NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2024: Check Category-wise JEE Main Cutoff Ranks

Yatendra Kumar
Yatendra Kumar
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6 mins readUpdated on Dec 15, 2025 18:17 IST
The admissions cutoffs for NIT Puducherry flagship programs: CSE, ECE, EEE, etc. has been released by the institute. Round-wise seat allotments revealed variations in cutoff ranks among General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PWD categories for various courses. For General AI candidates, the Last Round cutoff ranks ranged from 20487 to 69126.

2024 NIT Puducherry admission cutoffs showcased diversity of demand for BTech programs and their competitiveness. With data released for General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PWD categories under All India and Home State quotas, aspirants could assess their chances across a variety of programs. For NIT Puducherry General AI cutoff 2024, ranks ranging from 20487 to 69126, with CSE program emerging as top demanded among applicants eager to pursue engineering courses. Civil Engineering recorded least demand having a last-round cutoff of 69126.

For OBC All India candidates, cutoff range of 29725 to 85081 reflected dynamic demand across various quotas. Candidates seeking admission must check out NIT Puducherry category-wise cutoff 2024 from article below:

Table of contents
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2024 for General All India Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2024 for OBC All India Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2024 for SC All India Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2024 for ST All India Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2024 for PWD All India Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2024 for EWS All India Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2024 for General Home State Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2024 for OBC Home State Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2024 for SC Home State Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2024 for ST Home State Category
  • NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2024 for EWS Home State Category
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NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2024 for General All India Category

According to NIT Puducherry cutoff 2024, last-round cutoff stood between 20487 and 69126 for General AI category candidates. CSE continued to top demanded course with lower cutoffs at 14359 and 20487 for first and last rounds. Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering had higher cutoff ranks of 69126 and 55649 with lower ranks. See below table for more BTech cutoffs:

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

Yes, your chances of getting into NIT Puducherry with a JEE Main Cutoff 2025 rank of 40000 are favourable if you belong to the OBC HS quota. For the OBC HS category, the cutoff rank ranged from 120407 to 424690, wherein B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering was the toughest and B.Tech. in Civil Engineering, the easiest. 

However, if you belong to the  OBC AI category, while BTech CSE and ECE would be tough to get admission in, other branches such as B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, B.Tech. in Civil Engineering, etc., might be easier to get admitted to. For the OBC AI category, the last round cutoff rank range was between 30526 and 83959

To know the other BTech specialisations last round closing cutoff rank 2025, kindly  refer to the table given below:

JEE Mains Cutoff 2025 (OBC All India)

Course2025
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering30526
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering39856
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering47893
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering60866
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering83959

JEE Mains Cutoff 2025 (OBC Home State)

Course2025
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering120407
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering150270
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering204611
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering278816
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering424690

 

 

Courses

Round 1

Last Round

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

14359

20487

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

22136

27611

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

27116

44721

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

33495

55649

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

38142

69126

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2024 for OBC All India Category

Among OBC AI candidates, cutoff trends showed that Computer Science and Engineering was most difficult to get into NIT Puducherry. Civil Engineering were more accessible compared to other branches in 2024. Closing ranks for CSE ended at 29725, while Civil Engineering concluded at 85081. See table below for NIT Puducherry course-wise cutoff 2024 information:

Courses

Round 1

Last Round

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

5689

29725

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

7744

37079

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

10354

50463

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

11719

71611

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

13088

85081

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2024 for SC All India Category

NIT Puducherry SC cutoff 2024 for BTech courses is based on JEE Main entrance exam, followed by JoSAA counselling rounds. As per last-round cutoff 2024, lowest cutoff rank was for CSE, which showcased that demand for same course was comparatively higher among engineering aspirants as compared to other BTech specialisations in 2024. NIT Puducherry CSE cutoff 2024 was 2632 in first and, 93747 during last round. BTech first and last-round closing ranks are given below: 

Courses

Round 1

Last Round

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

2632

93737

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

4375

4902

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

5302

155327

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

6216

158548

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

6272

188155

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2024 for ST All India Category

Candidates can refer to table below to view JEE Main first and last round closing ranks. As per NIT Puducherry BTech cutoff 2024, first-round cutoff ranged between 792 and 1641 for ST AI quota. Based on cutoffs, most desirable BTech specialisation was CSE, which has very low common cutoff ranks for both rounds. The admission cutoff to secure a seat to CSE was 792 at NIT Puducherry:

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:   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.

