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The rank required for admission to the BTech CSE course was 1605 in the first round for the General AI category. The NIT Surathkal CSE cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for different AI and HS quota categories. 

See the table below to know the round 1 cutoff for both quotas. 

For a UK Student visa in 2026, the required minimum IELTS score is determined by the academic level of your course such as bachelor's, master's or doctoral course. The UK government sets these minimums based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). A CEFR B2 level of proficiency is usually accepted for most courses in UK. For geting bachelor's and master's degrees in UK, a minimum 5.5 IELTS band score is accepted.

CGPA in CBSE Classes 10 and 12 is the average of grade points obtained in the five main subjects, excluding 6th additional subjects. It is calculated by adding grade points of 5 subjects and dividing by 5. The maximum CGPA value go to up to 10.0. To convert your 10th and 12th CGPA into percentage, multiply it by 9.5.

For the General AI category, the competition has been decreasing from 2024 to 2026 (in the first round).  For the OBC AI category, competition from 2024 to 2026 has also decreased.

For all the other All India categories, like SC, ST, EWS and PWD, the cutoff has been fluctuating. See below to know the cutoff in detail for the AI quota. Please note that other categories will have different cutoff trends. 

NIT Rourkela CSE cutoff 2026 was 3606 for the General AI category in the first round. The NIT Rourkela JEE Main cutoff 2026  was published for the first round for admission to the BTech CSE and other courses.  

See the table below to know the round 1 cutoff for both All India and Home State quota categories. 

VIT exam for BTech admission is also conducted in 9 cities abroad. The list of exam cities include - Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Kuala Lumpur, Muscat, Manama, and Qatar.

This year, VITEEE exam is conducted approximately in 130 cities and 9 cities abroad. Candidates must enter their choice of city at the time of filling application form.

The last date for VITEEE 2026 registration was scheduled till April 12. Candidates who want to apply must submit their application form before the due date. No forms will be accepted after deadline.

VITEEE is comparatively easier than JEE Mains in terms of difficulty. JEE Main purely focuses on concepts and fundamentals. On the other hand, the VITEEE focuses more on accuracy. In terms of difficulty level, JEE Mains ranges from moderate to tough while VIT exam range from easy to moderate.

There is no attempt limit to appear for VITEEE exam. As long as you meet the eligibility criteria. However, VIT exam is conducted once a year on multiple dates, and applicants can write exam once in a year.

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry question paper 2026 is available now. Students can download the question paper from Shiksha for free. The difficulty level of the question paper was easy.

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Answer Key 2026 with solutions will be made available on this page. Students can download it for free. 

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry answer key 2026 was released on the exam day. The answer key with PDF solutions is made available by the experts. Students can use it to check the correct answers.

Yes, you can apply to GIBS Business School Bangalore after taking the MAT exam. From my experience, the college accepts scores from exams like MAT, CAT, or XAT, so having a valid MAT score makes you eligible for admission.

• MAT score is considered during the selection process

• College looks at your overall profile, including academics and interview

• You can get admission in PGDM or MBA programs based on your MAT score

Overall, from my experience, taking the MAT is a good way to apply to GIBS, and the college makes the process simple and supportive for students.