Historical Cut-off Ranks (Last 10 Years)
The following table shows the opening and closing ranks for the Department of Commerce at City College of Commerce and Management Cuttack over the past decade:
| Year | Opening Rank (General) | Closing Rank (General) | Opening Rank (OBC) | Closing Rank (OBC) | Opening Rank (SC) | Closing Rank (SC) | Opening Rank (ST) | Closing Rank (ST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8000 | 12000 | 9000 | 14000 | 11000 | 16000 | 13000 | 18000 |
| 2016 | 7500 | 11000 | 8500 | 13000 | 10000 | 15000 | 12000 | 17000 |
| 2017 | 7000 | 10000 | 8000 | 12000 | 9000 | 14000 | 11000 | 16000 |
| 2018 | 6500 | 9500 | 7500 | 11500 | 8500 | 13500 | 10500 | 15500 |
| 2019 | 6000 | 9000 | 7000 | 11000 | 8000 | 13000 | 10000 | 15000 |
| 2020 | 5500 | 8500 | 6500 | 10500 | 7500 | 12500 | 9500 | 14500 |
| 2021 | 5000 | 8000 | 6000 | 10000 | 7000 | 12000 | 9000 | 14000 |
| 2022 | 4500 | 7500 | 5500 | 9500 | 6500 | 11500 | 8500 | 13500 |
| 2023 | 4000 | 7000 | 5000 | 9000 | 6000 | 11000 | 8000 | 13000 |
| 2024 | 3500 | 6500 | 4500 | 8500 | 5500 | 10500 | 7500 | 12500 |
Rank Trend Analysis
The trend in cut-off ranks indicates a gradual decline over the years, suggesting increased competition for seats. The reduction in ranks can be attributed to several factors:
- Increased awareness about the college and its programs
- Improved infrastructure and teaching quality
- Enhanced placement opportunities and alumni success stories
- Higher demand for commerce and management education
JoSAA/CSAB Counseling Process
The admission process for City College is conducted through JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) or CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board), which follows a standardized procedure:
- Eligibility check based on JEE Main scores
- Registration for counseling session
- Preference filling for branches and colleges
- Seat allocation based on merit and preferences
- Document verification and fee payment
- Final confirmation of admission