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In JoSAA 2024 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at Central University of Jharkhand (All India quota) was Integrated B. Tech. - M. Tech in Computer Science & Engineering (5 yr, Integrated B. Tech. and M. Tech.), closing at JEE Main rank 79,221. The last programme to close was Integrated B. Tech.- M. Tech in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering (5 yr, Integrated B. Tech. and M. Tech.) at rank 1,11,567.
Check my chancesAbout Central University of Jharkhand
CU Jharkhand (Central University of Jharkhand) is located in Ranchi, Jharkhand, established in 2009. It takes part in JoSAA counselling alongside the Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). Admission to its undergraduate programmes is through JEE Main ranks in JoSAA counselling.
- Full name
- CU Jharkhand
- JoSAA group
- GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes)
- Location
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Established
- 2009
- NIRF Engineering rank
- Not ranked in the top 300
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 4 in 2024
- Official website
- cuj.ac.in
Central University of Jharkhand General (OPEN) cutoff 2024: All India quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated B. Tech. - M. Tech in Computer Science & Engineering5 yr · Integrated B. Tech. and M. Tech. | 79,221 | – | 45,526 |
| Integrated B. Tech. - M. Tech in Electrical Engineering5 yr · Integrated B. Tech. and M. Tech. | 92,728 | – | 76,789 |
| Integrated B. Tech. - M. Tech in Civil Engineering5 yr · Integrated B. Tech. and M. Tech. | 1,10,858 | – | 63,781 |
| Integrated B. Tech.- M. Tech in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering5 yr · Integrated B. Tech. and M. Tech. | 1,11,567 | – | 91,148 |
How Central University of Jharkhand cutoffs moved in JoSAA 2024: Round 1 vs Round 5
Closing ranks usually rise (open up) in later rounds as candidates upgrade or withdraw. All India quota, General (OPEN), gender-neutral seats.
| Programme | Round 1 | Round 5 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated B. Tech. - M. Tech in Computer Science & Engineering5 yr · Integrated B. Tech. and M. Tech. | 61,741 | 79,221 | +17,480 |
| Integrated B. Tech. - M. Tech in Electrical Engineering5 yr · Integrated B. Tech. and M. Tech. | 72,185 | 92,728 | +20,543 |
| Integrated B. Tech. - M. Tech in Civil Engineering5 yr · Integrated B. Tech. and M. Tech. | 81,453 | 1,10,858 | +29,405 |
| Integrated B. Tech.- M. Tech in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering5 yr · Integrated B. Tech. and M. Tech. | 83,430 | 1,11,567 | +28,137 |
Central University of Jharkhand closing rank trend 2024–2026 (General (OPEN), final round)
Lower closing rank means more competitive. A rising number means the programme became easier to get.
| Programme | Quota | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 91,069 | 1,09,538 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 74,114 | 80,383 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 85,150 | 1,02,997 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 1,05,884 | 1,18,969 |
How to reach Central University of Jharkhand and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Birsa Munda Airport (IXR), about 23 km
- Main railway station: Ranchi, about 22 km
- City: Ranchi, Jharkhand
Distances are approximate straight-line distances from the campus; road distance is usually longer.
Reporting day and stay: parents usually need one or two nights near the campus during document verification and reporting, so book early because rooms near the campus fill up during JoSAA reporting weeks. Hostel allotment, hostel fees and mess charges for new students are published by the institute on its official website; check the latest fee notice before paying.
FAQs: Central University of Jharkhand cutoff
What is the Central University of Jharkhand cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2024?
In JoSAA 2024 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 79,221 for Integrated B. Tech. - M. Tech in Computer Science & Engineering (5 yr, Integrated B. Tech. and M. Tech.) to 1,11,567 for Integrated B. Tech.- M. Tech in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering (5 yr, Integrated B. Tech. and M. Tech.). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
Which exam rank is used for admission to Central University of Jharkhand?
Central University of Jharkhand admits through JEE Main ranks via JoSAA (and CSAB special rounds for vacant seats). Closing ranks on this page are JEE Main CRL ranks for OPEN seats and category ranks for EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST seats.
Where is Central University of Jharkhand and how do I reach it?
Central University of Jharkhand is in Ranchi, Jharkhand. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport (IXR), about 23 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Ranchi, about 22 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.