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NIT Puducherry — JoSAA Cutoff 2024 (All Branches)
NIT Puducherry is a NIT located in Puducherry. JEE Main qualifiers apply via JoSAA counselling. Below are branch-wise closing ranks for JoSAA Round 6 of 2024 (General-OS) — use as estimates for 2026 admissions. Home-state (HS) quota applies for candidates with domicile in Puducherry.
Branch-Wise Cutoffs at NIT Puducherry
Closing ranks shown are for General category, Other State (OS) quota, JoSAA 2024 Round 6. Click any branch for category-wise (Gen/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) detailed cutoff breakdown.
| Branch | Code | Gen OS Closing | Gen HS Closing | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | CSE | 13,500 | ~17,550 | Category-wise cutoff |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | ECE | 20,000 | ~26,000 | Category-wise cutoff |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | EE | 23,000 | ~29,900 | Category-wise cutoff |
| Mechanical Engineering | ME | 31,500 | ~40,950 | Category-wise cutoff |
Sample Category-Wise Breakdown (Computer Science & Engineering)
Example closing ranks for the most-competitive branch at NIT Puducherry. Other categories follow similar multipliers across all branches.
| Category | Other State (OS) | Home State (HS) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 13,500 | 17,550 |
| OBC-NCL | 17,550 | 22,815 |
| EWS | 15,525 | 20,183 |
| SC | 54,000 | 70,200 |
| ST | 81,000 | 1,05,300 |
| PwD | 67,500 | 87,750 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cutoff for NIT Puducherry?
Closing ranks at NIT Puducherry range from ~13,500 (Computer Science & Engineering, Gen OS) for the most competitive branch to ~31,500 (Mechanical Engineering, Gen OS) for less-competitive branches. Category-specific cutoffs vary significantly — see per-branch tables for details.
Does NIT Puducherry have home-state quota?
Yes — NITs reserve approximately 50% of seats for home-state candidates (HS quota). HS closing ranks are typically ~30% higher AIR than OS (Other State), making HS easier to secure for Puducherry domicile candidates.
How accurate are these closing ranks?
These are based on JoSAA 2024 Round 6 General-OS data with category multipliers applied for reserved categories. Expected accuracy is ±15% vs 2026 actual cutoffs. Paper difficulty, candidate volume and seat matrix changes can shift cutoffs year-on-year.
Which branch has the lowest closing rank at NIT Puducherry?
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) — closing around AIR 13,500 for General Other-State in 2024. This is the most-competitive branch at NIT Puducherry.