NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018: Check Category-Wise JEE Main Cutoff Ranks

Yatendra Kumar
Yatendra Kumar
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7 mins readUpdated on Dec 11, 2025 10:22 IST
NIT Kurukshetra had offered admissions to BTech courses in 2018. In respect of it, the cutoffs were released for the First and Last Round. As per the branch-wise data, the CSE was the most competitive course at NIT Kurukshetra. The Last Round for CSE was released for general AI category at 6727.

NIT Kurukshetra cutoff 2018 was announced for admission to B.Tech courses. It was announced in form of opening and closing ranks. The cutoff was released for general, OBC, SC, ST, EWS and PWD for the All India and Home State categories. CSE was the most competitive branch among all branches, as per NIT Kurukshetra BTech cutoff 2018. The Round 1 and Last Round CSE closing ranks for General AI India category candidates were 5799 and 6727, respectively. See below for category-wise cutoffs for different BTech specialisations.

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Table of contents
  • NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for General All India Category
  • NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for General All India Female Category
  • NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for OBC All India Category
  • NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for OBC All India Female Category
  • NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for SC All India Category
  • NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for SC All India Female Category
  • NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for ST All India Category
  • NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for ST All India Female Category
  • NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for PWD All India Category
  • NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for PWD All India Female Category
  • NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for General Home State Category
  • NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for OBC Home State Category
  • NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for SC Home State Category
  • NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for ST Home State Category
  • NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for PWD Home State Category
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NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for General All India Category

Under the General All India category, Computer Science and Engineering was the most competitive course, with a Round 1 rank of 5799 and a Last Round rank of 6727. Apart from that, Mechanical Engineering had the Last Round rank of 16172. Check out more specialisations in the table below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

18013

23137

Computer Engineering

5799

6727

Electrical Engineering

12788

15074

Electronics and Communication Engineering

9995

12454

Information Technology

7623

8754

Mechanical Engineering

13515

16172

Production and Industrial Engineering

22806

29666

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the required score in JEE Mains exam to get admission to NIT Kurukshetra for BTech in CSE?
A: 

Admission to the BTech CSE course at NIT Kurukshetra is done through JEE Main, which is conducted by NTA every year in two sessions. Aspiring students need to qualify for the exam with a valid score and appear for the JoSAA Counselling. For the selection of candidates for vacant seats, the college also accepts admission through CSAB Counselling. Candidates can refer to the table below to know about the current year and previous year cutoff for BTech in CSE:

JEE Main Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course202120222023
B.Tech. in Computer Engineering657579698104
Q:   What is the NIMCET rank for NIT Kurukshetra MCA course?
A: 

NIT Kurukshetra MCA admission is based on valid NIMCET score, followed by NIMCET Counselling process. As per the NIT Kurukshetra cutoff 2023, the last round closing rank for the MCA course was 436 for the General All India category students. Candidates preparing for NIT Kurukshetra MCA admission 2024 can refer to the table given below to check out the NIT Kurukshetra Round 1 and the Last Round cutoff 2023. This will given an idea of the expected NIT Kurukshetra cutoff 2024: 

CourseRound 1 (Closing Rank)Last Round (Closing Rank)
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)434436

 

Q:   How many seats are reserved in BTech NIT Kurukshetra?
A: 

There are 1242 seats available for BTech at NIT Kurukshetra. Students have to satisfy the eligibility criteria. Additionally, the selection process involves the valid scores of JEE Main. 

NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for General All India Female Category

 According to the NIT Kurukshetra BTech cutoff 2018 results, CSE was the most competitive course offered in 2018. In addition, the CSE Last Round cutoff was 8943. On the other hand, the BTech in Production and Industrial Engineering was the least competitive course offered. The NIT Kurukshetra branch-wise cutoff distribution is tabulated below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

21056

28828

Computer Engineering

8189

8943

Electrical Engineering

14758

17439

Electronics and Communication Engineering

11470

14819

Information Technology

8943

12362

Mechanical Engineering

19078

22517

Production and Industrial Engineering

25397

36799

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NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for OBC All India Category

According to the NIT Kurukshetra CSE cutoff 2018, the cutoffs for Round 1 and the Last Round for CSE were 2488 and 2698, respectively. It was also the most competitive course in 2018. In addition to that, Information Technology was the second-most competitive course at NIT Kurukshetra. Refer to the table below for more specialisations:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

5669

6700

Computer Engineering

2488

2698

Electrical Engineering

4695

5584

Electronics and Communication Engineering

3824

4539

Information Technology

3033

3298

Mechanical Engineering

4814

5581

Production and Industrial Engineering

7891

9967

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I join NIT Kurukshetra after Class 12?
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Q:   What is the NIT Kurukshetra category-wise cutoff for CSE?
A: 

NIT Kurukshetra CSE cutoff 2025 was released across different categories for the AI and HS quotas. To view the category-wise last round JEE Main cutoff 2025 for CSE admission, check out the table given below: 

CategoryJEE Main Cutoff 2025 (Last Round)
General8831
OBC12295
SC47074
ST463
EWS11341
PWD93

 

Q:   What was the cutoff for NIT Kurukshetra in 2025?
A: 

NIT Kurukshetra JEE Mains 2025 cutoffs have been published for admission to BTech and Integrated BTech programs. In Round 5, JoSAA cutoffs for 2025 ranged between the 6562 and 36067 values. Notably, the BTech in CSE is highly competitive among General category students.

NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for OBC All India Female Category

During the NIT Kurukshetra OBC AI female category cutoff 2018, the CSE cutoff for the First and Final Round under the OBC female category concluded at 3800. Similarly, Information Technology also had the same opening and closing rounds. For more specialisations, refer to the table below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

9393

11422

Computer Engineering

3800

3800

Electrical Engineering

9045

9992

Electronics and Communication Engineering

8082

9152

Information Technology

4883

4883

Mechanical Engineering

10506

11385

Production and Industrial Engineering

10805

18652

NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for SC All India Category

The BTech cutoffs for the Final Round varied from 1055 to 6598, while for the First Round, the cutoffs were between 1055 and 5032. With respect to it, CSE's Last Round cutoff was 1055. Also, NIT Kurukshetra's most competitive course was CSE. The branch-specific cutoffs for the SC All India Category for 2018 are listed below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

2835

3142

Computer Engineering

1055

1055

Electrical Engineering

2308

3131

Electronics and Communication Engineering

2294

2872

Information Technology

1665

1865

Mechanical Engineering

2424

3086

Production and Industrial Engineering

5032

6598

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Q:   What is the cutoff for female candidates at NIT Kurukshetra?
A: 

National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra accepts the JEE Main entrance exam for admitting students to its BTech course. The NIT Kurukshetra cutoff 2025 has been released for Round 1, wherein the closing ranks varied between 281 and 46438 for female candidates. For NIT Kurukshetra, the cutoff ranks were released under both AI and HS quotas. For the Home State quota, the closing ranks were between 1201 and 52806 for female category candidates. Detailed branch-wise cutoff ranks are tabulated below:

Course JEE Main Round 1 Closing Ranks 2025 
Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture)281
Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)11075
Computer Science and Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))13074
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)13117
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)14422
Information Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)14711
Mathematics and Computing (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)15118
ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)16686
Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)17473
Electronics and Communication Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))18486
Microelectronics & VLSI Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)21653
Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)24455
Industrial Internet of Things (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)24622
Electrical Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))25783
Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)33976
Mechanical Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))38789
Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)40960
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)41864
Production and Industrial Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)42545
Civil Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))46438
Q:   How much GATE score is required for NIT Kurukshetra M.Tech admission?
A: 

GATE CCMT cutoff was concluded after Round 6 for NIT Kurukshetra M.Tech admission. As per the NIT Kurukshetra cutoff, the last round closing rank for MTech ranged between 434 and 483, among which Computer Engineering (Cyber Security) was the most competitive specialisation. During the NIT Kurukshetra cutoff, the Round 1 closing rank for MTech in CE (Cyber Security) stood at 513 for the General AI category students. Considering the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks, candidates seeking admission to the NIT Kurukshetra MTech course must secure a rank between 400 and 550 for the General All India category students. 

Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the NIT Kurukshetra last round closing ranks for all the MTech specialisations: 

CourseRanks
M.Tech. in Computer Engineering442
M.Tech. in Computer Engineering (Cyber Security)434
M.Tech. in Control System372
M.Tech. in Communication Systems368
M.Tech. in Embedded Systems Design413
M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives350
M.Tech. in Power System424
M.Tech. in Machine Design353
M.Tech. in Transportation Engineering357
M.Tech. in VLSI Design483
M.Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering374
Q:   Who will decide the cutoff for GATE 2025?
A: 

The exam-conducting authority (IIT Roorkee) will decide the GATE cutoff 2025. It is conducted across the country jointly by IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee, and the Indian Institute for Science, Bangalore (IISC Bangalore), on a rotational basis on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB-GATE), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource & Development (MHRD), Government of India. The GATE cutoff will be released with the official result. Candidates who clear the GATE 2025 cutoff marks will be eligible for the counselling procedure. Candidates will be able to check their marks on the official website. A direct link will also be provided on our webpage once it is released. As we know, the cutoff for the GATE exam will be based on the number of students who appear in the examination, the difficulty level of the exam, the average marks scored by the maximum number of candidates, etc. Read more about the GATE 2025 Cutoff: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-cutoff.

NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for SC All India Female Category

For the OBC category, BTech in CSE had the same lowest Round 1 and Last Round closing ranks of 1141. The least competitive programme was Production and Industrial Engineering, with a Round 1 cutoff of 6914 and the Last Round closing rank of 9333 under AII India Female Quota. 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

3928

6464

Computer Engineering

1141

1141

Electrical Engineering

3366

5250

Electronics and Communication Engineering

2385

4706

Information Technology

2240

2385

Mechanical Engineering

4576

6321

Production and Industrial Engineering

6914

9333

NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for ST All India Category

For the ST All India Category, the CSE had the Last Round cutoff of 785. Moreover, followed by Information Technology, the least competitive course was Production and Industrial Engineering at a Last Round cutoff of 3114. For more specialisations, refer to the table below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

623

709

Computer Engineering

674

785

Electrical Engineering

832

929

Electronics and Communication Engineering

872

920

Information Technology

1131

1299

Mechanical Engineering

992

1088

Production and Industrial Engineering

2499

3114

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the qualifying mark in NIMCET?
A: 

NIT Patna NIMCET cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the MCA course and its various specialisations in the form of ranks. 

For the General AI category, the overall cutoff varied between 491 and 787. According to the last round, the most demanding MCA specialisation was Master in Computer Application (AI & IoT). The cutoff was also released for other categories. Students can click here to know more.

Q:   What is the cutoff for NIT Kurukshetra BTech in Information Technology?
A: 

NIT Kurukshetra cutoff 2023 has been released for the academic year 2023-24 for BTech admission. As per NIT Kurukshetra JEE Main cutoff 2023, the last round closing rank for BTech in IT was 10824 for General All India category students. In comparison, the last round closing rank for BTech in IT was 10891 in 2022 and 8274 in 2021. Therefore, NIT Kurukshetra has witnessed fluctuating trends in its cutoff for BTech in IT over the past three years.

