NIT, Rourkela Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) — OPEN Cutoff 2026
Round-by-round, 2026
| Round | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | 20,999 | 29,647 |
| R1 | 21,734 | 25,501 |
| R5 | 28,576 | 32,662 |
| R5 | 24,869 | 27,781 |
Previous years
- 2025: closing 31,600 (R6)
- 2026: closing 32,662 (R5)
Asked constantly
What was the NIT, Rourkela Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) OPEN closing rank in 2026?
The final-round (round 5) closing rank was 27,781, with an opening rank of 24,869 under the OS quota (JoSAA). This is previous-year, indicative data — the official JoSAA PDF is the ground truth.
Is NIT, Rourkela Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) harder to get than NIT Karnataka, Surathkal?
No — in 2026, NIT Karnataka, Surathkal Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) closed at a more competitive rank (23,061) than NIT, Rourkela (27,781) 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 29,647 (round 1) to 27,781 (round 5).
Source basis: JoSAA official records. Figures are previous-year and verified. Not an admission guarantee.