Food Process Engineering at National Institute of Technology Rourkela
The Food Process Engineering programme at National Institute of Technology Rourkela closed at rank 36,492 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 8,848 places.
Closing rank trend · Food Process Engineering
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · Other-State quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 29,618 | 34,242 | — |
| 2019 | 27,150 | 37,051 | ↑ +2,809 (easier) |
| 2020 | 26,865 | 37,496 | ↑ +445 (easier) |
| 2021 | 25,375 | 40,190 | ↑ +2,694 (easier) |
| 2022 | 36,168 | 44,270 | ↑ +4,080 (easier) |
| 2023 | 39,819 | 45,340 | ↑ +1,070 (easier) |
| 2024 | 34,557 | 41,605 | ↓ 3,735 (harder) |
| 2025 | 36,462 | 38,826 | ↓ 2,779 (harder) |
| 2026 | 32,700 | 36,492 | ↓ 2,334 (harder) |
Closing ranks by category × gender · 2026
Round 5 · Other-State quota. Lower rank = harder to get in.
| Category | Gender-neutral pool | Female pool |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 36,492 | 32,992 |
| OBC-NCL | 12,664 | — |
| SC | 6,094 | 9,551 |
| ST | 1,985 | — |
| EWS | 5,930 | 9,252 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE cutoff for Food Process Engineering at National Institute of Technology Rourkela?
The closing rank for Food Process Engineering at National Institute of Technology Rourkela in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, Other-State quota) was 36,492. The opening rank was 32,700.
Has the Food Process Engineering cutoff at National Institute of Technology Rourkela changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become harder by 8,848 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 Food Process Engineering at National Institute of Technology Rourkela?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Food Process Engineering at National Institute of Technology Rourkela was 12,664 (gender-neutral pool).
What is the SC cutoff for Food Process Engineering at National Institute of Technology Rourkela?
The SC-category closing rank for Food Process Engineering at National Institute of Technology Rourkela in 2026 was 6,094 (gender-neutral pool).