BIT Mesra 2024-2025 Round 2: Closing Ranks for OBC Categories (BC-I & BC-II)
The Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra has released the Round 2 closing ranks for undergraduate engineering admissions for the year 2024. The ranks are segregated for the OBC categories — BC-I and BC-II — and provide valuable insights into the competition level for various branches. Below is a detailed breakdown of the opening and closing ranks for each category and branch.
🟫 BC-I Category Closing Ranks
The BC-I category witnessed relatively competitive closing ranks, especially for popular branches like CSE and AIML. Here’s the branch-wise analysis:
| Branch | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 48,761 | 49,920 |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIML) | 50,213 | 59,641 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) | 67,351 | 78,982 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) | 76,228 | 80,042 |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 89,407 | 110,626 |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | 121,400 | 122,410 |
| Chemical Engineering (CHEM) | 124,664 | 161,488 |
| Biotechnology (BOT) | 203,148 | 203,148 |
| Food Engineering & Technology (FET) | 203,632 | 203,632 |
🟫 BC-II Category Closing Ranks
The BC-II category saw a broader range in cutoff ranks, with some branches like CSE closing as high as 67,552, while niche branches like FET had closing ranks beyond 12 lakh.
| Branch | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 46,651 | 67,552 |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIML) | 72,403 | 75,274 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) | 92,603 | 124,177 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) | 90,582 | 135,360 |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | 198,770 | 341,725 |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 168,907 | 406,512 |
| Chemical Engineering (CHEM) | 339,738 | 521,131 |
| Biotechnology (BOT) | 704,706 | 704,706 |
| Food Engineering & Technology (FET) | 1,244,639 | 1,244,639 |
🔍 Key Takeaways
CSE remains the most sought-after branch, with the lowest closing ranks in both BC-I and BC-II categories.
Artificial Intelligence and ECE are also in high demand, closing below 80,000 in BC-I and around 125,000 in BC-II.
Traditional core branches like Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical continue to admit students at higher ranks, indicating relatively lower demand compared to CS-related branches.
Specialized branches such as Biotechnology and Food Engineering & Technology have very high closing ranks, suggesting low fill rates or niche interest.
📌 Conclusion
The Round 2 closing ranks of BIT Mesra 2024 reflect the prevailing trends in engineering preferences among OBC category candidates. Students targeting BIT Mesra in future rounds should carefully analyze these cutoffs to better strategize their branch choices.
For the most accurate and updated information, aspirants are encouraged to visit the official BIT Mesra admission portal.
