NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2016: Category-wise JEE Main Cutoff Ranks

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Janki H Gajjar
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5 mins readUpdated on Dec 8, 2025 17:26 IST
NIT Puducherry cutoff 2016 has been released for various categories including General, OBC, SC ST, and PwD. Of all the categories, the General category has the highest number of seats followed by the OBC Category. NIT Puducherry BTech cutoffs are released based on JEE Main scores followed by round-wise counselling. Candidates who meet the cutoffs a

NIT Puducherry cutoff 2016 has been released for various categories including General, OBC, SC ST, and PwD. Of all the categories, the General category has the highest number of seats followed by the OBC Category. NIT Puducherry BTech cutoffs are released based on JEE Main scores followed by round-wise counselling. Candidates who meet the cutoffs are called for the counselling process.

The ranks are also released for the All India as well as Home State Quota. 50 per cent of seats are reserved for the All India Quota, whereas the remaining 50 per cent are reserved for the Home State Quota. Tabulated below are the links to category-wise latest NIT Puducherry cutoff as well as  for the preceding and succeeding years:

NIT Puducherry cutoff 2025

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2017

Table of contents
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2016 for General All India Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2016 for OBC All India Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2016 for SC All India Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2016 for ST All India Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2016 for Person with Disability All India Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2016 for General Home State Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2016 for OBC Home State Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2016 for SC Home State Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2016 for ST Home State Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2016 FAQs
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NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2016 for General All India Category

NIT Puducherry cutoff 2016 has been released for the General All India Category candidates. As per the first and last round closing ranks, the BTech CSE branch has been the most competitive ranks of 7364 for the Round 1 and 12990 for the Last Round. The branch-wise NIT Puducherry cutoff 2016 under the General All India Category is presented below:   

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Computer Science and Engineering

7364

12990

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

11911

18612

Electronics and Communication Engineering

9453

15671

Mechanical Engineering

13009

18160

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Q:   I have 40000 rank in OBC in the JEE Main. Can I get into NIT Puducherry through this rank?
A: 

Yes, you can get into NIT Puducherry with a JEE Main rank of 40000 if you belong to the OBC HS quota.

The NIT Puducherry cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for admission to several BTech course specialisations. For this category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 24632 to 62060

See the table below to know which courses can be availed with the attained rank. 

CourseNIT Puducherry cutoff 2026
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering40303
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering46646
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering62060

Other rounds, categories, etc will have different cutoffs.

Q:   Can I get a seat at NIT Puducherry with a CCMN rank of 1200?
A: 

Yes, a rank of 1200 could get you enrolment at this institute. NIT Puducherry cutoff 2025 was published for all rounds and categories under the All India quota. 

For the General AI quota, the overall cutoff varied between 1131 and 1823. Hence, if you belong to this category, a rank of 12K could get you a seat. Check the table below to know the first and last round cutoff for this category. 

CourseCCMN Round 1 Cutoff 2025CCMN Last Round  Cutoff 2025
M.Sc. in Chemistry13581614
M.Sc. in Mathematics11311500
M.Sc. in Physics14491823

Please remember that other categories will have different cutoffs accordingly.

Q:   What is the state quota for NIT Puducherry?
A: 

NIT Puducherry BTech admission are done on the basis of rank secured in JEE Mains followed by seat allotment process conducted by JoSAA. The seat allotment is done on the basis of choices filled by the candidate and availability of seats in the preferred institute.

 The total seat intake of NIT Puducherry BTech is 275 across all specialisations. The 50% of the total seats of BTech at NIT Puducherry is reserved for Home-state candidates (Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam, and Andaman Nicobar).

Q:   What is the cutoff for NIT Puducherry?
A: 

NIT Puducherry JEE Main cutoff 2025 has been released for all rounds and categories. The cutoff was released for candidates belonging to the All India quota. Among the General AI category candidates, the closing ranks in the last round varied between 22336 and 69557. Among the OBC AI category candidates, the cutoff ranks varied between 30526 and 83959. Apart from the General and OBC categories, cutoff was released for SC, ST, and other categories. Candidates can check all the information for NIT Puducherry JEE Main cutoff here.

In the table given below, students can find the branch-wise NIT Puducherry 2025 cutoff for the General AI category:

Course2025
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering22336
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering34663
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering45409
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering52559
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering69557

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2016 for OBC All India Category

After the General category, the next category with the second highest number of seats is the OBC category. The most competitive branches with the lowest ranks are CSE and EC, making these the most competitive coursesl. NIT Puducherry specialisation-wise cutoff 2016 for the OBC All India category are shown below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Computer Science and Engineering

3005

3604

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

4019

6556

Electronics and Communication Engineering

3538

5544

Mechanical Engineering

4296

5687

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NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2016 for SC All India Category

NIT Puducherry admission to several BTech courses, JEE Main ranks are considered followed by the round-wise JoSAA and CSAB Counselling. The most competitive ranks have been that of BTech CSE followed by BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering for the first and final round. Refer to the table below to have a look at the NIT Puducherry cutoff 2016 for the SC category candidates:  

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Computer Science and Engineering

1572

1572

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

2409

2674

Electronics and Communication Engineering

1900

2409

Mechanical Engineering

2395

3348

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is NIT Puducherry admissions tough?
A: 

The mode of NIT Puducherry course admissions is online. For BTech programmes, students are admitted through JEE Main. M.Tech students are selected based on their marks obtained in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). Students to the PhD programmes get admission based on the Institute entrance test and interview. This college is not hard to get for hardworking and dedicated students. 

