Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at GKCIET Malda (Other State quota) was Computer Science Engineering (Artificial lntelligence and Machine Learning) (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 60,668. The last programme to close was Food Technology (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 1,24,243.
Check my chancesAbout GKCIET Malda
Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal (GKCIET Malda) is located in Malda, West Bengal, established in 2010. 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. In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 60,668 (General (OPEN), Other State quota).
- Full name
- Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal
- JoSAA group
- GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes)
- Location
- Malda, West Bengal
- Established
- 2010
- NIRF Engineering rank
- Not ranked in the top 300
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 5 in 2026
- Home State quota
- West Bengal (50% of seats)
- Official website
- gkciet.ac.in
GKCIET Malda General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: Home State quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering (Artificial lntelligence and Machine Learning)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,75,182 | 1,69,325 | 1,13,600 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,43,556 | 1,80,757 | 1,42,173 |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,97,222 | 2,99,027 | 1,67,687 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,34,493 | 3,29,556 | 1,04,658 |
| Food Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,95,529 | – | 3,83,859 |
GKCIET Malda General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: Other State quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering (Artificial lntelligence and Machine Learning)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 60,668 | 56,808 | 37,257 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 82,155 | 88,498 | 60,291 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 95,424 | 81,250 | 81,127 |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,04,191 | 93,464 | 86,390 |
| Food Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,24,243 | – | 1,13,234 |
How GKCIET Malda cutoffs moved in JoSAA 2026: Round 1 vs Round 5
Closing ranks usually rise (open up) in later rounds as candidates upgrade or withdraw. Other State quota, General (OPEN), gender-neutral seats.
| Programme | Round 1 | Round 5 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering (Artificial lntelligence and Machine Learning)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 47,890 | 60,668 | +12,778 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 68,071 | 82,155 | +14,084 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 71,666 | 95,424 | +23,758 |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 73,466 | 1,04,191 | +30,725 |
| Food Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 86,043 | 1,24,243 | +38,200 |
GKCIET Malda 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 and Environmental Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 3,72,966 | 4,50,734 | 2,97,222 |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 96,049 | 1,02,226 | 1,04,191 |
| Computer Science Engineering (Artificial lntelligence and Machine Learning)4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 1,48,356 | 1,47,447 | 1,75,182 |
| Computer Science Engineering (Artificial lntelligence and Machine Learning)4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 54,826 | 60,012 | 60,668 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 2,92,228 | 2,88,733 | 2,43,556 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 82,676 | 74,998 | 82,155 |
| Food Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 5,27,382 | 5,22,500 | 4,95,529 |
| Food Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 1,05,533 | 1,06,525 | 1,24,243 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 3,56,960 | 2,94,449 | 3,34,493 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 83,761 | 96,006 | 95,424 |
How to reach GKCIET Malda and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Deoghar Airport (DGH), about 162 km
- Main railway station: Old Malda, about 2 km
- City: Malda, West Bengal
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: GKCIET Malda cutoff
What is the GKCIET Malda cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (Other State quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 60,668 for Computer Science Engineering (Artificial lntelligence and Machine Learning) (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 1,24,243 for Food Technology (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at GKCIET Malda?
Computer Science and Engineering at GKCIET Malda closed at JEE Main rank 60,668 (General (OPEN), Other State quota) in the final round of JoSAA 2026. A rank comfortably below this gives a realistic chance; cutoffs move a little every year.
Is there a home state quota at GKCIET Malda?
Yes. Candidates whose Class 12 state is West Bengal compete for Home State seats, which usually close at much higher ranks. For example, Computer Science Engineering (Artificial lntelligence and Machine Learning) (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) closed at 1,75,182 for the Home State quota versus 60,668 for Other State in JoSAA 2026.
Which exam rank is used for admission to GKCIET Malda?
GKCIET Malda 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 GKCIET Malda and how do I reach it?
GKCIET Malda is in Malda, West Bengal. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Deoghar Airport (DGH), about 162 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Old Malda, about 2 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.