Electronics and Communication Engineering at National Institute of Technology Calicut
The Electronics and Communication Engineering programme at National Institute of Technology Calicut closed at rank 8,179 in the 2026 JoSAA counselling for the OPEN category (gender-neutral, Other-State quota). Compared to three years earlier, the closing rank has tightened by 1,179 places. Across all JoSAA-participating institutes, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli has the most competitive Electronics and Communication Engineering cutoff at rank 2,938.
Closing rank trend · Electronics and Communication Engineering
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · Other-State quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4,947 | 8,022 | — |
| 2019 | 3,284 | 8,378 | ↑ +356 (easier) |
| 2020 | 4,672 | 6,864 | ↓ 1,514 (harder) |
| 2021 | 5,280 | 8,647 | ↑ +1,783 (easier) |
| 2022 | 6,473 | 9,044 | ↑ +397 (easier) |
| 2023 | 6,857 | 9,358 | ↑ +314 (easier) |
| 2024 | 4,721 | 7,433 | ↓ 1,925 (harder) |
| 2025 | 5,785 | 7,606 | ↑ +173 (easier) |
| 2026 | 5,888 | 8,179 | ↑ +573 (easier) |
Closing ranks by category × gender · 2026
Round 5 · Other-State quota. Lower rank = harder to get in.
| Category | Gender-neutral pool | Female pool |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 8,179 | 11,969 |
| OBC-NCL | 2,700 | 5,290 |
| SC | 1,388 | 2,196 |
| ST | 623 | 1,210 |
| EWS | 1,173 | 1,739 |
Same programme at other institutes
Electronics and Communication Engineering closing ranks across JoSAA institutes (2026, OPEN, gender-neutral).
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE cutoff for Electronics and Communication Engineering at National Institute of Technology Calicut?
The closing rank for Electronics and Communication Engineering at National Institute of Technology Calicut in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, Other-State quota) was 8,179. The opening rank was 5,888.
Has the Electronics and Communication Engineering cutoff at National Institute of Technology Calicut changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become harder by 1,179 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 Electronics and Communication Engineering at National Institute of Technology Calicut?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Electronics and Communication Engineering at National Institute of Technology Calicut was 2,700 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 5,290.
What is the SC cutoff for Electronics and Communication Engineering at National Institute of Technology Calicut?
The SC-category closing rank for Electronics and Communication Engineering at National Institute of Technology Calicut in 2026 was 1,388 (gender-neutral pool).
Which other institutes offer Electronics and Communication Engineering?
3+ JoSAA-participating institutes offer Electronics and Communication Engineering. See the 'Same programme at other institutes' section above for a ranked list.