Calcutta University Cutoff 2024: Check Category-Wise WBJEE Cutoff Ranks

Yatendra Kumar
Yatendra Kumar
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6 mins readUpdated on Jun 19, 2025 00:03 IST
Considering the CU WBJEE cutoff 2024 for the Home State category candidates. It consisted of opening and closing ranks for the first rounds. The CSE Last Round for the General and OBC categories were 20102 and 6489. Further, it stood as the most demanded course among the candidates seeking admission to BTech courses.

Calcutta University WBJEE Cutoff 2024 has been concluded after three rounds of the Seat Allotment Result. The cutoff was released for General All India and Home State quotas. From the Calcutta University last-round closing ranks, it is clear that B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering was the most sought-after course with a closing cutoff of 906 among General AI quota students. Computer Science and Engineering remained one of the most in-demand branches in 2024. The high cutoff positions this course as one of the most competitive across all specialisations. Refer to the table below for a complete breakdown of the Calcutta University cutoff 2024 round closing ranks by course and category:

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  • Calcutta University Cutoff 2024 for General All India Category
  • Calcutta University Cutoff 2024 for General Home State Category
  • Calcutta University Cutoff 2024 for OBC Home State Category
  • Calcutta University Cutoff 2024 for SC Home State Category
  • Calcutta University Cutoff 2024 for ST Home State Category
  • Calcutta University Cutoff 2024 for PWD Home State Category
  • Calcutta University Cutoff 2024 for EWS Home State Category
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Calcutta University Cutoff 2024 for General All India Category

In the 2024 admission cycle, B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering emerged as one of the most competitive programs, closing with a General AI rank of 365 in Round 1 and 906 in the Last Round. The significant difference between rounds reflects the sustained popularity and demand for this specialisation. The low closing ranks suggest that this program continues to attract top-performing candidates. Candidates with high ranks mostly prefer the B.Tech. in Jute and Fibre Technology course, with a last-round closing rank of 3918 for the General AI category candidates.

Course First Round Last Round
B.Tech. in Jute and Fibre Technology 3907 3918
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Ceramic Engineering) 1830 1891
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Oil Technology) 1830 1891
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Petrochemicals and Petroleum Refinery Engineering) 1830 1908
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemical Technology) 1830 1891
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering 365 906
B.Tech. in Instrumentation Engineering 1261 1402
B.Tech. in Polymer Science and Technology 2368 2133
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering 994 1301
B.Tech. in Information Technology 634 903
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering 1482 1612
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering 1162 1055
Discontinued (Nov- 2024)-B.Tech. in Optics and Optoelectronics Engineering 1464 1749
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Q:   Can I get admission to Calcutta University with a rank of 7000 in WBJEE?
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No, you cannot get admission at a rank of 7000 at Calcutta University. The Calcutta University cutoff 2024 for the BTech courses at the undergraduate level has been released upto Round 3 seat allotment results. The WBJEE cutoff 2024 for BTech courses ranged between 903 and 3918 for General AI students. So, candidates having a rank of, 7000 cannot not even think of  getting admission at Calcutta University. However, for OBC AI category candidates, the required rank to get into Calcutta University is 27788 or below than that.

Q:   What is Calcutta University BCom cutoff?
A: 

Calcutta University admissions to the BCom course is based on CUCAT scores. The University offers admissions to this course through affiliated colleges. As per cutoff 2022, the last round closing rank for BCom stood at 63.5 for Baruipur College for the General category All India candidates. Candidates seeking admission can refer to the table given below to check out the college-wise the previous year's ranks for the General category All India candidates:

College2022
Baruipur College63.5
Surendranath Church College137.6
Victoria Institution255
Surendranath College For Women175
Susil Kar College188
Vidyasagar Evening College197
Q:   What are the factors that affects Calcutta University BTech cutoff?
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While preparing the cutoff for Calcutta University BTech course, the authorities will consider examination and admission-related factors. The listed factors will be checked and considered by the authorities while determining the cutoff of Calcutta University BTech - previous years' cutoff trends, difficulty level of exam, total number of qualified candidates, total number of candidates applying for a specific course or institute, number of seats available for admission, etc. After checking all of these factors, the authorities will prepare the Calcutta University WBJEE cutoff for BTech admission. 

Calcutta University Cutoff 2024 for General Home State Category

Considering the Calcutta University WBJEE cutoff 2024, the B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering and B.Tech. in Information Technology stood at 1641 and 1896, respectively. At this institute, it continued to show strong demand, with General Home State cutoff ranks ranging from 1641 to 6284 for the Last Round. To know more cutoffs, check out the table below:

Course First Round Last Round
B.Tech. in Jute and Fibre Technology 7067 6284
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Ceramic Engineering) 3985 4222
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Oil Technology) 3985 4222
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Petrochemicals and Petroleum Refinery Engineering) 3985 3701
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemical Technology) 3985 4222
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering 830 1641
B.Tech. in Instrumentation Engineering 1918 2290
B.Tech. in Polymer Science and Technology 4066 4189
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering 1392 1937
B.Tech. in Information Technology 1195 1896
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering 2282 2353
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering 1634 2135
Discontinued (Nov- 2024)-B.Tech. in Optics and Optoelectronics Engineering 2363 2814
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Calcutta University Cutoff 2024 for OBC Home State Category

