NIT Durgapur Cutoff 2016: Category-wise JEE Main Cutoff Ranks

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Janki H Gajjar
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8 mins readUpdated on May 1, 2024 15:35 IST

NIT Durgapur cutoff 2016 has been released for various BTech courses. BTech Computer Science and Engineering has been the most popular course over the years for the institute.

BTech CSE closing ranks stood at 5342 and 8358 for Round 1 and the Last Round Closing Ranks for the general Category AI Quota. The closing ranks for NIT Durgapur cutoff 2016 are also released category-wise for the All India and the Home State Quota separately.

NIT DGP offers BTech courses based on the JEE Main scores followed by the JoSAA and the CSAB Counselling. To learn about the latest, preceding and succeeding years' category-wise cutoffs for NIT Durgapur, refer to the table mentioned below:

NIT Durgapur Cutoff 2024

NIT Durgapur Cutoff 2017

NIT Durgapur Cutoff 2018

NIT Durgapur Cutoff 2016 for General All India Category

For the General Category All India candidates, the round 1 closing ranks stood between 5342 and 23847, whereas for the last round, it stood between 8358 and 33937. the highest closing ranks are the least competitive ranks whereas the least ranks are the highest competitive ranks for the particular courses. Check out the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for NIT Durgapur cutoff 2016 for the General Category All India Candidates from the table mentioned below:

Q:   What is the cutoff for NIT Durgapur?

A:

NIT Durgapur cutoff 2024 has been released across various specialisations in the form of opening and closing ranks. NIT Durgapur BTech cutoff 2024 ranged between 8289 and 40911 for the General AI category candidates, wherein BTech in CSE is the most competitive course. The easiest BTech specialization to secure admission in is B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. For a detailed NIT Durgapur branch-wise cutoff 2024, candidates can refer to the table below for Round 1 cutoff. The cutoff mentioned below is for the General category under the AI Quota. 

Course2024
B.Tech. in Biotechnology40774
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering29472
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering35095
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering8289
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering11921
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering17545
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering25921
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering40911
Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry45710
B.Tech. & M.Tech. Dual Degree in Biotechnology40026
B.Tech. & M.Tech. Dual Degree in Chemical Engineering29581
B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing10436

Q:   What is the expected NIT Durgapur JEE Main cutoff 2024?

A:

Going as per the past three year trends candidates can expect the closing ranks for NIT Durgapur JEE Main cutoff 2024 Round 1 Seat Allotment for top specialisations between the following range: 

Q:   What is the JEE Mains cut off for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering in NIT Durgapur - National Institute of Technology?

A:

For 2022, cut off was 9490 for General category candidates in All India quota for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering in NIT Durgapur - National Institute of Technology. For female candidates in general category under All India quota 12811 was the closing rank. B.Tech cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

21633

30879

Bio Technology

23847

33937

Chemical Engineering

17028

23403

Civil Engineering

14886

21326

Computer Science and Engineering

5342

8358

Electrical Engineering

11617

16380

Electronics and Communication Engineering

8566

11179

Information Technology

9182

12998

Mechanical Engineering

11335

15722

NIT Durgapur Cutoff 2016 for OBC All India Category

The next category for which NIT Durgapur cutoff 2016 has been released is the OBC category. OBC Category has the second highest number of seats when compared to all the courses. Only candidates with a valid score under this category are eligible for getting a seat during NIT Durgapur admissions 2016 for any of the below-mentioned courses:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

7456

10269

Bio Technology

7292

11662

Chemical Engineering

5609

7432

Civil Engineering

4306

5556

Computer Science and Engineering

2109

2702

Electrical Engineering

4022

5042

Electronics and Communication Engineering

3188

4087

Information Technology

3861

4725

Mechanical Engineering

3995

4883

NIT Durgapur Cutoff 2016 for SC All India Category

To be eligible for the final NIT Durgapur admissions to the BTech course candidates must appear and meet the JEE Main cutoffs for the JoSAA and CSAB Counselling rounds. The following section gives information regarding NIT Durgapur cutoff 2016 for the SC Category candidates for various courses. Check out the round 1 and the last round closing for the same in the table mentioned below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

4259

5020

Bio Technology

4875

6767

Chemical Engineering

3250

3967

Civil Engineering

2226

2419

Computer Science and Engineering

1471

1745

Electrical Engineering

2302

2761

Electronics and Communication Engineering

2095

2526

Information Technology

2272

3314

Mechanical Engineering

2093

2556

NIT Durgapur Cutoff 2016 for SC All India Category

As per the JoSAA and CSAB Round 1 and the last round closing ranks, NIT Durgapur cutoff 2016 has been released for candidates falling under the SC category. The total number of courses offered under this category is nine. Check out the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Durgapur cutoff 2016 for all the specialisations from the table below:

Q:   What is the minimum percentile to get into NIT Durgapur?

