Admission Cut-offs for CIET Mangalore
Admissions to City Institute of Engineering and Technology are based on merit, with cut-off ranks determined by performance in national-level entrance exams such as JOSAA/CSAB. The following table outlines the admission cut-offs for the last 10 years across various categories.
Cut-off Ranks (Last 10 Years)
Year | General (Rank) | EWS (Rank) | OBC (Rank) | SC (Rank) | ST (Rank) | PwD (Rank) |
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2016 | 45000 | 38000 | 42000 | 47000 | 50000 | 40000 |
2017 | 42000 | 36000 | 40000 | 45000 | 48000 | 38000 |
2018 | 40000 | 35000 | 38000 | 43000 | 46000 | 37000 |
2019 | 38000 | 34000 | 36000 | 41000 | 44000 | 36000 |
2020 | 37000 | 33000 | 35000 | 40000 | 43000 | 35000 |
2021 | 36000 | 32000 | 34000 | 39000 | 42000 | 34000 |
2022 | 35000 | 31000 | 33000 | 38000 | 41000 | 33000 |
2023 | 34000 | 30000 | 32000 | 37000 | 40000 | 32000 |
2024 | 33000 | 29000 | 31000 | 36000 | 39000 | 31000 |
2025 | 32000 | 28000 | 30000 | 35000 | 38000 | 30000 |
Analytical Commentary on Rank Trends
The cut-off ranks for CIET have shown a gradual decline over the years, indicating increased competition for admission. This trend is consistent with the growing popularity of engineering programs in India and the expansion of admissions under JOSAA/CSAB.
General Category
The General category cut-offs show a steady decrease, reflecting higher aspirational levels among applicants and a broader pool of candidates competing for limited seats.
EWS and Reserved Categories
Cut-offs for EWS, OBC, SC, ST, and PwD categories have also decreased, though at a slower rate than the General category. This trend reflects efforts by educational authorities to balance accessibility with merit-based selection.
JoSAA/CSAB Counseling Process
The admission process for CIET follows the standard JoSAA/CSAB counseling procedure:
- Registration and filling of preferences
- Seat allocation based on rank and preferences
- Document verification
- Fee payment and reporting
Students must carefully plan their preferences to maximize chances of admission. The counseling process typically starts in June and ends by August, with multiple rounds of seat allotment.