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NIT Sikkim - National Institute of Technology M.Sc. in Chemistry Cutoff

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Estd. 2010
NIRF #151-200 (Engineering) 2025

• Updated on 26 Mar, 2026 by Abhishek Rawat

NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry Cutoff (2025, 2024, 2023) – CCMN Opening & Closing Ranks

Particulars Details
Course Name M.Sc. in Chemistry
College Name NIT Sikkim
Admission Through SVNIT, Surat Counselling (via CCMN)
Latest Closing Rank (2025) 1858 (General Category)
Previous Year Closing Rank (2024) 1814 (General Category)
Cutoff Trend Lower Competition (2.43%)
Total Seats 20
Counselling Rounds 4 Rounds
Official Cutoff Release Body SVNIT, Surat

The NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry cutoff 2025 for the General category closed at 1858 rank, showing a significant decrease in competition compared to 2024, where the closing rank was 1814. The cutoff has consistently tightened over the past few years, indicating rising demand for M.Sc. in Chemistry at NIT Sikkim.

Admission to the M.Sc. in Chemistry program is conducted through SVNIT, Surat Counselling (via CCMN) based on CCMN ranks, with a total of 4 rounds of seat allocation.

Summary

  • The closing rank for NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry in 2025 was 1858 for General category.
  • Compared to 2024 (1814 rank), the cutoff trend is decrease in compeetition.

NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry Cutoff (Round-wise Latest Year Trends)

The following tables show round-wise closing cutoff ranks category-wise for NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry. Data is shown for the latest available years: 2025, 2024, 2023

NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry Cutoff (General Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 1800 - -
Round 1 1710 1595 1489
Round 2 1858 1814 1739

NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry Cutoff (OBC Category)

Round 2024 2023
Round 1 2025 1712
Round 2 2208 1983

NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry Cutoff (OBCNCL Category)

Round 2025
Round 1 2348
Round 1 1944
Round 2 2306

NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry Cutoff (SC Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 5538 - -
Round 1 5128 4444 5110
Round 2 5255 - 5110
Round 3 5747 - -

NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry Cutoff (ST Category)

Round 2025 2024
Round 1 5768 5376
Round 2 5945 -

The NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry cutoff 2025 for the General category ranged from an opening rank of 1800 in Round 1 to a closing rank of 1858 in the final round (Round 2). The cutoff increased gradually across counselling rounds, reflecting seat allocation trends during SVNIT, Surat counselling. Candidates securing ranks within this range were eligible for admission to the M.Sc. in Chemistry program at NIT Sikkim.

  • The final closing rank for NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry in 2025 was 1858 (Round 2).
  • The opening rank remained 1800 across all rounds, indicating top preference demand.
  • Cutoff ranks expanded gradually from Round 1 to Round 2 during SVNIT, Surat counselling.

NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry Cutoff Trends (2023-2025)

Year Closing Rank Change vs Previous Year Trend
2025 1858 ▼ 44 rank ▼ Lower Competition
2024 1814 ▼ 75 rank ▼ Lower Competition
2023 1739 - Base Year

The NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry cutoff has shown a decrease in competition over the past 3 years. The closing rank dropped from 1739 in 2023 to 1814 in 2024, and further to 1858 in 2025. This indicates a decreasing demand for the M.Sc. in Chemistry program at NIT Sikkim, with fewer high-ranking candidates opting for this course during SVNIT, Surat.

  • The closing rank changed by 119 ranks from 2023 to 2025 (~6.84%).
  • The biggest year-on-year jump was between 2023 and 2024 with a change of 75 ranks.
  • NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry remains highly competitive during counselling rounds.

Cutoff Trend Graph (Closing Rank vs Year)

2023 2024 2025 1739 1814 1858

The closing rank trend indicates decreasing demand for NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry. As closing ranks move lower (better rank), it reflects higher demand for the program during counselling.

NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry Category-wise Cutoff Analysis 2025

Category Closing Rank (2025) Difference vs General Competition Level
General 1858 - Very High
OBCNCL 2306 448 ranks Moderate
SC 5747 3889 ranks Lower
ST 5945 4087 ranks Lower

The NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry cutoff 2025 varies significantly across categories due to reservation policies. The closing rank for the General category was 1858, while OBCNCL candidates had a closing rank of 2306, showing a difference of 448 ranks, For SC and ST categories, the closing ranks were 5747 and 5945 respectively, indicating comparatively lower competition. This variation is primarily driven by category-wise seat allocation and demand differences during counselling.

  • The smallest cutoff gap vs General is for OBCNCL at 448 ranks.
  • The largest cutoff gap vs General is for ST at 4087 ranks.
  • General category typically remains the most competitive for NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry admission.

Impact of Reservation on NIT Sikkim Cutoff

The variation in cutoff ranks across categories is influenced by the reservation policy implemented by the Government of India. A fixed percentage of seats is allocated to OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS categories, resulting in relatively higher closing ranks for reserved categories compared to the General category. This ensures equitable access to premier institutions like NIT Sikkim while maintaining merit-based selection through JEE Advanced.