As per the Calcutta University BTech cutoff 2024, the last round stood between 15709 and 62109. In connection with it, the most competitive program was B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering. Likewise, the least competitive course was B.Tech. in Jute and Fibre Technology. Check out more courses from the table below:

Course Last Round
B.Tech. in Jute and Fibre Technology 62109
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Ceramic Engineering) – / –
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering – / –
B.Tech. in Instrumentation Engineering – / –
B.Tech. in Polymer Science and Technology 30840
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering – / –
B.Tech. in Information Technology – / –
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering 15709
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering – / –
Discontinued (Nov- 2024)-B.Tech. in Optics and Optoelectronics Engineering – / –
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Q:   How much did the cut-off increase/ decrease for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering at Calcutta University in 2024?
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The cutoff has significantly increased in 2024 for BTech at Calcutta University.  Check out the pointers mentioned below for more details-
  1. 2022 - 725
  2. 2023- 725
  3. 2024- 906

  

Calcutta University Cutoff 2024 for SC Home State Category

During the Calcutta University cutoff 2024, a highly demanded program, reported General AI cutoff ranks of 3237 in Round 1 and 3070 in the Last Round. Considering the last-round cutoffs, the course with the least demand among the candidates was B.Tech. in Jute and Fibre Technology. The last-round closing rank for BTech in Jute and Fibre Technology stood at 26818. 

Course First Round Last Round
B.Tech. in Jute and Fibre Technology 19166 26818
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Ceramic Engineering) 15474 16347
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Oil Technology) 15474 16347
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Petrochemicals and Petroleum Refinery Engineering) 15474 15834
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemical Technology) 15474 16347
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering 3237 3070
B.Tech. in Instrumentation Engineering 10355 13593
B.Tech. in Polymer Science and Technology 15640 17207
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering 6914 10700
B.Tech. in Information Technology 4950 9047
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering 9553 13040
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering 7642 12452
Discontinued (Nov 2024)-B.Tech. in Optics and Optoelectronics Engineering 12799 14799

Calcutta University Cutoff 2024 for ST Home State Category

For the Calcutta University 2024 cutoff, the B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Ceramic Engineering) cutoffs in 2024 were identical to those of Chemical Technology (Oil Technology) and Chemical Technology (Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemical Technology) at a common last-round cutoff of 85324. Meanwhile, BTech in Computer Science and Engineering possesses the most competitive cutoffs for the first and last rounds.

Course First Round Last Round
B.Tech. in Jute and Fibre Technology 95829 95829
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Ceramic Engineering) 60724 85324
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Oil Technology) 60724 85324
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Petrochemicals and Petroleum Refinery Engineering) 60724 91765
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemical Technology) 60724 85234
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering 20819 48487
B.Tech. in Instrumentation Engineering 39485 45232
B.Tech. in Polymer Science and Technology 66883 101204
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering 26475 39485
B.Tech. in Information Technology 23170 26475
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering 39772 73953
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering 26744 26744
Discontinued (Nov- 2024)-B.Tech. in Optics and Optoelectronics Engineering 40960 40960

Calcutta University Cutoff 2024 for PWD Home State Category

As per the Calcutta University PWD HS quota cutoff 2024, the candidates experienced a cutoff between 13538 and 80478 for the last-round closing rank. During 2024 cutoffs, BTech in IT has competitive cutoffs, although not as sought-after as the tech-oriented branches; the course grasping the highest level of demand was BTech in Computer Science and Engineering at a first and last round rank of 8972 and 13538.To know more, check out the table below:

Course First Round Last Round
B.Tech. in Jute and Fibre Technology – / – – / –
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Ceramic Engineering) 79630 79630
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Oil Technology) 79630 79630
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Petrochemicals and Petroleum Refinery Engineering) 79630 79630
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemical Technology) 79630 79630
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering 8972 13538
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering 24417 30851
B.Tech. in Information Technology 13538 25569
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering 34310 80478

Calcutta University Cutoff 2024 for EWS Home State Category

Candidates seeking admission to Calcutta University must check out the first and last round closing ranks for a thorough analysis of the trend:

Course First Round Last Round
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Ceramic Engineering) 6681 11588
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Oil Technology) 6681 11588
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Petrochemicals and Petroleum Refinery Engineering) 6681 11588
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemical Technology) 6681 11588
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering 1337 2459
B.Tech. in Instrumentation Engineering 3083 4824
B.Tech. in Polymer Science and Technology 5697 11208
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering 2142 3182
B.Tech. in Information Technology 1825 2792
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering 3243 5313
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering 2285 3477
Discontinued (Nov 2024)-B.Tech. in Optics and Optoelectronics Engineering 5235 12063

 

 

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