Mining Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
The Mining Engineering programme at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur closed at rank 11,962 in the 2026 JoSAA counselling for the OPEN category (gender-neutral, All-India quota). Compared to three years earlier, the closing rank has eased by 2,135 places. Across all JoSAA-participating institutes, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi has the most competitive Mining Engineering cutoff at rank 13,473.
Closing rank trend · Mining Engineering
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · All-India quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4,877 | 6,371 | — |
| 2019 | 5,792 | 7,250 | ↑ +879 (easier) |
| 2020 | 6,040 | 8,152 | ↑ +902 (easier) |
| 2021 | 6,459 | 7,493 | ↓ 659 (harder) |
| 2022 | 7,169 | 8,739 | ↑ +1,246 (easier) |
| 2023 | 7,326 | 9,827 | ↑ +1,088 (easier) |
| 2024 | 7,431 | 10,218 | ↑ +391 (easier) |
| 2025 | 7,342 | 9,821 | ↓ 397 (harder) |
| 2026 | 8,842 | 11,962 | ↑ +2,141 (easier) |
Closing ranks by category × gender · 2026
Round 5 · All-India quota. Lower rank = harder to get in.
| Category | Gender-neutral pool | Female pool |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 11,962 | 21,709 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,047 | 9,073 |
| SC | 2,338 | 4,149 |
| ST | 1,275 | 1,851 |
| EWS | 1,719 | 3,318 |
Same programme at other institutes
Mining Engineering closing ranks across JoSAA institutes (2026, OPEN, gender-neutral).
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE cutoff for Mining Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur?
The closing rank for Mining Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, All-India quota) was 11,962. The opening rank was 8,842.
Has the Mining Engineering cutoff at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become easier by 2,135 places over the last three years. See the year-by-year trend table above for the full history.
What is the OBC-NCL cutoff for Mining Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Mining Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur was 4,047 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 9,073.
What is the SC cutoff for Mining Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur?
The SC-category closing rank for Mining Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in 2026 was 2,338 (gender-neutral pool).
Which other institutes offer Mining Engineering?
2+ JoSAA-participating institutes offer Mining Engineering. See the 'Same programme at other institutes' section above for a ranked list.