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UPTAC 2026 choice filling is underway, making KNIT Sultanpur a top government B.Tech option for JEE Main aspirants with UP domicile. Based on 2025 closing ranks, CSE is expected around 60,000–70,000, while Civil may extend to 2 lakh. Check expected cutoffs, branch-wise ranks, HS vs AI quota and choice filling strategy.
If your JEE Main rank falls between 50,000 and 2,00,000 and you hold UP domicile, Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology, Sultanpur is a serious option to include in your UPTAC 2026 choice list. CSE at KNIT closed at rank 62,136 (Home State) in Round 4 of UPTAC 2025, making it accessible to a large band of UP students who would otherwise go without a government engineering seat. The branch hierarchy is steep: a 13,000-rank gap separates CSE from IT in Round 1, and another 19,000 separates IT from Electronics.
UPTAC 2026 choice filling is live. The decision every student needs to make right now is where to place KNIT Sultanpur in their preference list and which branch to target. The 2025 round-wise data below is the most reliable signal available before 2026 cutoffs are officially released.
KNIT Sultanpur UPTAC Cutoff: Key Highlights
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| College | Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology (KNIT), Sultanpur, UP |
| Affiliated to | Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow |
| Admission process | UPTAC 2026 counselling (JEE Main score) |
| Choice filling status | Open — fill KNIT now at uptac.admissions.nic.in |
| Quota types | Home State (HS) — UP domicile · All India (AI) — all candidates |
| Safest entry point (2025) | CSE HS closed at 62,136 (Round 4); AI closed at 69,026 (Round 7) |
| Highest closing rank branch | Civil Engineering — HS 186,720 (Round 4); AI 473,598 (Round 6) |
| UPTAC 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling | July 13 to July 16, 2026 |
| UPTAC 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment | July 18, 2026 |
| 2026 cutoffs status | Not yet released — allotment rounds yet to begin |
KNIT Sultanpur UPTAC Cutoff 2026 (Expected)
UPTAC 2026 cutoffs for KNIT Sultanpur have not been announced yet as allotment rounds are yet to begin. Based on UPTAC 2025 final round cutoff and the typical year-on-year variation of 3–8% in UP state counselling, the expected closing ranks for 2026 are as follows:
| Branch | Expected 2026 HS Closing Rank | Expected 2026 AI Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | 60,000–70,000 | 66,000–75,000 |
| IT | 72,000–80,000 | 75,000–85,000 |
| Electronics | 96,000–1,10,000 | 1,20,000–1,35,000 |
| Electrical | 1,18,000–1,30,000 | 1,30,000–1,45,000 |
| Mechanical | 1,50,000–1,70,000 | 1,65,000–1,85,000 |
| Civil | 1,80,000–2,00,000 | 2,20,000–2,50,000 |
These are estimates based on 2025 UPTAC official cutoff data. Actual 2026 cutoffs depend on JEE Main 2026 difficulty, total applicants, and seat matrix changes. Update this table after UPTAC 2026 Round 1 allotment is declared.
KNIT Sultanpur Branch-Wise UPTAC 2025 Closing Rank (All Rounds)
The table below shows how the closing rank moved across all UPTAC 2025 rounds at KNIT Sultanpur. "HS" means Home State quota (UP domicile); AI means All India quota. Ranks shown are JEE Main Common Rank List (CRL) for the General (UR) category.
| Branch | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Round 6 | Round 7 (Final) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 51,759 (HS) | 58,482 (HS) | 60,025 (HS) | 62,136 (HS) | Filled | 69,026 (AI) |
| IT | 64,716 (HS) | 73,377 (HS) | 73,476 (HS) | 75,354 (HS) | Filled | Filled |
| Electronics | 83,677 (HS) | 95,004 (HS) | 96,818 (HS) | 1,00,881 (HS) | Filled | 1,26,395 (AI) |
| Electrical | 1,02,757 (HS) | 1,13,155 (HS) | 1,18,379 (HS) | 1,21,811 (HS) | 1,89,397 (AI) | 1,34,133 (AI) |
| Mechanical | 1,20,088 (HS) | 1,36,976 (HS) | 1,45,038 (HS) | 1,59,365 (HS) | 4,42,801 (AI) | 1,73,967 (AI) |
| Civil | 1,38,074 (HS) | 1,67,234 (HS) | 1,70,253 (HS) | 1,86,720 (HS) | 4,73,598 (AI) | 2,38,864 (AI) |
Source: All ranks are General (UR) category, CRL. Category-wise cutoffs (OBC, SC, ST, EWS) will be lower — check official UPTAC data for category-specific ranks.
