NIT Delhi JEE-Main Cutoff 2026: Expected Category and Course-wise Rank Ranges for OS, HS Quotas (CSE, AI&DS)

Official NIT Delhi JEE-Main Cutoff 2026 not released. Expected General OS closing rank **5700-36473** and General HS **5792-68350**. CSE remains top choice; category- and course-wise ranges listed for JoSAA counselling.

Edited by Nisha Verma

Updated April 24, 2026 2:00 AM

    NIT Delhi JEE-Main Cutoff 2026

    The official JEE-Main Cutoff 2026 for NIT Delhi has not been released by the authorities. Here are the expected category- and course-wise rank ranges published as references for students ahead of JoSAA counselling.

    NIT Delhi JEE-Main Cutoff 2026 — Category-wise expected ranges (OS quota)

    Category Round 1 Closing Rank (Expected) Closing Rank (Expected)
    General (OS) 5700-27556 5700-36473
    OBCNCL (OS) 2105-10507 2105-48103
    SC (OS) 943-4287 943-75538
    ST (OS) 228-1730 228-152828
    EWS (OS) 914-4569 914-41370

    NIT Delhi JEE-Main Cutoff 2026 — Category-wise expected ranges (HS quota)

    Category Round 1 Closing Rank (Expected) Closing Rank (Expected)
    General (HS) 5792-33847 5792-68350
    OBCNCL (HS) 4230-14089 4230-126396
    SC (HS) 1430-6117 1430-394771
    ST (HS) 416-4076 416-717567
    EWS (HS) 1846-6355 1846-92238

    NIT Delhi JEE-Main Cutoff 2026 — Course-wise expected ranges

    Top courses by demand and their expected ranges (selected):

    Course Quota Round 1 (Expected) Closing Rank (Expected)
    B.Tech Computer Science & Engg (CSE) OS 5700-8495 5700-11417
    B.Tech Computer Science & Engg (CSE) HS 5792-11118 5792-23957
    AI & Data Science (AI&DS) OS 6610-9251 6610-10934
    AI & Data Science (SC category, OS) SC (OS) 961-1412 961-1653
    AI & Data Science (ST, HS) ST (HS) 507-1497 507-2525
    CSE (EWS, OS) EWS (OS) 1084-1257 1084-13393

    CSE is the most in-demand course across OS and HS quotas. AI&DS follows among top preferences for several categories.

    What this means for you

    Admissions will follow JEE-Main ranks and JoSAA/ counselling. Home State (HS) and Other State (OS) quotas apply. Category reservations (OBCNCL, SC, ST, EWS, General) determine which expected range is relevant for you. Meeting the respective cutoff rank is necessary to get an offer.

    Note that these are expected ranges based on recent trends; the official NIT Delhi JEE-Main Cutoff 2026 is still pending. No official release date has been announced by the authorities.

    FAQs

    Has NIT Delhi released the official JEE-Main Cutoff 2026? A: No. The official cutoffs have not been released; the figures above are expected ranges.
    Which course is most in-demand at NIT Delhi? A: B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) is the most in-demand across OS and HS quotas.
    Are cutoffs provided separately for HS and OS? A: Yes. Expected ranges are listed separately for Home State (HS) and Other State (OS) quotas.
    How will admissions be finalised? A: Admissions will be based on JEE-Main ranks and JoSAA counselling, following category and quota rules.
    Can these expected cutoffs change during counselling? A: Yes. Round-wise movement in cutoffs is normal. The final closing ranks will be published by the counselling authority.
    Where will the official cutoffs be published? A: Official cutoffs will be released by the institute or the counselling authority; wait for the formal notification before acting on offers.

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