NIT Rourkela JEE-Main Cutoff 2026
Official JEE-Main Cutoff 2026 for NIT Rourkela has not been released yet. You can use the expected ranges below as a Round 1 (2026) reference while waiting for the official JoSAA release.
NIT Rourkela JEE-Main Cutoff 2026 — Category-wise expected ranges (HS quota)
| Category | Round 1 Closing rank (Expected) | Closing rank (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| General (HS) | 781-57,253 | 781-172,558 |
| OBCNCL (HS) | 478-23,638 | 478-273,222 |
| EWS (HS) | - | 87-832,027 |
NIT Rourkela JEE-Main Cutoff 2026 — Category-wise expected ranges (OS quota)
| Category | Round 1 Closing rank (Expected) | Closing rank (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| General (OS) | 369-40,386 | 369-83,330 |
| OBCNCL (OS) | - | 174-84,427 |
| EWS (OS) | - | 100-89,315 |
NIT Rourkela JEE-Main Cutoff 2026 — Course-wise highlights (General)
| Course | Round 1 Closing rank (Expected) | Closing rank (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Arch (General HS) | 781-1,204 | 781-1,621 |
| B.Arch (General OS) | 369-626 | 369-721 |
| B.Tech CSE (General HS) | 7,292-8,255 | 4,543-9,349 |
| B.Tech CSE (General OS) | 2,033-3,369 | 2,033-4,218 |
These course-level ranges show B.Arch as the most in-demand course (lowest closing ranks) and Computer Science as the second for both HS and OS quotas.
What this means for your application
Admission to NIT Rourkela depends on your JEE-Main rank and seat allocation via JoSAA counselling. Seats are allocated category-wise — General, OBCNCL, EWS — and separate HS (home state) and OS (other state) quotas apply.
An All-India (AI) quota can apply for certain seats and courses. Use these expected ranges only as a planning guide; final admission depends on the official JoSAA opening and closing ranks.
Official release and next steps
There is no official cutoff release date available yet. When released, the JoSAA official website will publish opening and closing ranks for each round and quota.
Keep your documents ready for counselling and monitor the JoSAA schedule. If your current rank falls within an expected range, prepare backup options and preference lists accordingly.
FAQs
Q: Has NIT Rourkela released official JEE-Main 2026 cutoff? A: No, the official JEE-Main 2026 cutoff for NIT Rourkela has not been released yet.
Q: How are the expected cutoffs derived? A: Expected cutoffs are based on previous years' trends and category-wise seat patterns.
Q: Which course is most in-demand for General HS? A: B.Arch is most in-demand for General HS with an expected range of 781-1,621 .
Q: Where will official cutoffs be published? A: Official cutoffs and round-wise ranks will be uploaded on the JoSAA official website.
Q: Are HS and OS quotas different? A: Yes. Home State (HS) and Other State (OS) quotas have separate opening and closing ranks.
Q: Is counselling based only on JEE-Main rank? A: Admission is based on JEE-Main rank and seat allocation through JoSAA counselling; category and quota rules apply.