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NIT Rourkela — JoSAA Cutoff 2024 (All Branches)
NIT Rourkela is a NIT located in Odisha. 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 Odisha.
Branch-Wise Cutoffs at NIT Rourkela
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 | 6,200 | ~8,060 | Category-wise cutoff |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | ECE | 11,000 | ~14,300 | Category-wise cutoff |
| Electrical Engineering | EE | 13,500 | ~17,550 | Category-wise cutoff |
| Mechanical Engineering | ME | 20,000 | ~26,000 | Category-wise cutoff |
| Civil Engineering | CE | 28,000 | ~36,400 | Category-wise cutoff |
Sample Category-Wise Breakdown (Computer Science & Engineering)
Example closing ranks for the most-competitive branch at NIT Rourkela. Other categories follow similar multipliers across all branches.
| Category | Other State (OS) | Home State (HS) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 6,200 | 8,060 |
| OBC-NCL | 8,060 | 10,478 |
| EWS | 7,130 | 9,269 |
| SC | 24,800 | 32,240 |
| ST | 37,200 | 48,360 |
| PwD | 31,000 | 40,300 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cutoff for NIT Rourkela?
Closing ranks at NIT Rourkela range from ~6,200 (Computer Science & Engineering, Gen OS) for the most competitive branch to ~28,000 (Civil Engineering, Gen OS) for less-competitive branches. Category-specific cutoffs vary significantly — see per-branch tables for details.
Does NIT Rourkela 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 Odisha 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 Rourkela?
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) — closing around AIR 6,200 for General Other-State in 2024. This is the most-competitive branch at NIT Rourkela.