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

Yatendra Kumar
Yatendra Kumar
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7 mins readUpdated on Jan 6, 2025 08:51 IST

The 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 the NIT Puducherry General AI cutoff 2024, the ranks ranging from 20487 to 69126, with the CSE program emerging as a top demanded among applicants eager to pursue engineering courses. Meanwhile, Civil Engineering recorded the least demand having a last-round cutoff of 69126.

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

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NIT Puducherry Cutoff 2024 for General All India Category

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

Q:   What is the cutoff for NIT Puducherry?

A:

NIT Puducherry cutoff 2024 has been released across various specialisations in opening and closing ranks. NIT Puducherry BTech cutoff 2024 ranged between 14359 and 38142 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 Civil Engineering. For a detailed NIT Puducherry 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.  

Course2024
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering14359
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering22136
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering27116
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering33495
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering38142

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

A:

NIT Puducherry MSc cutoff 2024 has been released across multiple specialisations. Based on the Round 1 seat allotment, the MSc cutoff score ranged between 1199 and 1538 for the General AII India category students. Among all the MSc courses,  M.Sc. in Mathematics is the most competitive specialisation. So, considering the round 1 cutoff, candidates seeking admission to National Institute of Technology Puducherry must secure over and above the cutoff range mentioned here to be eligible. 

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

Course2024
M.Sc. in Chemistry1273
M.Sc. in Mathematics1199
M.Sc. in Physics1538

Q:   What is the NIT Puducherry GATE CCMT cutoff 2024 for M.Tech courses?

A:

The NIT Puducherry GATE CCMT Cutoff has been released for Round 5. The most competitive course was MTech in Computer Science and Engineering. The Cutoff for M.Tech in CSE closed at 456 for the General AI category candidates. The least competitive course for the General AI category candidates was M.Tech. in VLSI Design, with the closing Cutoff score of 375

For the OBC AI category candidates, the most competitive course was M.Tech. in VLSI Design with a Cutoff score of 360. For more information, candidates can click here:

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, the cutoff trends showed that Computer Science and Engineering was the most difficult to get into NIT Puducherry. However, Civil Engineering were more accessible compared to other branches in 2024. The closing ranks for CSE ended at 29725, while Civil Engineering concluded at 85081. To get more insights related NIT Puducherry course-wise cutoff 2024, candidates can scroll down:

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 the last-round cutoff 2024, the lowest cutoff rank was for CSE, which showcased that the demand for the same course was comparatively higher among engineering aspirants as compared to other BTech specialisations in 2024. NIT Puducherry CSE cutoff 2024 was 2632 in the first and 93747 during the last round. For other specialisations, the BTech first and last-round closing ranks are tabulated 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 the table below to view the JEE Main first and last round closing ranks. As per NIT Puducherry BTech cutoff 2024, the first-round cutoff ranged between 792 and 1641 for the ST AI quota. Based on the cutoffs, the most desirable BTech specialisation was CSE, which has very low common cutoff ranks for both the rounds. The admission cutoff to secure a seat to CSE was 792 at NIT Puducherry:

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.

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, the 2024 NIT Puducherry cutoff trends indicated a preference for technology-focused courses. The last-round for General AI quota concluded between 56934 and 179397, wherein, CSE, with its last-round cutoff at 56934, was the most sought-after. While, Civil Engineering was the least-sought after course. Below are the NIT Puducherry branch-wise cutoff 2024 for the 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 the NIT Puducherry OBC HS cutoff 2024, the CSE had the first and last round of 20214 and 98856, making it the most difficult course to get into. On the other hand, Civil Engineering with a last-round cutoff rank of 891924, became more accessible or viable option for the 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

The JEE Main cutoff for the last-round ranged from 8280 to 17166 in 2024. Wherein, the ECE proved to be the toughest course to enter, with a last-round cutoff of 8280. On the other hand, CSE experienced less competition, offering easier access with higher closing ranks.

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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