The cutoff shown for most exams on websites is usually the category wise closing rank and in many exams it is the All India Rank that is mentioned not the state rank unless it is a state level exam if you are checking a national level exam like neet jee or clat then  rank mentioned for cutoff is mostly the all india rank and not the state rank but for state exams like mhcet ap eamcet ts eamcet or others it can be the state rank too so you should always read the note written near the cutoff list or check the official website to know if the cutoff is based on all india rank or state rank because that helps you know your real chance better for admission in the college you want to go