JoSAA 2026 expected cutoff for NIT Warangal CSE (Other State, Gender Neutral) is anticipated to close around rank 520 for General category and around rank 1,220 for Home State (Telangana) General category students, based on JoSAA 2024 and 2023 closing rank trends.
NIT Warangal is one of the most competitive institutions in JoSAA counselling. Its Computer Science and Engineering branch attracts peak demand each year from students across all categories. JoSAA 2026 official cutoffs will be published round-by-round starting in June–July 2026 on josaa.nic.in. Until then, students can use the previous two years of data below to estimate their chances and build a realistic college preference list. Every figure labelled expected in this article is derived from JoSAA 2024 actual closing ranks and multi-year trends.
- OS OPEN Gender Neutral closing rank in 2024: 504 — students ranked within 504 in JEE Main had a strong chance under the Other State General quota.
- HS OPEN Gender Neutral closing rank in 2024: 1,204 — Telangana (Home State) students ranked up to 1,204 were allotted CSE seats in the General category.
- OBC-NCL OS closing rank was 366 in 2024; SC OS closing rank was 1,950; ST OS closing rank was 4,500.
- NIT Warangal has separate Female Only supernumerary seats with higher (relaxed) closing ranks compared to Gender Neutral seats.
- JoSAA 2026 official cutoffs are expected to be published around July 18, 2026, after each allotment round.
| Direct Link — JoSAA 2026 Official Portal (josaa.nic.in) (Expected: July 18, 2026) |
JoSAA 2026 Expected Cutoff for NIT Warangal CSE (All Categories)
The tables below list expected JoSAA 2026 opening and closing ranks for NIT Warangal CSE across all categories. These are based on JoSAA 2024 final round closing ranks and year-on-year trends. All values are expected figures; official ranks will be confirmed once JoSAA 2026 rounds begin.
Expected JoSAA 2026 NIT Warangal CSE Cutoff — Other State (OS), Gender Neutral
| Category | Expected Opening Rank | Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 110 | 520 |
| OPEN-PwD | 5 | 30 |
| EWS | 78 | 162 |
| OBC-NCL | 165 | 375 |
| OBC-NCL-PwD | 10 | 45 |
| SC | 840 | 2,000 |
| ST | 1,480 | 4,600 |
Expected JoSAA 2026 NIT Warangal CSE Cutoff — Home State / HS (Telangana), Gender Neutral
| Category | Expected Opening Rank | Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 310 | 1,220 |
| EWS | 100 | 285 |
| OBC-NCL | 385 | 930 |
| SC | 2,850 | 5,750 |
| ST | 4,500 | 12,500 |
Expected JoSAA 2026 NIT Warangal CSE Cutoff — Other State (OS), Female Only
| Category | Expected Opening Rank | Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 295 | 1,120 |
| EWS | 98 | 355 |
| OBC-NCL | 395 | 860 |
| SC | 1,480 | 3,850 |
| ST | 2,900 | 8,100 |
Expected JoSAA 2026 NIT Warangal CSE Cutoff — Home State (HS), Female Only
| Category | Expected Opening Rank | Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 590 | 2,850 |
| EWS | 195 | 610 |
| OBC-NCL | 790 | 2,250 |
| SC | 3,950 | 9,600 |
| ST | 5,900 | 18,500 |
JoSAA 2024 NIT Warangal CSE Cutoff (Previous Year Reference)
The following tables show official JoSAA 2024 NIT Warangal CSE closing ranks from the final round of seat allotment. These figures are the strongest reference point for students preparing their 2026 preference lists.
JoSAA 2024 NIT Warangal CSE Cutoff — Other State (OS), Gender Neutral
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 115 | 504 |
| OPEN-PwD | 5 | 29 |
| EWS | 80 | 158 |
| OBC-NCL | 168 | 366 |
| OBC-NCL-PwD | 15 | 40 |
| SC | 850 | 1,950 |
| ST | 1,500 | 4,500 |
JoSAA 2024 NIT Warangal CSE Cutoff — Home State (HS), Gender Neutral
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 313 | 1,204 |
| EWS | 104 | 282 |
| OBC-NCL | 391 | 917 |
| SC | 2,891 | 5,678 |
| ST | 4,521 | 12,345 |
JoSAA 2023 NIT Warangal CSE Cutoff
Reviewing JoSAA 2023 data alongside 2024 figures helps students spot multi-year rank stability and set calibrated expectations for JoSAA 2026.
