IIT Palakkad Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) — OPEN Cutoff 2026
Round-by-round, 2026
| Round | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | 13,296 | 15,866 |
| R5 | 13,296 | 18,397 |
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What was the IIT Palakkad Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) OPEN closing rank in 2026?
The final-round (round 5) closing rank was 18,397, with an opening rank of 13,296 under the AI quota (JoSAA). This is previous-year, indicative data — the official JoSAA PDF is the ground truth.
Is IIT Palakkad Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) harder to get than IIT Delhi?
No — in 2026, IIT Delhi Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) closed at a more competitive rank (3,706) than IIT Palakkad (18,397) for OPEN.
Do cutoffs change between rounds?
Yes — closing ranks typically relax in later rounds as seats free up. In 2026, this programme moved from 15,866 (round 1) to 18,397 (round 5).
Source basis: JoSAA official records. Figures are previous-year and verified. Not an admission guarantee.