REAP 2026 SC and ST category cutoff will be published on reapraj.com after each counselling round; based on official MBM University data, SC students secured a CSE seat with closing REAP merit rank 2,351 and ST students at 3,367 in the 2022 cycle.
The Rajasthan Engineering Admission Process (REAP) 2026 reserves 16% of seats for Scheduled Caste students and 12% for Scheduled Tribe students across all participating colleges. Reserved-category students compete within separate state merit lists built from JEE Main 2026 percentiles of Rajasthan-domicile applicants. Closing ranks for SC and ST are generally higher numbers than the General category closing rank at the same college and branch and ease with each successive counselling round.
- REAP merit rank uses JEE Main 2026 percentile for Rajasthan-domicile students only — not an All India Rank.
- SC students who qualify on the General merit list are admitted there and do not consume a reserved SC seat.
- ST students from designated tribal sub-plan (TSP) villages fill a separate TSP sub-quota before remaining ST seats open to all ST-domicile students.
- Female sub-categories SCF and STF carry additional sub-quotas within SC and ST pools respectively.
- MBM University, Jodhpur and CTAE, Udaipur are the most competitive REAP government colleges; GEC Ajmer, GEC Kota and GEC Bikaner follow in typical demand order.
| Direct Link — REAP 2026 Official Counselling Portal (Active) |
SC and ST Reservation in REAP 2026
Rajasthan’s reservation policy allocates fixed seat percentages to SC and ST students at every REAP-participating college. Students must hold a caste certificate issued by a Rajasthan authority and possess Rajasthan domicile.
| Category | Seat Reservation | Sub-Categories | Key Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 16% of intake per branch | SCF (female), SCF MRG | Valid Rajasthan SC caste certificate |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 12% of intake per branch | STF (female), TSP, TSPF, TSP MRG | Rajasthan domicile; tribal certificate for TSP sub-quota |
Seats left vacant after all counselling rounds in these categories are not transferred to other categories under Rajasthan government policy.
REAP 2026 Expected SC Category Closing Ranks
The figures below are expected estimates based on 2022 official data from MBM University, Jodhpur and historical REAP patterns for other colleges. Ranks are REAP state merit positions; a lower number means a stronger position. Official 2026 cutoffs will be released on reapraj.com after each allotment round.
| College | CSE | ECE | Mechanical | Civil | Electrical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBM University, Jodhpur | 2,500–3,200 | 4,200–5,500 | 7,200–9,000 | 4,000–5,200 | 4,800–6,000 |
| CTAE, Udaipur | 4,500–6,000 | 7,000–9,000 | 10,000–13,000 | 8,000–11,000 | 8,000–10,500 |
| GEC Ajmer | 8,000–11,000 | 12,000–15,000 | 16,000–21,000 | 14,000–18,000 | 13,000–17,000 |
| GEC Kota | 9,500–13,000 | 13,000–17,000 | 18,000–24,000 | 16,000–21,000 | 15,000–19,000 |
| GEC Bikaner | 13,000–17,000 | 17,000–22,000 | 22,000–28,000 | 19,000–25,000 | 18,000–24,000 |
CSE and Information Technology are the most competitive branches for SC students; Mechanical and Petroleum Engineering have comparatively higher (more relaxed) closing rank numbers.
REAP 2026 Expected ST Category Closing Ranks
ST closing ranks are typically higher numbers than SC at most colleges and branches. An exception can occur when the ST applicant pool for a specific branch is unusually small — as seen for Electrical Engineering at MBM University in 2022 where the ST closing rank (2,726) was tighter than the SC closing rank (4,359).
| College | CSE | ECE | Mechanical | Civil | Electrical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBM University, Jodhpur | 3,800–5,000 | 4,000–5,200 | 9,000–11,500 | 5,000–6,800 | 3,000–4,200 |
| CTAE, Udaipur | 6,500–9,000 | 9,500–12,500 | 13,500–18,000 | 11,000–15,000 | 11,000–14,500 |
| GEC Ajmer | 11,000–15,000 | 15,000–20,000 | 22,000–29,000 | 18,000–25,000 | 17,000–23,000 |
| GEC Kota | 13,000–18,000 | 17,000–23,000 | 24,000–32,000 | 21,000–28,000 | 19,000–26,000 |
| GEC Bikaner | 18,000–24,000 | 22,000–30,000 | 29,000–38,000 | 25,000–34,000 | 23,000–31,000 |
ST students from tribal sub-plan villages should check TSP-specific seat availability separately on the REAP portal as TSP closing ranks can differ significantly from the general ST closing rank.
