Information Technology at NIT Karnataka Surathkal
The Information Technology programme at NIT Karnataka Surathkal closed at rank 3,088 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 315 places. Across all JoSAA-participating institutes, National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra has the most competitive Information Technology cutoff at rank 9,576.
Closing rank trend · Information Technology
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · Other-State quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2,198 | 3,773 | — |
| 2019 | 2,527 | 3,731 | ↓ 42 (harder) |
| 2020 | 1,814 | 2,838 | ↓ 893 (harder) |
| 2021 | 1,227 | 1,933 | ↓ 905 (harder) |
| 2022 | 1,696 | 2,882 | ↑ +949 (easier) |
| 2023 | 2,099 | 3,403 | ↑ +521 (easier) |
| 2024 | 1,697 | 2,944 | ↓ 459 (harder) |
| 2025 | 1,791 | 2,980 | ↑ +36 (easier) |
| 2026 | 2,216 | 3,088 | ↑ +108 (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 | 3,088 | 7,676 |
| OBC-NCL | 933 | 3,037 |
| SC | 704 | 1,476 |
| ST | 295 | — |
| EWS | 527 | 968 |
Same programme at other institutes
Information Technology closing ranks across JoSAA institutes (2026, OPEN, gender-neutral).
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE cutoff for Information Technology at NIT Karnataka Surathkal?
The closing rank for Information Technology at NIT Karnataka Surathkal in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, Other-State quota) was 3,088. The opening rank was 2,216.
Has the Information Technology cutoff at NIT Karnataka Surathkal changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become harder by 315 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 Information Technology at NIT Karnataka Surathkal?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Information Technology at NIT Karnataka Surathkal was 933 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 3,037.
What is the SC cutoff for Information Technology at NIT Karnataka Surathkal?
The SC-category closing rank for Information Technology at NIT Karnataka Surathkal in 2026 was 704 (gender-neutral pool).
Which other institutes offer Information Technology?
3+ JoSAA-participating institutes offer Information Technology. See the 'Same programme at other institutes' section above for a ranked list.