NIT Patna Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) — OPEN Cutoff 2026
Round-by-round, 2026
| Round | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | 28,216 | 36,323 |
| R1 | 19,440 | 31,743 |
| R5 | 28,216 | 42,495 |
| R5 | 30,690 | 37,779 |
Previous years
- 2025: closing 38,896 (R6)
- 2026: closing 42,495 (R5)
Asked constantly
What was the NIT Patna Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) OPEN closing rank in 2026?
The final-round (round 5) closing rank was 37,779, with an opening rank of 30,690 under the OS quota (JoSAA). This is previous-year, indicative data — the official JoSAA PDF is the ground truth.
Is NIT Patna Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) harder to get than NIT, Tiruchirappalli?
No — in 2026, NIT, Tiruchirappalli Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) closed at a more competitive rank (14,015) than NIT Patna (37,779) 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 36,323 (round 1) to 37,779 (round 5).
Source basis: JoSAA official records. Figures are previous-year and verified. Not an admission guarantee.