Here are the cutoff ranks for BTech in Information Technology at NIT Kurukshetra for the General category for the past three years:

  • 2023: 10824
  • 2022: 10891
  • 2021: 8274
Q:   How many marks do I need to score to get into NIT Kurukshetra for an M.Tech (Design) in the GATE?
A: 

NIT Kurukshetra has concluded its cutoff seat allotment rounds with the release of Round 6 cutoffs. NIT Kurukshetra cutoff 2024 spanned from 350 to 523 for General AI category candidates. NIT Kurukshetra has offered two design related courses: M.Tech. in Machine Design and M.Tech. in VLSI Design. As per the NIT Kurukshetra MTech cutoff 2024, the Last Round score for MTech in Machine Design and MTech in VLSI Design concluded at 372 and 494. So, candidates aspiring to get into design related MTech course must target a score of 500 out of 1000 to get into NIT Kurukshetra for MTech (Design) courses.

NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for ST All India Female Category

The Last Round for ECE and Civil Engineering concluded at 1763 and 1239, respectivley. Also, Civil Engineering was the most competitive course available at NIT Kurukshetra. Refer to the table below for more cutoff-related information

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

1239

1239

Electrical Engineering

1763

1763

Electronics and Communication Engineering

2604

2654

Mechanical Engineering

2495

3335

Production and Industrial Engineering

3335

3428

NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for PWD All India Category

As per the NIT Kurukshetra PWD AI category cutoff 2018, CSE had the closing rank of 164 and 438 for the First and Last Round, which is the most competitive course. However, the second-most competitive course was Information Technology.. Check out more specialisations in the table given below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

770

911

Computer Engineering

164

438

Electrical Engineering

688

1300

Electronics and Communication Engineering

485

1268

Information Technology

283

413

Mechanical Engineering

580

1578

Production and Industrial Engineering

1431

2483

NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for PWD All India Female Category

Candidates can refer to the table below for the Civil Engineering, CSE, ECE, and Information Technology branch cutoffs under the PWD All India Female category:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

1660

1660

Computer Engineering

381

1004

Electronics and Communication Engineering

1577

1816

Information Technology

567

1499

NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for General Home State Category

During the General Home State category, the specialisation that was most competitive was BTech CSE, with Final rankings 7227 in Last Round. As per the data, the Production and Industrial Engineering BTech course saw the least amount of competition in the Final Round. See the table below for details on the cutoff for additional specialisations:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

19369

25045

Computer Engineering

6039

7227

Electrical Engineering

14852

21351

Electronics and Communication Engineering

11484

14576

Information Technology

7784

10082

Mechanical Engineering

14234

19219

Production and Industrial Engineering

22584

37132

NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for OBC Home State Category

Electrical Engineering and CSE had the Last Rounds with scores of 10910 and 3757, respectively. CSE was the most demanded course in 2018. View the branch-wise cutoffs that are shown below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

9752

13260

Computer Engineering

3454

3757

Electrical Engineering

8181

10910

Electronics and Communication Engineering

7419

9493

Information Technology

4428

4867

Mechanical Engineering

7446

9174

Production and Industrial Engineering

11288

15253

NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for SC Home State Category

According to the NIT Kurukshetra SC Home State category cutoff 2018. At 1820 and 2415,respectively, the First and Last Round of the CSE were concluded. Furthermore, in 2018, CSE was the most competitive course offered. The branch-wise cutoffs are tabulated below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

4610

5118

Computer Engineering

1820

2415

Electrical Engineering

4921

6194

Electronics and Communication Engineering

4332

5227

Information Technology

2975

3761

Mechanical Engineering

4361

5794

Production and Industrial Engineering

6619

8265

NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for ST Home State Category

In 2018, the Last Round for BTech CSE under the SC Home State category concluded with 12008. In addition to that, CSE was the most competitive course provided. The following is a list of branch-wise cutoffs:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

14474

14474

Computer Engineering

8058

12008

Electrical Engineering

31942

10087

Electronics and Communication Engineering

17168

-

Information Technology

11648

-

Mechanical Engineering

21820

12210

NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2018 for PWD Home State Category

Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for all the BTech courses offered at NIT Kurukshetra.

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

757

1219

Computer Engineering

473

473

Electrical Engineering

1219

1450

Electronics and Communication Engineering

1136

1136

Information Technology

794

1799

Mechanical Engineering

856

1608

Production and Industrial Engineering

1489

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