NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017: Category-wise JEE Main Cutoff Ranks
NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 for the various BTech courses is released based on JEE Main scores followed by the opening and closing ranks of JoSAA and CSAB Counselling. Further, the closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 are released category-wise for the All India Quota(AI) and the Home State Quota (HS).
The Closing Ranks for General Seats represent CRL whereas for OBC, SC and ST Seats represent respective Category Ranks. The closing Ranks for PwD Seats represent PwD Ranks within respective categories. The following articles give information regarding the category-wise Round 1 and the Last Round Closing Ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017. To learn about the latest and preceding and succeeding years' category-wise cutoffs for NIT Sikkim 2017, refer to the table mentioned below:
- NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for General All India Category
- NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for OBC All India Category
- NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for SC All India Category
- NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for ST All India Category
- NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for Person with Disability (PwD) All India Category
- NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for General Home State Category
- NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for OBC Home State Category
- NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for SC Home State Category
- NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for ST Home State Category
- NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 FAQs
NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for General All India Category
The General category is the category with the highest number of seats. The closing ranks of all specialisations taken together ranged between 18342 and 27127. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 for the General category All India candidates:
| Course Name |
Round 1 |
Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| Bio Technology |
27127 |
40827 |
| Civil Engineering |
25323 |
37952 |
| Computer Science and Engineering |
18342 |
27163 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
23526 |
36213 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
22682 |
33488 |
| Mechanical Engineering |
22820 |
32788 |
Commonly asked questions
During the NIT Sikkim cutoff 2022, the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering stood at 17503 and 25908, showing a improving trend for 2023 for the BTech in Computer Science and Engineering course for both Round 1 and the Last Round. Check out the table given below for all the BTech specialisations offered at NIT Sikkim
| Course | R1 (Closing Rank) | Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| BTech in Civil Engineering | 44284 | 81476 |
| BTech in Computer Science and Engineering | 21710 | 34083 |
| BTech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 35156 | 61761 |
| BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 29645 | 50083 |
| BTech in Mechanical Engineering | 38746 | 69119 |
For 2023, cut off was 81476 for General category candidates in All India quota for BTech in Civil Engineering at NIT Sikkim- National Institute of Technology Sikkim. BTech cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.
NIT Sikkim MSc cutoff 2024 has been released across multiple specialisations. Based on the Round 1 seat allotment, the MSc cutoff score was 1595 for the General AII India category students. So, considering the round 1 cutoff, candidates seeking admission to National Institute of Technology Sikkim must secure over and above the cutoff score mentioned here to be eligible.
A year-wise NIT Sikkim CCMN cutoff for MSc in Chemistry is given below for the General category students under the AII India Quota.
| Course | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. in Chemistry | 2526 | 2076 | 1595 |
NIT Sikkim Round 1 Seat Allotment Result has been released. As per the NIT Sikkim BTech cutoff 2024, the Round 1 closing rank for CSE was 2641 for SC and 1416 for ST category. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in JEE Main, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State. It also varies if the applicant is a female.
NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for OBC All India Category
The next category is the OBC Category. This category has the second-highest number of seats after the General Category. Candidates falling under this category can check out round 1 and the last round closing ranks for various BTech courses offered through JEE Main scores for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 (OBC AI category):
| Course Name |
Round 1 |
Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| Bio Technology |
9532 |
13354 |
| Civil Engineering |
7636 |
10233 |
| Computer Science and Engineering |
6594 |
8835 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
7816 |
11115 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
7149 |
10789 |
| Mechanical Engineering |
7053 |
10634 |
NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for SC All India Category
The round 1 closing ranks for the SC Category have ranged between 3114 and 4907, while the last round closing ranks have ranged between 4314 and 7387. As per Round 1, the most competitive rank has been of the Civil Engineering specialisation, whereas for the last round, the most competitive rank has been of the BTech CSE course. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim BTech cutoff 2017 for the SC Category under the All India Quota:
| Course Name |
Round 1 |
Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| Bio Technology |
4904 |
7387 |
| Civil Engineering |
3114 |
5882 |
| Computer Science and Engineering |
3529 |
4314 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
4397 |
6379 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
4267 |
6051 |
| Mechanical Engineering |
4103 |
6650 |
Commonly asked questions
The cutoff trend for B.Tech at NIT Sikkim has been decreasing in the recent years. In 2022, the closing rank for B.Tech. under general category for all India quota was 60019. In 2023, it decreased to 40863. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from
62293 to 13186 for OBC 150188 to 6600 for SC 215617 to 2332 for ST. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for engineering education in India continues to grow. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.
