JoSAA 2026 closing rank for NIT Warangal BTech CSE is expected around 845–870 for General OS category and around 2,900–3,000 for General HS (Telangana) category, based on JoSAA 2025 final round trends.

NIT Warangal is among the most sought-after National Institutes of Technology in India, and its BTech Computer Science and Engineering programme consistently records one of the tightest JoSAA closing ranks. JoSAA 2026 counselling rounds are being conducted between June and July 2026, with seat allotment results published after each round at josaa.nic.in. Students with strong JEE Main 2026 ranks should track round-wise data closely, as the closing rank tightens from Round 1 to the final round.

  • General OS closing rank for NIT Warangal CSE in JoSAA 2025 (final round) was 845.
  • General HS (Telangana) closing rank in JoSAA 2025 was 2,891.
  • OBC-NCL OS closing rank in 2025 was 2,134; SC OS was 4,287.
  • JoSAA 2026 cutoffs are expected to be marginally tighter than 2025, continuing the year-on-year trend.
  • All official round-wise ranks are published on josaa.nic.in after each allotment result.
Direct Link to JoSAA 2026 Seat Allotment Result (Active)
josaa.nic.in — JoSAA 2026 Official Portal

JoSAA 2026 NIT Warangal CSE Expected Opening and Closing Rank

JoSAA 2026 round-wise seat allotment for NIT Warangal BTech CSE is underway. The table below shows expected opening and closing ranks for JoSAA 2026 across all categories, based on JoSAA 2025 final round data. Actual 2026 figures will be published on josaa.nic.in after each round.

Category Quota Expected Opening Rank 2026 Expected Closing Rank 2026
General OS 175 865
General HS 640 2,960
General-EWS OS 460 1,790
General-EWS HS 870 3,600
OBC-NCL OS 545 2,170
OBC-NCL HS 1,090 5,320
SC OS 870 4,360
SC HS 2,430 9,900
ST OS 1,940 8,700
ST HS 4,750 15,100

All 2026 figures above are expected values based on JoSAA 2025 trends. Actual JoSAA 2026 ranks will be updated after each round on josaa.nic.in.


JoSAA 2025 NIT Warangal CSE Round-wise Opening and Closing Rank

JoSAA 2025 conducted five rounds of seat allotment. The General OS closing rank for NIT Warangal CSE moved from 620 in Round 1 to 845 in the final round, showing how competition intensified as seats were gradually filled. Students who locked seats in early rounds with higher ranks benefited from this movement.

Round Gen OS Opening Gen OS Closing Gen HS Opening Gen HS Closing
Round 1 180 620 652 1,890
Round 2 180 710 652 2,120
Round 3 180 763 652 2,415
Round 4 180 808 652 2,652
Round 5 (Final) 180 845 652 2,891

JoSAA 2025 NIT Warangal CSE Category-wise Closing Rank (Final Round)

The table below provides JoSAA 2025 final round opening and closing ranks for NIT Warangal BTech CSE across all categories and quotas. HS quota is reserved for students domiciled in Telangana; all other students compete under OS quota.

Category Quota Opening Rank 2025 Closing Rank 2025
General OS 180 845
General HS 652 2,891
General-EWS OS 465 1,756
General-EWS HS 872 3,540
OBC-NCL OS 542 2,134
OBC-NCL HS 1,089 5,234
SC OS 865 4,287
SC HS 2,412 9,762
ST OS 1,923 8,546
ST HS 4,721 14,983

JoSAA 2024 vs 2025 NIT Warangal CSE Closing Rank Comparison

Comparing JoSAA 2024 and 2025 final round closing ranks shows a consistent tightening trend across all categories. General OS closing rank increased from 810 in 2024 to 845 in 2025, a rise of 35 ranks reflecting growing demand for NIT Warangal CSE seats year on year.

