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

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Janki H Gajjar
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NIT Sikkim cutoff 2018 for the various BTech courses is based on the JEE Main scores followed by the round-wise JoSAA and CSAB Counselling. The closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2018 are released category-wise for the All India Quota(AI) and the Home State Quota (HS). NIT Sikkim JEE Main cutoff for the female category-wise ranks is also released

NIT Sikkim cutoff 2018 for the various BTech courses is based on the JEE Main scores followed by the round-wise JoSAA and CSAB Counselling. The closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2018 are released category-wise for the All India Quota(AI) and the Home State Quota (HS).

NIT Sikkim JEE Main cutoff for the category-wise ranks are also released for the female candidates. 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 out information regarding the category-wise Round 1 and the Last Round Closing Ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2018. To learn about the latest and preceding years' category-wise cutoffs for NIT Sikkim, refer to the table mentioned below:

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2025

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2019

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017

Table of contents
  • NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for General All India Category
  • NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for Female General All India Category
  • NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for OBC All India Category
  • NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for Female OBC All India Category
  • NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for SC All India Category
  • NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for Female SC All India Category
  • NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for ST All India Category
  • NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for Person with Disability (PwD) All India Category
  • NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for General Home State Category
  • NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for Female General Home State Category
  • NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for OBC Home State Category
  • NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for Female OBC Home State Category
  • NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for SC Home State Category
  • NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for SC Home State Category
  • NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for ST Home State Category
  • NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 FAQs
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NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for General All India Category

The General category has the highest number of seats. Candidates under this category must have a competitive rank throughout All India Quota. As per the JoSAA Round 1 Seat Allotment results, BTech CSE has the most competitive rank of 17939, while the least competitive rank was of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at 27514. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2018 for the General category All India candidates: 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

29218

39865

Computer Science and Engineering

17939

26484

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

27514

35664

Electronics and Communication Engineering

23000

30379

Mechanical Engineering

26745

32320

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How much percentile is required for NIT Sikkim?
A: 

To get admission at NIT Sikkim, candidates muat have certain percnetile in the course they want to apply. Candidate are eligible for further entrance exams and counselling process, once they qualify the eligibility criteria of NIT Sikkim, which are as follows:

Popular Courses

Eligibility 

BTech

Class 12 with PCM/ PBM with 75% aggregate

MSc

 Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree with 60% aggregate

MSc

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree with 60% aggregate

PhD

Bachelor's Degree with 60% aggregate

Q:   What is the lowest percentile to get into NIT Sikkim?
A: 

NIT Sikkim CCMN cutoff 2025 has been released for the last round. The cutoff was released for admission to MSc in Chemistry. The last round closing rank for the same course, among the General AI category candidates was 1800. Therefore, among the General AI category candidates, it is necessary to get a rank of 1800 or below to get admission into the college. Among the OBC AI category candidates, the cutoff rank was 2348. For the SC AI and ST AI category candidates, the CCMN ranks closed at 5538 and 5945

Q:   What is the NIT Sikkim JEE Main cutoff 2025 for CSE?
A: 

NIT Sikkim JEE Main cutoff 2025 was published for admission for various categories under both the All India and Home State quota.

For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 21087 to 31754. On the other hand, for the General HS quota, the cutoff varied between 170692 and 185001, respectively. Students can refer to the table below to know the BTech CSE cutoff for other categories and quotas. 

CategoryRound 1 (Closing Rank)Last Round (Closing Rank)
All India Quota Categories
OBC 723641523
SC3549141100
ST16102132
PWD755925
Home State Quota Categories
OBC129104132548
SC9395454935
ST59315931 (R1)
PWD22532253 (R1)
Q:   What is the JEE Main Round 6 opening and closing rank for CSE at NIT Sikkim?
A: 

Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For JEE Main Round 6 cutoff 2023, the opening rank was 21710 and closing rank was 24093 for the general category candidates under All India quota. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 29402 and 34462. Admission to Computer Science Engineering in NIT Sikkim is based on the scores obtained in the JEE Main entrance exam. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for Female General All India Category