GATE qualifying cutoff is institute eligibility cutoff, and on other hand, GATE admission cutoff ensures a call for admission at IITs, NITs, IITs, and CFTIs. Check below in detail:
GATE Qualifying Cutoff: It is minimum mark a candidate must score so that he or she is eligible for admission. But this does not mean that a candidate is selected for admission. Actually, it is fixed before announcement of GATE results. It is announced by conducting IIT and available on GOAPS. It includes qualifying marks for each paper.
Admission GATE Cutoffs: It is final opening and closing rank score fixed by participating institutes for selection of candidates. It is to be noted here that meeting admission GATE cutoff does not mean that candidates will be selected for admission. It is fixed after GATE result date. It is declared by individual participating institutes and available on their respective counselling portals (CCMT/ COAP).
NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for ST All India Category
NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 for the ST Category has been released for six branches, of these, the most competitive ranks have been 962 for both round 1 and the last round. This rank is for the BTech CSE branch, making it the most competitive branch, making it the most competitive branch for R1 as well as Last Round. To check out the remaining round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 for the ST All India Category check out the table below:
| Course Name |
Round 1 |
Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| Bio Technology |
2513 |
4863 |
| Civil Engineering |
962 |
962 |
| Computer Science and Engineering |
1586 |
1940 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
2095 |
2307 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
2152 |
4214 |
| Mechanical Engineering |
1958 |
2423 |
NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for Person with Disability (PwD) All India Category
The last category for which NIT Sikkim cutoffs 2017 are released is the PwD category. For BTech Computer Science and Engineering, round 1 and the last round closed on 608 and 2060, respectively. Under this category, only BTech CSE ranks are released. Tabulated below is the NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 for the PwD category based on JEE Main scores:
| Course Name |
Round 1 |
Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering |
608 |
2060 |
NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for General Home State Category
NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 is released for the All India Quota and the Home State Quota. Each Quota has been aligned with 50 per cent of seats. When compared to the All India Quota closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff with that of Home State Quota ranks, it can be concluded that AI ranks are more competitive. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 for the General Home State Quota based on JEE Main scores followed by the JoSAA and CSAB Counselling:
| Course Name |
Round 1 |
Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| Bio Technology |
943667 |
467380 |
| Civil Engineering |
717328 |
1044650 |
| Computer Science and Engineering |
301530 |
853064 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
937793 |
1017350 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
859122 |
974399 |
| Mechanical Engineering |
975305 |
319129 |
NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for OBC Home State Category
Under OBC Home State, NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 has been released for three BTech branches. The round 1 closing ranks for these three courses have ranged between 285134 and 407651. Candidates from the OBC category under Home State Quota can check the previous year's NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 ranks from the below-mentioned table:
| Course Name |
Round 1 |
Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering |
407651 |
- |
| Computer Science and Engineering |
285134 |
354295 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
391172 |
- |
NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for SC Home State Category
The next category under the Home State Quota cutoffs for NIT Sikkim admissions to the BTech courses is the SC category. The institute offered four BTech courses under this category. BTech CSE is the most popular as well as the most competitive course for this category. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 for the SC category candidates:
| Course Name |
Round 1 |
Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering |
101376 |
- |
| Computer Science and Engineering |
45220 |
89360 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
97820 |
- |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
106770 |
- |
NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for ST Home State Category
Under the ST Home State Category for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 Round 1 closing ranks have ranged between 11689 and 38573. The ranks show a huge difference between the most competitive as well as the least competitive for this category. Check out course-wise R1 and Last-round cutoff ranks for NIT Sikkim under the ST Home State category from the table mentioned below:
| Course Name |
Round 1 |
Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering |
30081 |
- |
| Computer Science and Engineering |
11689 |
30081 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
38573 |
- |
NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 FAQs
Q. What is NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017?
A. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 for the General category All India candidates:
