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Electrical Engineering (EE) is considered an evergreen field offering high-demand skills in 2026. As a core engineering branch, the field is witnessing a massive global revolution in electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy transition, and smart grid automation.
For B.Tech aspirants, the branch can be a high-yielding investment in terms of industry trends and job opportunities. While top NITs (National Institutes of Technology) offer double opportunities to get recruited in top Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) like PGCIL and NTPC, as well as for software jobs like IT and analytics roles. Ranked at the top, top NITs like NIT Rourkela, NIT Trichy, etc. offer great advantages in pursuing Electrical Engineering. If you are aiming to pursue the degree, having an understanding of the JEE Main 2026 expected cutoff is important. Here you can find the top NITs' electrical engineering opening and Closing Ranks, to make sure you understand what percentile is required to secure a seat in the best NITs for electrical engineering.
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JEE Main 2026: Top NITs Expected Electrical Engineering Opening and Closing Rank
The table below presents expected opening and closing ranks for the electrical engineering branch. The ranks are separated on the basis of Home State and Other State Quotas for General Category (gender neutral) establishing a base for other categories. Students can use this to estimate their ranks before appearing for JoSAA counselling process.
| Institute | Academic Program Name | Quota | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| National Institute of Technology Rourkela | Electrical Engineering | OS | 7141 | 10590 |
| Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad | Electrical Engineering | OS | 8212 | 11620 |
| Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad | Electrical Engineering | HS | 9292 | 11480 |
| Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur | Electrical Engineering | OS | 9795 | 14580 |
| Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur | Electrical Engineering | HS | 10817 | 14190 |
| National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra | Electrical Engineering | OS | 11488 | 17190 |
| National Institute of Technology Delhi | Electrical Engineering | HS | 14243 | 21380 |
| National Institute of Technology Delhi | Electrical Engineering | OS | 10909 | 15790 |
| National Institute of Technology Durgapur | Electrical Engineering | OS | 14671 | 20040 |
| Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar | Electrical Engineering | OS | 15106 | 20180 |
| National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur | Electrical Engineering | OS | 14272 | 18390 |
| Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal | Electrical Engineering | OS | 12816 | 20840 |
| National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra | Electrical Engineering | HS | 15840 | 24240 |
| Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar | Electrical Engineering | HS | 24679 | 29980 |
| Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal | Electrical Engineering | HS | 16974 | 24680 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Electrical Engineering | OS | 20300 | 27940 |
| Punjab Engineering College Chandigarh | Electrical Engineering | OS | 20299 | 28490 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Electrical Engineering | HS | 19201 | 31840 |
| National Institute of Technology Raipur | Electrical Engineering | OS | 20316 | 27380 |
| National Institute of Technology Agartala | Electrical Engineering | OS | 23386 | 35620 |
| National Institute of Technology Hamirpur | Electrical Engineering | OS | 18991 | 25780 |
| National Institute of Technology Hamirpur | Electrical Engineering | HS | 35071 | 58410 |
| Punjab Engineering College Chandigarh | Electrical Engineering | HS | 35774 | 49860 |
| National Institute of Technology Silchar | Electrical Engineering | OS | 16949 | 25980 |
| National Institute of Technology Silchar | Electrical Engineering | HS | 35284 | 58620 |
| National Institute of Technology Raipur | Electrical Engineering | HS | 24731 | 52140 |
| National Institute of Technology Agartala | Electrical Engineering | HS | 75417 | 128120 |
| National Institute of Technology Arunachal Pradesh | Electrical Engineering | OS | 39602 | 47280 |
| National Institute of Technology Arunachal Pradesh | Electrical Engineering | HS | 123179 | 170420 |
| National Institute of Technology Manipur | Electrical Engineering | OS | 25722 | 50340 |
| National Institute of Technology Manipur | Electrical Engineering | HS | 143879 | 348920 |
| National Institute of Technology Mizoram | Electrical Engineering | OS | 37236 | 51840 |
| National Institute of Technology Mizoram | Electrical Engineering | HS | 485704 | 720840 |
Following the admission and counseling process, students must look into JEE Main ranks, evaluate their options, and check which institute will offer the best return on investment based on placement and career growth. The list of expected NIT ranks will help you determine the same and make informed decisions for your career.
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