JoSAA 2026 counselling for NIT Jalandhar concluded with Round 5 on July 16, 2026, the final round of the cycle, as JoSAA ran only 5 rounds in 2026. NIT Jalandhar CSE cutoff (Round 5, OS category) closed at 13,411 rank, easing from the Round 1 opening trend as seats filled through the counselling cycle. For M.Tech, the CCMT (GATE) Round 5 cutoff stood at 404–564 score for the General category, with the National Spot Round now complete and reporting open till August 11, 2026.
MSc admission via CCMN (IIT JAM) also concluded Round 5, with M.Sc Chemistry, the most competitive MSc branch, closing at 1,666 rank (General, AI quota). All three admission cycles at NIT Jalandhar have effectively wrapped up their regular counselling for the 2026 session.
NIT Jalandhar B.Tech JoSAA Cutoff 2026 (Round 5 Final)
Round 5 was the last JoSAA round for 2026, after which all NIT Jalandhar B.Tech seat allotments were frozen. The closing ranks below are for the General (Open) category, Gender-Neutral seats, across the Home State (HS) and Other State (OS) quotas.
| Branch | HS Quota Closing Rank | OS Quota Closing Rank |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 15,803 | 13,411 |
| Information Technology | 23,613 | 16,570 |
| Data Science and Engineering | 19,841 | 16,789 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 21,251 | 15,141 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 21,603 | 14,960 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 26,029 | 17,389 |
| Electronics and VLSI Engineering | 27,414 | 17,649 |
| Electrical Engineering | 31,967 | 22,194 |
| Instrumentation and Control Engineering | 39,852 | 27,018 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 43,921 | 32,242 |
| Chemical Engineering | 51,138 | 38,712 |
| Industrial and Production Engineering | 58,412 | 46,485 |
| Civil Engineering | 62,072 | 46,085 |
| Biotechnology | 70,760 | 51,741 |
| Textile Technology | 76,541 | 53,959 |
CSE remained the most competitive branch at NIT Jalandhar in 2026, followed by Data Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and Mathematics and Computing. Textile Technology and Biotechnology had the most relaxed closing ranks among B.Tech branches.
Category-wise closing ranks (Round 5, OS quota) for select branches:
| Branch | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
| CSE | 1,928 | 4,615 | 2,391 | 1,035 |
| IT | 2,435 | 5,244 | 3,107 | 1,314 |
| ECE | 2,551 | 5,931 | 3,199 | 1,249 |
| Mechanical | 4,926 | 10,844 | 5,549 | 2,259 |
| Civil | 6,921 | 14,809 | 6,832 | 1,407 |
NIT Jalandhar B.Tech Cutoff: 2026 vs 2025 (Final Round Comparison)
Comparing the final-round OS-quota General category closing ranks shows how the 2026 cycle moved against the 2025 cycle (2025's final round was Round 6; 2026 had only 5 rounds).
| Branch | 2025 Final Round Closing Rank (OS) | 2026 Final Round Closing Rank (OS) |
| CSE | 11,262 | 13,411 |
| IT | 14,615 | 16,570 |
| ECE | 16,180 | 17,389 |
| Data Science and Engineering | 14,814 | 16,789 |
| Electrical Engineering | 20,115 | 22,194 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 32,249 | 32,242 |
| Chemical Engineering | 39,490 | 38,712 |
| Civil Engineering | 43,668 | 46,085 |
Closing ranks for most branches relaxed slightly compared to 2025's final round, in line with the general JoSAA trend where a 5-round cycle (versus 6 rounds in 2025) closes with marginally higher (more relaxed) numbers for most NIT+ branches, since one fewer round means fewer vacancy-driven upgrades before the process locks.
NIT Jalandhar M.Tech CCMT (GATE) Cutoff 2026 (Final)
M.Tech admission at NIT Jalandhar runs through CCMT counselling on GATE scores. Round 5 of CCMT 2026 closed with a General category cutoff range of 404–564 (out of 1000) across specialisations.