| Course Name |
Round 1 |
Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| Bio Technology |
27127 |
40827 |
| Civil Engineering |
25323 |
37952 |
| Computer Science and Engineering |
18342 |
27163 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
23526 |
36213 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
22682 |
33488 |
| Mechanical Engineering |
22820 |
32788 |
Q. What is NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 for OBC candidates?
A. Check out round 1 and the last round closing ranks for various BTech courses offered through JEE Main scores for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 (OBC AI category):
| Course Name |
Round 1 |
Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| Bio Technology |
9532 |
13354 |
| Civil Engineering |
7636 |
10233 |
| Computer Science and Engineering |
6594 |
8835 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
7816 |
11115 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
7149 |
10789 |
| Mechanical Engineering |
7053 |
10634 |
Q. What is NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 for SC candidates?
A. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim BTech cutoff 2017 for the SC Category under the All India Quota:
| Course Name |
Round 1 |
Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| Bio Technology |
4904 |
7387 |
| Civil Engineering |
3114 |
5882 |
| Computer Science and Engineering |
3529 |
4314 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
4397 |
6379 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
4267 |
6051 |
| Mechanical Engineering |
4103 |
6650 |
Q. What is NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 for ST candidates?
A. To check the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 for the ST All India Category check out the table below:
| Course Name |
Round 1 |
Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| Bio Technology |
2513 |
4863 |
| 962 |
962 |
|
| 1586 |
1940 |
|
| 2095 |
2307 |
|
| 2152 |
4214 |
|
| 1958 |
2423 |
Q. What is NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 for HS Quota candidates?
A. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 for the General Home State Quota based on JEE Main scores followed by the JoSAA and CSAB Counselling:
| Course Name |
Round 1 |
Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| Bio Technology |
943667 |
467380 |
| 717328 |
1044650 |
|
| 301530 |
853064 |
|
| 937793 |
1017350 |
|
| 859122 |
974399 |
|
| 975305 |
319129 |

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Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, you can get into NIT Sikkim with a rank of 40000 if you belong to the General AI category. The NIT Sikkim cutoff 2026 was declared for the first round for admission to various BTech course branches. The cutoff has been published for the first round.
General AI category students can see the tabl
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Answered 3 weeks ago
According to the NIT Sikkim CSE cutoff 2026 for the first round, a rank of at least 8674 would be needed by the OBC AI category candidates. Students with a rank below the one mentioned here would have a better chance for admission.
For the OBC HS quota, the maximum rank accepted for the CSE branch w
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Answered a month ago
Yes, it is absolutely worth considering NIT Sikkim for BTech course. Being a Tier 1 institute, NIT Sikkim is one of the top NITs in the country. Below given are the reasons to consider NIT Sikkim for BTech:
- Good Placements: The the highest package during NIT Sikkim placement 2026 was INR 44 LPA. The
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Answered a month ago
No. students cannot apply for admisison with 52% in graduation. The percentage is not enough. To apply, students must fulfil the eligibility requirement. The eligibility is to have 60% in graduation in relevant field from a recognised university.
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Answered a month ago
To get admission in NIT Sikkim PhD, students must fulfil the eligibility and selection requirement to get admission. The eligibility is to have a master's degree I relevant field from a recognised university. PhD admission is done on the basis of GATE/ NET.
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Answered a month ago
A total of 94 students from different branches have secured placements during the NIT Sikkim placements 2025. Check out the table below to know more:
| Branch | Total students (2025) | Students Registred (2025) | Students Placed (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CE | 22 | 21 | 13 |
| CSE | 38 | 35 | 28 |
| ECE | 27 | 23 | 14 |
| EE | 24 | 24 | 20 |
| ME | 21 | 21 | 19 |
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Answered a month ago
CSE recorded the highest, average and median package in the 2025 placement drive. See the table below to know more:
| Branch | the highest Package (2025) | Average Package (2025) | Median Package (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CE | INR 6.57 LPA | INR 6.45 LPA | INR 6.57 LPA |
| CSE | INR 31.45 LPA | INR 10.09 LPA | INR 7.93 LPA |
| ECE | INR 18 LPA | INR 8.72 LPA | INR 7.03 LPA |
| EE | INR 24 LPA | INR 8.3 LPA | INR 6.57 LPA |
| ME | INR 24 LPA | INR 7.34 LPA | INR 6.57 LPA |
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Answered a month ago
The overall placement rate achieved by NIT Sikkim stood at 86%. Have a look at the table below to see the branch wise placement percentages recorded during the 2025 placement season:
| Branch | Placement Rate (2025) |
|---|---|
| CE | 61.90% |
| CSE | 80% |
| ECE | 60.87% |
| EE | 83.33% |
| ME | 90.48% |
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