Complete Cutoff Trends, Predictions & Expert Preparation Strategies
A cutoff is the minimum qualifying rank/percentile required to secure admission in a particular college and branch. Cutoffs vary by institute, branch, category, and year based on demand and seat availability.
Opening Rank:
The rank of the first candidate who got admission. Better rank = Opening.
Closing Rank:
The rank of the last candidate who got admission. This is the actual cutoff.
Home State (HS):
Cutoff for candidates from the same state (50% quota in NITs).
Other State (OS):
Cutoff for candidates from all other states (all-India competition).