Mining Engineering at National Institute of Technology Rourkela
The Mining Engineering programme at National Institute of Technology Rourkela closed at rank 31,315 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 8,639 places. Across all JoSAA-participating institutes, NIT Karnataka Surathkal has the most competitive Mining Engineering cutoff at rank 24,609.
Closing rank trend · Mining Engineering
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · Other-State quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 21,086 | 27,491 | — |
| 2019 | 23,454 | 30,004 | ↑ +2,513 (easier) |
| 2020 | 25,895 | 32,458 | ↑ +2,454 (easier) |
| 2021 | 34,886 | 35,458 | ↑ +3,000 (easier) |
| 2022 | 30,339 | 36,630 | ↑ +1,172 (easier) |
| 2023 | 29,902 | 39,954 | ↑ +3,324 (easier) |
| 2024 | 29,168 | 31,895 | ↓ 8,059 (harder) |
| 2025 | 37,567 | 37,934 | ↑ +6,039 (easier) |
| 2026 | 30,020 | 31,315 | ↓ 6,619 (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 | 31,315 | 50,119 |
| OBC-NCL | 10,455 | 19,965 |
| SC | 4,999 | 8,742 |
| ST | 1,270 | — |
| EWS | 4,892 | — |
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 National Institute of Technology Rourkela?
The closing rank for Mining Engineering at National Institute of Technology Rourkela in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, Other-State quota) was 31,315. The opening rank was 30,020.
Has the Mining Engineering cutoff at National Institute of Technology Rourkela changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become harder by 8,639 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 National Institute of Technology Rourkela?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Mining Engineering at National Institute of Technology Rourkela was 10,455 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 19,965.
What is the SC cutoff for Mining Engineering at National Institute of Technology Rourkela?
The SC-category closing rank for Mining Engineering at National Institute of Technology Rourkela in 2026 was 4,999 (gender-neutral pool).
Which other institutes offer Mining Engineering?
4+ JoSAA-participating institutes offer Mining Engineering. See the 'Same programme at other institutes' section above for a ranked list.