MBM University, Jodhpur — REAP 2022 Official SC and ST Closing Ranks
MBM University, Jodhpur published branch-wise and category-wise REAP merit closing ranks for the 2022-23 cycle — the most detailed official cutoff data publicly available from a top-tier REAP college and the primary reference for the 2026 projections above.
| Branch | General Closing Rank | SC Closing Rank | ST Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engg. | 476 | 2,351 | 3,367 |
| Information Technology | 643 | 3,295 | 5,235 |
| AI and Data Science | 1,632 | 3,660 | — |
| Electronics and Comm. Engg. | 1,986 | 3,865 | 3,540 |
| Electrical Engg. | 3,998 | 4,359 | 2,726 |
| Civil Engg. | 4,402 | 3,773 | 4,506 |
| Mechanical Engg. | 3,667 | 6,538 | 8,108 |
| Mining Engg. | 4,411 | 3,680 | 6,147 |
| Petroleum Engg. | 3,731 | 9,350 | — |
Source: MBM University, Jodhpur official admissions page (mbm.ac.in). Ranks reflect the REAP merit position of the last student admitted after internal sliding for the 2022-23 cycle. A dash (—) indicates no student was admitted in that category for that branch or data was not reported.
Factors Affecting REAP 2026 SC and ST Cutoff
Several variables determine where SC and ST closing ranks settle each year.
- JEE Main 2026 difficulty: An easier paper compresses score gaps, tightening merit ranks and making cutoffs more competitive across all categories.
- Growth of reserved-category applicant pool: More Rajasthan-domicile SC and ST students sitting JEE Main increases intra-category competition for popular branches like CSE.
- Seat matrix changes: New intakes or additional sections lower the closing rank number; branch closures or reduced intake raise it.
- Counselling round: Round 1 closing ranks are tighter than final round closing ranks as unfilled seats are offered to lower-ranked students in later rounds.
- Internal sliding: After each round SC and ST students can slide to a preferred college within their category, adjusting the final closing rank from the provisional figure.
- TSP seat utilisation: Unfilled TSP seats may convert to general ST seats in later rounds, expanding the effective ST pool and easing the closing rank.
REAP 2026 SC and ST Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected SC category closing rank for CSE at MBM University, Jodhpur in REAP 2026?
Ans. Based on the 2022 official closing rank of 2,351 for SC category CSE at MBM University, Jodhpur, the expected REAP 2026 SC closing rank for CSE is in the range of 2,500 to 3,200. Actual figures will be released on reapraj.com after each allotment round.
Ques. How is the REAP merit rank calculated for SC and ST students?
Ans. REAP prepares a separate state merit list for each reserved category using JEE Main 2026 percentile scores of Rajasthan-domicile applicants. Your REAP merit rank is your position within your category’s state merit list — a higher JEE Main percentile gives a lower (better) REAP merit rank number.
Ques. Can an SC or ST student get admission through the General category in REAP?
Ans. Yes. If your REAP merit rank qualifies you for a General category seat your admission is processed there and the reserved seat remains available for the next SC or ST student on the merit list. This can occasionally result in SC or ST closing ranks being lower (tighter) than expected for a specific branch.
Ques. What is the TSP quota in REAP 2026 and who can apply?
Ans. The Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) quota is a sub-category within the ST reservation for students who are both ST-category and residents of Rajasthan’s designated tribal sub-plan area villages. TSP students fill TSP seats first; remaining ST seats then open to all Rajasthan-domicile ST students. TSP closing ranks can differ from the general ST closing rank at the same college.
Ques. When will the official REAP 2026 SC and ST category cutoff be released?
Ans. Official REAP 2026 SC and ST category closing ranks will be published on reapraj.com after each counselling allotment round. There are typically three to four rounds with Round 1 results released shortly after the merit list is announced. Students should check the official portal regularly for the latest updates.
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