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NIT Rourkela CE Cutoff 2024 — Category-Wise Closing Ranks
JoSAA 2024 Round 6 closing ranks for Civil Engineering (CE) at NIT Rourkela, split across all reservation categories. Home-State (HS) and Other-State (OS) quotas shown separately.
Category-Wise Closing Ranks
| Category | Other State (OS) | Home State (HS) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 28,000 | 36,400 |
| OBC-NCL | 36,400 | 47,320 |
| EWS | 32,200 | 41,860 |
| SC | 1,12,000 | 1,45,600 |
| ST | 1,68,000 | 2,18,400 |
| PwD | 1,40,000 | 1,82,000 |
Category ranks calculated using approximate JoSAA multipliers from General-OS baseline. Actual closing ranks can vary ±15%. Always verify on the official JoSAA portal during counselling.
How This Branch's Cutoff Has Trended
Closing ranks for Civil Engineering at NIT Rourkela have fluctuated ±10% over the last 5 years based on paper difficulty, candidate volume and seat matrix adjustments. The 2024 baseline we show is within ~15% of the likely 2026 closing rank — use as a directional estimate, not a guarantee.
- Top NIT CS trajectory: Closing ranks have tightened ~10% from 2020 to 2024 as JEE Main competition grew. Expect similar or slightly tighter cutoffs in 2026.
- Core branches (ME, CE, EE): Slightly wider closing ranks year-on-year as student preference shifts toward CS/ECE. Core branches are more "stable" for mid-range rank candidates.
- Newer NITs & IIITs: More volatile — closing ranks can shift significantly as institutes gain/lose reputation or seat intake changes.
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Open College PredictorFrequently Asked Questions
What was NIT Rourkela CE closing rank in 2024?
NIT Rourkela Civil Engineering (CE) closed at around AIR 28,000 for General category Other-State (OS) quota in JoSAA 2024 Round 6. Home-State (HS) closing was ~36,400 AIR.
What percentile is needed for CE at NIT Rourkela?
AIR 28,000 corresponds to approximately -133.3 percentile in JEE Main 2024. Work backward from this percentile using our JEE Main Rank Predictor to estimate the marks you need.
Is CE available at other NITs?
Yes — Civil Engineering or equivalent is available at most top NITs. Our College Predictor shows all institutes offering this branch across different rank bands. Use the tool to compare closing ranks across the full list.
How accurate are these closing ranks for 2026?
The 2024 baseline is approximate (±15%). 2026 cutoffs will shift based on paper difficulty, candidate volume, seat matrix changes and category-specific representation. Use these as directional estimates — always verify with JoSAA during actual counselling.
Can I get CE at NIT Rourkela via Round 5 or 6?
Closing ranks typically widen (higher AIR possible) in later JoSAA rounds as top-ranked candidates upgrade or drop out. If your rank is close to the 2024 closing rank shown, you have a realistic shot in rounds 4-6. Use Float option in JoSAA to maximise this chance.