NIT Calicut Cutoff 2024: Check Category Wise JEE Main Cutoff Ranks

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Rashmi Sinha
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11 mins readUpdated on Jan 9, 2025 10:39 IST

NIT Calicut BTech cutoff 2024 has been released for admission across multiple specialisations. The institute accepts JEE Main entrance exam scores, followed by JoSAA and CSAB counselling rounds. Among the General AI category students, the last-round closing ranks fell between 4482 and 35922, of which CSE stands out as the most competitive BTech specialisation. The first-round cutoff for CSE was 4088. For detailed branches and category-wise cutoff ranks, check out the information provided below: 

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  • NIT Calicut Cutoff 2024 for General All India Category
  • NIT Calicut Cutoff 2024 for OBC All India Category
  • NIT Calicut Cutoff 2024 for SC All India Category
  • NIT Calicut Cutoff 2024 for ST All India Category
  • NIT Calicut Cutoff 2024 for EWS All India Category
  • NIT Calicut Cutoff 2024 for PWD All India Category
  • NIT Calicut Cutoff 2024 for General Category in HS Quota
  • NIT Calicut Cutoff 2024 for OBC Category in HS Quota
  • NIT Calicut Cutoff 2024 for SC Category in HS Quota
  • NIT Calicut Cutoff 2024 for ST Category in HS Quota
  • NIT Calicut Cutoff 2024 for EWS Category in HS Quota
  • NIT Calicut Cutoff 2024 for PWD Category in HS Quota
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NIT Calicut Cutoff 2024 for General All India Category 

NIT Calicut JEE Main cutoff 2024 was released as opening and closing ranks, wherein the last-round closing ranks ranged between 4482 and 35922 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. Among all the BTech specialisations, CSE was the most challenging in gaining admission to NIT Calicut. Candidates seeking admission irrespective of course choice can also consider other specialisations such as Electronics and Communication Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering with JEE Main last-round closing ranks of 7433 and 11415, respectively. To view the NIT Calicut branch-wise cutoff 2024, check out the table below: 

Course

Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering

22457

26194

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

29580

33650

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

4088

4482

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

10194

11415

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

6838

7433

B.Tech. in Engineering Physics

13950

16218

B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering

27416

33674

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

17925

20611

B.Tech. in Production Engineering

29020

33433

B.Tech. in Biotechnology

30894

35922

NIT Calicut Cutoff 2024 for OBC All India Category 

For the OBC category candidates, the JEE Main cutoff ranks were comparatively tough for admission in 2024 as compared to the students belonging to the General AI quota. Considering the first and last rounds, CSE was the most demanded specialisation for admission among engineering aspirants. For CSE admission, the JEE Main cutoff ranks saw a shift in its closing ranks from the initial till its last round. An increase in the last-round cutoff ranks indicated that the seats remained unfilled, which led to less competition in the last round, allowing more students to be admitted at NIT Calicut. 

Q:   What is the opening and closing rank for BTech in Mechanical Engineering at NIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology?
A:

The opening and closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the General category under All India, opening rank was 17258 and closing rank was 26203. The cutoffs are differant when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 17258 and 26203. Admission to B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering in NIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

Q:   How are NIT Calicut cut off marks determined?
A:

NIT Calicut cutoff were released through Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) for Undergraduate courses. NIT Calicut DASA UG cutoff is decided based on various factors, such as the total number of available seats, the marks obtained by the candidates, the number of candidates who appeared in the exam, etc. Given below are the list of some related factors involve to determine the DASA UG cutoff:

  • Total numbers of Seats available for the candidates in a given year
  • Number of applications filled by the candidates for the specific seats
  • Difficulty level of exam (Shift-wise)
  • Performance of candidates
  • Previous years' cutoff trends

 

Q:   What has been the trend for cut off in BTech Biotechnology at NIT Calicut?
A:

The cutoff trend for BTech in Biotechnology at NIT Calicut has been increasing in the recent years. In 2021, the closing rank for BTech under the General category for all India quota was 45397. In 2022, it increased to 54460. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from 58965 to 64827 for OBC, 6092 to 128601 for SC, 177157 to 143520 for ST, 56413 to 62008 for EWS & 30342 to 2328 for PWD. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for Engineering education in India continues to grow. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different. 

