National Institute of Technology Sikkim
Branch-wise JEE Main closing ranks from official JoSAA 2026 and 2025 counselling data.6 programmes · 84 cutoff entries · 4 categories.
Best OPEN Rank
31060
Computer Science and Engineering
Accessible OPEN
321378
Civil Engineering
CSE Closing
118264
OPEN · GN · 2026
Data Source
JoSAA 2026
+ 2025 comparison
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)
| Quota | Category | Gender | 2025 Opening | 2025 Closing | 2026 Opening | 2026 Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS | OBC-NCL | Female-only | 298345 | 298345 | 97866 | 97866 |
| HS | OBC-NCL | Neutral | 200982 | 398600 | 59011 | 63350 |
| HS | OPEN | Female-only | 193935 | 213909 | 193329 | 223484 |
| HS | OPEN | Neutral | 191905 | 288771 | 135324 | 164508 |
| HS | SC | Neutral | 32644 | 46414 | 26299 | 31500 |
| HS | ST | Neutral | 21372 | 21372 | 7562 | 7562 |
| OS | OBC-NCL | Female-only | 16604 | 16604 | 19407 | 19407 |
| OS | OBC-NCL | Neutral | 8828 | 9296 | 9790 | 10240 |
| OS | OPEN | Female-only | 42561 | 42561 | 27283 | 27283 |
| OS | OPEN | Neutral | 16834 | 29014 | 14021 | 31131 |
| OS | SC | Female-only | 6827 | 6827 | 8791 | 8791 |
| OS | SC | Neutral | 5616 | 5616 | 5372 | 5372 |
| OS | ST | Neutral | 2221 | 2221 | 1994 | 1994 |
Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)
| Quota | Category | Gender | 2025 Opening | 2025 Closing | 2026 Opening | 2026 Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS | OBC-NCL | Female-only | — | — | 206917 | 206917 |
| HS | OBC-NCL | Neutral | 542586 | 542586 | 143705 | 156008 |
| HS | OPEN | Female-only | 132276 | 366127 | 445299 | 500443 |
| HS | OPEN | Neutral | 385218 | 629625 | 262762 | 321378 |
| HS | SC | Neutral | — | — | 63838 | 66184 |
| HS | ST | Neutral | 21439 | 21439 | 13278 | 13278 |
| OS | OBC-NCL | Female-only | 25578 | 25578 | 26337 | 26337 |
| OS | OBC-NCL | Neutral | 17975 | 18159 | 19306 | 20044 |
| OS | OPEN | Female-only | 71333 | 71333 | 68502 | 68502 |
| OS | OPEN | Neutral | 51022 | 54268 | 53718 | 61708 |
| OS | SC | Female-only | 11644 | 11644 | 11498 | 11498 |
| OS | SC | Neutral | 7004 | 8257 | 7813 | 8236 |
| OS | ST (PwD) | Neutral | 67 | 67 | — | — |
Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)
| Quota | Category | Gender | 2025 Opening | 2025 Closing | 2026 Opening | 2026 Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS | OBC-NCL | Female-only | 94632 | 94632 | 80309 | 80309 |
| HS | OBC-NCL | Neutral | 74371 | 132548 | 40686 | 42912 |
| HS | OPEN | Female-only | 141592 | 181877 | 85384 | 183696 |
| HS | OPEN | Neutral | 71127 | 185001 | 47840 | 118264 |
| HS | OPEN (PwD) | Neutral | 2253 | 2253 | 1506 | 1506 |
| HS | SC | Female-only | 18919 | 18919 | 12850 | 12850 |
| HS | SC | Neutral | 9395 | 9395 | 6475 | 6475 |
| HS | ST | Neutral | 3955 | 5931 | 3371 | 4794 |
| OS | OBC-NCL | Female-only | 16397 | 16397 | 15429 | 15429 |
| OS | OBC-NCL | Neutral | 8238 | 8827 | 9042 | 9641 |
| OS | OPEN | Female-only | 17695 | 25725 | 37255 | 37756 |
| OS | OPEN | Neutral | 15389 | 26616 | 18902 | 31060 |
| OS | OPEN (PwD) | Neutral | 925 | 925 | 921 | 921 |
| OS | SC | Female-only | 5728 | 5728 | 7819 | 7819 |