The next category for which the NIT Sikkim cutoff 2018 has been released is the Female General category. As per NIT Sikkim BTech cutoff 2018, the most competitive closing ranks have been for BTech CSE followed by BTech ECE and then BTech EEE. Check out the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2018 for the Female General category candidates:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

33355

41711

Computer Science and Engineering

25313

30322

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

26981

45278

Electronics and Communication Engineering

26202

33025

Mechanical Engineering

31951

39911

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NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for OBC All India Category

The next category in the line is the OBC Category. The OBC 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 2018 (OBC AI category):

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

8020

11803

Computer Science and Engineering

6318

8038

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

8603

10749

Electronics and Communication Engineering

7325

9037

Mechanical Engineering

7589

10467

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the JEE Advanced cut-off for BTech in Civil Engineering at NIT Sikkim?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What is the NIT Sikkim JEE Main cutoff 2025 for OBC?
A: 

NIT Sikkim JEE Main cutoff 2025 for the OBC AI quota ranged from 7236 to 90926. According to the last round closing ranks, the most sought-after BTech branch for admission was BTech CSE. 

Among the OBC HS quota, the cutoff ranged from 129104 to 1152850, wherein the most competitive specialisation, according to the last round, proved to be BTech CSE as well. Candidates can check the table below to know the first and last round cutoff for this category and quota. 

CourseRound 1 (Closing Rank)Last Round (Closing Rank)
All India Quota
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering723641523
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering963452586
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering1145265184
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering1556390926
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering1252673146
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning871649967
Home State  Quota
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering129104132548
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering149706364986
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering195516787295
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering344903542586
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering3449031152850
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning131718398600

The cutoff for other categories, quotas, rounds, etc., will vary.

 

Q:   What is the cutoff percentile for NIT Sikkim for JEE Main?
A: 

 NIT Sikkim JEE Main cutoff 2025 was declared for admission to various BTech course specialisations for multiple categories under the All India and Home State quota. The JEE Main cutoff was released in the form of opening and closing ranks.

For the General AI quota, the overall cutoff ranged from 21087 to 84897 for enrolment to various BTech branches. According to the last round, the most competitive specialisation for admission was BTech CSE

Students can click on this page to know the cutoff for other categories. 

Q:   What will happen if someone misses the internal exam in National Institute of Technology Sikkim?
A: 

If someone misses the internal exams in NIT Sikkim, there are chances of consideration if the reasons are genuine just like health issues, severe health conditions, death of someone in the house. It will be considered if you talk to your head of the department and your faculty advisory with the prime consent of dean academics.There are no such issues, but if you fails to show or satisfy your faculty and HOD then you will not be considered for re-exam and declared as back. So beware of this things and try to attend all the examination. Miss the examination in severe cases which are unavoidable else try to attempt and attend all the examinations properly.

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for Female OBC All India Category

Under the Female OBC All India Category, NIT Sikkim cutoff 2018 has been released for the four courses, including CSE, Civil, EEE and ECE. The higher the rank, least competitive it is and vice-versa. Candidates can check out the highest and the lowest closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2018 for the Female OBC All India Category from the table mentioned below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

11949

16586

Computer Science and Engineering

9018

10402

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

12536

18207

Electronics and Communication Engineering

10714

13018

Mechanical Engineering

13338

20847

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for SC All India Category

Under the SC All India category, the round 1 closing ranks for this have ranged between 2763 and 4298, while the last round closing ranks have ranged between 4221 and 7074As per round 1, BTech CSE was the most competitive course, while as per the last round, the most competitive course was BTech Mechanical Engineering Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2018 for the SC Category under the All India Quota:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

4298

5948

Computer Science and Engineering

2763

5099

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

4285

7074

Electronics and Communication Engineering

4238

6186

Mechanical Engineering

4221

4221

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to score a good JEE Main rank for NIT Sikkim admission?
A: 

