IIT Patna Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) — OPEN Cutoff 2026
Round-by-round, 2026
| Round | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | 9,160 | 10,878 |
| R5 | 9,017 | 12,088 |
Previous years
- 2025: closing 11,758 (R6)
- 2026: closing 12,088 (R5)
Asked constantly
What was the IIT Patna Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) OPEN closing rank in 2026?
The final-round (round 5) closing rank was 12,088, with an opening rank of 9,017 under the AI quota (JoSAA). This is previous-year, indicative data — the official JoSAA PDF is the ground truth.
Is IIT Patna 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 Patna (12,088) 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 10,878 (round 1) to 12,088 (round 5).
Source basis: JoSAA official records. Figures are previous-year and verified. Not an admission guarantee.