| OS | SC | Neutral | 3898 | 4088 | 4203 | 4251 |
| OS | ST | Neutral | 2132 | 2132 | 1457 | 1457 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)
| Quota | Category | Gender | 2025 Opening | 2025 Closing | 2026 Opening | 2026 Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS | OBC-NCL | Female-only | — | — | 180468 | 180468 |
| HS | OBC-NCL | Neutral | 396093 | 476722 | 90523 | 103156 |
| HS | OPEN | Female-only | 378246 | 492523 | 290342 | 347828 |
| HS | OPEN | Neutral | 251947 | 514742 | 197428 | 235856 |
| HS | SC | Neutral | — | — | 67357 | 78741 |
| HS | ST | Neutral | 14424 | 14424 | 10231 | 10231 |
| OS | OBC-NCL | Female-only | 23376 | 23376 | 23287 | 23287 |
| OS | OBC-NCL | Neutral | 12716 | 12767 | 13751 | 13989 |
| OS | OBC-NCL (PwD) | Neutral | 1523 | 1523 | 1650 | 1650 |
| OS | OPEN | Female-only | 57003 | 57003 | 58513 | 58513 |
| OS | OPEN | Neutral | 41470 | 43501 | 37735 | 44624 |
| OS | SC | Female-only | 7995 | 7995 | 10326 | 10326 |
| OS | SC | Neutral | 6881 | 6955 | 5788 | 6437 |
| OS | ST | Neutral | 2742 | 2742 | 2794 | 2794 |
Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)
| Quota | Category | Gender | 2025 Opening | 2025 Closing | 2026 Opening | 2026 Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS | OBC-NCL | Female-only | 303584 | 303584 | 111064 | 111064 |
| HS | OBC-NCL | Neutral | 160004 | 172832 | 70039 | 78424 |
| HS | OPEN | Female-only | 217304 | 364930 | 227377 | 235961 |
| HS | OPEN | Neutral | 325461 | 415454 | 170284 | 195559 |
| HS | OPEN (PwD) | Neutral | — | — | 2168 | 3294 |
| HS | SC | Neutral | 51111 | 51111 | 15347 | 38161 |
| HS | ST | Neutral | 13881 | 13881 | 9565 | 9565 |
| OS | OBC-NCL | Female-only | 18335 | 18335 | 21414 | 21414 |
| OS | OBC-NCL | Neutral | 10505 | 11076 | 11215 | 11387 |
| OS | OBC-NCL (PwD) | Neutral | 966 | 966 | 1335 | 1335 |
| OS | OPEN | Female-only | 48511 | 48511 | 47614 | 47614 |
| OS | OPEN | Neutral | 27176 | 36705 | 31637 | 35808 |
| OS | SC | Female-only | 7473 | 7473 | 8993 | 8993 |
| OS | SC | Neutral | 5451 | 6153 | 5421 | 5438 |
| OS | ST | Neutral | 2695 | 2695 | 2580 | 2580 |
Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)
| Quota | Category | Gender | 2025 Opening | 2025 Closing | 2026 Opening | 2026 Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS | OBC-NCL | Female-only | — | — | 203207 | 203207 |
| HS | OBC-NCL | Neutral | — | — | 109493 | 113956 |
| HS | OPEN | Female-only | 338000 | 338000 | 536655 | 536655 |
| HS | OPEN | Neutral | 295129 | 626461 | 203233 | 269257 |
| HS | SC | Neutral | 118383 | 118383 | 66140 | 102870 |
| HS | ST | Female-only | 40002 | 40002 | 16036 | 16036 |
| HS | ST | Neutral | 26390 | 26390 | 11084 | 11084 |
| OS | OBC-NCL | Female-only | 24074 | 24074 | 24519 | 24519 |
| OS | OBC-NCL | Neutral | 14638 | 15295 | 16149 | 16573 |
| OS | OPEN | Female-only | 58351 | 64100 | 67201 | 68482 |
| OS | OPEN | Neutral | 35231 | 49151 | 45838 | 52017 |
| OS | SC | Neutral | 6894 | 6894 | 6929 | 6929 |
| OS | ST | Neutral | 3011 | 3011 | 3076 | 3076 |
2025 → 2026 Cutoff Trend
Average closing rank trend (OPEN Gender-Neutral basis). A lower rank means higher competition; a higher rank means more students can qualify.
