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

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Janki H Gajjar
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7 mins readUpdated on May 10, 2024 12:28 IST

NIT Sikkim cutoff 2016 for the various BTech courses is released as opening and closing ranks on the official websites of JoSAA and CSAB. These ranks are based on the candidate’s JEE Main scores. Further, the closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2016 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 out information regarding the category-wise Round 1 and the Last Round Closing Ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2016. To learn about the latest and succeeding years' category-wise cutoffs for NIT Sikkim 2016, refer to the table mentioned below:

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2024

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2016 for General All India Category

The General category is the category with the highest number of seats. Under the General category, various BTech cutoffs for different courses are released. As per the JoSAA Round 1 Seat Allotment results, the closing ranks of all specialisations taken together ranged between 16799 and 28572. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2016 for the General category All India candidates:

Q:   What was the NIT Sikkim BTech cutoff?

A:

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

CourseR1 (Closing Rank)Last Round (Closing Rank)
BTech in Civil Engineering4428481476
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering2171034083
BTech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering3515661761
BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering2964550083
BTech in Mechanical Engineering3874669119

 

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 cutoff rank for NIT Sikkim MSc course?

A:

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. 

Course202220232024
M.Sc. in Chemistry252620761595

 

 

 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Bio Technology

28572

42665

Civil Engineering

25262

34860

Computer Science and Engineering

16799

27897

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

24675

34111

Electronics and Communication Engineering

22651

31288

Mechanical Engineering

24071

31782

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2016 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 2016 (OBC AI category):

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Bio-Technology

9667

13603

Civil Engineering

8003

10072

Computer Science and Engineering

6241

9104

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

7876

10720

Electronics and Communication Engineering

7813

10735

Mechanical Engineering

6537

9507

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2016 for SC All India Category

The round 1 closing ranks for the SC Category have ranged between 2464 and 5571, while the last round closing ranks have ranged between 4406 and 7340The most competitive course for this category is BTech Civil Engineering. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim BTech cutoff 2016 for the SC Category under the All India Quota:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Bio-Technology

5571

7340

Civil Engineering

2464

4910

Computer Science and Engineering

3568

4406

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

4512

6013

Electronics and Communication Engineering

4495

5741

Mechanical Engineering

3572

4559

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2016 for ST All India Category

NIT Sikkim cutoff 2016 for the ST Category has been released for six branches, of these, the most competitive ranks have been 1050 and 1952 for round 1 and the last round, respectively. Both the ranks are for the BTech CSE branch. To check out the remaining round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2016 for the ST All India Category check out the table below:

Q:   What is the BTech cutoff for SC and ST categories at NIT Sikkim?

A:

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. 

Q:   What has been the cutoff trend for Electrical Engineering at NIT Sikkim in last few years?

A:

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.

Q:   What is the difference between the GATE qualifying and admission cutoffs?

A:
GATE qualifying cutoff is the institute eligibility cutoff, and on the other hand, the GATE admission cutoff ensures a call for admission at IITs, NITs, IITs, and CFTIs. Check below in detail: GATE Qualifying Cutoff: It is the 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 the announcement of GATE results. It is announced by the conducting IIT and available on GOAPS. It includes qualifying marks for each paper. Admission GATE Cutoffs: It is the final opening and closing rank score fixed by the participating institutes for the selection of candidates. It is to be noted here that meeting the admission GATE cutoff does not mean that the candidates will be selected for admission. It is fixed after the GATE result date. It is declared by the individual participating institutes and available on their respective counselling portals (CCMT/ COAP).

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Bio-Technology

2388

3331

Civil Engineering

1217

2275

Computer Science and Engineering

1050

1952

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

1952

2579

Electronics and Communication Engineering

2004

2518

Mechanical Engineering

1334

1729

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

The last category for which NIT Sikkim cutoffs 2016 are released is the PwD category. For BTech Computer Science and Engineering, round 1 and the last round closed on 591 and 734, respectively. Tabulated below is the NIT Sikkim cutoff 2016 for the PwD category based on JEE Main scores:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Computer Science and Engineering

591

734

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2016 for General Home State Category

NIT Sikkim cutoff 2016 is released for the All India Quota and the Home State Quota. Each Quota has been aligned with 50 per cent of seats. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2016 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

1026140

743681

Civil Engineering

576835

979418

Computer Science and Engineering

272518

465885

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

678359

946861

Electronics and Communication Engineering

412074

858818

Mechanical Engineering

504727

976150

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2016 for OBC Home State Category

Under OBC Home State, NIT Sikkim cutoff 2016 has been released for multiple courses. Candidates from the OBC category under Home State Quota can check the previous year's NIT Sikkim cutoff 2016 ranks from the below-mentioned table:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

272296

Computer Science and Engineering

262239

249260

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

345623

345623 

Electronics and Communication Engineering

395426

395426

Mechanical Engineering

356566

 356566

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2016 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 of which BTech CSE is the most popular one but BTech Civil Engineering ranks have been the most competitive one. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2016 for the SC category candidates:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

43887

 -

Computer Science and Engineering

70728

63750

Mechanical Engineering

47527

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2016 for ST Home State Category

The most competitive rank under the ST Home State Category for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2016 was 7137 and 17599 for round 1 and the last round, respectively. The ranks were for the BTech CSE specialisation, which made it the most competitive course 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

16424

33143 

Computer Science and Engineering

7137

17599

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

21468

 -

Electronics and Communication Engineering

10781

29277

Mechanical Engineering

13713

 29277

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2016 FAQs

Q. What is NIT Sikkim BTech cutoff 2016?

A. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2016 for the General category All India candidates:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Bio Technology

28572

42665

Civil Engineering

25262

34860

Computer Science and Engineering

16799

27897

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

24675

34111

Electronics and Communication Engineering

22651

31288

Mechanical Engineering

24071

31782

Q. What is NIT Sikkim BTech cutoff 2016 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 2016 (OBC AI category):

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Bio-Technology

9667

13603

Civil Engineering

8003

10072

Computer Science and Engineering

6241

9104

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

7876

10720

Electronics and Communication Engineering

7813

10735

Mechanical Engineering

6537

9507

Q. What is NIT Sikkim BTech cutoff 2016 for SC seats?

A. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim BTech cutoff 2016 for the SC Category under the All India Quota:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Bio-Technology

5571

7340

Civil Engineering

2464

4910

Computer Science and Engineering

3568

4406

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

4512

6013

Electronics and Communication Engineering

4495

5741

Mechanical Engineering

3572

4559

Q. What is NIT Sikkim BTech cutoff 2016 for ST candidates?

A. To check out the remaining round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2016 for the ST All India Category check out the table below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Bio-Technology

2388

3331

Civil Engineering

1217

2275

Computer Science and Engineering

1050

1952

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

1952

2579

Electronics and Communication Engineering

2004

2518

Mechanical Engineering

1334

1729

Q. What is NIT Sikkim JEE Main cutoff 2016 for HS Quota?

A. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2016 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

1026140

743681

Civil Engineering

576835

979418

Computer Science and Engineering

272518

465885

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

678359

946861

Electronics and Communication Engineering

412074

858818

Mechanical Engineering

504727

976150

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