NIT Delhi Cutoff 2016: Category-wise JEE Main Cutoff Ranks
NIT Delhi cutoff 2016 has been released for various BTech courses including BTech CSE, ECE and EE for various categories, including General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS and PwD. Candidates can check out the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Delhi BTech cutoffs 2016 on this page.
The institute offers BTech course based on JEE Main scores followed by the JoSAA and CSAB Counselling. The Closing Ranks for General Seats represent CRL whereas for OBC, SC and ST Seats represent respective Category Ranks. The closing Ranks for PwD Seats represent PwD Ranks within respective categories. To learn about the latest, succeeding and preceding years' category-wise cutoffs for NIT Delhi 2016, refer to the table mentioned below:
- NIT Delhi Cutoff 2016 for General All India Category
- IT Delhi Cutoff 2016 for OBC All India Category
- NIT Delhi Cutoff 2016 for SC All India Category
- NIT Delhi Cutoff 2016 for ST All India Category
- NIT Delhi Cutoff 2016 for Person with Disability (PwD) All India Category
- NIT Delhi Cutoff 2016 for General Home State Category
- NIT Delhi Cutoff 2016 for OBC Home State Category
- NIT Delhi Cutoff 2016 for SC Home State Category
- NIT Delhi Cutoff 2016 for ST Home State Category
- NIT Delhi Cutoff 2016 for Person with Disability Home State Category
- NIT Delhi Cutoff 2016 FAQs
NIT Delhi Cutoff 2016 for General All India Category
As per the JoSAA Round 1 Seat Allotment results, the closing ranks for top two courses stood at 2988 (CSE) and 5768 (ECE). Check out the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for NIT Delhi cutoff 2016 under the General category from the table mentioned below:
| Course Name |
Round 1 |
Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering |
2988 |
5426 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
8003 |
12903 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
5768 |
9078 |
Commonly asked questions
Apart from JEE Main, National Institute of Technology Delhi also offers admission to BTech course through DASA UG. Going as per last year data, the closing ranks for NIT cutoff 2022 for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering for Round 1 Seat Allotment result was 893 and in 2021, it was 505. the anticipated closing rank for NIT Delhi cutofff 2024 for Round 1 seat allotment must range between 505 and 893. For more information regarding NIT Delhi cutoff, click here.
To gain admission at NIT Delhi, candidates would have to first appear for the JEE Main examination and then for the JEE Main counselling process.
For the General AI category, the closing ranks fell between 6610 and 34683 for various BTech course specialisations. Therefore, a rank between this range is necessary to be eligible for admission at NIT Delhi.
However, please note that the NIT Delhi JEE Main cutoff 2025 was published for various categories and rounds under both the All India and Home State quota; hence, cutoff will vary accordingly.
The cutoff marks is flexible & depends on diff. factors. The factors affecting JEE Mains cutoff for BTech course at NIT Delhi are mentioned below:
- Total no. of seats
- Difficulty level of examination
- No. of candidates who appeared for the examination
- Past-year trends
IT Delhi Cutoff 2016 for OBC All India Category
Followed by the General category, the OBC category has the second-highest number of seats. The round 1 closing ranks have ranged between 1518 and 2785, while the last round closing ranks have ranged between 1840 and 4167. Check out the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Delhi cutoff 2016 for the OBC category All India candidates.
| Course Name |
Round 1 |
Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering |
1518 |
1840 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
2785 |
4167 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
2328 |
2804 |
NIT Delhi Cutoff 2016 for SC All India Category
Under the SC All India category, the institute offers three courses. As per both round 1 and the last round, BTech CSE was the most competitive course. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Delhi cutoff 2016 for the SC Category under the All India Quota:
| Course Name |
Round 1 |
Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering |
716 |
950 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
1404 |
1437 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
1756 |
2105 |
Commonly asked questions
IIIT Allahabad accpets JEE Main score for admission to the BTech courses. As per the IIIT Allahabad cutoff 2023, the Last Round closing rank for BTech ranged between 5924 and 9558, among which Information Technology was the most competitive specialisation. The Round 1 closing rank for BTech ranged between 4817 and 8428 for BTech.
So, considering the previous year Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks, candidates seeking admission to IIIT Allahabad must secure a rank over and above 4800 and 9600 for the General ALL India category candidates.
Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the 2023 Last Round closing ranks for IIIT Allahabad to get an idea of the ranks required for all the BTech courses offered at this institute:
| Course | Round 1 | Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 8428 | 9558 |
| B.Tech. in Information Technology | 4817 | 5924 |
| B.Tech. in Information Technology (Business Informatics) | 5162 | 6587 |
NIT Delhi JEE Main cutoff 2025 has been released for all rounds. The cutoff was released for candidates belonging to the All India and Home State quota for BTech course specialisations.
Among the General AI category candidates, the last round closing ranks varied between 6610 and 34683. Among the OBC AI category candidates, the cutoff for the same round fell between 2371 and 38294.
