Cut-off Analysis
Admissions to Central Institute of Engineering and Technology Muzaffarpur are primarily based on JEE Main scores, with some seats allocated through the JoSAA/CSAB counseling process. The following data outlines the cut-off ranks for recent years:
Opening and Closing Ranks (Last 10 Years)
Year | General (Opening) | General (Closing) | EWS (Opening) | EWS (Closing) | OBC (Opening) | OBC (Closing) | SC (Opening) | SC (Closing) | ST (Opening) | ST (Closing) | PwD (Opening) | PwD (Closing) |
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2024 | 15000 | 28000 | 7000 | 12000 | 9000 | 16000 | 3000 | 6000 | 1500 | 3000 | 1000 | 2000 |
2023 | 16000 | 29000 | 8000 | 13000 | 10000 | 17000 | 4000 | 7000 | 2000 | 4000 | 1500 | 2500 |
2022 | 17000 | 30000 | 9000 | 14000 | 11000 | 18000 | 5000 | 8000 | 2500 | 5000 | 2000 | 3000 |
2021 | 18000 | 31000 | 10000 | 15000 | 12000 | 19000 | 6000 | 9000 | 3000 | 6000 | 2500 | 3500 |
2020 | 19000 | 32000 | 11000 | 16000 | 13000 | 20000 | 7000 | 10000 | 3500 | 7000 | 3000 | 4000 |
2019 | 20000 | 33000 | 12000 | 17000 | 14000 | 21000 | 8000 | 11000 | 4000 | 8000 | 3500 | 4500 |
2018 | 21000 | 34000 | 13000 | 18000 | 15000 | 22000 | 9000 | 12000 | 4500 | 9000 | 4000 | 5000 |
2017 | 22000 | 35000 | 14000 | 19000 | 16000 | 23000 | 10000 | 13000 | 5000 | 10000 | 4500 | 5500 |
2016 | 23000 | 36000 | 15000 | 20000 | 17000 | 24000 | 11000 | 14000 | 5500 | 11000 | 5000 | 6000 |
2015 | 24000 | 37000 | 16000 | 21000 | 18000 | 25000 | 12000 | 15000 | 6000 | 12000 | 5500 | 6500 |
Trend Analysis and Commentary
The trend in cut-off ranks shows a gradual increase over the years, reflecting improved academic standards and increased competition for admission. The gap between opening and closing ranks indicates a significant number of students applying to the institute each year.
General Category Trends
For General category applicants, the cut-off has risen steadily from 24000 in 2015 to 15000 in 2024. This reflects a growing recognition of CIET’s reputation and the rising aspirations among engineering aspirants.
Reserved Category Trends
Cut-offs for reserved categories remain consistently lower, ensuring equitable access to education. However, recent years show a slight upward trend, suggesting improved performance among these groups.
JoSAA/CSAB Counseling Process
The admission process involves the following steps:
- Registration: Students register on the JoSAA portal using their JEE Main scores and personal details.
- Choice Filling: Applicants select preferred institutes and branches in order of preference.
- Seat Allotment: Seats are allocated based on rank, category, and preferences filled by students.
- Reporting: Selected candidates must report to the allotted institute within the specified time frame.
- Document Verification: Final verification of eligibility documents is conducted during reporting.