A correct approach accompanied by a well-built preparation strategy is everything a student needs to ace JEE Main 2024. A last-minute preparation tips for the exam is mentioned below:

Q:   What are the SC category opening and closing rank for BTech in CSE at NIT Sikkim?
A: 

The opening and closing ranks for NIT Sikkim BTech 2025 vary according to categories, rounds, gender and specialisations. For the SC AI category BTech CSE 2025 opening rank was 3898, and the closing rank was 4088,  according to JoSSA counselling 6th round.  According to JoSSA last round for the All India category, the closing and opening ranks for this course were 5728 for female SC candidates. B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering is the most sought-after course specialisation among candidates, admission for which is based on the JEE Main 2025 ranks, followed by the JoSSA counselling process and, if required by the CSAB counselling process for allocation of any vacant seats after JoSSA is over.

Q:   How much rank is required for NIT Sikkim admission to M.Tech AI and ML?
A: 

NIT Sikkim accepts the GATE score, followed by the GATE CCMT Counselling process for the MTech admission. NIT Sikkim cutoff 2023 for M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is 423. The cutoff is for General category candidates in the All India quota at the National Institute of Technology Sikkim. For the OBC AI category, the cutoff was 377. This suggests that the cutoff for the reserved category typically goes lower than that of the unreserved category. MTech cut-off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant. For more information, click here. 

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for PhD course at NIT Sikkim?
A: 

The basic eligibility to apply to the PhD course is a PG degree in the relevant stream with a 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA in BTech/ Mtech from any recognised university or 85% in BTech from any NIT/ IIT/ IIIT/ Other CFTIs. For SC/ST/PwD candidates, a relaxation of 5% marks or 0.5 CGPA will be considered. Further, the selection procedure includes appearing for the Institute based entrance exam and personal interview.

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for Female SC All India Category

Under this category, the ranks for NIT Sikkim admissions 2018 for the BTech course have been released for only a few specialisations as compared to other categories. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2018 for the Female SC Category under the All India Quota:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Computer Science and Engineering

4293

6828

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

7200

7200

Electronics and Communication Engineering

6564

6853

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for ST All India Category

NIT Sikkim cutoff 2018 for the ST Category has been released for various BTech branches. To check out the remaining round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2018 for the ST All India Category check out the table below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

1463

2892

Computer Science and Engineering

1726

1858

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

2093

2377

Electronics and Communication Engineering

2321

2569

Mechanical Engineering

1604

1604

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the seat allocation process at NIT Sikkim?
A: 

The seat allocation process at NIT Sikkim is done through the National entrance level exams. As the admission is entirely based on the entry level exams like any other NITs. The seat allocation for the M.Tech is done through allocated through the CCMT counselling, prior candidates are to appear for the GATE exams.

Q:   What is the process of getting into NIT Sikkim after clearing the entrance exam?
A: 

NIT Sikkim admission process is entirely entrance-based. Candidates who obtain a valid score as per the course's requirements in the respective entrance exam will have to register and appear for the counselling process conducted by specific counselling bodies. Find below the selection criteria for the popular courses:

Course Name

Where to apply?

BTech

JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling

MTech

GATE + CCMT Counselling

MSc

IIT-JAM + CCMN counselling

 

Q:   Can I get NIT Sikkim with 35000 rank?
A: 

To get a seat at NIT Sikkim for BTech specialisations, candidate must attain the rank as per the category they belong to. NIT Sikkim 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 21087 and 49684. Looking at the cutoff ranks, it can be said that getting admission to NIT Sikkim at 35000 rank is easy. Though the choice of specialisation would be limited at this rank. Given below is branch-wise cutoff for NIT Sikkim with respect to the General AI category candidates, to have an idea of the choice of specialisation available at this rank:

Course2025
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering21087
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering31018
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering35180
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering49684
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering39937
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning26980
Q:   I am scoring around 642 in GATE 2025. What are the chances of getting a seat at NIT Sikkim?
A: 

The GATE 2025 cutoff has been out for admission to various M.Tech programs. With a score of 642, your chances of admission are extremely favourable, as the cutoff ranged from 360 to 432 for the General AI category candidates, with various branches closing their admissions in the early rounds. 

