JEE Main 2026: NIT Surathkal BTech CSE Cut-Off Trends & 2800 Rank Insight
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• Updated on 12 Feb, 2026, 1:06 AM, by Disha Yadav
JEE Main 2026 cut-off trends for NIT Karnataka, Surathkal (NITK) show the BTech Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) programme closed at rank 2800 under Home State open quota and rank 1827 for Other State open quota in the JoSAA final round 2025. Comparative data over three years highlights consistent competition at this top institute. Applicants should align expectations with these historical ranks.
Aspiring engineers aiming to secure a seat in NIT Karnataka, Surathkal (NITK) through JEE Main 2026 should understand recent cut-off trends from the JoSAA final round counselling. Historical rank data provides benchmarks for competitive branches like BTech Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and helps candidates gauge their admission prospects in the top-tier National Institute of Technology.
NIT Surathkal BTech CSE Closing Ranks: Recent Trends
In the JoSAA final round 2025, NIT Surathkal’s BTech CSE programme recorded tight closing ranks across categories:
- Home State (HS) open gender-neutral seat: closed at rank 2800
- Other State (OS) open gender-neutral seat: closed at rank 1827
- SC PwD (gender-neutral) seats: highest competitive closure at rank 6
These figures highlight the high competition for the CSE branch, especially for outside state candidates, who historically need stronger ranks to secure admission.
Historical Closing Rank Movements
Data over the last three JoSAA cycles shows fluctuations in camp for NIT Surathkal CSE:
- 2025: HS closed ~2800, OS closed ~1827
- 2024: HS closed ~2933, OS closed ~1615
- 2023: HS closed ~3406, OS closed ~1984
Despite ranking dynamics, top branches like CSE remain among the most competitive disciplines at NIT Surathkal.
What do these trends mean for JEE Main 2026 Aspirants?
These closing rank trends serve as reference points for JEE Main 2026 candidates who are participating in the JoSAA counselling process. With the NTA expected to declare JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results by 12 February 2026 and JoSAA rounds following thereafter, aspirants should:
- Compare their expected All India Rank (AIR) against historical cut-offs
- Review cut-off gaps between Home State and Other State quotas
- Evaluate branch preferences based on ranking projections
Note that competitive branches like Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Electronics & Communication Engineering also attract high rank requirements at Surathkal and other leading NITs.
JEE Main 2026: Counselling & Admission Context
Admission to NITs, including NIT Surathkal, is determined through the JoSAA counselling process, based on candidates’ JEE Main ranks and preferences. Aspirants with ranks near or above past closing ranks for CSE can strategise choice filling to optimise admission chances. Performance in counselling rounds also depends on category, quota and seat availability across NITs and other institutions. Students are advised to monitor JoSAA announcements and utilise cut-off trends from multiple years to make informed decisions during counselling once JEE Main 2026 results are declared.
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