Apart from the General and OBC categories, the cutoff was released for SC, ST, and other categories too. In the table given below, students can find the branch-wise NIT Delhi BTech cutoff 2025 for the General AI category for the last round, sorted by most to least competitive.
| Course | NIT Delhi JEE Main cutoff 2025 |
|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 7758 |
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 8899 |
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 11918 |
| B.Tech. in VLSI Design and Technology | 12862 |
| B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering | 15151 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 16898 |
| B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 27467 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 34683 |
Refer to the below cut off details:
| CCMT Round 1 - 2025- GATE Cutoff | Course Name |
|---|---|
| 618 | MTech Computer Science & Eng. (Analytics) |
| 383 | MTech Mechanical Eng. (CAD/CAM) |
| 635 | MTech Computer Science & Eng. |
| 564 | MTech Mathematics & Computing (MC) |
| 374 | MTech Power & Energy Systems |
| 393 | MTech Civil Eng. |
NIT Delhi Cutoff 2016 for ST All India Category
NIT Delhi cutoff 2016 for the ST Category has been released for various BTech branches. CSE is the most competitive, whereas BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering is the least competitive branch. To check out the remaining round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Delhi cutoff 2016 for the ST All India Category check out the table below:
| Course Name |
Round 1 |
Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering |
380 |
383 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
354 |
354 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
477 |
499 |
NIT Delhi Cutoff 2016 for Person with Disability (PwD) All India Category
The last category for which NIT Delhi cutoffs 2016 are released is PwD category. For BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering, round 1 and the last round closed at the same rank of 161, indicating that the seats got filled in the round 1 itself. Tabulated below is the NIT Delhi cutoff 2016 for the PwD category based on JEE Main scores:
| Course Name |
Round 1 |
Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
161 |
161 |
Commonly asked questions
The selection process for the BTech course at NIT Delhi depends on the scores achieved by applicants in JEE Mains scores followed by JoSAA counselling. Initially, the minimum eligibility criteria required by the institute is candidate' must qualify for their Class 12 from Science stream with a minimum aggregate of 75%. The institute does not specify the minimum score required to get admission to UG engineering courses, the required score can vary each year depending on competition, seat availability, and the category of the candidate. For Computer Science and Engineering, the last year's i.e., 2024 JEE Mains ranks on which the admission closed was 8018. Additionally, candidates can check out the past eight-year JEE Mains cutoff for the BTech course at NIT Delhi from here: NIT Delhi Cutoff.
NIT Delhi BTech cutoff 2025 has not been released yet. However, if candidates compare the cutoff for the years 2022, 2023 and 2024 will find out that the closing rank for some of the BTech specialisations has been increased and the competition has decreased. Hence, the cutoff trend of BTech in CSE showcases a declining trend. Check out the below table to get a clear idea:
| Course | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTech in Computer Science and Engineering | 9906 | 11417 | 10174 |
Yes, NIT Delhi offers seat reservations in BTech course for Delhi state quota or home state quota. The institute reserves 50% of seats for candidates from Delhi (Home State quota). Candidates seeking admission under the Home State quota must provide government-approved and verified documents as proof of residence in Delhi.
NIT Delhi Cutoff 2016 for General Home State Category
NIT Delhi cutoff 2016 is released for the All India Quota and the Home State Quota. Each Quota has been aligned with 50 per cent of seats. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Delhi cutoff 2016 for the General Home State Quota:
| Course Name |
Round 1 |
Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering |
3786 |
11375 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
10097 |
19138 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
7448 |
17429 |
NIT Delhi Cutoff 2016 for OBC Home State Category
Under OBC Home State, NIT Delhi cutoff 2016 has been released for three courses including CSE, EE and ECE. The round 1 and the last round closing ranks for the most popular course BTech CSE has ranged between 3202 and 7840. Candidates from the OBC category under Home State Quota can check the previous year's NIT Delhi cutoff 2016 ranks from the below-mentioned table:
| Course Name |
Round 1 |
Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering |
3202 |
7840 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
6835 |
13557 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
5720 |
12958 |
NIT Delhi Cutoff 2016 for SC Home State Category
The next category for the Home State Quota cutoffs for NIT Delhi BTech admissions is the SC category. The institute offers three BTech courses under this category as well. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Delhi cutoff 2016 for the SC category candidates:
| Course Name |
Round 1 |
Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering |
670 |
4838 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
1921 |
6093 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
1205 |
5683 |
NIT Delhi Cutoff 2016 for ST Home State Category
The most competitive rank under the ST Home State Category for NIT Delhi cutoff 2016 was 1568 and 4512 for round 1 and the last round, respectively. Check out course-wise R1 and Last-round cutoff ranks for NIT Delhi under the ST Home State category from the table mentioned below:
| Course Name |
Round 1 |
Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering |
1568 |
4486 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
2062 |
4512 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
1650 |
4577 |
NIT Delhi Cutoff 2016 for Person with Disability Home State Category
The last category under the Home State Quota is the PwD category for which NIT Delhi cutoff 2016 has been released. Check out course-wise R1 and Last-round cutoff ranks for NIT Delhi under the ST Home State category from the table mentioned below:
| Course Name |
Round 1 |
Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
344 |
455 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
308 |
308 |
NIT Delhi Cutoff 2016 FAQs
Q. What is NIT Delhi cutoff 2016 for ST category?
A.
To check out the remaining round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Delhi cutoff 2016 for the ST All India Category check out the table below:
| Course Name |
Round 1 |
Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering |
380 |
383 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
354 |
354 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
477 |
499 |

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