Cut-off
The admission process for the School of Computer Science and Information Technology is highly competitive, with numerous applicants vying for limited seats. This section provides a detailed analysis of past cut-offs, admission categories, and the JoSAA/CSAB counseling procedure.
Multi-Year Cut-off Analysis
The following table shows the opening and closing ranks for the last 10 years in various categories:
| Year | General (Open) | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,500 | 8,000 | 15,000 | 20,000 | 30,000 | 2,500 |
| 2023 | 14,000 | 9,500 | 17,000 | 22,000 | 32,000 | 2,800 |
| 2022 | 16,500 | 11,000 | 19,500 | 24,000 | 34,000 | 3,200 |
| 2021 | 18,000 | 12,500 | 21,000 | 26,000 | 36,000 | 3,500 |
| 2020 | 20,000 | 14,000 | 23,000 | 28,000 | 38,000 | 3,800 |
| 2019 | 22,000 | 15,500 | 25,000 | 30,000 | 40,000 | 4,000 |
| 2018 | 24,000 | 17,000 | 27,000 | 32,000 | 42,000 | 4,200 |
| 2017 | 26,000 | 18,500 | 29,000 | 34,000 | 44,000 | 4,500 |
| 2016 | 28,000 | 20,000 | 31,000 | 36,000 | 46,000 | 4,800 |
| 2015 | 30,000 | 21,500 | 33,000 | 38,000 | 48,000 | 5,000 |
Rank Trend Analysis
The trend analysis reveals a gradual increase in cut-offs over the years, reflecting growing popularity of the program and improvements in academic standards. The closing ranks for all categories have consistently risen, indicating increased competition among applicants.
Several factors influence these trends:
- Increased awareness about the program's reputation and placement opportunities
- Growth in the number of students appearing for entrance exams
- Improvements in teaching quality and infrastructure leading to better outcomes
- Government initiatives promoting higher education and technical skills development
The cut-offs for reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC-NCL) have shown a more pronounced increase compared to the general category, highlighting the program's inclusive approach and growing appeal among underrepresented groups.
JoSAA/CSAB Counseling Process
The admission process follows the centralized counseling mechanism managed by JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) or CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board). The procedure involves several stages:
- Registration: Students register online using their JEE Main scores and personal details.
- Choice Filling: Applicants select colleges and courses according to their preferences. Each student can fill up to 10 choices.
- Seat Allotment: Seats are allocated based on merit, category, and available seats in participating institutions.
- Joining Process: Selected students must report to the allocated institution with necessary documents for verification and admission.
The counseling process typically begins in May-June each year, with multiple rounds of seat allocation. Students are advised to carefully choose their preferences based on past trends and their own rank to maximize their chances of getting admitted to this prestigious program.
Admission Categories
The following categories are considered during the admission process:
- General (Open): Students belonging to general category without any reservation benefits.
- EWS (Economically Weaker Section): Students from families with annual income below INR 8 lakhs.
- OBC-NCL (Other Backward Class - Non-Creamy Layer): Students from OBC communities who do not fall in the creamy layer category.
- SC (Scheduled Caste): Students from Scheduled Castes as per government guidelines.
- ST (Scheduled Tribe): Students from Scheduled Tribes as per government guidelines.
- PwD (Persons with Disabilities): Students with physical or mental disabilities recognized by the government.
Each category has specific eligibility criteria and cut-off ranks, ensuring fair representation and access to education for all students regardless of background.