For many JEE aspirants, over the years it has been the dream of getting into NIT Rourkela, but the admission scene is changing rapidly. The NIT Rourkela Cutoff 2025 provides some interesting data as well, with changes in different top branches such as Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), and Artificial Intelligence (AI), etc. Alongside this, the NIT Rourkela Closing Ranks offer a clearer picture of competition trends. All the presented statistics in the NIT Rourkela 2022 admission data provide insight into how the demands and preferences of students, from the previous year to 2022, have changed. In this breakdown of the statistics reevaluating the newly announced NIT Rourkela admission data, we anticipate what the cutoff may look like for the JEE Main NIT Cut-off 2026.
JEE Main NIT Cut-Off 2025: What’s Changed at NIT Rourkela?
According to verified data and the latest outcomes of the JoSAA 2025 counselling, NIT Rourkela’s cut-off trends showed a mixed movement in the various branches and quotas. Nevertheless, students with comparatively lower All India Ranks (AIR) were still able to obtain seats, implying a marginal softening of competition overall, while the 2025 closing ranks compiled for the popular branches such as CSE, ECE, AI, Electrical Engineering, etc., were individually higher than those of 2024 for other state candidates.
Here, mostly, in the Home State quota, the majority of branches, including ECE, AI, Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering, saw a lower closing rank, meaning there was greater competitiveness for Odisha aspirants.
Factual Cutoff Data for NIT Rourkela 2025
Here are the actual closing ranks (General Category, Gender Neutral Seat) from the last round for B.Tech degrees at NIT Rourkela in 2025 and 2024 for both Home (Odisha) and Other States:
| Branch | 2025 Closing Rank – Home State | 2024 Closing Rank – Home State | Change in Closing Ranks for HS Quota (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | 7853 | 7807 | +50 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | 11195 | 13280 | -2100 |
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 9099 | 13848 | -4750 |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | 16008 | 19279 | -3250 |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 20771 | 25338 | -4600 |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | 28368 | 40516 | -12100 |
| Branch | 2025 Closing Rank – Other State | 2024 Closing Rank – Other State | Change in Closing Ranks for OS Quota (approx.) |
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | 3431 | 2940 | +500 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | 5785 | 5721 | +60 |
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 4448 | 3983 | +470 |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | 10623 | 10462 | +160 |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 15035 | 15037 | 0 |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | 25282 | 25893 | -610 |
Home & Other State Analysis of NIT Rourkela JEE Main Cutoff Trends 2024 vs. 2025
Admission trends for both Home State (HS) and Other State (OS) quotas have clearly changed, according to the NIT Rourkela JEE Main Cutoff 2025 statistics.
For the Home State category, most branches showed a considerable decline in closing ranks, implying admissions got comparatively simpler in 2025. The biggest relaxation was seen in core fields, including Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil Engineering; Civil had a roughly 12,000 rank decline, while AI and ECE showed improvements of 4,000–5,000 ranks.
The Other State category, on the other hand, barely changed. The closing ranks for CSE, AI, and ECE climbed somewhat (by only +60 to +500), indicating that All India candidates continued to compete for the top branches.
Key Highlights:
It was easier to lessen the competition via Home State seats for all branches. In particular, the competition from other states hardly changed in CSE, ECE, and AI. Overall, it seems there is higher access for students from the Home State after a minor drop in overall demand at the national level.
To summarise:
For CSE or AI, target more than a 98.5th percentile, and for core branches, like EE or ME, target 95 or more. For JEE Main 2025, candidates should expect small changes.
Understanding what impacted the NIT Rourkela 2025 cutoffs:
- Diversity in Program Choices: Emerging fields such as AI and Data Science attracted top scorers who were focused on CSE, now distributing top scorers into various programs.
- Increased Opportunities at New Institutions: New IITs, IIITs, and private technology universities attracted many strong JEE students, possibly reducing competition at older NITs.
- Shifting Student Preferences: Students lean increasingly toward placement-oriented branches (CSE, ECE, and AI), while the once-popular traditional core fields of Mechanical or Civil Engineering are not as desirable to students.
Guidance on Placements and Packages: Will Securing an Admission in Higher Closing Ranks Decrease the Chance of Getting Opportunities?
No, although the closing ranks (2025-26) at NIT Rourkela are changing here and there, the placement in NIT Rourkela remains sturdy.
The average package for B.Tech students in the 2024-25 (UG) was ~₹14.10 LPA.
The highest package in recent years was around ₹120 LPA.
Branch-wise data of NIT Rourkela (2023-24 placements):
CSE: Average ~ ₹21.60 LPA
ECE: Average ~ ₹18.12 LPA
EE: Average ~ ₹13.13 LPA
What this means for all aspirants: even though you secure an admission — even at a slightly higher closing rank — you may still get some industry placements. The institute is continuing to attract reputed recruiters and provide really good packages, especially for the most popular disciplines (CSE, ECE, etc.)
What to Know for 2025 Aspirants
- Don’t just rely on previous years’ cutoffs: Cut off varies year-to-year based on the difficulty of the tests as well as trends from the applicant pool, leading to considerable changes in ranks.
- Aim for a goal high enough to have a better margin: For CSE, AI, and ECE, plan for a goal of above the 98.5 percentile for NIT Rourkela.
- Make use of every single seat allocation opportunity: Stay active in every round of JoSAA and CSAB to maximize your chances of getting the seat you want.
- Follow category trends: Always check latest and updated cutoffs for your category before accepting a seat.
To conclude:
Though the NIT Rourkela Cutoff for 2025 does show a slightly higher closing rank than the other years, but the strength of the placement has remained consistent. A solid plan, awareness and vigilance can make all the difference.
Also read: JEE Main 2025 AIR 1 Strategy
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