As the JoSAA 2026 counselling starts, many candidates want a B.Arch seat at NIT Raipur. The college is known for strong technical teaching and a lively campus in Chhattisgarh which attracts top candidates from all over the country. The best way is to look at previous closing rank trends to check the 2026 admission chances.
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NIT Raipur B.Arch Cutoff 2026: Previous Year Trends
The table below shows previous closing ranks to help you choose preferences for JoSAA 2026 counselling.
| Academic Program Name | Quota | Category | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Round 5 | Round 6 |
| Architecture | HS | OPEN | 3366 | 3565 | 3672 | 3672 | 3672 | 3672 |
| Architecture | HS | EWS | 1227 | 4743 | — | — | — | — |
| Architecture | HS | SC | 1321 | 1341 | 1341 | 1341 | 1341 | 1341 |
| Architecture | HS | ST | 123 | 123 | 123 | 123 | 123 | 123 |
| Architecture | OS | OPEN | 839 | 980 | 1042 | 1042 | 1066 | 1070 |
| Architecture | OS | EWS | 192 | 298 | 298 | 298 | 298 | 298 |
| Architecture | OS | SC | 176 | 241 | 244 | 244 | 244 | 244 |
| Architecture | OS | ST | 45 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
Quota Advantage: Home State vs. Other State
The NIT Raipur uses a 50-50 distribution between Home State and Other State candidates.
- Home State (HS): Candidates from Chhattisgarh have a distinct advantage. Local candidates are given greater flexibility with a rank range going to 1,400–1,500.
- Other State (OS): Admission within the national quota is significantly more tough. National candidates must secure a rank within the top 800 in JEE Main Paper 2 in order to be eligible for selection.
Key Factors Driving the B.Arch Cutoffs
Various factors determine the closing ranks each year:
- Shifting Academic Interests: An increasing preference for architecture over other engineering disciplines naturally affects cutoffs at popular NITs.
- Exam Complexity: The difficulty level of the Paper 2 directly influences ranks.
- Institutional Standing: A rise in national rankings ensures NIT Raipur remains a top choice of candidates, maintaining high eligibility requirements.
- Category Seat Matrix: The seat allotment for OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories affects the final cutoff for each group.
Admission Eligibility for NIT Raipur B.Arch
Given below is the eligibility requirement for the 5-year B.Arch degree:
- Entrance Examination: A valid rank from JEE Main Paper 2 is mandatory.
- Subject Requirements: Completion of the 10 + 2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics is required.
- Academic Benchmarks: Minimum of 75% in board examinations (65% for SC/ST/PwD) or a position within the top 20 percentile of the respective board is required.
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