What is the Difference Between Home State and All India Quota at KNIT Sultanpur?
KNIT Sultanpur is a state government-aided institution, so 85% of seats fall under the Home State (HS) quota, reserved for candidates with UP domicile. The remaining 15% are under the All India (AI) quota, open to candidates from any state.
| Factor | Home State (HS) | All India (AI) |
|---|---|---|
| Who is eligible | UP domicile candidates only | All JEE Main qualified candidates |
| Seat share | 85% of total intake | 15% of total intake |
| Rank required | Lower (more accessible) | Higher — more competition from outside UP |
| Example (CSE 2025) | 62,136 closed in Round 4 | 69,026 closed in Round 7 |
| Counselling body | UPTAC (UP state) | UPTAC handles both quotas |
The rank difference between HS and AI at KNIT Sultanpur is significant, about 7,000–10,000 ranks for CSE. A UP domicile student with rank 65,000 may get CSE under HS quota, while the same rank would not get CSE under AI quota. Always verify domicile eligibility before filling preferences.
How to Fill KNIT Sultanpur in UPTAC 2026 Choice Filling?
Choice filling opens only after document verification is completed on the UPTAC portal. Once verified, follow these steps at uptac.admissions.nic.in:
Step 1: Log in to the UPTAC portal
Go to uptac.admissions.nic.in. Log in using the registration number and password created at the time of UPTAC 2026 registration. The choice filling tab becomes active only after the document verification team has approved the uploaded documents. Students receive an SMS and email confirmation when verification is done.
Step 2: Open the choice filling section
On the dashboard, click "Choice Filling" or "Online Choice Filling and Locking." The interface shows all available institute-branch combinations based on the student's rank, category, and domicile. Only options the student is eligible for appear on screen.
Step 3: Search for KNIT Sultanpur
In the search or filter panel, type "Kamla Nehru" or "KNIT" or "Sultanpur" to locate the institute. The full name on the portal is Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology, Sultanpur. All available branches for the current round appear once the institute is selected.
Step 4: Add branches in preference order
Add KNIT Sultanpur branches in this recommended order based on career value, not rank safety:
| Preference position | Branch to add |
|---|---|
| Highest feasible preference | B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering |
| Next below CSE | B.Tech Information Technology |
| Next | B.Tech Electronics Engineering |
| Next | B.Tech Electrical Engineering |
| Next | B.Tech Mechanical Engineering |
| Lowest preference | B.Tech Civil Engineering |
Add all branches that fall within a reasonable rank range. There is no limit on the number of choices — adding more options only increases the chance of getting a seat. Do not skip a branch because it feels out of reach; UPTAC tries each preference in sequence from top to bottom.
Step 5: Position KNIT against other colleges
KNIT choices should be placed above private colleges of equal or lower standing and below better government colleges like HBTU Kanpur or MMMUT Gorakhpur. A sample ordering for a student at rank 70,000 (HS):
| Position | Choice |
|---|---|
| 1–3 | HBTU / MMMUT (if in range) |
| 4 | KNIT Sultanpur — CSE |
| 5 | KNIT Sultanpur — IT |
| 6 | KNIT Sultanpur — Electronics |
| 7 onwards | Other government colleges, then private |
Step 6: Save choices
After adding all preferences, click Save. Choices can be edited any number of times before the locking deadline. The system does not submit anything until the student explicitly locks choices.
Step 7: Lock choices before the deadline
Before the choice filling window closes, click "Lock Choices." Locking is mandatory — unlocked choices are not considered for seat allotment. Take a printout of the locked choice list for reference. Once locked, choices cannot be changed for that round.
What Happens After Locking
The system allots a seat automatically based on rank and locked preferences. After Round 1 allotment, three options appear:
| Option | What it means | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Freeze | Accept the allotted seat and exit further rounds | Student is satisfied with the allotted branch and institute |
| Float | Keep the allotted seat but remain in the next round to try for a higher preference | Student wants CSE but got IT — keeps IT as fallback while trying for CSE in Round 2 |
| Withdrawal | Cancel allotment and exit the process | Student plans to take admission elsewhere |
Seat acceptance fee after allotment: INR 2,000 for General/OBC/EWS; INR 1,200 for SC/ST — payable online at the time of exercising Freeze or Float.
Two Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not lock too early. Save choices as often as needed but only lock when fully satisfied with the order. The lock is final for that round.
