JEE Main cut-off 2024 for NITs will be released by JoSAA after the announcement of JEE Main 2021 results. Read the article below for all the BTech admissions-related updates offered by the National Institute of Technology (NIT).
JEE Main cut off for NITs depends on the marks obtained by the candidate in the JEE Main entrance exam and All India Ranks (AIR). The cutoff list varies as per the category and courses offered under the NITs and the seat allotment will be purely based on JEE Main cut off.
Admission to BTech courses in the National Institute of Technology (NIT) is completely based on qualifying JEE Main entrance exam. According to the NTA eligibility criteria, a candidate needs to score a minimum 75 percent aggregate score in the class 12 board examination or he/she must be among the top 20 percentile in 10+2 or any equivalent examination for admissions at the NITs and also for the other institutes of national importance such as IITs/IIITs and CFTIs.
For SC/ST candidates minimum of 65 percent required in +2 class by a recognised board or equivalent examination as per the relaxation norms for reserved category. Aspirants who will qualify the JEE Main or JEE Advanced have to register for JoSAA 2021 for further admission process for various renowned engineering institutes across India. The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) is responsible for admissions in 23 IITs, 31 NITs, 25 IIITs, and 28 Other- Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs). To know more read the article below.
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- Expected JEE Main 2024 Qualifying Marks for NITs
- List top NITs in India
NIT 2024 Cut Offs for BTech Admission
- Candidates need to qualify specific entrance exams to get admission to various UG Engineering courses under NITs.
- For UG or BTech courses, candidates are admitted through JEE Main exam.
- JoSAA will release the category-wise and round-wise opening and closing cut off/ranks for admission to BTech, Mech and dual degree courses in NITs.
- Candidates who qualify the JEE Main exam will have to register and participate in the JoSAA counselling cum seat allotment process.
- JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) conducts a joint counselling session for candidates qualifying JEE Main and JEE Advanced exam.
- JEE Main Cut off depends on several factors such as:
- Total number of candidates appearing in the JEE Main entrance exam.
- Total candidates applied for the admission in UG or PG degree courses in NITs.
- Total seat intake and difficulty level of the examination.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates need not have 75 percent marks in class 12 for appearing in JEE Main. As per the official brochure released by the NTA, there is no minimum percentage required for appearing in the JEE Main. The requirement of 75 percent marks need not be associated with appearing in the JEE Main exam.
It is to be understood that 75 percent marks is required for admission to institutes which include NITs, IIITs, GFTIs and IITs. Many institutes offer admission at 60% and even less, along with JEE Main. Candidates must clearly understand that the requirement of 75 percent marks in class 12 is only for taking admission in the institutes.
NIT Rourkela cutoff 2024 has been released across various specialisations in opening and closing ranks. NIT Rourkela BTech cutoff 2024 ranged between 2680 and 35593 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 Ceramic Engineering + M.Tech. in Industrial Ceramic Engineering. For a detailed NIT Rourkela 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.
NIT Andhra Pradesh BTech admission is based on candidates' performance in the JEE Main entrance exam, followed by the JoSAA counselling process. For the OBC category students under the AI quota, the JEE Main closing ranks ranged between 5741 and 100661. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the NIT Andhra Pradesh OBC category cutoff 2025 for the first and the last round in the AI quota.
Course | Round 1 Cutoff 2025 | Last Round Cutoff 2025 |
|---|---|---|
B.Tech. in Biotechnology | 14191 | 100661 |
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 13555 | 69612 |
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 14452 | 81169 |
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 5741 | 29695 |
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 10155 | 51887 |
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 7400 | 40587 |
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 12259 | 63517 |
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 14368 | 87677 |
With 95 percentile in JEE Mains, your chances of getting into a NIT are high, but high-demand courses may not be available.
Expected JEE Main 2024 Qualifying Marks for NITs
Below is the list of expected JEE Main Qualifying Marks for admission to NITs based on the previous year trends:
| Category |
Minimum Percentile |
|---|---|
| General |
78-80 |
| OBC – NCL |
73- 76 |
| SC |
54- 57 |
| ST |
43- 46 |
| PwD |
0- 2 |
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Poornima University BTech rewards high achievers with a specialised JEE score-based scholarship framework. A percentile of 90 and above unlocks an impressive 40% tuition fee waiver. Percentiles between 75 and 80 grant a 5% entry-level discount.
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Yes, eligible candidates can get admission in SGT University without appearing for JEE (Mains). The university gives admission based on marks or CUET-UG. The university also conducts SGTUEE for admission.
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Apex University fills its seats via CUET or AUCET scores. AUCET is an in-house entrance test conducted for admission in UG and PG courses. Hence, aspirants do not require JEE Main scores to get admission.
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Overall, MET is easier than JEE Main since most questions are not as conceptually challenging as JEE Main. However, students face time management issues during MET.
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For getting into top NITs like NIT Trichy or NIT Warangal in popular branches like CSE, students generally need a percentile of 98.5 or above. For other branches and lower-ranked NITs, a percentile of 90 to 95 may be sufficient. The specific cutoff changes from year to year depending on the number o
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There is no separate JEE Main cutoff for the OBC category at Manipal Institute of Technology.
For regular B.Tech admissions, MIT primarily admits students based on the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) merit list, rather than category-wise JEE Main ranks. The institute does not publicly release separate OB
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With 57.8 percentile in JEE Main and 73% in Class 12, your chances depend on your category, home state, and JEE rank.
- Eligibility: Your 73% in Class 12 satisfies the basic B.Tech eligibility requirement (minimum 45% aggregate in PCM for General category in AKTU-affiliated colleges).
- CSE through UPTAC
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DCRUST closed its JEE (Main) last round cutoff 2026 (General- All India) at 115363 for its BTech (Computer Science and Engineering). While the JEE (Main) last round cutoff 2026 (General- Home state) at DCRUST closed at 70662. JEE (Main) is required to qualify the eligibility criteria at the univer
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Yes, JEE Main compulsory to get admission in BTech at Doon University. The university requires valid score in JEE Main to get admission in the four-year BTech in Computer Science & Engineering (Hons/Hons with Research).
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Shiv Nadar University BTech admissions board sets aside specific scholarship categories for top JEE Main rankers. Students with exceptionally high percentiles can qualify for direct tuition fee waivers. The exact slab criteria are updated on the website during the application cycle.
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