NIT Patna Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) — OPEN Cutoff 2026
Round-by-round, 2026
| Round | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | 26,881 | 31,783 |
| R1 | 19,040 | 24,307 |
| R5 | 28,404 | 34,646 |
| R5 | 21,981 | 27,263 |
Previous years
- 2025: closing 31,816 (R6)
- 2026: closing 34,646 (R5)
Asked constantly
What was the NIT Patna Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) OPEN closing rank in 2026?
The final-round (round 5) closing rank was 27,263, with an opening rank of 21,981 under the OS quota (JoSAA). This is previous-year, indicative data — the official JoSAA PDF is the ground truth.
Is NIT Patna Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) harder to get than Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad?
No — in 2026, Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) closed at a more competitive rank (13,740) than NIT Patna (27,263) 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 31,783 (round 1) to 27,263 (round 5).
Source basis: JoSAA official records. Figures are previous-year and verified. Not an admission guarantee.