The expected JoSAA 2026 closing rank for NIT Surathkal CSE under the OPEN (General) category, Other State quota, is approximately 1,600–1,900 (CRL), based on the final-round closing rank trend from 2023 to 2025.
NIT Surathkal (National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal) is among India’s top five NITs, and B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is its most sought-after branch. JoSAA 2026 seat allotment rounds are expected to begin in late June 2026, with results around July 18, 2026. Since official cutoffs are published only after each allotment round on josaa.nic.in, students can use the three-year historical trend to gauge their admission chances ahead of counselling.
- OPEN OS GN closing rank trend: 1,984 (2023) → 1,423 (2024) → 1,827 (2025) — 2026 expected: 1,600–1,900 (CRL).
- OBC-NCL OS GN trend: 583 → 499 → 577 — 2026 expected: 530–600 (OBC-NCL category rank).
- EWS OS GN trend: 666 → 230 → 316 — 2026 expected: 280–380 (EWS category rank).
- NIT Surathkal reserves 50% B.Tech seats for Karnataka students (Home State quota) and 50% for other states (Other State quota); HS closing ranks in CRL terms are higher than OS closing ranks.
- SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and EWS closing ranks are category-specific ranks — not CRL. Use your category rank when comparing against these cutoffs.
- JoSAA 2024 and 2025 each had five allotment rounds; the figures below are from the last allotment round of each year.
| Direct Link to JoSAA 2026 Official Portal (Active) — josaa.nic.in |
JoSAA 2026 Expected Cutoff for NIT Surathkal CSE
The table below shows projected closing ranks for B.Tech CSE at NIT Surathkal under JoSAA 2026. All figures are expected estimates derived from 2023–2025 trends and are not official JoSAA data. OPEN category ranks are All India CRL; all other category ranks are category-specific.
| Category | Quota | Gender Neutral — Expected 2026 | Female Only — Expected 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPEN (CRL) | OS | 1,600 – 1,900 | 2,500 – 3,500 |
| OPEN (CRL) | HS | 2,700 – 3,000 | 3,400 – 4,200 |
| EWS | OS | 280 – 380 | 530 – 680 |
| EWS | HS | 400 – 600 | — |
| OBC-NCL | OS | 530 – 600 | 1,600 – 1,800 |
| OBC-NCL | HS | 1,800 – 2,400 | — |
| SC | OS | 300 – 420 | 580 – 720 |
| SC | HS | 680 – 950 | — |
| ST | OS | 130 – 165 | 200 – 350 |
Home State (HS) quota is available only for students eligible under Karnataka domicile rules. Students from all other states should refer to the OS column. HS quota for OPEN category requires a higher CRL (less competitive in absolute terms) because you compete only within the Karnataka pool.
JoSAA Previous Year Closing Rank Trend for NIT Surathkal CSE (2023–2025)
The table below lists the final allotment round closing ranks for B.Tech CSE at NIT Surathkal from 2023 to 2025. JoSAA 2022–2023 had six rounds; JoSAA 2024–2025 had five rounds — all figures are from the last allotment round of each respective year. Rows marked ~ are from third-party sources and may vary slightly from the official JoSAA archive at josaa.nic.in.
| Category | Quota | Gender | 2023 Closing Rank | 2024 Closing Rank | 2025 Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPEN (CRL) | OS | Gender Neutral | 1,984 | 1,423 | 1,827 |
| OPEN (CRL) | OS | Female Only | — | 2,433 | ~3,986 |
| OPEN (CRL) | HS | Gender Neutral | ~3,406 | 2,628 | 2,800 |
| OPEN (CRL) | HS | Female Only | — | 3,358 | ~3,567 |
| EWS | OS | Gender Neutral | 666 | 230 | 316 |
| EWS | OS | Female Only | — | 526 | ~631 |
| EWS | HS | Gender Neutral | — | 757 | 397 |
| OBC-NCL | OS | Gender Neutral | 583 | 499 | 577 |
| OBC-NCL | OS | Female Only | 1,290 | 1,627 | ~1,723 |
| OBC-NCL | HS | Gender Neutral | — | 1,744 | ~2,251 |
| SC | OS | Gender Neutral | 434 | 294 | 364 |
| SC | OS | Female Only | 558 | 679 | ~618 |
| SC | HS | Gender Neutral | — | 672 | 917 |
| ST | OS | Gender Neutral | 70 | 126 | 138 |
| ST | HS | Gender Neutral | 119 | 146 | 478 |
The large swing in ST HS (146 in 2024 to 478 in 2025) and the sharp EWS OS drop (666 in 2023 to 230 in 2024) reflect the high volatility typical of small seat pools. A single additional seat or a shift in applicant preferences can move the closing rank significantly for these categories.
Category-Wise Cutoff Analysis for NIT Surathkal CSE
General (OPEN) category — OS quota: The CRL closing rank has moved between 1,423 and 1,984 over three years. Students with a JEE Main CRL below 1,800 have a solid chance at CSE under OS quota in 2026. The tightest year was 2024 (1,423), likely reflecting a stronger top-rank cohort that year; 2025 relaxed to 1,827.
General (OPEN) category — HS quota: Karnataka domicile students compete in a separate pool for 50% of seats. The HS closing rank ranged from ~3,406 (2023) to 2,628 (2024), settling at 2,800 in 2025. A Karnataka student with a CRL below 2,800 has a strong realistic chance via HS quota. This is a meaningful advantage over the OS cutoff.
