NIT Patna Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) — OPEN Cutoff 2026
Round-by-round, 2026
| Round | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | 19,404 | 23,737 |
| R1 | 17,316 | 19,164 |
| R5 | 19,686 | 25,462 |
| R5 | 18,868 | 21,828 |
Previous years
- 2025: closing 25,184 (R6)
- 2026: closing 25,462 (R5)
Asked constantly
What was the NIT Patna Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) OPEN closing rank in 2026?
The final-round (round 5) closing rank was 21,828, with an opening rank of 18,868 under the OS quota (JoSAA). This is previous-year, indicative data — the official JoSAA PDF is the ground truth.
Is NIT Patna Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) harder to get than NIT, Tiruchirappalli?
No — in 2026, NIT, Tiruchirappalli Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) closed at a more competitive rank (5,142) than NIT Patna (21,828) 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 23,737 (round 1) to 21,828 (round 5).
Source basis: JoSAA official records. Figures are previous-year and verified. Not an admission guarantee.