JoSAA 2023 NIT Warangal CSE Cutoff — Other State (OS), Gender Neutral
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 118 | 512 |
| EWS | 90 | 170 |
| OBC-NCL | 172 | 380 |
| SC | 880 | 2,050 |
| ST | 1,600 | 4,800 |
JoSAA 2023 NIT Warangal CSE Cutoff — Home State (HS), Gender Neutral
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 320 | 1,250 |
| EWS | 108 | 295 |
| OBC-NCL | 405 | 940 |
| SC | 2,950 | 5,800 |
| ST | 4,700 | 13,000 |
Comparing 2023 and 2024 data, OS OPEN Gender Neutral closing ranks remained stable (512 in 2023 vs. 504 in 2024). HS OPEN Gender Neutral closing ranks were also consistent (1,250 in 2023 vs. 1,204 in 2024). This two-year stability supports the 2026 expected range of 500–520 (OS OPEN) and 1,200–1,250 (HS OPEN).
Factors Affecting JoSAA 2026 Cutoff for NIT Warangal CSE
Several variables can push JoSAA 2026 NIT Warangal CSE cutoffs higher or lower compared to previous years:
- JEE Main 2026 difficulty and score distribution: A harder paper compresses scores and shifts rank boundaries. Tighter score clusters can cause sharper closing rank movements at top branches.
- Total number of JEE Main 2026 qualifiers: A larger qualifying pool increases competition for the same seat count, which typically tightens closing ranks.
- NIT Warangal seat matrix for 2026: Any increase in CSE intake under HS or OS quota directly relaxes closing ranks. Students should check the official seat matrix once JoSAA 2026 publishes it.
- Preference list behaviour: Students who have strong IIT options tend to de-prioritise NITs, which slightly eases NIT CSE competition. Broad preference list trends shift every cycle.
- IIT seat allotment in early rounds: When more students lock IIT seats in Round 1, fewer students remain active for NIT rounds, easing pressure on top NIT branches.
- Category-specific applicant count: Reserved category seats are fixed. Cutoffs within SC, ST, EWS, and OBC-NCL pools depend on how many eligible students actively participate in counselling that year.
Based on 2023–2024 two-year trends, NIT Warangal CSE cutoffs have been among the most stable across top NITs, making prior-year data a reliable baseline for 2026 planning.
JoSAA 2026 NIT Warangal CSE Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected JoSAA 2026 closing rank for NIT Warangal CSE in the General category?
Ans. Based on JoSAA 2024 trends, the expected closing rank for NIT Warangal CSE under the Other State OPEN Gender Neutral category is around 520. For Home State (Telangana) students in the OPEN Gender Neutral category, the expected closing rank is around 1,220. These are expected figures and will be confirmed after official JoSAA 2026 rounds begin in July 2026.
Ques. What is the JoSAA 2026 expected cutoff for NIT Warangal CSE for OBC-NCL students?
Ans. The expected JoSAA 2026 closing rank for OBC-NCL students under the Other State quota is around 375 (Gender Neutral) and around 860 (Female Only). For Home State (Telangana) OBC-NCL students, the expected closing rank is around 930 in the Gender Neutral pool.
Ques. What rank is needed for NIT Warangal CSE for SC category students in JoSAA 2026?
Ans. Based on 2024 data, SC students from Other States needed a JEE Main rank within 1,950 (Gender Neutral) to secure a CSE seat at NIT Warangal. For 2026, the expected SC OS closing rank is around 2,000. SC Home State (Telangana) students had a closing rank of 5,678 in 2024; the expected 2026 figure is around 5,750.
Ques. Are there separate cutoffs for female students at NIT Warangal CSE?
Ans. Yes. NIT Warangal CSE has supernumerary Female Only seats with separate opening and closing ranks. Based on 2024 trends, the OS OPEN Female Only expected closing rank for 2026 is around 1,120, compared to around 520 for Gender Neutral seats. Female students are also eligible to compete for Gender Neutral seats.
Ques. When will JoSAA 2026 official cutoffs for NIT Warangal CSE be released?
Ans. JoSAA 2026 official allotment results and round-wise cutoffs are expected to be released starting around July 18, 2026, on josaa.nic.in. Cutoffs are published after each seat allotment round; the final closing ranks are available after the last counselling round concludes.
Ques. What is the difference between Home State and Other State quota at NIT Warangal?
Ans. NIT Warangal’s Home State is Telangana. Students who completed their Class 12 from a Telangana board or school qualify for the HS quota, which has a dedicated seat pool. HS quota closing ranks are typically higher (more relaxed) than OS quota because the competing pool is smaller. Students from all other states compete only in the OS quota. JoSAA automatically determines and assigns the applicable quota based on your Class 12 board during registration.
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