OBC-NCL category: The OS GN closing rank has been highly stable, ranging just 499–583 over three years. This consistency makes NIT Surathkal CSE one of the more predictable targets for OBC-NCL students. An OBC-NCL category rank below 580 puts you firmly in contention for 2026.
EWS category: EWS OS GN closing ranks show the widest year-to-year swing — 666 (2023), 230 (2024), 316 (2025). Small seat counts make this category volatile. Students in the EWS category should target a rank below 350 and treat any rank above 400 as uncertain for NIT Surathkal CSE.
SC category: SC OS GN closing ranks ranged from 294 to 434 over the three-year window. The 300–420 range is a reliable target zone. SC Female Only OS closing ranks are slightly less competitive (558–679), offering a meaningful advantage to female SC students.
ST category: ST OS GN closing ranks have risen from 70 (2023) to 138 (2025) — a clear upward trend suggesting growing ST student participation at the top of JEE Main. ST students with a category rank below 150–160 have a strong chance in 2026. The ST HS closing rank spiked to 478 in 2025, up sharply from 146 in 2024, pointing to significant year-to-year volatility in this small pool.
Factors Affecting JoSAA 2026 Cutoff for NIT Surathkal CSE
Several variables will determine how the 2026 cutoffs move relative to previous years:
- JEE Main 2026 difficulty and normalisation — A tougher paper compresses scores at the top of the distribution and can relax CRL-based cutoffs slightly. A moderate paper with a high number of 99+ percentile scorers tightens them.
- Total JEE Main 2026 qualified candidates — A higher qualifying candidate count increases demand for seats at top NITs like NIT Surathkal, pushing closing ranks lower (more competitive).
- Seat matrix changes — Any addition of supernumerary or female-only CSE seats at NITK directly eases the female-only cutoff. Seat reductions tighten it. Check the JoSAA 2026 brochure for the latest seat matrix before finalising your choices.
- Number of JoSAA 2026 rounds — More rounds allow greater waitlist movement, pulling the final closing rank lower than early-round figures. JoSAA ran five rounds in both 2024 and 2025; the same is expected in 2026.
- B.Tech AI and CDS programmes at NITK — NIT Surathkal now offers separate B.Tech programmes in Artificial Intelligence and Computational and Data Science. These absorb a portion of demand that would otherwise flow entirely into the core CSE programme, providing a modest relief valve on the CSE cutoff.
- Karnataka JEE Main cohort strength — A stronger Karnataka cohort (more students in the top CRL bands) compresses the HS quota closing rank. Students eligible for HS quota should track state-level JEE Main performance alongside national trends.
JoSAA 2026 NIT Surathkal CSE Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected JoSAA 2026 closing rank for NIT Surathkal CSE for the General category?
Ans. Based on the 2023–2025 trend, the expected JoSAA 2026 closing rank for NIT Surathkal CSE under OPEN (General) category, Other State (OS) quota, Gender Neutral seats is approximately 1,600–1,900 (CRL). Karnataka students competing in the Home State (HS) quota can expect the cutoff around 2,700–3,000 (CRL). These are expected estimates, not official figures.
Ques. What OBC-NCL rank is needed for NIT Surathkal CSE in JoSAA 2026?
Ans. The JoSAA closing rank for OBC-NCL Other State (OS) Gender Neutral seats at NIT Surathkal CSE has ranged between 499 and 583 over 2023–2025. An OBC-NCL category rank below 580 gives a strong chance under OS quota in 2026. This is an OBC-NCL category rank, not the All India CRL.
Ques. Are the SC, ST, and OBC-NCL closing ranks at NIT Surathkal based on CRL or category rank?
Ans. SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and EWS closing ranks published by JoSAA are category-specific ranks, not the Common Rank List (CRL). Only the OPEN (General) category closing rank is a CRL figure. When comparing your score against a cutoff, use your category rank for reserved categories and your CRL for the OPEN category.
Ques. What is the Home State quota advantage for NIT Surathkal CSE?
Ans. NIT Surathkal allocates 50% of B.Tech CSE seats under the Home State (HS) quota for students eligible under Karnataka domicile rules. The HS closing rank in CRL terms is significantly higher than the OS closing rank — for example, OPEN HS GN was 2,800 in 2025 versus OPEN OS GN of 1,827 — meaning Karnataka students can secure admission with a higher (less competitive) CRL than students from other states.
Ques. How many JoSAA rounds will there be in 2026, and when is the final cutoff released?
Ans. JoSAA ran five allotment rounds in both 2024 and 2025, and a similar format is expected in 2026. Official closing ranks for each round are published on josaa.nic.in after allotment. The closing rank from the last round is the final official cutoff for that year’s counselling.
Ques. Does NIT Surathkal offer separate AI or Data Science B.Tech programmes, and how do they affect the CSE cutoff?
Ans. Yes. NIT Surathkal offers separate B.Tech programmes in Artificial Intelligence and Computational and Data Science, both with their own JoSAA seat allocations. These programmes carry significantly higher closing ranks than core CSE — B.Tech AI OS GN closing rank was around 3,400–3,700 in recent years — meaning they primarily serve students who did not make the CSE cutoff, and they provide a modest relief valve on CSE demand.
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