JEE Main Cutoff for NIT Delhi 2025: Opening & Closing Ranks (Expected + Past Trends)

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Delhi continues to attract top JEE Main aspirants due to its strategic location, academic excellence, and growing prestige. Admission to its BTech programs is determined through JEE Main ranks, with cutoffs varying each year based on seat availability, exam difficulty, category, and competition. Here's a detailed look at the expected JEE Main 2025 cutoffs for NIT Delhi, based on analysis of previous years' trends.

NIT Delhi BTech 2025: Key Expected Cutoffs

Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

Computer Science remains the most sought-after branch at NIT Delhi. For 2025, the expected JEE Main cutoff ranks for CSE are:

Open Category: 2,431 – 8,081
EWS (Female-only): 1,121 – 1,441
OBC-NCL: 2,012 – 3,555
SC: 613 – 1,585
ST: 303 – 432

Branch-Wise Expected JEE Main 2025 Cutoff Ranks for NIT Delhi

Branch	Category	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Civil Engineering	Open	19,200	27,011
	EWS	7,168	7,256
	OBC-NCL	8,864	9,091
	SC	3,231	3,471
	ST	311	311
Mechanical Engineering	Open	1,756	22,256
	EWS	3,422	3,467
	OBC-NCL	5,959	8,587
	SC	2,345	3,966
	ST	1,432	1,432
Electrical & Electronics Engineering	Open	12,175	16,345
	EWS	2,259	2,885
	OBC-NCL	5,011	6,231
	SC	2,107	2,889
	ST	1,336	1,445
Aerospace Engineering	Open	5,895	14,326
	EWS	5,124	6,711
	OBC-NCL	3,211	4,704
	SC	1,911	2,236
	ST	710	785
Artificial Intelligence & Data Science	Open	5,231	8,588
	EWS	1,255	1,332
	OBC-NCL	2,002	5,625
	SC	1,175	2,160
	ST	5,231	8,588
VLSI Design & Technology	Open	10,899	15,793
	EWS	4,445	4,599
	OBC-NCL	3,343	5,733
	SC	3,867	3,879
	ST	1,745	1,751
Electronics & Communication Engineering	Open	8,856	12,090
	EWS	1,771	1,944
	OBC-NCL	3,534	4,788
	SC	2,118	2,523
	ST	721	996

Expected JEE Main 2025 Percentile Cutoffs for NIT DelhiFor general category (gender-neutral) students, the estimated percentile cutoffs for various BTech programs are:

CSE: 99.5 – 99.6
AI & Data Science: 99.5 – 99.6
Electronics & Communication: 99.25 – 99.35
Aerospace Engineering: 99.2 – 99.3
VLSI Design & Technology: 99.0 – 99.1
Electrical Engineering: 98.9 – 99.0
Mechanical Engineering: 98.7 – 98.8
Civil Engineering: 98.4 – 98.5

JEE Main 2024 Cutoff Trends for NIT Delhi (Round 5 - JoSAA)

Analyzing Round 5 cutoffs from 2024 helps gauge competition:

BTech Program	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
CSE	5,545	12,455
Aerospace Engineering	17,286	19,407
Civil Engineering	32,836	36,329
Electrical Engineering	17,542	25,757
AI & Data Science	9,112	12,510
Electronics & Communication	13,130	16,179
Mechanical Engineering	17,066	30,040
VLSI Design & Technology	17,771	18,485

Past Cutoff Comparison: 2023, 2022 & 2021

Cutoffs over the last three years have consistently shown intense competition for core branches like CSE, ECE, and AI. Here's a snapshot:

2023 Highlights

CSE (Open Male, Other State): 8,495
ECE (OBC Female, Home): 10,464
Electrical (SC Male, Other State): 4,841

2022 Insights

CSE (OBC-NCL Female, Other State): 5,837
Mechanical (EWS Male, Other State): 7,839
VLSI (ST Male, Other State): 935

2021 Summary

CSE (OPEN Male, Other State): 5,700
ECE (OBC Male, Other State): 4,344
EEE (SC Female, Other State): 3,547

JoSAA Counselling Tips for NIT Delhi Aspirants

Fill maximum choices to improve your admission chances.
Leverage Home State quota if you're from Delhi NCR.
Participate in mock rounds to predict final seat allotments.
Use category-specific ranks (e.g., OBC-NCL, SC, ST) for better clarity.
Keep an eye on seat matrix and cutoffs released officially during JoSAA rounds.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is NIT Delhi good for CSE?
Yes, the CSE branch at NIT Delhi is highly competitive and known for top-tier placements and academic rigor.

Q2. Can I get NIT Delhi with 90 percentile in JEE Main?
For general category students, 90 percentile may not be enough for CSE or ECE unless you're eligible for Home State or reserved quotas. However, lower-demand branches may still be accessible.

Q3. Does NIT Delhi have a Home State quota?
Yes, 50% seats at NIT Delhi are reserved for Delhi region students under the Home State quota.