NIT Puducherry Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) — OPEN Cutoff 2026
Round-by-round, 2026
| Round | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | 76,896 | 1,28,873 |
| R1 | 31,138 | 35,094 |
| R5 | 1,10,694 | 1,69,669 |
| R5 | 33,342 | 40,048 |
Previous years
- 2025: closing 1,67,788 (R6)
- 2026: closing 1,69,669 (R5)
Asked constantly
What was the NIT Puducherry Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) OPEN closing rank in 2026?
The final-round (round 5) closing rank was 40,048, with an opening rank of 33,342 under the OS quota (JoSAA). This is previous-year, indicative data — the official JoSAA PDF is the ground truth.
Is NIT Puducherry 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 Puducherry (40,048) 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 1,28,873 (round 1) to 40,048 (round 5).
Source basis: JoSAA official records. Figures are previous-year and verified. Not an admission guarantee.