Required to Get into the CSE Branch at one of India’s Top 5 NITs?

Millions of students take the JEE Main exam every year, but very few dream of getting into the Computer Science Engineering (CSE) branch at one of India’s top NITs. If you’re one of those students and want to pursue CSE at NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, NIT Surathkal, NIT Allahabad, NIT Rourkela, or NIT Jaipur, this blog is essential for you.

JEE Main 2026: How Intense is the Competition?

Over 1.4 million students registered for the January session of JEE Main 2026, which is considered the highest ever. Of these, approximately 1.34 million appeared for the exam. This clearly means that competition has become tougher than ever.

So, if your goal is CSE at one of the top NITs, you’ll need to set a clear marks target from the start.

Which are the top 5 NITs in India?

These NITs have the highest demand for CSE in India:

NIT Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy)
NIT Warangal
NIT Surathkal
NIT Allahabad (Prayagraj)
NIT Rourkela / NIT Jaipur

Now let’s find out how many marks different categories of students require for CSE at these NITs (estimated figures based on previous years’ trends).

Marks Required for CSE at NIT Trichy

General (Open Category): Approximately 245 to 275 marks
EWS: Approximately 240 to 260 marks
OBC: Approximately 235 to 255 marks
SC: Approximately 195 to 205 marks
ST: Approximately 190 to 195 marks

If your score is in this range, your chances of getting a CSE at NIT Trichy are considered strong.

Marks for CSE at NIT Warangal and NIT Surathkal

The cut-offs for both NITs are roughly the same.

General: 230 to 245 marks
EWS: 225 to 240 marks
OBC: 220 to 235 marks
SC: 165 to 175 marks
ST: 160 to 170 marks

If you score in these ranges, you may be able to find CSE in Warangal or Surathkal.

CSE in NIT Allahabad, NIT Rourkela, and NIT Jaipur

These NITs are also very popular for CSE, and competition is fierce here too.

General: 225 to 230 marks
EWS: 220 to 225 marks
OBC: 210 to 220 marks
SC: 150 to 155 marks
ST: 140 to 150 marks

Students in this score range have a good chance of getting a CSE at these NITs.

Important Points to Keep in Mind

All these figures are estimates based on previous years’ cut-offs and trends. The actual cut-off varies each year depending on the level of the paper, the number of students, and the counselling. Higher marks = better NIT and better branch chances.

If you dream of studying Computer Science Engineering at one of India’s top 5 NITs, you need to prepare with a strong target of 220+ to 250+ marks, especially if you belong to the General or EWS category. Only hard work, the right strategy, and regular mock tests can help you achieve this goal.

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Best wishes for your preparation.

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