IIT Palakkad Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) — OPEN Cutoff 2026
Round-by-round, 2026
| Round | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | 9,698 | 11,591 |
| R5 | 10,775 | 14,360 |
Previous years
- 2025: closing 12,606 (R6)
- 2026: closing 14,360 (R5)
Asked constantly
What was the IIT Palakkad Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) OPEN closing rank in 2026?
The final-round (round 5) closing rank was 14,360, with an opening rank of 10,775 under the AI quota (JoSAA). This is previous-year, indicative data — the official JoSAA PDF is the ground truth.
Is IIT Palakkad Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) harder to get than IIT Bombay?
No — in 2026, IIT Bombay Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) closed at a more competitive rank (1,900) than IIT Palakkad (14,360) 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 11,591 (round 1) to 14,360 (round 5).
Source basis: JoSAA official records. Figures are previous-year and verified. Not an admission guarantee.