Q:   What is the opening and closing rank for NIT Puducherry in 2023?
A: 

The JEE Main 2023 closing ranks for admission to NIT Puducherry BTech admission has been released. The closing ranks for the General- All India category of all specialisations ranged between 22363 and 67906. BTech in Computer Science and Engineering was the most competitive specialisation offered at NIT Puducherry with a closing rank of 22363 followed by BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering with a closing rank of 26906. BTech in Civil Engineering closing rank was the highest making it the easiest specialisation to get admission into, with a closing rank of 67906.

Q:   How much rank should I score to get a seat at NIT Puducherry?
A: 

To get into NIT Puducherry, a candidate must have attained the rank as per the JEE Main cutoff 2025. As per the last round of the cutoff list,  the cutoff ranks among the General AI category candidates varied between 22336 and 69557. Therefore, to get admission to NIT Puducherry, a candidate must have a rank of at least 69557.

For further information on NIT Puducherry cutoff 2025, candidates can check this page.

Q:   What is the minimum GATE score required for M.Tech at NIT Puducherry?
A: 

For candidates belonging to the General AI quota, the minimum and maximum GATE scores required were 377 and 579 during Round 1 admission to the M.Tech course. Please note that the cutoff scores vary for different rounds, courses and categories. For GATE, the higher the cutoff scores, the higher the competition and vice versa. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the NIT Puducherry GATE CCMT Round 1 cutoff scores for the students belonging to the General AI quota: 

CourseGATE CCMT Round 1 Cutoff 2025 GATE CCMT Last Round Cutoff 2025 
M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering579 510
M.Tech. in Disaster Resilient Infrastructures377 377
M.Tech. in Power Electronics382 356
M.Tech. in VLSI Design482 405

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2016 for ST All India Category

As per the ST category for All India Quota, NIT Puducherry cutoffs have ranged between 861 and 1059 for round 1. The most competitive rank was for the BTech CSE course, whereas the least competitive rank was for the BTech Civil Engineering course. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Puducherry cutoff 2016 for the ST All India category candidates:  

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Computer Science and Engineering

861

1099

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

1059

1351

Electronics and Communication Engineering

1026

1059

Mechanical Engineering

872

1280

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2016 for Person with Disability All India Category

Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Puducherry cutoff 2016 for the Person with Disability All India category candidates: 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Computer Science and Engineering

228

228

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the GATE 2025 cutoff for M.Tech CSE at NIT Puducherry for different categories?
A: 

For 2025, the GATE CCMT cutoff score has been released across different categories and rounds under the AI quota. For the General AI category students, the 2025 Round 1 cutoff score for CSE admission stood at 579, and the last round at 510. Please note that the cutoff scores vary for different rounds, specialisations and categories. Candidates seeking admission can refer to the table below to view the NIT Puducherry CSE cutoff 2025 via GATE CCMT across various categories: 

CategoryGATE CCMT Round 1 Cutoff 2025GATE CCMT Last Round Cutoff 2025
General579510
OBC539479
SC499418
ST330277
EWS514 496

 

 

Q:   How difficult is it to get into NIT Puducherry for BTech course?
A: 

Admission to the BTech course is easy for hardworking students. The BTech course aspirants must clear the accepted entrance exam, namely JEE Main. For clearing JEE Main with good scores, students must prepare well before hand. For this, study according to the JEE Main syllabus. Attempt as many mock tests as possible. Download the admit card timely. 

Q:   Can I get admission to NIT Puducherry with a rank of 30000?
A: 

Yes, it is possible to get admission to NIT Puducherry with a rank of 30000. NIT Puducherry JEE Main cutoff 2025 for the General AI category was ranged between 17600 and 47881. Looking at the cutoff range, we can say that getting at NIT Puducherry at 30000 rank is possible among the General AI category candidates.

Q:   How much percentile is required for NIT Pondicherry BTech?
A: 

The JEE Mains 2023 cutoff for Round 6 at National Institute of Technology Puducherry was released. As per the NIT Puducherry, cutoff for Round 6 in 2023, the closing ranks for all B.Tech specialisations was between 22363 and 67906. 