Following the regular rounds, CCMT 2026 also ran a National Spot Round; candidates allotted seats in the Spot Round can report to their allocated institute and pay fees till August 11, 2026, marking the effective close of the M.Tech admission cycle for 2026.
| Specialisation | GATE Score Range (General, Round 5) |
| VLSI Design | 520 – 598 |
| Data Analytics | 500 – 533 |
| Mathematics & Computing | 480 – 510 |
| Biotechnology | 350 – 415 |
| Energy & Environmental Engineering | 300 – 380 |
| Textile Engineering | 340 – 429 |
VLSI Design and Data Analytics remained the most sought-after M.Tech specialisations at NIT Jalandhar through the 2026 CCMT cycle, consistent with the pattern seen in 2025.
NIT Jalandhar MSc CCMN (IIT JAM) Cutoff 2026 (Final)
MSc admission at NIT Jalandhar is based on IIT JAM scores through CCMN counselling. Round 5 cutoffs for 2026 are out, and a National Spot Round has since been conducted to fill any remaining vacant seats.
- M.Sc Chemistry (General, AI quota) closed at rank 1,666 in Round 5 — the most competitive MSc branch at the institute, consistent with 2025 when Chemistry also led on competitiveness.
- Overall, admission across all MSc programmes and categories at NIT Jalandhar closed at rank 5,040 for 2026, compared to a closing rank of 4,682 in 2025 — indicating a slightly more relaxed cutoff this year.
- For the OBC (AI quota) category, M.Sc Chemistry closed at rank 2,287 in Round 5.
| Course | 2025 Final Round Closing Rank (General) | 2026 Round 5 Closing Rank (General) |
| MSc Chemistry | 1,294 | 1,666 |
| MSc Mathematics | 1,134 | Released; check CCMN portal for the branch-specific figure |
| MSc Physics | 1,459 | Released; check CCMN portal for the branch-specific figure |
What Happens After Round 5
- JoSAA (B.Tech): Round 5 was final for all institutes in 2026. Candidates who did not get a seat can register for CSAB Special Rounds, which handle vacant NIT/IIIT/GFTI seats after JoSAA closes; CSAB 2026 special round choice filling was open till August 5, 2026.
- CCMT (M.Tech): Regular counselling has concluded; the National Spot Round result is out, with reporting and fee payment open till August 11, 2026.
- CCMN (MSc): Regular counselling has concluded; a National Spot Round has also been conducted for remaining vacancies.
NIT Jalandhar Cutoff FAQs
What is the NIT Jalandhar CSE cutoff for 2026?
NIT Jalandhar CSE cutoff in the final round (Round 5) of JoSAA 2026 closed at 13,411 rank for the OS quota, General category.
What is the NIT Jalandhar ECE cutoff for 2026?
NIT Jalandhar ECE cutoff in Round 5 (final) of 2026 closed at 17,389 rank for the OS quota, General category.
Is Round 5 the final round of JoSAA 2026?
Yes. JoSAA 2026 ran exactly 5 rounds for all institutes, IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, with no Round 6, unlike the 6-round cycle in 2025.
How is M.Tech admission done at NIT Jalandhar?
M.Tech admission is through CCMT counselling based on GATE scores. The Round 5 cutoff for 2026 was 404–564 (General), and a National Spot Round has since been conducted, with reporting open till August 11, 2026.
What is the CCMT GATE cutoff for NIT Jalandhar M.Tech in 2026?
VLSI Design closed between 520–598 in Round 5, with other specialisations closing between roughly 300–560 depending on demand.
What is the MSc cutoff at NIT Jalandhar for 2026?
MSc Chemistry, the most competitive MSc branch, closed at rank 1,666 (General) in Round 5 of CCMN 2026. Overall MSc admission across categories closed at rank 5,040, compared to 4,682 in 2025.
What are my options if I didn't get a seat after JoSAA Round 5?
Candidates can register for CSAB Special Rounds, which allocate any vacant NIT/IIIT/GFTI seats after JoSAA concludes.
