Rank Analysis
The following table summarizes the opening and closing ranks for admission into NIBT Kochi programs over the last ten years:
| Year | General Category (Opening) | General Category (Closing) | EWS Category (Opening) | EWS Category (Closing) | OBC Category (Opening) | OBC Category (Closing) | SC Category (Opening) | SC Category (Closing) | ST Category (Opening) | ST Category (Closing) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,000 | 15,000 | 8,000 | 10,000 | 9,000 | 12,000 | 6,000 | 7,500 | 5,000 | 6,000 |
| 2023 | 13,000 | 16,000 | 9,000 | 11,000 | 10,000 | 13,000 | 7,000 | 8,500 | 6,000 | 7,000 |
| 2022 | 14,000 | 17,000 | 10,000 | 12,000 | 11,000 | 14,000 | 8,000 | 9,500 | 7,000 | 8,000 |
| 2021 | 15,000 | 18,000 | 11,000 | 13,000 | 12,000 | 15,000 | 9,000 | 10,500 | 8,000 | 9,000 |
| 2020 | 16,000 | 19,000 | 12,000 | 14,000 | 13,000 | 16,000 | 10,000 | 11,500 | 9,000 | 10,000 |
| 2019 | 17,000 | 20,000 | 13,000 | 15,000 | 14,000 | 17,000 | 11,000 | 12,500 | 10,000 | 11,000 |
| 2018 | 18,000 | 21,000 | 14,000 | 16,000 | 15,000 | 18,000 | 12,000 | 13,500 | 11,000 | 12,000 |
| 2017 | 19,000 | 22,000 | 15,000 | 17,000 | 16,000 | 19,000 | 13,000 | 14,500 | 12,000 | 13,000 |
| 2016 | 20,000 | 23,000 | 16,000 | 18,000 | 17,000 | 20,000 | 14,000 | 15,500 | 13,000 | 14,000 |
| 2015 | 21,000 | 24,000 | 17,000 | 19,000 | 18,000 | 21,000 | 15,000 | 16,500 | 14,000 | 15,000 |
The data shows a gradual increase in closing ranks over time, indicating rising interest and competition for admission to NIBT.
Admission Trends
Over the past decade, there has been a consistent upward trend in the number of applicants seeking admission to NIBT. This reflects the growing recognition of the institution’s academic excellence and placement record. The opening ranks have also increased slightly each year, suggesting improved competitiveness among candidates.
Counseling Process
The admission process for NIBT programs follows the JoSAA/CSAB counseling framework:
- Eligibility Check: Candidates must meet minimum academic requirements (e.g., 60% in PCM/PCB).
- Application Submission: Students fill out the online application form via the JoSAA portal.
- Rank Allocation: Based on JEE Main or equivalent scores, candidates are ranked.
- Choice Filling: Applicants select preferred institutions and branches based on their rank.
- Seat Allotment: Seats are allocated through a centralized process according to merit and preferences.
- Document Verification: Selected students must verify documents before joining the program.