Category Quota Closing Rank 2024 Closing Rank 2025 Change
General OS 810 845 +35 (tighter)
General HS 2,745 2,891 +146 (tighter)
General-EWS OS 1,690 1,756 +66 (tighter)
General-EWS HS 3,456 3,540 +84 (tighter)
OBC-NCL OS 2,056 2,134 +78 (tighter)
OBC-NCL HS 5,098 5,234 +136 (tighter)
SC OS 4,123 4,287 +164 (tighter)
SC HS 9,540 9,762 +222 (tighter)
ST OS 8,234 8,546 +312 (tighter)
ST HS 14,612 14,983 +371 (tighter)

All figures above reflect JoSAA final round (Round 5) allotment data for 2024 and 2025.


Factors Affecting NIT Warangal CSE JoSAA Cutoff

Several factors determine how JoSAA closing ranks for NIT Warangal CSE shift each year. Understanding these helps students assess their chances before JoSAA 2026 rounds are completed.

  • JEE Main 2026 score distribution: A higher density of students scoring in the top 1 percentile increases competition for NIT Warangal CSE seats and tends to lower the closing rank number.
  • Total seat intake: NIT Warangal BTech CSE offers approximately 130 seats split across HS and OS quotas. Any change in the seat matrix directly impacts the closing rank for each category.
  • HS vs OS quota split: Telangana-domicile students compete under HS quota, which historically produces a higher (easier) closing rank than the fiercely competitive OS quota. Students from other states must aim for OS General closing ranks below 870 in 2026.
  • Round number: Closing ranks tighten from Round 1 to Round 5 as seats fill up with each allotment. Students who float their seat after accepting it in an early round may get upgraded to NIT Warangal CSE in a later round if a higher-ranked student vacates.
  • Reservation categories: OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS categories maintain separate closing ranks that move independently of General category trends. SC and ST students with ranks well beyond 10,000 (OS) may still secure seats.
  • Choice-filling strategy: Students who place NIT Warangal CSE high in their choice list and lock the seat at the right round have historically secured admission at a rank that may have been rejected in Round 1.

JoSAA 2026 NIT Warangal CSE FAQs

Ques. What is the expected JoSAA 2026 closing rank for NIT Warangal CSE General OS category?

Ans. Based on JoSAA 2025 final round data, the expected closing rank for NIT Warangal CSE General OS category in 2026 is around 860–870. Actual figures will be published on josaa.nic.in after each round.

Ques. What was the JoSAA 2025 closing rank for NIT Warangal CSE General HS category?

Ans. The JoSAA 2025 final round closing rank for NIT Warangal CSE under General HS (Telangana domicile) quota was 2,891.

Ques. Is NIT Warangal CSE cutoff tighter for OS or HS quota?

Ans. The cutoff is significantly tighter (lower rank number) for OS quota. In JoSAA 2025, General OS closed at 845 while General HS closed at 2,891 — making OS seats considerably harder to secure for non-Telangana students.

Ques. What JEE Main rank do students need for NIT Warangal CSE in 2026?

Ans. Based on 2025 trends, students targeting NIT Warangal CSE under General OS quota need a JEE Main rank below approximately 865. General HS students (Telangana domicile) need a rank below approximately 2,960. OBC-NCL OS students should aim for below 2,170 and SC OS students below 4,360.

Ques. Did the NIT Warangal CSE closing rank tighten from 2024 to 2025?

Ans. Yes. JoSAA 2025 closing rank for NIT Warangal CSE General OS tightened from 810 in 2024 to 845 in 2025, a rise of 35 ranks. All categories showed a similar upward trend, reflecting increasing competition for CSE seats.

Ques. Where can students check JoSAA 2026 round-wise cutoffs for NIT Warangal CSE?

Ans. JoSAA 2026 round-wise opening and closing ranks for NIT Warangal CSE are published on the official website at josaa.nic.in after each round’s seat allotment result is declared. Students should check after every round to monitor seat availability.