NIT Meghalaya Cutoff 2024: Check Category-Wise JEE Main Cutoff Ranks

Yatendra Kumar
Yatendra Kumar
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5 mins readUpdated on Dec 16, 2025 11:11 IST
As per the NIT Meghalaya cutoff 2024, the opening and closing ranks were released for various All India and Home State categories. Based on NIT Meghalaya General AI category cutoff 2024, the most desirable course was Computer Science and Engineering, followed by ECE. The CSE cutoff for the last-round was 29518.

NIT Meghalaya provides various BTech specialisations based on JEE Main scores. For General AI candidates, Computer Science and Engineering has toughest competition, with closing ranks being 18562 and 29518 in first and final rounds, respectively. Mechanical Engineering had more relaxed competition, with closing ranks of 45085 and 80200. Institute also reported steady demand for Electronics and Communication Engineering course with closing rank of 41353 in last round. OBC AI candidates aspiring for CSE faced closing ranks of 6006 and 33209 across two rounds. Students can check detailed NIT Meghalaya category-wise cutoff 2024 analysis below:

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  • NIT Meghalaya Cutoff 2024 for General All India Category
  • NIT Meghalaya Cutoff 2024 for OBC All India Category
  • NIT Meghalaya Cutoff 2024 for SC All India Category
  • NIT Meghalaya Cutoff 2024 for ST All India Category
  • NIT Meghalaya Cutoff 2024 for PWD All India Category
  • NIT Meghalaya Cutoff 2024 for EWS All India Category
  • NIT Meghalaya Cutoff 2024 for General Home State Category
  • NIT Meghalaya Cutoff 2024 for OBC Home State Category
  • NIT Meghalaya Cutoff 2024 for ST Home State Category
  • NIT Meghalaya Cutoff 2024 for EWS Home State Category
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NIT Meghalaya Cutoff 2024 for General All India Category

For General AI candidates in 2024,  Civil Engineering was least competitive BTech specialisation, with first-round cutoff beginning at 38682, and ending at 66777 in last round. CSE specialisation saw much higher competition with cutoffs of 18562 and 29518. Consistent demand for technical and interdisciplinary courses reflects changing career preferences among engineering students.

Courses

Round 1

Last Round

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

18562

29518

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

26440

41353

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

32723

49137

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

38682

66777

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

45085

80200

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Q:   What is the minimum GATE score for NIT Meghalaya?
A: 

The lowest GATE score accepted for admission to NIT Meghalaya would depend on the category, branch, and round. For the General AI category, the minimum score needed for Round 5 admission was 357 for the M.Tech. in VLSI and Embedded Systems. Students targeting the MTech CSE branch would need a score of at least 437 to be qualified for admission. 

For the OBC AI category, the minimum score needed for MTech CSE is 385. Other branches, rounds, etc, will have different cutoffs accordingly.

Q:   Can I get NIT Meghalaya with 40000 rank?
A: 

To get a seat at NIT Meghalaya for BTech specialisations, candidate must attain the rank as per the category they belong to. NIT Meghalaya JEE Main cutoff 2025 was released for the first round. As per the cutoff for the General AI category candidates, the closing ranks in round 1 varied between 19623 and 44560. Looking at the cutoff ranks, it can be said that getting admission to NIT Meghalaya at 40000 rank is easy. Though the choice of specialisation would be limited at this rank. Given below is branch-wise cutoff for NIT Meghalaya with respect to the General AI category candidates, to have an idea of the choice of specialisation available at this rank:

Course202320242025
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering166631856219623
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering238012644027344
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering319013272335333
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering381383868241076
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering434444508544560
Q:   Can I get NIT Meghalaya with 45000 rank in JEE Main?
A: 

As per the round 3 of JEE Main cutoff 2025, it is possible to get admission to NIT Raipur with a rank of 45000 in JEE Main. The cutoff for the General AI category candidates was closed at 22131 and 48977. Looking at the cutoff range, it was evident that getting admission at 45000 rank is possible, among the General AI category candidates. 