Course

Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering

8095

9306

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

1298

1457

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

9852

11102

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

3936

4310

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

2303

2574

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

6131

6889

B.Tech. in Production Engineering

9971

12253

B.Tech. in Biotechnology

10742

12280

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

242

299

B.Tech. in Engineering Physics

6260

6978

B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering

10397

12440

NIT Calicut Cutoff 2024 for SC All India Category

Below is the NIT Calicut SC category cutoff 2024 for the BTech programme across multiple specialisations. Considering the final cutoff round, the BTech in CSE was the most in-demand specialisation with a closing rank of 843 in the AII India quota. For other courses, such as Electronics & Communication Engineering and Electrical & Electronics Engineering, the last round cutoff ranks are comparatively easy to get admission to NIT Calicut. The closing cutoff for ECE and EEE stood at 1665 and 2686, respectively. For the rest of the courses, check out the table below: 

Course

Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering

4556

5176

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

813

843

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

4962

5615

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

2557

2686

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

1464

1665

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

3936

4556

B.Tech. in Production Engineering

5806

5806

B.Tech. in Biotechnology

4985

5691

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

104

104

B.Tech. in Engineering Physics

3930

4856

B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering

5567

6885

NIT Calicut Cutoff 2024 for ST All India Category

Like all the above categories, BTech in CSE remains the first choice for admission among the students belonging to the ST AII India category. During the first round, the JEE Main 2024 cutoff rank was 260, while in the last round, the closing rank stood at 269 for admission. Students who were not eligible to take admission to CSE can also consider other BTech specialisations, including Electronics & Communication Engineering and Electrical & Electronics Engineering, with lenient last-round closing ranks of 411 and 869, respectively. 

Course

Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering

1611

1689

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

260

269

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

1421

1515

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

771

869

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

411

411

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

1318

1466

B.Tech. in Production Engineering

1219

1889

B.Tech. in Biotechnology

1825

1867

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

50

85

B.Tech. in Engineering Physics

1258

1258

B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering

1515

1940

NIT Calicut Cutoff 2024 for EWS All India Category

Considering the JEE Main cutoff ranks 2024 for the EWS category students, Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) has the most competitive closing ranks. The first and last-round cutoff for admission to the course was 136 in the AI quota. The second most demanded specialisation was CSE with a round 1 cutoff rank of 645, while in the last round, the closing rank was 623. In case, candidates want to pick less competitive BTech specialisations, the available options are Electronics and Communication Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering with lenient closing cutoff ranks of 1010 and 1681, respectively. Refer to the table below, for more cutoff-related information: 

Q:   What is the opening and closing rank for BTech in Chemical Engineering at NIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology?
A:

The opening and closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the General category under All India, opening rank was 23530 and closing rank was 39428. The Cutoffs are differant when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 32411 and 44990. Admission to BTech in Chemical Engineering in NIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

Q:   How many entrance exam cutoffs will be released for admission to BTech in Electrical & Electronic Engineering at NIT Calicut?
A:

NIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology will release 6-8 rounds of JEE Main cutoffs for admission to BTech  in Electrical & Electronic Engineering. The cutoffs will be released on a rolling basis, and the seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The cutoffs will be based on the following factors:

  • The JEE Main score of the candidate
  • The category of the candidate
  • The number of seats available in the course

Candidates must visit the official website of entrance exam to read clear instructions on how to proceed with the counselling process, once the round is released.

Q:   What is the opening and closing rank for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering at NIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology?
A:

The opening and closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the General category under All India, opening rank was 3843 and closing rank was 4799. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 4636 and 6315. Admission to BTech in Computer Science and Engineering in NIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

Course

Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering

4781

3997

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

645

623

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

5714

5034

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

2011

1681

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

1260

1010

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

3546

3123

B.Tech. in Production Engineering

6564

5770

B.Tech. in Biotechnology

6217

5768

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

136

136

B.Tech. in Engineering Physics

3333

2923

B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering

6173

5137

NIT Calicut Cutoff 2024 for PWD All India Category

For the PWD category candidates, the JEE Main cutoff ranks were announced for CSE, Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Engineering Physics programmes. Among all the BTech specialisations, the most competitive was CSE, followed by Electrical & Electronics Engineering, for which the first and final round closing ranks stood at 94 and 371, respectively. To view the JEE Main cutoff ranks for other BTech specialisations, check out the table below: 

