NIT Karnataka, Surathkal Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) — OPEN Cutoff 2026
Round-by-round, 2026
| Round | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | 16,195 | 20,677 |
| R1 | 15,595 | 19,414 |
| R5 | 17,931 | 23,061 |
| R5 | 15,595 | 22,168 |
Previous years
- 2025: closing 24,264 (R6)
- 2026: closing 23,061 (R5)
Asked constantly
What was the NIT Karnataka, Surathkal Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) OPEN closing rank in 2026?
The final-round (round 5) closing rank was 22,168, with an opening rank of 15,595 under the OS quota (JoSAA). This is previous-year, indicative data — the official JoSAA PDF is the ground truth.
How competitive is NIT Karnataka, Surathkal Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) for OPEN?
Among the 2026 programmes we track on the same JoSAA scale, NIT Karnataka, Surathkal Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) had the most competitive closing rank (22,168) 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 20,677 (round 1) to 22,168 (round 5).
Source basis: JoSAA official records. Figures are previous-year and verified. Not an admission guarantee.