A:

Candidates are required to fulfil the eligibility requirement to apply for any of the UG or PG programmes. The eligibility includes the qualifying exam and the minimum aggregate that aspirants need to fulfil. Below is the criteria for top NIT Durgapur courses:

Course NameCommon Eligibility
BTechClass 12 with a minimum 75% aggregate
MTech

Class 12 with at least 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST) and BTech in relevant discipline

MScBSc in relevant discipline with at 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST)
MBAGraduation with at least 55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA (50% aggregate or 5.5 CGPA for SC/ ST)
Integrated MScBSc in relevant discipline with at 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST)

Q:   What is the qualifying score required in Class 12 to pursue MBA from NIT Durgapur?

A:

NIT Durgapur admission to the MBA programme is based on CAT/ CMAT/ XAT entrance exam scores. Based on the entrance exam scores, candidates are then called for the Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD & PI). Given below is the minimum eligibility criteria for the course along with NIT Durgapur MBA fees: 

Eligibility: Graduation with a minimum aggregate of 55% or 6.0 CGPA (50% in case of ST: 5.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale). 

Q:   What is the NIT Durgapur CCMN cutoff for MSc course?

A:

The NIT Durgapur MSc cutoff 2024 has been released across multiple specialisations. Based on the Round 1 seat allotment, the MSc cutoff ranks ranged between 199 and 1018 for the General AII India category students. Among all the MSc specialisations, M.Sc. in Applied Geology and Geoinformatics is the most competitive. So, considering the round 1 cutoff, candidates seeking admission to NIT Durgapur must secure over and above the cutoff range mentioned here to be eligible.

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

Q:   What is the GATE cutoff for NIT Durgapur MTech?

A:

GATE cutoff is considered for admission to NIT Durgapur M.Tech programme. Candidates need to score equal or above GATE cutoff for admission to M.Tech programme. Below is NIT Durgapur GATE cutoff of past three years:

Course202120222023
Computer Science and Engineering523446442
Telecommunication Engineering417NANA
Microelectronics and VLSI507498426
Thermal EngineeringNA500NA

 

Q:   What is the opening and closing rank for B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering at NIT Durgapur - National Institute of Technology?

A:

Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For general category under All India, 2023 closing rank was 24386. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. Admission to B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering in NIT Durgapur - National Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

1875

2079

Bio Technology

2109

2986

Chemical Engineering

1371

1913

Civil Engineering

876

987

Computer Science and Engineering

657

891

Electrical Engineering

913

951

Electronics and Communication Engineering

1028

1070

Information Technology

1150

1701

Mechanical Engineering

948

1017

NIT Durgapur Cutoff 2016 for Person with Disability (PwD) All India Category

The last category for which NIT Durgapur cutoffs 2016 are released is the PwD category under the All India Quota seats. For BTech Computer Science and Engineering the round 1 and the last round closed on 139 and 305, respectively making it the most competitive course when compared to other courses. Tabulated below is the NIT Durgapur cutoff 2016 for the PwD category based on JEE Main scores:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

654

654

Chemical Engineering

428

849

Computer Science and Engineering

139

305

Electrical Engineering

151

151

Electronics and Communication Engineering

227

227

NIT Durgapur Cutoff 2016 for General Home State Category

Along with the All India Quota, NIT Durgapur cutoff 2016 is released for the General Home State Quota as well. The All India Quota has about 50 per cent of the seats for the institute, while the remaining 50 Per cent are for the Home State Quota. Candidates can check out the Round 1 and the Last Round Closing ranks for NIT Durgapur cutoff 2016 for the General Home State Quota from the table mentioned below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

30737

40898

Bio Technology

31021

44703

Chemical Engineering

22790

33114

Civil Engineering

25717

34982

Computer Science and Engineering

8326

12121

Electrical Engineering

16756

22760

Electronics and Communication Engineering

11704

17830

Information Technology

22611

29896

Mechanical Engineering

19189

26746

NIT Durgapur Cutoff 2016 for OBC Home State Category

The next category in the line of the OBC Home State Category, NIT Durgapur cutoff 2016 has been released for many courses. The most competitive ranks have been 7253 and  11580 for the first and the last round of the BTech CSE course. Candidates from the OBC category under Home State Quota can check out the previous year's NIT Durgapur cutoff 2016 ranks from the below-mentioned table:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

