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NIT Karnataka (Surathkal) — JoSAA Cutoff 2024 (All Branches)
NIT Karnataka (Surathkal) is a NIT located in Karnataka. 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 Karnataka.
Branch-Wise Cutoffs at NIT Karnataka (Surathkal)
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 | 3,500 | ~4,550 | Category-wise cutoff |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | ECE | 7,500 | ~9,750 | Category-wise cutoff |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | EE | 9,500 | ~12,350 | Category-wise cutoff |
| Mechanical Engineering | ME | 14,000 | ~18,200 | Category-wise cutoff |
| Civil Engineering | CE | 24,000 | ~31,200 | Category-wise cutoff |
Sample Category-Wise Breakdown (Computer Science & Engineering)
Example closing ranks for the most-competitive branch at NIT Karnataka (Surathkal). Other categories follow similar multipliers across all branches.
| Category | Other State (OS) | Home State (HS) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 3,500 | 4,550 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,550 | 5,915 |
| EWS | 4,025 | 5,233 |
| SC | 14,000 | 18,200 |
| ST | 21,000 | 27,300 |
| PwD | 17,500 | 22,750 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cutoff for NIT Karnataka (Surathkal)?
Closing ranks at NIT Karnataka (Surathkal) range from ~3,500 (Computer Science & Engineering, Gen OS) for the most competitive branch to ~24,000 (Civil Engineering, Gen OS) for less-competitive branches. Category-specific cutoffs vary significantly — see per-branch tables for details.
Does NIT Karnataka (Surathkal) 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 Karnataka 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 Karnataka (Surathkal)?
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) — closing around AIR 3,500 for General Other-State in 2024. This is the most-competitive branch at NIT Karnataka (Surathkal).