JEE Main 2026 GFTI colleges closing ranks after JoSAA Round 5 are expected to range from approximately 500 (SPA Delhi B.Arch, General category) to over 2,50,000 (specialised North-East programmes, ST category), based on JoSAA 2025 Round 5 trends.
Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) receive seats through JoSAA counselling on the same schedule as NITs and IIITs. Round 5, expected around July 14, 2026, is typically the last major round before spot rounds begin. Knowing the category-wise closing rank from the previous year helps you finalise your choices during active choice filling and decide whether to freeze or float your seat.
- JoSAA 2026 Round 5 seat allotment result is expected by July 14, 2026.
- GFTIs covered here include SPA Delhi, BIT Mesra, SMVDU, IITRAM Ahmedabad, NIFFT Ranchi, SLIET Longowal, Assam University Silchar, CIT Kokrajhar and others.
- Closing ranks vary significantly by category: SC and ST cutoffs are numerically higher (less competitive) than General or EWS due to fewer reserved seats per programme.
- All ranks on this page are expected figures based on JoSAA 2025 Round 5 data and will be updated once official 2026 data is published.
- Use the direct link below to check your JoSAA 2026 Round 5 seat allotment result on the official portal.
| Direct Link to JoSAA 2026 Round 5 Seat Allotment Result (OUT) |
| josaa.nic.in — Official JoSAA Portal |
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What Are GFTIs in JoSAA 2026?
GFTIs are centrally-funded institutions that participate in JoSAA counselling alongside IITs, NITs, and IIITs. For JEE Main 2026, around 26 GFTIs offer seats through JoSAA rounds. These institutes offer B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning programmes and their closing ranks are generally more accessible than top NITs but vary widely depending on the institute and branch.
| Institute | City | Popular Programmes |
|---|---|---|
| School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) | Delhi, Bhopal, Vijayawada | B.Arch, B.Planning |
| Birla Institute of Technology (BIT Mesra) | Ranchi | CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil |
| Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) | Katra, J&K | CSE, ECE, Mechanical |
| Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research and Management (IITRAM) | Ahmedabad | Civil, Electrical, Mechanical |
| National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology (NIFFT) | Ranchi | Manufacturing Engineering, Foundry Technology |
| Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology (SLIET) | Longowal, Punjab | CSE, Electronics, Mechanical |
| Assam University, Silchar | Silchar, Assam | CSE, ECE, Civil |
| Central Institute of Technology (CIT) | Kokrajhar, Assam | CSE, ECE |
SPA Delhi and SPA Bhopal Closing Ranks (Expected, Based on 2025 Trends)
School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) Delhi is the most competitive GFTI in JoSAA, with B.Arch closing ranks consistently below 1,000 for General category students. SPA Bhopal and SPA Vijayawada have comparatively more relaxed cutoffs. All figures below are expected based on JoSAA 2025 Round 5 data.
| Institute | Programme | General | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPA Delhi | B.Arch | ~500 | ~1,000 | ~1,100 | ~2,300 | ~4,700 |
| SPA Bhopal | B.Arch | ~2,500 | ~3,500 | ~3,800 | ~6,500 | ~12,000 |
| SPA Bhopal | B.Planning | ~2,000 | ~3,000 | ~3,200 | ~5,500 | ~10,000 |
| SPA Vijayawada | B.Arch | ~4,500 | ~6,000 | ~6,500 | ~11,000 | ~18,000 |
| SPA Vijayawada | B.Planning | ~3,800 | ~5,200 | ~5,500 | ~9,500 | ~16,000 |
BIT Mesra Closing Ranks After JoSAA 2026 Round 5 (Expected)
BIT Mesra, Ranchi is the top GFTI for B.Tech programmes, with CSE closing ranks in the 20,000–30,000 band for General category students. Electronics and Communication is next, while Civil and Chemical have progressively more relaxed cutoffs. All figures are expected based on JoSAA 2025 Round 5 trends.
| Programme | General | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | ~24,000 | ~30,000 | ~30,000 | ~58,000 | ~90,000 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | ~40,000 | ~50,000 | ~50,000 | ~95,000 | ~1,40,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | ~52,000 | ~65,000 | ~65,000 | ~1,10,000 | ~1,60,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~68,000 | ~85,000 | ~85,000 | ~1,45,000 | ~1,90,000 |
| Civil Engineering | ~80,000 | ~1,00,000 | ~1,00,000 | ~1,65,000 | ~2,10,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | ~90,000 | ~1,10,000 | ~1,10,000 | ~1,80,000 | ~2,30,000 |
SMVDU and IITRAM Ahmedabad Closing Ranks (Expected, JoSAA 2026 Round 5)
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) and IITRAM Ahmedabad are popular GFTI choices in northern and western India respectively. SMVDU CSE typically closes around 40,000–55,000 for General category students. IITRAM, being a newer institute, has slightly more relaxed closing ranks across all branches. All figures are expected based on 2025 trends.
| Institute | Programme | General | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMVDU, Katra | CSE | ~45,000 | ~55,000 | ~55,000 | ~1,05,000 | ~1,65,000 |
| SMVDU, Katra | Electronics and Communication | ~62,000 | ~78,000 | ~78,000 | ~1,35,000 | ~2,00,000 |
| SMVDU, Katra | Mechanical Engineering | ~85,000 | ~1,05,000 | ~1,05,000 | ~1,75,000 | ~2,40,000 |
| IITRAM, Ahmedabad | Civil Engineering | ~48,000 | ~60,000 | ~60,000 | ~1,15,000 | ~1,75,000 |
| IITRAM, Ahmedabad | Electrical Engineering | ~53,000 | ~66,000 | ~66,000 | ~1,25,000 | ~1,85,000 |
| IITRAM, Ahmedabad | Mechanical Engineering | ~58,000 | ~72,000 | ~72,000 | ~1,30,000 | ~1,90,000 |
NIFFT Ranchi and SLIET Longowal Closing Ranks (Expected)
NIFFT Ranchi specialises in foundry, forge, and manufacturing engineering — niche programmes with relatively relaxed closing ranks. SLIET Longowal offers engineering and technology programmes in Punjab and typically has closing ranks above 70,000 for General category students. The figures below are expected based on JoSAA 2025 Round 5 trends.
