NIT Rourkela Cutoff 2026
Branch-wise opening and closing ranks for all categories — JoSAA 2025 Round 6 data. 2026 cutoffs expected to be similar.
Branch-Wise Cutoff Ranks — JoSAA 2025
Closing ranks (Round 6). OS = Other State, HS = Home State (Odisha).
| Branch | Gen OS | Gen HS | OBC OS | SC OS | ST OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 3,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 700 | 1,200 |
| Electronics & Communication | 6,500 | 3,200 | 3,200 | 1,500 | 2,400 |
| Electrical Engineering | 10,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 2,300 | 3,800 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 15,000 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 3,500 | 5,800 |
| Civil Engineering | 22,000 | 11,000 | 11,000 | 5,100 | 8,500 |
| Chemical Engineering | 18,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 4,200 | 7,000 |
| Metallurgical & Materials Engg | 25,000 | 12,500 | 12,500 | 5,800 | 9,800 |
| Mining Engineering | 30,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 7,000 | 12,000 |
Source: JoSAA 2025 Round 6 approximate. Verify at josaa.nic.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIT Rourkela CSE cutoff 2026?
NIT Rourkela CSE cutoff in JoSAA 2025 was approximately AIR 3,800 (General OS closing rank). For OBC-NCL OS, it was around 1,800. Home state (Odisha) General HS cutoff was approximately AIR 1,800. 2026 cutoffs are expected to be in a similar range.
What rank is needed for NIT Rourkela?
For NIT Rourkela CSE under General OS quota, you need approximately AIR 3,800 (~99.75 percentile). For ECE ~6,500, Electrical ~10,000, Mechanical ~15,000. Odisha home state students get significant relaxation under HS quota.
Is NIT Rourkela good?
Yes. NIT Rourkela is one of the oldest and most prestigious NITs, ranked #16 in NIRF Engineering. It has strong placements in CSE, ECE, and Mechanical. The campus is large and well-developed. It's particularly well-regarded for metallurgy and chemical engineering along with core CS branches.
What is the NIT Rourkela home state cutoff?
NIT Rourkela home state (HS) quota is for Odisha students. General HS CSE closing rank in 2025 was approximately AIR 1,800. This gives Odisha students a major advantage — requiring roughly half the rank needed for OS quota seats.
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