NIT Surathkal Cutoff 2026 (NITK)
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). Lower rank = harder to get.
| Branch | Gen OS | Gen HS | OBC OS | SC OS | ST OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 2,800 | 1,400 | 2,251 | 550 | 1,400 |
| Information Technology | 3,500 | 1,800 | 2,800 | 700 | 1,700 |
| Electronics & Communication | 5,000 | 2,600 | 4,100 | 1,100 | 2,400 |
| Electrical & Electronics | 8,000 | 4,200 | 6,500 | 1,800 | 3,800 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 12,000 | 6,500 | 9,800 | 2,800 | 5,500 |
| Civil Engineering | 18,000 | 9,500 | 14,500 | 4,200 | 8,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | 16,000 | 8,500 | 13,000 | 3,800 | 7,200 |
| Mining Engineering | 28,000 | 15,000 | 22,000 | 6,500 | 12,000 |
Source: JoSAA 2025 Round 6 approximate. OS = Other State, HS = Home State (Karnataka). Verify at josaa.nic.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIT Surathkal CSE cutoff 2026?
NIT Surathkal CSE (Computer Science) cutoff in JoSAA 2025 was approximately AIR 2,800 (General OS closing rank). For OBC-NCL OS, it was around 2,251. For Home State (Karnataka) General quota, the cutoff is significantly more relaxed. 2026 cutoffs are expected to be similar, varying ±5–10%.
What rank is needed for NIT Surathkal?
For NIT Surathkal CSE under General OS quota, you need approximately AIR 2,800 or better (~99.82 percentile). For other branches: IT ~3,500, ECE ~5,000, Electrical ~8,000, Mechanical ~12,000. Home state (Karnataka) students get a significant relaxation of 30–40% in rank requirement.
Is NIT Surathkal better than NIT Trichy?
NIT Surathkal (NITK) and NIT Trichy are both Tier-1 NITs. NIT Trichy is ranked slightly higher in NIRF (9 vs 11) and has a better CSE cutoff (~4,463 vs ~2,800 General OS — NITK is actually more competitive). Both have excellent placement records. Choice depends on branch preference, home state, and career goals.
What is the NIT Surathkal home state quota cutoff?
NIT Surathkal home state (HS) quota is for Karnataka students. HS CSE cutoff in 2025 was around AIR 1,200–1,500 (General HS). This is significantly better than the OS cutoff of ~2,800. Karnataka students with AIR below ~1,500 can get NITK CSE under home state quota.
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