NIT, Rourkela Life Science (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science) — OPEN Cutoff 2026
Round-by-round, 2026
| Round | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | 56,362 | 61,256 |
| R1 | 32,302 | 41,435 |
| R5 | 73,107 | 79,580 |
| R5 | 39,936 | 55,092 |
Previous years
- 2025: closing 81,559 (R6)
- 2026: closing 79,580 (R5)
Asked constantly
What was the NIT, Rourkela Life Science (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science) OPEN closing rank in 2026?
The final-round (round 5) closing rank was 55,092, with an opening rank of 39,936 under the OS quota (JoSAA). This is previous-year, indicative data — the official JoSAA PDF is the ground truth.
How competitive is NIT, Rourkela Life Science (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science) for OPEN?
Among the 2026 programmes we track on the same JoSAA scale, NIT, Rourkela Life Science (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science) had the most competitive closing rank (55,092) for OPEN.
Do cutoffs change between rounds?
Yes — closing ranks typically relax in later rounds as seats free up. In 2026, this programme moved from 61,256 (round 1) to 55,092 (round 5).
Source basis: JoSAA official records. Figures are previous-year and verified. Not an admission guarantee.