Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at SMVDU Katra (All India quota) was Bio Technology (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 67,647. The last programme to close was Food Technology (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 1,28,936.
Check my chancesAbout SMVDU Katra
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir (SMVDU Katra) is located in Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, established in 1999. It takes part in JoSAA counselling alongside the Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). SMVDU Katra is in the 151-200 rank band in the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking. 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 75,005 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir
- JoSAA group
- GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes)
- Location
- Katra, Jammu & Kashmir
- Established
- 1999
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 151-200 (2025) · 151-200 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 11 in 2026
- Official website
- smvdu.ac.in
SMVDU Katra General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: All India quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture5 yr · Bachelor of Architecture · Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan) rank | 970 | – | 916 |
| Bio Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 67,647 | – | 66,873 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 75,005 | – | 46,820 |
| B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 77,962 | – | 66,168 |
| Robotics and AI4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 82,556 | – | 45,377 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 89,474 | – | 56,053 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 95,623 | – | 71,603 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 95,688 | – | 75,455 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 97,684 | – | 80,818 |
| Bachelor of Design4 yr · Bachelor of Design | 1,12,117 | – | 96,188 |
| Food Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,28,936 | – | 1,19,891 |
How SMVDU Katra cutoffs moved in JoSAA 2026: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture5 yr · Bachelor of Architecture | 779 | 970 | +191 |
| Bio Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 54,111 | 67,647 | +13,536 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 59,641 | 75,005 | +15,364 |
| B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 61,723 | 77,962 | +16,239 |
| Robotics and AI4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 65,987 | 82,556 | +16,569 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 72,390 | 89,474 | +17,084 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 73,290 | 95,623 | +22,333 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 75,455 | 95,688 | +20,233 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 80,818 | 97,684 | +16,866 |
| Bachelor of Design4 yr · Bachelor of Design | 80,110 | 1,12,117 | +32,007 |
| Food Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 87,329 | 1,28,936 | +41,607 |
SMVDU Katra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture5 yr, Bachelor of Architecture | AI | 1,857 | 1,287 | 970 |
| B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 66,299 | 72,314 | 77,962 |
| Bio Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 88,532 | 83,268 | 67,647 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 96,085 | 1,02,500 | 97,684 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 61,593 | 69,474 | 75,005 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 81,774 | 94,375 | 95,688 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 75,947 | 87,906 | 89,474 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 89,898 | 94,474 | 95,623 |
| Robotics and AI4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 74,007 | 82,556 |
How to reach SMVDU Katra and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Jammu Airport (IXJ), about 30 km
- Main railway station: S M V D Katra, about 5 km
- City: Katra, Jammu & Kashmir
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: SMVDU Katra cutoff
What is the SMVDU Katra cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 67,647 for Bio Technology (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 1,28,936 for Food Technology (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at SMVDU Katra?
Computer Science and Engineering at SMVDU Katra closed at JEE Main rank 75,005 (General (OPEN), All India quota) in the final round of JoSAA 2026. A rank comfortably below this gives a realistic chance; cutoffs move a little every year.
Which exam rank is used for admission to SMVDU Katra?
SMVDU Katra 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.
What is the NIRF ranking of SMVDU Katra?
SMVDU Katra is placed at rank band 151-200 in NIRF 2025 and rank band 151-200 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is SMVDU Katra and how do I reach it?
SMVDU Katra is in Katra, Jammu & Kashmir. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Jammu Airport (IXJ), about 30 km away, and the nearest main railway station is S M V D Katra, about 5 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.