NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018: Category-wise JEE Main Cutoff Ranks

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NIT Puducherry cutoff 2018 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:

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  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for General All India Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for Female General All India Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for OBC All India Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for Female OBC All India Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for SC All India Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for Female SC All India Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for ST All India Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for ST All India Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for General Home State Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for Female General Home State Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for OBC Home State Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for Female OBC Home State Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for SC Home State Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for Female SC Home State Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for ST Home State Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 FAQs
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NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for General All India Category

NIT Puducherry cutoff 2018 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. The branch-wise NIT Puducherry cutoff 2018 under the General All India Category is presented below: 

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:   What is the NIT Puducherry cutoff 2025 for MSc?
A:

NIT Puducherry MSc cutoff 2024 has been released across multiple specialisations. Based on the Round 1 seat allotment, the MSc cutoff score ranged between 1199 and 1538 for the General AII India category students. Among all the MSc courses,  M.Sc. in Mathematics is the most competitive specialisation. So, considering the round 1 cutoff, candidates seeking admission to National Institute of Technology Puducherry must secure over and above the cutoff range mentioned here to be eligible. 

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

Course2024
M.Sc. in Chemistry1273
M.Sc. in Mathematics1199
M.Sc. in Physics1538
Q:   What is the cutoff for NIT Puducherry?
A:

NIT Puducherry cutoff 2024 has been released across various specialisations in opening and closing ranks. NIT Puducherry BTech cutoff 2024 ranged between 14359 and 38142 for the General AI category candidates, wherein BTech in CSE is the most competitive course. The easiest BTech specialisation to secure admission in is B.Tech. in Civil Engineering. For a detailed NIT Puducherry branch-wise cutoff 2024, candidates can refer to the table below for the Round 1 cutoff. The cutoff mentioned below is for the General category under the AI Quota.  

Course2024
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering14359
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering22136
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering27116
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering33495
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering38142

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

21611

29391

Computer Science and Engineering

11661

13676

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

18746

24659

Electronics and Communication Engineering

14840

18231

Mechanical Engineering

17356

21831

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for Female General All India Category

As per the JoSAA and CSAB Counselling, the JEE Main cutoff ranks for the female candidates are released separately from that of the General category candidates. On analysing the round 1 and the last round closing ranks of BTech CSE has been the most competitive of all for this category as well, with the closing rank of 14373 for Round 1 and 15708 for the last round. Tabulated below is the NIT Puducherry cutoff 2018 for the Female General All India category candidates: 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

24677

27156

Computer Science and Engineering

14373

15708

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

20352

25742

Electronics and Communication Engineering

16443

19168

Mechanical Engineering

21919

25041

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 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, ECE and Civil. NIT Puducherry specialisation-wise cutoff 2018 for the OBC All India category are shown below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

6771

8423

Computer Science and Engineering

4636

5382

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

6394

7387

Electronics and Communication Engineering

5889

6378

Mechanical Engineering

6049

6876

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for Female OBC All India Category

NIT Puducherry cutoff 2018 has been released separately for the Female candidates. The round 1 closing ranks have ranged between 4520 and 8204, while the last round closing ranks ranged between 4520 and 11957. Candidates can check out the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Puducherry cutoff 2018 for the Female OBC candidates in the table mentioned below: 

Q:   What is the NIT Puducherry GATE cutoff 2025 for M.Tech courses?
A:

The NIT Puducherry GATE Cutoff 2025 has been released for all rounds. The most competitive course was  MTech in Computer Science and Engineering. The Cutoff for M.Tech in CSE closed at 510 for the General AI category candidates during the last round. The least competitive course for the General AI category candidates was M.Tech. in VLSI Design, with the closing cutoff score of 377 in the first round. After the first round, admissions for this branch were closed.

For the OBC AI category candidates, the most competitive course was M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering with a cutoff score of 479 during the last round. For more information, candidates can click here:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

8204

9119

Computer Science and Engineering

4520

4520

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

5328

11000

Electronics and Communication Engineering

5872

5872

Mechanical Engineering

6132

11957

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 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 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 2018 for the SC category candidates: 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

3527

3661

Computer Science and Engineering

2068

2173

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

3604

3605

Electronics and Communication Engineering

2393

2817

Mechanical Engineering

2284

2284

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for Female SC All India Category

The closing ranks for NIT Puducherry cutoff 2018 have been released for four courses including BTech CSE, BTech EEE, BTech Mechanical Engineering and BTech ECE under the SC All India Category. Candidates falling under this category must check out round 1 and the last round closing ranks from the table mentioned below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Computer Science and Engineering

2175

2175

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

3661

3738

Electronics and Communication Engineering

2243

2325

Mechanical Engineering

3432

5586

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for ST All India Category

As per the ST category for All India Quota, NIT Puducherry cutoffs have ranged between 807 and 1134 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 2018 for the ST All India category candidates:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