Courses

Round 1

Last Round

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

792

792

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

1296

169365

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

1520

184121

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

-/-

224798

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

1641

203950

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2024 for PWD All India Category

As per PWD AI quota cutoff trends at NIT Puducherry revealed that Electronics and Communication Engineering was most competitive in 2024. In contrast to it, Electrical and Electronics Engineering were less competitive in 2024. The closing rank for ECE stood at 674, while EEE concluded at 1472. Candidates can refer to the table below for more information:

Courses

Round 1

Last Round

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

384

674

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

1237

1472

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2024 for EWS All India Category

The JEE Advanced cutoff ranks for BTech specialisations were closed between 25994 and 82254 for the ST category students in the AI quota. The most and least sought-after BTech specialisations based on the last-round cutoff ranks were Computer Science & Engineering and Civil Engineering, respectively. During the initial round, the closing rank for CSE admission was 25994, while for Civil Engineering, the first round cutoff rank was 7182. For other courses, the cutoff ranks are provided below: 

Courses

Round 1

Last Round

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

2575

25994

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

3681

28233

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

4590

54732

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

5641

67493

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

7182

82254

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2024 for General Home State Category

Among General Home State category candidates, 2024 NIT Puducherry cutoff trends indicated preference for technology-focused courses. Last-round for General AI quota concluded between 56934 and 179397, wherein, CSE, with its last-round cutoff at 56934, was most competitive program. Civil Engineering was least-sought after course. Below are NIT Puducherry branch-wise cutoff 2024 for candidates seeking admission to BTech courses:

Courses

Round 1

Last Round

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

71116

56934

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

96223

71116

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

159634

103999

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

219761

123203

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

534773

179397

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2024 for OBC Home State Category

During NIT Puducherry OBC HS cutoff 2024, CSE had first and last round of 20214 and 98856, making it most difficult course to get into. On other hand, Civil Engineering with last-round cutoff rank of 891924, became more accessible or viable option for candidates with high JEE Main ranks. Other accessible options with high cutoff ranks are Mechanical Engineering and EEE specialisations.

Courses

Round 1

Last Round

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

20214

98856

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

28316

113125

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

40202

224049

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

50765

277115

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

74465

891924

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2024 for SC Home State Category

In 2024, SC HS candidates at NIT Puducherry experienced significant competition for CSE being the top demanded course, with its last-round cutoff at 29725. Similarly, ECE, with its closing rank of 37079, was another popular choice. Mechanical and Civil Engineering remained more easily accessible courses for the candidates with high ranks, reflecting the varied preferences among applicants.

Courses

Round 1

Last Round

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

11782

29725

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

15431

37079

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

19293

50463

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

23746

71611

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

31788

85081

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2024 for ST Home State Category

In 2024, JEE Main cutoff for last round was between 8280 to 17166. ECE was most competitive coures with last-round cutoff of 8280. CSE was least competitive program.

Courses

Round 1

Last Round

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

17166

17166

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

8280

8280

NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2024 for EWS Home State Category

According to NIT Puducherry JEE Main cutoff 2024, the last-round cutoff varied from 66814 to 204949. EWS AI candidates faced a highly competitive cutoff for the CSE program, which closed at one of the lowest ranks among all courses. Followed by it, Mechanical Engineering was the second-most competitive course. In contrast, ECE stood as the least competitive. Tabulated below are the NIT Puducherry branch-wise cutoff 2024 for UG courses:

Courses

Round 1

Last Round

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

51905

66844

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

66844

204949

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

150418

150418

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

113620

113620

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

119708

119708

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