NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017: Category-wise JEE Main Cutoff Ranks

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Janki H Gajjar
Associate Senior Executive
7 mins readUpdated on May 10, 2024 12:59 IST

NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 for the various BTech courses is released based on JEE Main scores followed by the opening and closing ranks of JoSAA and CSAB Counselling. Further, the closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 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 information regarding the category-wise Round 1 and the Last Round Closing Ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017. To learn about the latest and preceding and succeeding years' category-wise cutoffs for NIT Sikkim 2017, refer to the table mentioned below:

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2024

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2018

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2016

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for General All India Category

The General category is the category with the highest number of seats. The closing ranks of all specialisations taken together ranged between 18342 and 27127. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 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

27127

40827

Civil Engineering

25323

37952

Computer Science and Engineering

18342

27163

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

23526

36213

Electronics and Communication Engineering

22682

33488

Mechanical Engineering

22820

32788

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 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 2017 (OBC AI category):

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Bio Technology

9532

13354

Civil Engineering

7636

10233

Computer Science and Engineering

6594

8835

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

7816

11115

Electronics and Communication Engineering

7149

10789

Mechanical Engineering

7053

10634

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for SC All India Category

The round 1 closing ranks for the SC Category have ranged between 3114 and 4907, while the last round closing ranks have ranged between 4314 and 7387. As per Round 1, the most competitive rank has been of the Civil Engineering specialisation, whereas for the last round, the most competitive rank has been of the BTech CSE course. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim BTech cutoff 2017 for the SC Category under the All India Quota:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Bio Technology

4904

7387

Civil Engineering

3114

5882

Computer Science and Engineering

3529

4314

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

4397

6379

Electronics and Communication Engineering

4267

6051

Mechanical Engineering

4103

6650

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for ST All India Category

NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 for the ST Category has been released for six branches, of these, the most competitive ranks have been 962 for both round 1 and the last round. This rank is for the BTech CSE branch, making it the most competitive branch, making it the most competitive branch for R1 as well as Last Round. To check out the remaining round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 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

2513

4863

Civil Engineering

962

962

Computer Science and Engineering

1586

1940

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

2095

2307

Electronics and Communication Engineering

2152

4214

Mechanical Engineering

1958

2423

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for Person with Disability (PwD) All India Category

The last category for which NIT Sikkim cutoffs 2017 are released is the PwD category. For BTech Computer Science and Engineering, round 1 and the last round closed on 608 and 2060, respectively. Under this category, only BTech CSE ranks are released. Tabulated below is the NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 for the PwD category based on JEE Main scores:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Computer Science and Engineering

608

2060

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for General Home State Category

NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 is released for the All India Quota and the Home State Quota. Each Quota has been aligned with 50 per cent of seats. When compared to the All India Quota closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff with that of Home State Quota ranks, it can be concluded that AI ranks are more competitive. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 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

943667

467380

Civil Engineering

717328

1044650

Computer Science and Engineering

301530

853064

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

937793

1017350

Electronics and Communication Engineering

859122

974399

Mechanical Engineering

975305

319129

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for OBC Home State Category

Under OBC Home State, NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 has been released for three BTech branches. The round 1 closing ranks for these three courses have ranged between 285134 and 407651. Candidates from the OBC category under Home State Quota can check the previous year's NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 ranks from the below-mentioned table:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

407651

-

Computer Science and Engineering

285134

354295

Electronics and Communication Engineering

391172

-

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for SC Home State Category

The next category under the Home State Quota cutoffs for NIT Sikkim admissions to the BTech courses is the SC category. The institute offered four BTech courses under this category. BTech CSE is the most popular as well as the most competitive course for this category. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 for the SC category candidates:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

101376

 -

Computer Science and Engineering

45220

89360

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

97820

 -

Electronics and Communication Engineering

106770

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 for ST Home State Category

Under the ST Home State Category for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 Round 1 closing ranks have ranged between 11689 and 38573. The ranks show a huge difference between the most competitive as well as the least competitive 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

30081

-

Computer Science and Engineering

11689

30081

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

38573

-

NIT Sikkim Cutoff 2017 FAQs

Q. What is NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017?

A. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 for the General category All India candidates:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Bio Technology

27127

40827

Civil Engineering

25323

37952

Computer Science and Engineering

18342

27163

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

23526

36213

Electronics and Communication Engineering

22682

33488

Mechanical Engineering

22820

32788

Q. What is NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 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 2017 (OBC AI category):

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Bio Technology

9532

13354

Civil Engineering

7636

10233

Computer Science and Engineering

6594

8835

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

7816

11115

Electronics and Communication Engineering

7149

10789

Mechanical Engineering

7053

10634

Q. What is NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 for SC candidates?

A. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim BTech cutoff 2017 for the SC Category under the All India Quota:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Bio Technology

4904

7387

Civil Engineering

3114

5882

Computer Science and Engineering

3529

4314

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

4397

6379

Electronics and Communication Engineering

4267

6051

Mechanical Engineering

4103

6650

Q. What is NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 for ST candidates?

A.  To check the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 for the ST All India Category check out the table below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Bio Technology

2513

4863

Civil Engineering

962

962

Computer Science and Engineering

1586

1940

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

2095

2307

Electronics and Communication Engineering

2152

4214

Mechanical Engineering

1958

2423

Q. What is NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 for HS Quota candidates?

A. Tabulated below is the round 1 and the last round closing ranks for NIT Sikkim cutoff 2017 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

943667

467380

Civil Engineering

717328

1044650

Computer Science and Engineering

301530

853064

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

937793

1017350

Electronics and Communication Engineering

859122

974399

Mechanical Engineering

975305

319129

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