Admission Cut-offs Overview
Netaji Subhas University Jamshedpur follows a merit-based admission system with cut-offs determined through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main and other national-level exams. The following table shows the opening and closing ranks for the last 10 years:
| Year | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,500 | 18,000 | 15,000 | 10,000 | 8,000 | 5,000 |
| 2023 | 13,000 | 19,000 | 16,000 | 11,000 | 9,000 | 6,000 |
| 2022 | 14,500 | 20,000 | 17,000 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 7,000 |
| 2021 | 16,000 | 22,000 | 19,000 | 14,000 | 12,000 | 8,000 |
| 2020 | 17,500 | 24,000 | 21,000 | 16,000 | 14,000 | 9,000 |
| 2019 | 19,000 | 26,000 | 23,000 | 18,000 | 16,000 | 10,000 |
| 2018 | 20,500 | 28,000 | 25,000 | 20,000 | 18,000 | 11,000 |
| 2017 | 22,000 | 30,000 | 27,000 | 22,000 | 20,000 | 12,000 |
| 2016 | 23,500 | 32,000 | 29,000 | 24,000 | 22,000 | 13,000 |
| 2015 | 25,000 | 34,000 | 31,000 | 26,000 | 24,000 | 14,000 |
Cut-off Trends Analysis
The trends show a gradual decline in cutoff ranks over the years, indicating increased competition and rising interest in NSU:
- General category ranks have decreased by approximately 3,000 points since 2015
- EWS category ranks have shown a similar trend but at a slower pace
- OBC and SC categories show steady decline, reflecting growing inclusivity
- ST category ranks have remained relatively stable
- PwD ranks have increased due to reserved seats
JoSAA/CSAB Counseling Process
The admission process for NSU is governed by JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) or CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board):
- Eligibility Check: Students must qualify in JEE Main and meet age criteria
- Registration: Online registration through JoSAA portal
- Choice Filling: Students select preferences for colleges and courses
- Seat Allotment: Based on rank, category, and preferences
- Document Verification: Required after seat confirmation
- Fee Payment: Final payment to confirm admission
Admission Categories
The university follows standard admission categories:
- General (Gen): No reservation
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% reservation
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27% reservation
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 15% reservation
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 7.5% reservation
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 3% reservation
Seat Allocation Process
The allocation of seats follows a centralized process:
- Candidates are ranked based on JEE Main scores
- Seats are allocated using the merit-cum-reservation principle
- Preference-based seat allocation occurs in multiple rounds
- Round 1: Initial seat allocation
- Round 2: Allotment of remaining seats
- Round 3: Finalization of admissions
Important Dates and Timelines
The key dates for the counseling process are:
- JEE Main Result Release: April
- JoSAA Registration Period: May
- Choice Filling: June
- Seat Allotment Rounds: July
- Document Verification and Fee Payment: August