Q:   What is the NIT Meghalaya CCMN cutoff for MSc course?
A: 

The NIT Meghalaya MSc cutoff 2024 has been released across multiple specialisations. Based on the Round 1 seat allotment, the MSc cutoff ranks ranged between 1321 and 1662 for the General AII India category students. Among all the MSc specialisations, M.Sc. in Mathematics is the most competitive. So, considering the round 1 cutoff, candidates seeking admission to NIT Meghalaya must secure over and above the cutoff range mentioned here to be eligible.

A detailed course-wise NIT Meghalaya GATE CCMN cutoff 2024 is given below for the General category students under the AII India Quota. 

Course2024
M.Sc. in Physics1589
M.Sc. in Mathematics1321
M.Sc. in Chemistry1662

NIT Meghalaya Cutoff 2024 for OBC All India Category

For OBC candidates belonging to AI quota, Mechanical Engineering had a leniency in its cutoff trends for 2024. First-round cutoff was 15250, and 91158 was final round cutoff. Mechanical Engineering became an attractive option for students with mid-range ranks. CSE remained highly competitive with last-round cutoff of 33209.

Courses

Round 1

Last Round

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

6006

33209

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

8181

55403

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

11675

64919

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

12614

68107

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

15250

91158

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NIT Meghalaya Cutoff 2024 for SC All India Category

SC AI category had a reasonable demand for BTech ECE specialisation at NIT Meghalaya. First-round cutoff began at 4645, and ended at 144484. CSE stream remained as most competitive program, with much tighter cutoffs. This trend shows popularity among SC students for electronics and computer-related fields.

Courses

Round 1

Last Round

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

3059

114586

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

4645

144484

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

6351

172964

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

6184

204490

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

7043

208421

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the NIT Meghalaya JEE Main cutoff 2025 for OBC?
A: 

NIT Meghalaya JEE Main cutoff 2025 was published for admission to various BTech course specialisations. 

For the OBC AI quota, the last round cutoff rank varied between 38843 and 88086, wherein BTech CSE and BTech in Civil Engineering were the most and least competitive branches, respectively. Students can refer to the table below to know the first and last round cutoff ranks for the OBC AI category. 

CourseRound 1 (Closing Rank)Last Round (Closing Rank)
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering627038843
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering928250475
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering1149458751
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering1204767016
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering1476588086
Q:   Can I get into M.Tech in CSE at NIT Meghalaya with a GATE score of 500 in the general category?
A: 

Yes, you can get into NIT Meghalaya with a score of 500. As per the NIT Meghalaya GATE cutoff 2026, the score needed in the fifth round was 437 for the General AI category for the MTech CSE course.  Thus, a score of 437 and above (your score is 500) can make you eligible for the same course. Please know that admission depends on applicant volume, seat availability, and exam difficulty.

 
Q:   What is the MSc cutoff for NIT Meghalaya?
A: 

In Round 5, the NIT Meghalaya CCMN cutoff 2026 was only released for the M.Sc. in Physics branch, with the Round 5 score of 2937. Admission to the M.Sc. in Mathematics and M.Sc. in Chemistry courses was closed in the fourth round, with scores of 2431 and 2389, respectively. 

To know the overall cutoff range for other categories, see the table below:

CategoryNIT Meghalaya CCMN cutoff 2026
General2389  - 2937
OBC3012 - 3194
SC5980  - 6084 
Q:   What is the cut off of NIT Meghalaya?
A: 

NIT Meghalaya cutoff 2025 has been released for the round 1. The cutoff has been released for admission to BTech and BArch courses, on the basis of JEE Main scores. The cutoff was released for different categories belonging to the All India and Home State quotas. Among the General AI category candidates, the cutoff ranks varied between 22131 and 48977. The  most desired course among the General AI category candidates was BArch. In the BTech specialisations, the most desirable specialisation turned out to be CSE. 

NIT Meghalaya Cutoff 2024 for ST All India Category

For ST AI category, NIT Meghalaya recorded low cutoffs for Civil and Mechanical Engineering in 2024. Civil Engineering closed at 201534, and Mechanical Engineering closed at 266712. As per NIT Meghalaya BTech cutoff 2024, CSE was most popular branch with last round cutoff of 181888.

Courses

Round 1

Last Round

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

974

181888

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

1463

1463

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

2652

266712

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

1816

201534

NIT Meghalaya Cutoff 2024 for PWD All India Category

NIT Meghalaya highlighted continuous demand for ECE under this category. This was only stream for which cutoff had been released by NIT Meghalaya for Round 1 and Last Round.

