B.Tech Mining Engineering Cutoff for NITs: Institute-Wise and Category-Wise Closing Ranks

B.Tech Mining Engineering Cutoff for NITs: Institute-Wise and Category-Wise Closing Ranks

Maheshwer PeriUpdated on 17 Feb 2026, 05:54 PM IST

As the JEE Main results 2026 have been announced, students now look for which college they get based on their JEE Main 2026 Ranks. In this article, we will look at the B.Tech Mining Engineering Cutoff for NITs and category-wise highest closing ranks.

This Story also Contains

  1. B.Tech Mining Engineering Closing Ranks by Category for NITs
  2. Mining Engineering Placements at NITs Overview
  3. Institute-Wise Mining Engineering Placements
B.Tech Mining Engineering Cutoff for NITs: Institute-Wise and Category-Wise Closing Ranks
B.Tech Mining Engineering Cutoff for NITs: Institute-Wise and Category-Wise Closing Ranks

B.Tech Mining Engineering Closing Ranks by Category for NITs

The following table highlights the category-wise B.Tech Mining Engineering Closing Ranks for NITs:

InstitutesOpenEWSOBC-NCLSCST

NIT Karnataka, Surathkal

28,750

4,365

9,875

5,071

2,020

NIT Rourkela

35,731

5,123

10,527

5,250

1,011

VNIT Nagpur

45,731

6,596

14,722

7,337

2,664

NIT Raipur

52,916

7,591

17,574

8,293

3,185


The data shows NIT Surathkal is the most competitive destination for Mining Engineering aspirants, requiring a rank under 28,750 for Open category applicants. For EWS, the highest closing rank is 4,365 and 9,875 for OBC-NCL candidates. SC candidates require a rank under 5,071 and ST candidates require a rank under 2,020 to get into NIT Surathkal.

  • NIT Rourkela provides a slightly broader window for the general category, however, for ST candidates, rank is closing at 1,011.

  • NIT Raipur provides the most accessible option for aspiring mining engineering, with the highest closing rank of 52,916 for the general category.

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NIT Patna Cutoffs | The JEE Main NIT Patna closing rank for the open home state category for various BTech courses is given in the table below.

BTech courses

Closing Ranks

Chemical Technology (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

42,131

Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

43,793

Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture)

3,956

Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

16,284

Civil Engineering with Specialization in Construction Technology and Management (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

45,306

Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Data Science (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

18,845

Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Cyber Security (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

20,055

Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

28,839

Electrical Engineering with Specialization In Power System Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

31,518

Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

23,841

Electronics and Communication Engineering with Specialization in Microelectronics and VLSI System Design (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

26,647

Material Science and Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

46,666

Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

37,123

Mechanical Engineering with Specialization in Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

43,864

Mathematics and Computing Technology (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

20,655

Mechatronics and Automation Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

32,823

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Mining Engineering Placements at NITs Overview

Choosing the right college for B.Tech Mining Engineering requires a careful consideration of the difficulty of securing a seat and the career payoff. The following highlights the overview of Mining Engineering Placements at NITs:

Particulars

Details

Total Institutes Considered

4

Approved Intake (2021–22)

258

Students Registered for Placements (2024–25)

199 (77%)

Placement Offers Accepted (2024–25)

153

Placement % (Registered)

76.88%

Placement % against Intake

59.30%

Average CTC

Rs 10.73 LPA


Across the four NITs analysed, the total approved intake was 258, of which 199 students registered for placements and 153 offers accepted, resulting in a placement rate of 76.88 per cent of registered students. The data further reveals that 23 per cent students did not participate in placements.

Institute-Wise Mining Engineering Placements

The following table highlights the institute-wise Mining Engineering placements for 2024-25:

Institute NameApproved Intake 2021-22Students Registered for Placements 2024-25Offer Accepted 2024-25Placement % (Registered )Placement % (Intake)Max CTCAverage CTC

NIT Rourkela

47

44

34

77.27%

72.34%

Rs 31.0 LPA

Rs 11.59 LPA

IIT Dhanbad

103

87

67

77.01%

65.05%

Rs 51.03 LPA

Rs 11.52 LPA

NIT Surathkal

58

39

28

71.79%

48.28%

Rs 27.67 LPA

Rs 11.21 LPA

VNIT Nagpur

50

29

24

82.76%

48.00%

Rs 13.5 LPA

Rs 8.58 LPA

Total

258

199

153

76.88%

59.30%

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Rs 10.73 LPA



  • The data shows that VNIT Nagpur recorded the highest placement rate of 82.76 per cent, with the max CTC of Rs 13.5 LPA and an average CTC of Rs 8.58 LPA.

  • The data further reveals IIT Dhanbad as the top performing institute in terms of salary packages, where the highest CTC reached Rs 51.03 LPA, with an average CTC of Rs 11.52 LPA.

  • NIT Rourkela and NIT Surathkal demonstrate strong average packages (above Rs 11 LPA), highlighting the conversational ceiling for top performers.

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Mining Engineering presents a robust career path, with an average CTC of Rs 10.73 LPA. Open category students under 28,750 rank can get into NIT Surathkal, while NIT Raipur cutoff for open category exceeds 52,000. Furthermore, VNIT Nagpur, with a placement rate of 82.76 per cent, makes it a strategic choice for higher employability.

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