130,098
was 241,609 in 2025 (±46%)
53,307
was 163,519 in 2025 (±67%)
30,050
was 26,327 in 2025 (±14%)
6,220
was 10,567 in 2025 (±41%)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the JEE Main 2026 cutoff for National Institute of Technology Sikkim?
The JoSAA 2026 closing ranks for National Institute of Technology Sikkim (OPEN Gender-Neutral) range from 31060 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) (most competitive) to 321378 for Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) (most accessible). Check the full table above for all categories and branches.
Which branch at National Institute of Technology Sikkim has the lowest JEE Main cutoff?
Based on JoSAA 2026 data, Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) has the highest closing rank of 321378 (OPEN Gender-Neutral), making it the most accessible programme at National Institute of Technology Sikkim by rank requirement.
What is the Computer Science Engineering cutoff at National Institute of Technology Sikkim?
The JoSAA 2026 closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Sikkim (OPEN, Gender-Neutral) is 118264. In 2025 it was 185001.
Did JEE Main cutoffs at National Institute of Technology Sikkim increase or decrease in 2026 compared to 2025?
Cutoffs tightened by ~46% — the average OPEN General-Neutral closing rank moved from ~241609 in 2025 to ~130098 in 2026, indicating higher competition. Always refer to the branch-level table above for accurate comparisons.
Which seat categories are available at National Institute of Technology Sikkim through JoSAA?
National Institute of Technology Sikkim participates in JoSAA counselling under the following categories: OBC-NCL, OPEN, SC, ST (plus their PwD variants). Both Gender-Neutral and Female-only (including Supernumerary) seats are available in most categories.
About National Institute of Technology Sikkim
National Institute of Technology (NIT) — a government-funded autonomous institution of national importance. NITs are among the best engineering colleges in India and are administered by the Ministry of Education.
Institute Type
NIT
State
Sikkim
Programmes
6
Quotas
HS, OS
Admission Route
JEE Main → JoSAA Counselling (AI + HS + OS quotas)
Category-wise Best Branches at National Institute of Technology Sikkim
Top 5 programmes by lowest closing rank per category (Gender-Neutral, JoSAA 2026)
Computer Science and Engineering
CR 31,060 · was 26616 in 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
CR 31,131 · was 29014 in 2025
Electronics and Communication Engineering
CR 35,808 · was 36705 in 2025
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
CR 44,624 · was 43501 in 2025
Mechanical Engineering
CR 52,017 · was 49151 in 2025
Computer Science and Engineering
CR 9,641 · was 8827 in 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
CR 10,240 · was 9296 in 2025
Electronics and Communication Engineering
CR 11,387 · was 11076 in 2025
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
CR 13,989 · was 12767 in 2025
Mechanical Engineering
CR 16,573 · was 15295 in 2025
Computer Science and Engineering
CR 4,251 · was 4088 in 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
CR 5,372 · was 5616 in 2025
Electronics and Communication Engineering
CR 5,438 · was 6153 in 2025
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
CR 6,437 · was 6955 in 2025
Mechanical Engineering
CR 6,929 · was 6894 in 2025
Computer Science and Engineering
CR 1,457 · was 2132 in 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
CR 1,994 · was 2221 in 2025
Electronics and Communication Engineering
CR 2,580 · was 2695 in 2025
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
CR 2,794 · was 2742 in 2025
Mechanical Engineering
CR 3,076 · was 3011 in 2025
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