Chemical Engineering at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur
The Chemical Engineering programme at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur closed at rank 32,291 in the 2026 JoSAA counselling for the OPEN category (gender-neutral, Other-State quota). Compared to three years earlier, the closing rank has tightened by 881 places. Across all JoSAA-participating institutes, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli has the most competitive Chemical Engineering cutoff at rank 11,645.
Closing rank trend · Chemical Engineering
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · Other-State quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 15,138 | 21,720 | — |
| 2019 | 13,095 | 24,020 | ↑ +2,300 (easier) |
| 2020 | 20,858 | 26,802 | ↑ +2,782 (easier) |
| 2021 | 25,586 | 30,181 | ↑ +3,379 (easier) |
| 2022 | 19,389 | 31,771 | ↑ +1,590 (easier) |
| 2023 | 25,344 | 33,172 | ↑ +1,401 (easier) |
| 2024 | 24,181 | 28,900 | ↓ 4,272 (harder) |
| 2025 | 19,438 | 28,222 | ↓ 678 (harder) |
| 2026 | 21,850 | 32,291 | ↑ +4,069 (easier) |
Closing ranks by category × gender · 2026
Round 5 · Other-State quota. Lower rank = harder to get in.
| Category | Gender-neutral pool | Female pool |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 32,291 | 43,892 |
| OBC-NCL | 10,960 | 15,680 |
| SC | 5,509 | 8,419 |
| ST | 1,956 | 2,382 |
| EWS | 5,033 | 7,185 |
Same programme at other institutes
Chemical Engineering closing ranks across JoSAA institutes (2026, OPEN, gender-neutral).
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE cutoff for Chemical Engineering at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur?
The closing rank for Chemical Engineering at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, Other-State quota) was 32,291. The opening rank was 21,850.
Has the Chemical Engineering cutoff at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become harder by 881 places over the last three years. See the year-by-year trend table above for the full history.
What is the OBC-NCL cutoff for Chemical Engineering at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Chemical Engineering at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur was 10,960 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 15,680.
What is the SC cutoff for Chemical Engineering at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur?
The SC-category closing rank for Chemical Engineering at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur in 2026 was 5,509 (gender-neutral pool).
Which other institutes offer Chemical Engineering?
3+ JoSAA-participating institutes offer Chemical Engineering. See the 'Same programme at other institutes' section above for a ranked list.