Find below the year wise cutoff trend for NIT Puducherry BTech:

JEE Main Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course202120222023
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering163771853922363
BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering248643005626906
BTech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering390784452242544
BTech in Mechanical Engineering484245910955178
BTech in Civil Engineering636137261967906

 

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2016 for General Home State Category

NIT Puducherry cutoff 2016 is released for the Home State Quota Seats as well. 50 per cent of the seats of the institute are reserved for the Home State Quota, whereas the other 50 per cent are for the All India Quota. Check out the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Puducherry cutoff 2016 for the General Home State Quota:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Computer Science and Engineering

50876

135250

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

98779

143596

Electronics and Communication Engineering

78052

139003

Mechanical Engineering

72903

138852

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2016 for OBC Home State Category

The next category under the Home State Quota, for which NIT Puducherry cutoff 2016 has been released is the OBC Home State Category. There are four courses for which Round 1 and the Last Round have been released. Tabulated below are the branch-wise closing ranks for NIT Puducherry cutoff 2016 for the OBC category candidates:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Computer Science and Engineering

28321

70536

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

37170

62854

Electronics and Communication Engineering

32058

69116

Mechanical Engineering

29282

65179

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How much rank should I score to get NIT Puducherry?
A: 

To get a seat at NIT Puducherry, one would need to secure a CCMN 2025 rank of at least 1690 or lower if they belong to the General AI category to qualify for admission for various MSc specialisations. For the General AI category, the cutoff rank ranged from 1474 to 1690 during the last round and from 1172 to 1345 for the first round. Considering the last round cutoff,  M.Sc. in Chemistry has proved  to be the toughest for admission.

Candidates can refer to the table below to know the first and last round CCMN cutoff 2025 rank to get a better idea of the rank required by different categories for admission.

CategoryFirst Round Cutoff RangeLast Round Cutoff  Range 2025
General1172 - 13451474 - 1690
OBC1302- 15971575 -2446
SC1142 -37361142 - 4876
ST4744 - 58745874 - 6672
EWS1612- 2187 1659- 3690
Q:   What is the NIT Puducherry JEE Main cutoff 2025 CSE?
A: 

NIT Puducherry JEE Main cutoff 2025 was released for admission to various categories under both the All India and Home State quota. For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 14207 to 22336 for the BTech CSE programme. 

For the General HS category, the overall cutoff varied between 50932 and 68783 for the same course branch. Students can refer to the table below to know the first and last round cutoff rank for this branch for various categories and quotas. 

CategoryRound 1 (Closing Rank)Last Round (Closing Rank)
All India Quota Categories
OBC 568630526
SC2537 
ST1216 
EWS2417 
Home State Quota Categories
OBC20207120407
SC975413433
ST1152311523 (R1)
EWS20222580755
Q:   What is the cutoff for MSc at NIT Puducherry?
A: 

NIT Puducherry MSc cutoff 2025 ranged from 1474 to 1690 during the last round for the General AI category. As per the last round cutoff for MSc specialisations, M.Sc. in Chemistry was the toughest to get admission to. For other specialisations and their cutoff, please refer to the table below. 

Course2025
M.Sc. in Chemistry1474
M.Sc. in Mathematics1690
M.Sc. in Physics1657

Note: This table depicts only the last round cutoff rank for the General AI category; other categories and rounds' cutoffs will vary accordingly.

Q:   What is the NIT Puducherry GATE cutoff for OBC category?
A: 

NIT Puducherry GATE cutoff 2025 has been released for various rounds, categories and branches. For the OBC AI category, the cutoff score fell between 322 to 479, amongst all the branches, M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering was the most competitive with a cutoff score of 479, followed by M.Tech. in VLSI Design with 389 as the qualifying score. Below is a table providing the branch-wise last round GATE 2025 cutoff score: 

Course2025
M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering479
M.Tech. in Disaster Resilient Infrastructures325
M.Tech.8 in Power Electronics322
M.Tech. in VLSI Design389
M.Tech.8 in Thermal Engineering324

 

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2016 for SC Home State Category

As per the JEE Main closing ranks, the higher the rank, the less competitive it is, the lower the rank, the more competitive it is. Candidates can check out the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for NIT Puducherry cutoff 2016 for the SC Home State Quota to check out the least and the most competitive ranks from the table below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Computer Science and Engineering

12693

12693

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

12924

26790

Electronics and Communication Engineering

7393

19011

Mechanical Engineering

9427

12851

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2016 for ST Home State Category

As per the JoSAA and CSAB Counselling, NIT Puducherry cutoff 2016 for the ST Home State Quota has been released for four courses. Check out the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for NIT Puducherry cutoff 2016 for the ST category candidates:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Computer Science and Engineering

6315

20882

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

18123

-

Electronics and Communication Engineering

13158

13158

Mechanical Engineering

30643

-

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2016 FAQs

Q. What is NIT Puducherry cutoff 2016 for OBC candidates?

A. After the General category, the next category with the second highest number of seats is the OBC category. The most competitive branches with the lowest ranks are CSE, ECE and Civil. NIT Puducherry specialisation-wise cutoff 2016 for the OBC All India category are shown below:

Q. What is NIT Puducherry cutoff 2016 for ST candidates?

A. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Puducherry cutoff 2016 for the ST All India category candidates:  

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Computer Science and Engineering

861

1099

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

1059

1351

Electronics and Communication Engineering

1026

1059

Mechanical Engineering

872

1280

Q. What is NIT Puducherry cutoff 2016 for PwD candidates?

A. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Puducherry cutoff 2016 for the Person with Disability All India category candidates: 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Computer Science and Engineering

228

228

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