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NIT Silchar — JoSAA Cutoff 2024 (All Branches)
NIT Silchar is a NIT located in Assam. 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 Assam.
Branch-Wise Cutoffs at NIT Silchar
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 | 13,000 | ~16,900 | Category-wise cutoff |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | ECE | 20,000 | ~26,000 | Category-wise cutoff |
| Electrical Engineering | EE | 23,500 | ~30,550 | Category-wise cutoff |
| Mechanical Engineering | ME | 32,000 | ~41,600 | Category-wise cutoff |
Sample Category-Wise Breakdown (Computer Science & Engineering)
Example closing ranks for the most-competitive branch at NIT Silchar. Other categories follow similar multipliers across all branches.
| Category | Other State (OS) | Home State (HS) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 13,000 | 16,900 |
| OBC-NCL | 16,900 | 21,970 |
| EWS | 14,950 | 19,435 |
| SC | 52,000 | 67,600 |
| ST | 78,000 | 1,01,400 |
| PwD | 65,000 | 84,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cutoff for NIT Silchar?
Closing ranks at NIT Silchar range from ~13,000 (Computer Science & Engineering, Gen OS) for the most competitive branch to ~32,000 (Mechanical Engineering, Gen OS) for less-competitive branches. Category-specific cutoffs vary significantly — see per-branch tables for details.
Does NIT Silchar 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 Assam 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 Silchar?
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) — closing around AIR 13,000 for General Other-State in 2024. This is the most-competitive branch at NIT Silchar.