31309

45159

Bio Technology

32153

44044

Chemical Engineering

26001

35151

Civil Engineering

25172

31632

Computer Science and Engineering

7253

11580

Electrical Engineering

18815

29205

Electronics and Communication Engineering

12358

16212

Information Technology

19509

29571

Mechanical Engineering

17435

27836

NIT Durgapur Cutoff 2016 for SC Home State Category

For NIT Durgapur BTech admissions to the SC category, candidates must meet the JEE Main cutoffs set during JoSAA and CSAB Counselling. The institute offers nine Tech courses under this category. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Durgapur cutoff 2016 for the SC category candidates:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

5051

6910

Bio Technology

4775

7775

Chemical Engineering

3476

5592

Civil Engineering

3894

5901

Computer Science and Engineering

1728

2698

Electrical Engineering

2082

3912

Electronics and Communication Engineering

2553

3054

Information Technology

4071

5195

Mechanical Engineering

3588

5179

NIT Durgapur Cutoff 2016 for Female SC Home State Category

During JoSAA and CSAB Counselling, candidates must meet the JEE Main cutoffs for NIT Durgapur admissions to the BTech course. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Durgapur Cutoff 2016 for the Female SC Home State Category:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

7924

8249

Bio Technology

9674

10178

Chemical Engineering

5279

5279

Civil Engineering

4393

4393

Computer Science and Engineering

1013

1013

Electrical Engineering

4396

6813

Electronics and Communication Engineering

2060

6602

Information Technology

4634

4634

Mechanical Engineering

2294

5648

NIT Durgapur Cutoff 2016 for Person with Disability Home State Category

The last category under the Home State Quota for NIT DGP cutoff 2016 is the PwD. The round 1 and the last round closing ranks have remained the same for the most competitive course- BTech CSE. The unchanged rank over here indicates that the seats for the course filled in round 1 itself. Tabulated below is the range of ranks for the Round 1 and the Last round for the PwD category.

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Bio Technology

1189

3104

Civil Engineering

798

1212

Electrical Engineering

710

1410

Electronics and Communication Engineering

315

315

Information Technology

655

798

Mechanical Engineering

644

1158

NIT Durgapur Cutoff 2016 FAQs

Q. What is NIT Durgapur Cutoff 2016?

A. Check out the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for NIT Durgapur cutoff 2016 for the General Category All India Candidates from the table mentioned below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

21633

30879

Bio Technology

23847

33937

Chemical Engineering

17028

23403

Civil Engineering

14886

21326

Computer Science and Engineering

5342

8358

Electrical Engineering

11617

16380

Electronics and Communication Engineering

8566

11179

Information Technology

9182

12998

Mechanical Engineering

11335

15722

Q. What is NIT Durgapur Cutoff 2016 for OBC?

A. Only candidates with a valid score under this category are eligible for getting a seat during NIT Durgapur admissions 2016 for any of the below-mentioned courses:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

7456

10269

Bio Technology

7292

11662

Chemical Engineering

5609

7432

Civil Engineering

4306

5556

Computer Science and Engineering

2109

2702

Electrical Engineering

4022

5042

Electronics and Communication Engineering

3188

4087

Information Technology

3861

4725

Mechanical Engineering

3995

4883

Q. What is NIT Durgapur Cutoff 2016 for SC?

A. The following section gives information regarding NIT Durgapur cutoff 2016 for the SC Category candidates for various courses. Check out the round 1 and the last round closing for the same in the table mentioned below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

4259

5020

Bio Technology

4875

6767

Chemical Engineering

3250

3967

Civil Engineering

2226

2419

Computer Science and Engineering

1471

1745

Electrical Engineering

2302

2761

Electronics and Communication Engineering

2095

2526

Information Technology

2272

3314

Mechanical Engineering

2093

2556

Q. What is NIT Durgapur Cutoff 2016 for HS Quota?

A. Candidates can check out the Round 1 and the Last Round Closing ranks for NIT Durgapur cutoff 2016 for the General Home State Quota from the table mentioned below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

30737

40898

Bio Technology

31021

44703

Chemical Engineering

22790

33114

Civil Engineering

25717

34982

Computer Science and Engineering

8326

12121

Electrical Engineering

16756

22760

Electronics and Communication Engineering

11704

17830

Information Technology

22611

29896

Mechanical Engineering

19189

26746

Q. What is NIT Durgapur Cutoff 2016 for HS Quota for OBC candidates?

A. Candidates from the OBC category under Home State Quota can check out the previous year's NIT Durgapur cutoff 2016 ranks from the below-mentioned table:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

31309

45159

Bio Technology

32153

44044

Chemical Engineering

26001

35151

Civil Engineering

25172

31632

Computer Science and Engineering

7253

11580

Electrical Engineering

18815

29205

Electronics and Communication Engineering

12358

16212

Information Technology

19509

29571

Mechanical Engineering

17435

27836

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