Gandhigram Rural Institute (GRI) determines 2026 cutoffs through CUET UG normalized scores converted to merit ranks, with the lowest rank in 2025 merit lists for B.Sc Agriculture reaching 2500 in general category per official records. Aspirants scoring above 200 in CUET UG stand strong chances for B.A Economics, while competitive programs like B.Tech Civil demand 2200 ranks. This page analyzes 2025 official merit data from ruraluniv.ac.in, projects 2026 expectations amid rising applicants, and outlines category-wise variations to help you target GRI's NEP-structured rural development courses.
GRI bases cutoffs on CUET scores, with 2026 projections drawing from 2025 merit lists showing general category closures at 2000-2800 ranks for most UG programs. Higher competition in science streams pushes cutoffs up by 10-15% annually.
These estimates account for 2025's 3800+ applicants and NTA's normalized scoring.
2025 merit lists on ruraluniv.ac.in revealed closing ranks after fifth counseling, with B.Sc Agriculture at 2500 for general and lower for reserved categories. Trends show science cutoffs 20% higher than humanities.
| Course | General Rank | OBC Rank | SC/ST Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) | 2500 | 2800 | 3200 |
| B.Tech Civil Engineering | 2200 | 2400 | 2800 |
| B.Sc Microbiology | 2300 | 2500 | 2900 |
| B.A Economics | 1800 | 2000 | 2400 |
Data from official 2025 counseling lists; ranks indicate last admitted candidate.
For B.Sc courses at GRI, 2026 cutoffs hinge on CUET domain scores in subjects like Biology for Microbiology. 2025 data pegged Geology at 2400 ranks general, with eligibility requiring Physics/Chemistry.
Check Gandhigram Rural Institute Courses for specializations like Home Science needing vocational streams.
AICTE-approved B.Tech Civil Engineering at GRI requires 45% in PCM (40% SC/ST), with 2026 expected CUET ranks at 2100-2300 general, mirroring 2025's 2200 closure.
GRI releases cutoffs as merit lists post-CUET results on ruraluniv.ac.in/admissions, typically July 2026. Log in with application number to view rank.
For placement outcomes after admission, see Gandhigram Rural Institute Placement with 114 students placed in 2025 at median Rs.1,80,000.
From 2024 to 2025, UG cutoffs rose 8-12% in ranks due to CUET expansion, with B.Tech from 2000 to 2200 general.
For admission steps aligning with cutoffs, refer to Gandhigram Rural Institute Admission.
| Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
| B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in physics, chemistry, and mathematics, English as a compulsory subject | |
| M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | Undergraduate degree from a recognized university, Minimum aggregate of 50%, Valid score in CAT, MAT, XAT, or CMAT, Fulfillment of reservation policy for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates. | |
| B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics as compulsory subjects, minimum aggregate score of 50% in the aforementioned subjects. | |
| B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, Minimum aggregate marks (varies by program), Specific subject requirements (as per university guidelines) | |
| B.Com. (Bachelor of Commerce) | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, studied commerce-related subjects (Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Mathematics), minimum aggregate score of 50% in qualifying examination. | |
| Diploma | 10+2 education from a recognized board or its equivalent, minimum aggregate of 50% marks in qualifying examination, relaxation of 5% for candidates belonging to reserved categories, specific subject requirements as specified by the institute | |
| M.Sc. (Master of Science) | Bachelor's degree in Science, Minimum aggregate of 50%, Relevant field of study | |
| B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) | Undergraduate degree in any discipline with a minimum aggregate of 50%, studied education as one of the subjects in undergraduate program or completed a teacher training program recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), passing score in the entrance examination. | |
| M.A. (Master of Arts) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum aggregate score varies by specialization, Specific prerequisites for desired M.A. program | |
| M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | B.Tech./B.E. degree in the relevant discipline, minimum aggregate score of 55% (50% for reserved categories), valid GATE score or qualify in the entrance examination | |
| Post Graduate Diploma | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum aggregate score of 50% in undergraduate studies | |
| M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) | Undergraduate degree in any discipline, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Studied mathematics at the 10+2 level or during undergraduate studies | |
| M.Ed. (Master of Education) | Bachelor's degree in Education (B.Ed.) from a recognized university, minimum aggregate of 50%, valid teaching certificate, at least two years of teaching experience in a recognized educational institution. | |
| M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy) | Postgraduate degree, Minimum aggregate of 55% marks, Completion of education in a related discipline, Strong academic background in the subject area, Qualification in the entrance examination or any recognized national-level examination. | |
| B.B.M. (Bachelor of Business Management) | Higher secondary education or equivalent, studied commerce or business-related subjects, minimum aggregate score of 50% in qualifying examination |
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