903

1134

Computer Science and Engineering

864

864

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

1044

1594

Electronics and Communication Engineering

807

1044

Mechanical Engineering

1134

1384

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for ST All India Category

As per the ST category for All India Quota, NIT Puducherry cutoffs have ranged between 2155 and 2079 for round 1. The most competitive rank was for the BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering course, whereas the least competitive rank was for the BTech Electrical and Electronics Engineering course. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Puducherry cutoff 2018 for the ST All India category candidates:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

2155

2853

Electronics and Communication Engineering

2079

2079

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for General Home State Category

NIT Puducherry cutoff 2018 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 2018 for the General Home State Quota:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

118584

183797

Computer Science and Engineering

67708

114392

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

126544

170685

Electronics and Communication Engineering

89719

131048

Mechanical Engineering

65326

111962

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for Female General Home State Category

Under the HS Quota ranks have been released separately for the female candidates. Candidates can check out the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for NIT Puducherry cutoff 2018 for the Female General category candidates in the table mentioned below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

145935

184070

Computer Science and Engineering

107156

107156

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

131048

166479

Electronics and Communication Engineering

107250

129722

Mechanical Engineering

121167

121167

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for OBC Home State Category

The next category under the Home State Quota, for which NIT Puducherry cutoff 2018 has been released is the OBC Home State Category. There are five courses for which Round 1 and the Last Round have been released. Tabulated below are the branch-wise closing ranks for NIT Puducherry cutoff 2018 for the OBC category candidates:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

45841

65909

Computer Science and Engineering

39946

64355

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

44779

69263

Electronics and Communication Engineering

32863

52148

Mechanical Engineering

35588

41233

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for Female OBC Home State Category

According to the JEE Main ranks for the Female OBC candidates, round 1 and the last round closing ranks, BTech CSE has remained the most competitive course throughout and the same has applied to this category as well. Check out the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for NIT Puducherry cutoff 2018 from the table mentioned below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

46220

58427

Computer Science and Engineering

38430

46220

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

40958

64054

Electronics and Communication Engineering

32680

53780

Mechanical Engineering

47815

72207

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 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 2018 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

Civil Engineering

11784

11784

Computer Science and Engineering

14180

14180

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

14087

17450

Electronics and Communication Engineering

17042

20303

Mechanical Engineering

8453

8453

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for Female SC Home State Category

The highest closing rank for NIT Puducherry cutoff 2018 has been for the Electrical and Electronics Engineering specialisation. The higher ranks make up the least competitive courses, whereas the lower ranks make up the most competitive courses. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Puducherry cutoff 2018 for the Female SC Home State Quota:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Computer Science and Engineering

15873

15873

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

21714

22770

Electronics and Communication Engineering

16320

21714

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for ST Home State Category

As per the JoSAA and CSAB Counselling, NIT Puducherry cutoff 2018 for the ST Home State Quota has been released for two courses which are BTech Civil Engineering and BTech Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Check out the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for NIT Puducherry cutoff 2018 for the ST category candidates:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

9381

-

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

27984

-

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 FAQs

Q. NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018?

A. The branch-wise NIT Puducherry cutoff 2018 under the General All India Category is presented below: 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

21611

29391

Computer Science and Engineering

11661

13676

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

18746

24659

Electronics and Communication Engineering

14840

18231

Mechanical Engineering

17356

21831

Q. NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for OBC candidates?

A. The most competitive branches with the lowest ranks are CSE, ECE and Civil. NIT Puducherry specialisation-wise cutoff 2018 for the OBC All India category are shown below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

6771

8423

Computer Science and Engineering

4636

5382

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

6394

7387

Electronics and Communication Engineering

5889

6378

Mechanical Engineering

6049

6876

Q. NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for SC candidates?

A. Refer to the table below to have a look at the NIT Puducherry cutoff 2018 for the SC category candidates: 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

3527

3661

Computer Science and Engineering

2068

2173

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

3604

3605

Electronics and Communication Engineering

2393

2817

Mechanical Engineering

2284

2284

Q. NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for ST candidates?

A. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Puducherry cutoff 2018 for the ST All India category candidates:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

903

1134

Computer Science and Engineering

864

864

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

1044

1594

Electronics and Communication Engineering

807

1044

Mechanical Engineering

1134

1384

Q. NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2018 for HS Quota candidates?

A. Check out the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Puducherry cutoff 2018 for the General Home State Quota:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

118584

183797

Computer Science and Engineering

67708

114392

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

126544

170685

Electronics and Communication Engineering

89719

131048

Mechanical Engineering

65326

111962

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