Courses

Round 1

Last Round

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

1184

1802

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the NIT Meghalaya JEE Main cutoff for CSE?
A: 

 NIT Meghalaya JEE Main cutoff 2026 was published for the first round for admission to several BTech course specialisations. The cutoff was published for different AI and HS quota categories. 

For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff for the BTech CSE branch was 23809. Students can see the table below to know the cutoff for all other categories. 

CategoryJEE Main cutoff range 2026 for CSE
All India Quota Categories
General23809
OBC7856
SC3957
EWS3526
ST1603
Home State Quota Categories
General127321
SC16009
EWS16829
ST5348
Q:   What has been the cutoff trend for CSE at NIT Meghalaya in last few years?
A: 

Competition for General AI candidates in BTech CSE has decreased for three consecutive years. The round five closing rank relaxed to 28662 in 2026. In 2025 and 2024, the same specialisation had the Round 5 closing ranks of 22131 and 20039, respectively.  Check the table below to know the Round 5 closing rank for the BTech CSE branch for various All India categories.

202420252026
OBC All India Category
708669219054
SC All India Category
305928704360
ST All India Category
103112971622
EWS All India Category
338631204106
Q:   Is there any BTech seat reservation for SC/ST at NIT Meghalaya?
A: 

Yes, NIT Meghalaya offers seat reservation for the SC/ST candidates for the BTech programme. The seat break-up is done among the BTech specialisations:

CategotyBTech in CEBTech in CSEBTech in ECEBTech in MEBTech in EEE
SC02011
ST10991010
Q:   Who is eligible for the MSc at NIT Meghalaya?
A: 

NIT Meghalaya offeres two years full-time MSc progarmme especially for the graduate students to pursue their studies in the fields of science. However, candidates are required to fulfill the eligibility criteria laid down by the institution, which are as follows:

NIT Meghalaya Cutoff 2024 for EWS All India Category

Most popular branch was CSE at NIT Meghalaya, with 2889 rank in first round and 33185 cutoff, in last round. Next in demand were, Mechanical and Civil Engineering, with last round cutoff at 73284, and 87211, respectively. 

Courses

Round 1

Last Round

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

2889

33185

B.Tech. in Electrical and Communication Engineering

4289

42651

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

5557

59581

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

6309

73284

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

7449

87211

NIT Meghalaya Cutoff 2024 for General Home State Category

For General Home State candidates in 2024, NIT Meghalaya's Mechanical Engineering program had balanced demand. First-round cutoff started at 166930, ending at 169930 in final round. CSE was most sought-after course, Mechanical Engineering remained feasible option for students with mid level ranks.

Courses

Round 1

Last Round

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

31545

162491

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

102988

188231

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

188231

243885

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

58302

264395

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

169930

169930

NIT Meghalaya Cutoff 2024 for OBC Home State Category

OBC Home State cutoff trends for 2024 at NIT Meghalaya showed while CSE remained highly sought after with closing rank of 19897, Civil Engineering followed closely with last-round cutoff of 27941. NIT Meghalaya branch-wise cutoff 2024 is presented for students seeking admission to institute.

Courses

Round 1

Last Round

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

19897

19897

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

27941

27941

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

39038

39038

NIT Meghalaya Cutoff 2024 for ST Home State Category

In 2024, SC Home State candidates at NIT Meghalaya found Mechanical Engineering accessible, with last-round cutoff of 684798. CSE remained most in demand branch, other courses like Electrical and Civil Engineering offered viable options for mid ranking candidates. For more NIT Meghalaya category-wise cutoff 2024, students can see table below:

Courses

Round 1

Last Round

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

5205

7348

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

15698

561934

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

13604

962563

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

15182

750784

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

10317

684798

NIT Meghalaya Cutoff 2024 for EWS Home State Category

Among EWS AI candidates, CSE again emerged as sought-after course at NIT Meghalaya in 2024. Its last-round cutoff of 30856 reflected steady interest, while ECE and EEE remained backup options. See below table for more information:

Courses

Round 1

Last Round

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

30856

30856

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

33385

33385

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

39020

39020

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