Factors affecting NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry cutoff

Factor Impact Insight
Year-wise Trend Lower rank = higher competition Closing rank moved from 1814 in 2024 to 1858 in 2025
Round-wise Movement Ranks usually expand across rounds General category final closing rank in 2025 is 1858
Category Variation Different cutoffs per category Reserved categories generally have higher closing ranks than General
Course Demand Indicator Consistently lower closing rank suggests stronger demand Recent trend data indicates continued demand concentration

Year-wise Trend Impact

A consistent improvement in closing rank over the years suggests increasing competition for NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry, as more high-ranking candidates prefer this course.

Round-wise Cutoff Movement

Cutoff ranks typically expand from the first round to the final round during SVNIT, Surat counselling, as seats are reallocated based on candidate preferences and withdrawals.

Category-wise Variation

Cutoff ranks differ across categories, with General category usually having the lowest closing rank, indicating higher competition compared to reserved categories.

Seat Matrix for NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry

The NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry seat matrix shows that a total of 20 seats are available for the program, distributed across multiple categories. This distribution plays a crucial role in determining cutoff ranks, as categories with fewer seats tend to have more competitive cutoffs.

NIT Sikkim vs Peer Colleges M.Sc. in Chemistry Cutoff

College 2025 Closing Rank (General) 2024 2023
NIT Sikkim 1858 1814 1739
IISER Bhopal 752 - -
NIT Rourkela 862 842 824
NIT Trichy 892 701 684
NIT Warangal 985 - -
NIT Durgapur 1063 1008 986

The M.Sc. in Chemistry cutoff comparison among peer colleges highlights the relative competitiveness of each institute. IISER Bhopal has the lowest closing rank at 752, making it the most competitive choice , followed by NIT Rourkela and NIT Trichy. NIT Sikkim has relatively higher closing ranks at 1858, indicating comparatively lower competition among the listed colleges.

Cutoff Comparison Insights

  • IISER Bhopal has the most competitive cutoff
  • NIT Rourkela and NIT Trichy show similar competition levels
  • Higher closing ranks indicate relatively lower competition
  • All listed colleges remain competitive within their respective rank ranges

Lowest cutoff: IISER Bhopal (Rank ~752)
Highest cutoff: NIT Sikkim (Rank ~1858)
NIT Rourkela falls among the top competitive options

Which College is Best for M.Sc. in Chemistry Based on Cutoff?

Based on cutoff trends, IISER Bhopal is the most preferred institute for M.Sc. in Chemistry , followed by NIT Rourkela and NIT Trichy. Lower closing ranks indicate higher demand and stronger competition among top-ranking candidates.

Other Courses at NIT Sikkim Cutoff

Course Latest Cutoff Link
M.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Electronics and Drives) 362 -
M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 389 -
M.Tech. in Communication and Signal Processing 432 -
M.Tech. in VLSI and Embedded 443 -
M.Sc. in Chemistry (Current) 1858 View Details
B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering 25441 View Details
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 28865 -
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering 41191 -
B.Tech Civil Engineering 53182 -

NIT Sikkim offers a range of M.Sc. in Chemistry, with cutoff ranks varying based on demand and seat availability. M.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Electronics and Drives) is the most competitive based on recent data, closing at 362 , followed by M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at 389. Other courses also attract varying levels of competition depending on candidate preferences and seat intake. Reviewing cutoff trends across courses can help in making better admission decisions.

Popular Courses at NIT Sikkim Based on Cutoff

  • M.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Electronics and Drives) has the lowest cutoff → highest demand
  • M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning follows as the second most competitive
  • M.Tech. in Communication and Signal Processing shows moderate competition
  • Core and less preferred branches generally have relatively higher cutoff ranks, indicating lower competition.

Which Course Has the Lowest Cutoff at NIT Sikkim?

Among all courses, M.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Electronics and Drives) consistently has the lowest cutoff at NIT Sikkim, making it the most competitive branch. M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning follows as another highly competitive option , while M.Tech. in Communication and Signal Processing shows moderate competition. Other courses typically have relatively higher cutoff ranks.

FAQs on NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry Cutoff

What is the NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry cutoff for General category?

The latest available closing rank for General category is 1858 (2025).

Can I get NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry with rank 200?

Based on recent cutoff trends, this is possible for the General category.

Does NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry cutoff change every year?

Yes. Recent data ranges from around 1739 to 1858, varying by year, round, and seat movement.

What is the closing rank for NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry in counselling?

The latest closing rank in the available data is 1858 for General category.

Is NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry better than other colleges based on cutoff?

Cutoff rank is one indicator of demand. In the latest year, the lowest peer cutoff is IISER Bhopal at rank 752.

Which college has the lowest cutoff for M.Sc. in Chemistry?

Based on available peer data, IISER Bhopal has the lowest recent closing rank.

What factors affect NIT Sikkim M.Sc. in Chemistry cutoff?

Major factors include exam difficulty, number of applicants, seat matrix, category allocation, and counselling round movements.