For a more detailed look at which branch you are eligible for, refer to the table below. 

Course2025
M.Tech in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics and Drives)362 (R1)
M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning423 (R5)
M.Tech in VLSI & Embedded Systems360 (R4)
M.Tech in Communication and Signal Processing432 (R3)

Note: This is the cutoff only for the General AI category, other categories and rounds have diffferent cutoffs.

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for Person with Disability (PwD) All India Category

The last category for which NIT Sikkim cutoffs 2018 are released is the PwD Category. Under this category, the ranks have been released for three BTech courses. Tabulated below is the NIT Sikkim cutoff 2018 for the PwD category based on JEE Main scores followed by the JoSAA Counselling up to Round 6 and then by the CSAB Counselling for two supplementary rounds:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

1295

2870 

Electronics and Communication Engineering

893

1634

Mechanical Engineering

1244

3015

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for General Home State Category

NIT Sikkim cutoff 2018 is released for the All India Quota and the Home State Quota. Each Quota has been aligned with 50 per cent of seats. On analyzing both quotas, it can be concluded that All India has more competitive ranks than the Home State Quota. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2018 for the General Home State Quota:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

655607

Computer Science and Engineering

338222

770959

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

662909

884879

Electronics and Communication Engineering

473836

164452

Mechanical Engineering

743604

982328

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for Female General Home State Category

NIT Sikkim BTech cutoff as per the JEE Main ranks under the Home State has been released separately for the Female category candidates for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2018. For the first and final round closing rank range of all the courses, refer to the table mentioned below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

770959

222334

Computer Science and Engineering

316248

670682

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

754587

666490

Electronics and Communication Engineering

670682

770959 

Mechanical Engineering

970699

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for OBC Home State Category

Under OBC Home State, NIT Sikkim cutoff 2018 has been released for multiple courses including CSE, ECE, EEE, Civil and Mechanical. The last round closing ranks have ranged between 266795 and 390062. Candidates from the OBC category under Home State Quota can check the previous year's NIT Sikkim cutoff 2018 ranks from the below-mentioned table:

Course Name

Last Round

Civil Engineering

315245

Computer Science and Engineering

266795

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

308938

Electronics and Communication Engineering

332800

Mechanical Engineering

390062

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for Female OBC Home State Category

Candidates from the Female OBC category under Home State Quota can check the previous year's NIT Sikkim cutoff 2018 ranks from the below-mentioned table:

Course Name

Last Round

Computer Science and Engineering

348210

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

399086

Electronics and Communication Engineering

385978

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for SC Home State Category

The next category for the Home State Quota cutoffs for NIT Sikkim BTech admissions is the SC category. The institute offers three BTech courses under this category. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2018 for the SC category candidates:

Course Name

Last Round

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

91613

Electronics and Communication Engineering

63635

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for SC Home State Category

The next category for the Home State Quota cutoffs for NIT Sikkim BTech admissions is the SC category. The institute offers one BTech course under this category. Tabulated below is the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2018 for the SC category candidates:

Course Name

Last Round

Computer Science and Engineering

22798

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for ST Home State Category

Under the ST Home State Quota category, the ranks have been released for round 1 and the last round for various branches. Check out course-wise 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

23477

Computer Science and Engineering

11720

34427

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

26410

 -

Electronics and Communication Engineering

34427

 -

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 FAQs

Q. What is NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018?

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

Q. What is NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for the SC candidates?

A. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2018 for the SC Category under the All India Quota:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

4298

5948

Computer Science and Engineering

2763

5099

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

4285

7074

Electronics and Communication Engineering

4238

6186

Mechanical Engineering

4221

4221

Q. What is NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018 for the HS candidates?

A. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2018 for the General Home State Quota:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

655607

Computer Science and Engineering

338222

770959

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

662909

884879

Electronics and Communication Engineering

473836

164452

Mechanical Engineering

743604

982328

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