A score between 150 and 180 marks in JEE Main 2026 may be sufficient for admission to certain engineering programs at NIT Warangal under the Open State (OS) quota. This analysis is based on projected cutoffs following the JEE Main Session 1 exam.
NIT Warangal OS Quota Cutoff Projections
Candidates scoring between 150 and 180 in JEE Main 2026 can anticipate a JEE rank below 25,000. Previous years’ data indicates that the cutoff rank for Chemical Engineering at NIT Warangal’s OS quota was approximately 24,875. The Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) cutoff was significantly higher, closing at 2,307.
The difficulty level of JEE Main 2026 Session 1 was reported as high. This suggests a potential decrease in cutoff marks compared to previous years. The following table provides estimated minimum JEE Main marks for various branches under different exam difficulty shifts for the OS quota.
| Course Name | Moderate Shift (Marks) | Difficult Shift (Marks) |
|---|---|---|
| Bio Technology | 157+ | 134+ |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 156+ | 132+ |
| Civil Engineering | 161+ | 139+ |
| Chemical Engineering | 174+ | 151+ |
| Mechanical Engineering | 180+ | 156+ |
JEE Main 2026 Cutoff Factors
Cutoff marks for admission to NIT Warangal are determined by several factors. These include the number of applicants for each engineering program. The choice of engineering branch also plays a significant role. Highly competitive programs like CSE typically require higher percentile scores.
For reference, CSE often demands percentiles around 99.5+. Branches such as Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering have historically seen cutoffs closer to 98 percentile. The JEE Main 2026 answer key has been released, allowing candidates to calculate their probable raw scores.