Mining Engineering at NIT Karnataka Surathkal
The Mining Engineering programme at NIT Karnataka Surathkal closed at rank 28,915 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 1,153 places. Across all JoSAA-participating institutes, National Institute of Technology Rourkela has the most competitive Mining Engineering cutoff at rank 28,332.
Closing rank trend · Mining Engineering
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · Other-State quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 18,795 | 22,791 | — |
| 2019 | 21,703 | 27,212 | ↑ +4,421 (easier) |
| 2020 | 21,120 | 27,128 | ↓ 84 (harder) |
| 2021 | 22,390 | 26,177 | ↓ 951 (harder) |
| 2022 | 22,751 | 27,100 | ↑ +923 (easier) |
| 2023 | 21,166 | 30,068 | ↑ +2,968 (easier) |
| 2024 | 21,500 | 27,766 | ↓ 2,302 (harder) |
| 2025 | 21,229 | 26,762 | ↓ 1,004 (harder) |
| 2026 | 23,289 | 28,915 | ↑ +2,153 (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 | 28,915 | 43,719 |
| OBC-NCL | 9,430 | 15,916 |
| SC | 4,673 | 8,027 |
| ST | 1,573 | 2,827 |
| EWS | 4,398 | 6,940 |
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 NIT Karnataka Surathkal?
The closing rank for Mining Engineering at NIT Karnataka Surathkal in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, Other-State quota) was 28,915. The opening rank was 23,289.
Has the Mining Engineering cutoff at NIT Karnataka Surathkal changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become harder by 1,153 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 NIT Karnataka Surathkal?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Mining Engineering at NIT Karnataka Surathkal was 9,430 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 15,916.
What is the SC cutoff for Mining Engineering at NIT Karnataka Surathkal?
The SC-category closing rank for Mining Engineering at NIT Karnataka Surathkal in 2026 was 4,673 (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.