- Do not put KNIT below private colleges out of habit. A government seat at KNIT Sultanpur at INR 50,000–70,000 per year is almost always preferable to a private college charging INR 1–2 Lakh per year at the same rank band — unless the private college has a demonstrably stronger branch and placement record.
How Should I Position KNIT Sultanpur in My UPTAC 2026 Choice List?
Choice filling is the most important step in UPTAC counselling. Always fill branches in order of career value, not rank safety. A student with rank 85,000 who gets Electronics at KNIT has a better long-term outcome than the same student choosing to wait and eventually settling for Mechanical at a lower-tier college. Use the following approach:
| Your JEE Main rank (HS quota / UP domicile) | Action at KNIT Sultanpur |
|---|---|
| Below 50,000 | KNIT CSE is safe — fill it, but explore MMMUT and HBTU first |
| 50,000 – 65,000 | Fill KNIT CSE as your top UPTAC preference. This is your primary target |
| 65,000 – 78,000 | Fill KNIT CSE as a stretch, then KNIT IT immediately below it |
| 78,000 – 1,05,000 | KNIT CSE unlikely — fill KNIT Electronics as top preference |
| 1,05,000 – 1,25,000 | Fill KNIT Electrical Engineering |
| 1,25,000 – 1,65,000 | Fill KNIT Mechanical Engineering |
| 1,65,000 – 2,00,000 | KNIT Civil Engineering comes into range — fill it if the goal is a government institute |
| Above 2,00,000 (HS) | KNIT seats are likely filled — explore GECs and AKTU-affiliated government colleges |
How Do KNIT Sultanpur Cutoffs Compare with Other UP Government Colleges?
Students filling UPTAC 2026 typically compare KNIT Sultanpur against other major UP state colleges. Here is a broad rank-based positioning for reference:
| College | CSE HS Closing Rank (2025) | Relative to KNIT CSE |
|---|---|---|
| HBTU Kanpur (Harcourt Butler Technical University) | 15,000–25,000 | Much harder to get |
| MMMUT Gorakhpur | 35,000–50,000 | Harder than KNIT |
| KNIT Sultanpur | 62,000 (Round 4) | Reference point |
| IET Lucknow (AKTU campus) | 50,000–60,000 | Similar or slightly easier |
| Government Engineering Colleges (GECs) | 80,000–2,00,000 | Easier than KNIT |
Rank ranges for other colleges are approximate, based on 2025 UPTAC trends. Verify from official UPTAC data.
KNIT Sultanpur sits comfortably in the second tier of UP government engineering colleges — below HBTU and MMMUT for CSE, but above the general pool of GECs. For a student at rank 60,000–70,000 HS, KNIT CSE is one of the best available government options in UP.
Also Read
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- KNIT Sultanpur Placements 2026: Package and Top Recruiters
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FAQs
Based on UPTAC 2025 data where CSE (Home State) closed at 62,136 in Round 4 and 69,026 (All India) in Round 7, the expected 2026 cutoff for CSE is approximately 60,000–70,000 for HS quota and 66,000–75,000 for AI quota. These are estimates — actual 2026 cutoffs will be declared after UPTAC 2026 allotment rounds begin.
KNIT Sultanpur is a government-aided institute affiliated to AKTU, established in 1974. It is one of the better-regarded regional engineering colleges in UP, particularly for CSE, IT, and Electronics. Placements are decent for a state-level college, with companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and L&T Infotech visiting campus. For PSU and GATE aspirants, the government affiliation and faculty quality are useful.
A rank of 70,000 in JEE Main gives a realistic shot at KNIT Sultanpur CSE under the Home State (HS) quota if the student holds UP domicile. In UPTAC 2025, CSE HS closed at 62,136 in Round 4 and 69,026 in Round 7 (AI quota). A 70,000 rank may be just above or at the margin — fill CSE as the top preference and include IT as a backup. Actual 2026 cutoffs may vary.
In UPTAC 2025, the CSE cutoff moved from 51,759 in Round 1 to 62,136 in Round 4 for HS quota — a movement of approximately 10,000 ranks. Electronics moved from 83,677 to 1,00,881 over the same period. Students should not base their chances solely on Round 1 data; the final round closing rank is a more accurate benchmark for planning.
For CSE in UPTAC 2025, the HS quota closed at 62,136 (Round 4) while AI quota closed at 69,026 (Round 7). The HS cutoff is approximately 7,000–10,000 ranks more accessible than AI. UP domicile students should always check their HS quota eligibility before comparing cutoffs.
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