Course

Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering

1016

1016

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

94

94

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

1112

1743

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

371

371

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

963

963

B.Tech. in Engineering Physics

1493

1671

NIT Calicut Cutoff 2024 for General Category in HS Quota 

For the General category students in the Home State quota, the JEE Main cutoff ranks varied between 9271 and 41705 in the final round. As per the concluding round, the Bachelor of Architecture and BTech in CSE were the most sought-after programmes to get admission at NIT Calicut in 2024. For admission to the BArch course, the first and last-round closing ranks stood at 271. For CSE, the closing rank in the first round was 8965, while in the last round, the cutoff closed at 9271 for the students belonging to the General category. To check out the cutoff ranks of all the courses offered at NIT Calicut, refer to the table below: 

Course

Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering

27476

30934

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

8965

9271

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

35519

40264

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

15443

15954

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

11991

12264

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

21214

22280

B.Tech. in Production Engineering

36082

41705

B.Tech. in Biotechnology

28517

32869

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

271

271

B.Tech. in Engineering Physics

21345

21437

B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering

32361

36082

NIT Calicut Cutoff 2024 for OBC Category in HS Quota 

Refer to the table below to view the NIT Calicut cutoff OBC in the home state quota. Compared to the AI quota, the JEE Main cutoff ranks were less competitive for admission among the OBC category students. For admission to the CSE course, the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks stood at 2846 and 3220, respectively. The easiest BTech specialisations for admission were Production Engineering and Civil Engineering, with lenient last-round closing ranks of 14647 and 14202, respectively. 

Course

Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering

9565

10457

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

2846

3220

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

11567

14202

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

4880

5301

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

3551

4082

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

7097

7893

B.Tech. in Production Engineering

11853

14647

B.Tech. in Biotechnology

11012

11278

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

133

133

B.Tech. in Engineering Physics

9484

9819

B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering

10999

12355

NIT Calicut Cutoff 2024 for SC Category in HS Quota 

Candidates belonging to the SC category can refer to the table below to view the JEE Main first and last-round closing ranks. As per the concluding round, the closing ranks fell between 289 and 18762, of which Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) was the most desirable course considering its competitive cutoff ranks. The second best option was BTech in CSE with first and last-round closing ranks of 2771 and 3043, respectively. For other courses, check out the table below: 

Course

Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering

13814

14849

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

2771

3043

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

13963

16371

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

8611

9899

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

5750

6719

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

10770

13856

B.Tech. in Production Engineering

15671

18762

B.Tech. in Biotechnology

9508

9508

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

107

289

B.Tech. in Engineering Physics

5321

5321

B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering

14849

16049

NIT Calicut Cutoff 2024 for ST Category in HS Quota 

The JEE Main cutoff details for NIT Calicut admission to the BTech and BArch courses are provided below. Taking the last-round cutoff ranks into consideration, candidates belonging to the ST category for admission in the first round should aim to secure a rank between 415 and 43656. CSE stands out as the most sought-after BTech branch for admission. For other branches, check out the cutoff details in the table below: 

Course

Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering

29399

29399

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

4056

4056

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

26676

34138

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

16825

16825

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

6198

6198

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

43656

15322

B.Tech. in Biotechnology

7129

7129 (R1)

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

415

415

B.Tech. in Engineering Physics

1685

1685

B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering

36888

36888

NIT Calicut Cutoff 2024 for EWS Category in HS Quota 

The EWS category cutoff in the Home State quota for BTech admission in 2024 ranged between 20059 and 79174 in the last round. Of all the BTech specialisations, the most competitive one was CSE. The first and last-round closing ranks for the CSE course stood at 7665 and 20059, respectively. For the complete list of undergraduate courses offered at NIT Calicut along with their JEE Main cutoff ranks, refer to the table below: 

Course

Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering

27774

43883

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

7665

20059

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

40014

79174

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

16994

26831

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

14720

22874

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

22874

36039

B.Tech. in Production Engineering

40119

59113

B.Tech. in Biotechnology

18417

59839

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

479

595

B.Tech. in Engineering Physics

25721

33778

B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering

25956

33781

NIT Calicut Cutoff 2024 for PWD Category in HS Quota 

Below are the first and last round closing ranks for the NIT Calicut BTech admission among the PWD category students in the Home State quota. During the last round, some of the most popular courses were BTech in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Bachelor of Architecture, and BTech in Computer Science & Engineering. On the contrary, the least competitive courses for admission in 2024 were BTech in Biotechnology, BTech in Civil Engineering, and BTech in Materials Science and Engineering, with lenient last-round cutoff ranks of 3033, 2250, and 1128, respectively. For more details, check out the table below: 

Course

Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

170

170

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

1321

2250

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

521

521

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

58

58

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

761

1321

B.Tech. in Biotechnology

3033

3033

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

62

62

B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering

1128

1128

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