| Institute | Programme | General | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIFFT, Ranchi | Manufacturing Engineering | ~72,000 | ~90,000 | ~90,000 | ~1,60,000 | ~2,20,000 |
| NIFFT, Ranchi | Foundry Technology | ~82,000 | ~1,02,000 | ~1,02,000 | ~1,78,000 | ~2,45,000 |
| SLIET, Longowal | CSE (B.Tech) | ~78,000 | ~97,000 | ~97,000 | ~1,68,000 | ~2,35,000 |
| SLIET, Longowal | Electronics and Communication | ~92,000 | ~1,15,000 | ~1,15,000 | ~1,95,000 | ~2,60,000 |
| SLIET, Longowal | Mechanical Engineering | ~1,10,000 | ~1,35,000 | ~1,35,000 | ~2,20,000 | ~2,80,000 |
Assam University, CIT Kokrajhar and Other GFTIs Closing Ranks
Institutes in the North-East (Assam University Silchar, CIT Kokrajhar, NERIST Nirjuli, Mizoram University) typically have more relaxed closing ranks due to fewer applications from outside the region. ST category students from North-Eastern states benefit from lower closing ranks across all GFTIs. The figures below are expected based on 2025 trends.
| Institute | Programme | General | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assam University, Silchar | CSE | ~58,000 | ~72,000 | ~72,000 | ~1,25,000 | ~1,95,000 |
| Assam University, Silchar | ECE | ~82,000 | ~1,02,000 | ~1,02,000 | ~1,75,000 | ~2,45,000 |
| CIT Kokrajhar | CSE | ~65,000 | ~80,000 | ~80,000 | ~1,40,000 | ~2,10,000 |
| CIT Kokrajhar | ECE | ~88,000 | ~1,10,000 | ~1,10,000 | ~1,88,000 | ~2,55,000 |
| NERIST, Nirjuli | CSE | ~70,000 | ~88,000 | ~88,000 | ~1,50,000 | ~2,20,000 |
| Mizoram University | Information Technology | ~90,000 | ~1,12,000 | ~1,12,000 | ~1,90,000 | ~2,60,000 |
Factors Affecting JEE Main 2026 GFTI Closing Ranks
Understanding why closing ranks shift each year helps you build a stronger choice list during JoSAA 2026.
- Seat intake changes: If a GFTI adds new seats, the closing rank relaxes proportionally — always verify the current intake before choice filling.
- JEE Main 2026 paper difficulty: A tougher paper compresses ranks at the top; a moderate paper spreads them out and slightly tightens GFTI cutoffs.
- Programme preference trends: CSE and ECE consistently attract more applicants than Mechanical or Civil, keeping CSE cutoffs tighter year on year.
- Category reservation: EWS (10%), OBC-NCL (27%), SC (15%), and ST (7.5%) quotas apply separately. SC and ST closing ranks are always numerically higher than General, reflecting fewer reserved seats per programme.
- North-East institutes: GFTIs such as Assam University Silchar and CIT Kokrajhar attract fewer applications from outside the region, resulting in more relaxed General closing ranks.
- Newer institutes: GFTIs like IITRAM Ahmedabad typically have higher closing rank numbers (less competitive) than established ones like BIT Mesra due to shorter placement history.
JEE Main 2026 GFTI Colleges Closing Ranks FAQs
Ques. What is the expected closing rank for SPA Delhi B.Arch after JoSAA 2026 Round 5 for General category?
Ans. Based on JoSAA 2025 Round 5 trends, the expected closing rank for SPA Delhi B.Arch General category is approximately 500. This makes it the most competitive GFTI programme in JoSAA counselling and one of the toughest architecture admissions in India.
Ques. Which GFTI has the most competitive closing rank for CSE?
Ans. BIT Mesra, Ranchi has the most competitive B.Tech CSE closing rank among all GFTIs, expected around 24,000 for General category after JoSAA 2026 Round 5, based on 2025 data trends.
Ques. What is the difference between opening rank and closing rank in JoSAA?
Ans. The opening rank is the highest JEE Main rank (lowest number) that received a seat in a given round, while the closing rank is the lowest JEE Main rank (highest number) that received a seat. You should focus on the closing rank — if your rank is better than or equal to it, you are eligible for that seat.
Ques. Can you get a GFTI seat after JoSAA Round 5 if you missed the regular rounds?
Ans. Yes. JoSAA typically holds spot rounds after the regular rounds where vacant GFTI seats are filled. You can participate in spot rounds if you did not secure a seat in the regular rounds or wish to upgrade your allotment to a better programme.
Ques. Do North-East GFTIs have relaxed closing ranks for all categories?
Ans. Yes. Institutes such as Assam University Silchar, CIT Kokrajhar, NERIST Nirjuli, and Mizoram University generally have more relaxed closing ranks for all categories compared to GFTIs in other regions because fewer students from outside the region apply to these institutes.
Ques. How do GFTI closing ranks change from JoSAA Round 1 to Round 5?
Ans. Closing ranks generally become tighter (numerically lower) from Round 1 to Round 5 as high-demand seats fill up. By Round 5, popular GFTI programmes like BIT Mesra CSE and SPA Delhi B.Arch typically have closing ranks that are 10–20% tighter than in Round 1.
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