NIT Warangal CSE Round 1 vs Round 2: How Many Ranks Does the Cutoff Move on an Average?

NIT Warangal’s Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) programme remains one of the most sought-after courses among JEE Main aspirants. With JoSAA 2026 Round 1 cutoffs already released, many candidates are now analysing how much the cutoff is likely to shift in Round 2 and subsequent rounds. Understanding the movement between rounds helps students evaluate their selection chances accurately and make informed decisions during counselling.  

The JoSAA Round 1 JEE Main cutoff ranks has given engineering aspirants a clearer picture of admission trends at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal. Amongst all programmes, Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) attracts the highest number of candidates, resulting in some of the most competitive closing ranks. As candidates await Round 2 seat allotment results, a common question is: how much does the NIT Warangal CSE cutoff move between Round 1 and Round 2?

NIT Warangal Cutoff 2026: Round 1 Opening and Closing Ranks & Expected Round 2 Ranks 

This table highlights the JoSAA Round 1 opening and closing ranks for the B.Tech CSE program at NIT Warangal across various categories. It also features the expected rank ranges for Round 2 to show the estimated cutoff shifts. 

NIT Warangal CSE Round 2 Cutoffs: Historical Trends 2023–2025

This data shows a three-year comparison of the JoSAA Round 2 closing ranks for the B.Tech CSE program at NIT Warangal from 2023 to 2025. It shows the previous cutoff trends across Home State and Other State quotas to help candidates evaluate admission patterns over recent years. 

Why Do Cutoffs Change After Round 1?

Cutoff fluctuates because many candidates who receive a seat in Round 1 choose the “Float” option and later upgrade to a better institute or branch. When seats become vacant, they are allotted to candidates with slightly lower ranks in the next round. As a result, the closing rank generally increases from Round 1 to Round 2. 

Average Cutoff Movement for NIT Warangal CSE

Looking at the data from 2023 to 2025, getting into the B.Tech CSE program at NIT Warangal is much tougher and more strict for students from Other States than for Home State candidates. Across almost all categories, 2024 was the hardest year to get admission because the closing ranks dropped significantly. By 2025, the cutoffs relaxed again, but OS candidates still faced a very tight entry window (closing at rank 2234 for the OPEN category), while Home State candidates saw a bigger jump in ranks (closing at 3432). 

Conclusion

The NIT Warangal CSE cutoff generally increases slightly between JoSAA Round 1 and Round 2. While the exact change for 2026 will become clear only after the next allotment round, past counselling trends suggest that candidates close to the Round 1 closing rank still have a chance of securing a seat. Monitoring round-wise cutoff data and keeping a realistic choice list remain the best strategies for JoSAA participants.