Closing ranks by branch
Each number is the last JEE Main rank that got a seat. Open and female-only columns use the Common Rank List; EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST columns use category ranks. All columns are gender-neutral seats unless marked female.
| Programme | General 2026 | General 2025 | General, female | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | 94,055 | 85,700 | – | 15,840 | 35,096 | 13,349 | 7,152 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 97,308 | 89,121 | – | 16,430 | 38,104 | 15,372 | 6,003 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1,09,683 | 1,00,180 | – | 19,419 | 42,185 | 17,625 | 6,985 |
| Energy Engineering | 1,11,604 | 92,928 | – | 18,244 | 43,101 | 18,025 | 9,063 |
North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong. Source: JoSAA opening and closing ranks, 2026 round 5 and 2025 round 6. A P after a rank means a preparatory-list rank. – means no seat of that kind.
Closing ranks change every year. They depend on how many students apply and how they fill choices. A rank a little worse than last year's closing rank still has a real chance, especially in later rounds.
Questions students ask
What rank is needed for North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong?
For General students, the last open seat (All India quota, gender-neutral) closed at JEE Main rank 1,11,604 in JoSAA 2026. The top branches need a much better rank; see the table.
Is North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong admission through JEE Main or JEE Advanced?
JEE Main, through JoSAA counselling. You also need 75% in Class 12 (65% for SC, ST, PwD) or a top-20-percentile board result.