NIT, Rourkela Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) — OPEN Cutoff 2026
Round-by-round, 2026
| Round | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | 16,254 | 26,651 |
| R1 | 14,938 | 18,285 |
| R5 | 16,254 | 28,354 |
| R5 | 17,099 | 19,887 |
Previous years
- 2025: closing 23,539 (R6)
- 2026: closing 28,354 (R5)
Asked constantly
What was the NIT, Rourkela Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) OPEN closing rank in 2026?
The final-round (round 5) closing rank was 19,887, with an opening rank of 17,099 under the OS quota (JoSAA). This is previous-year, indicative data — the official JoSAA PDF is the ground truth.
Is NIT, Rourkela Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) harder to get than NIT, Tiruchirappalli?
No — in 2026, NIT, Tiruchirappalli Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) closed at a more competitive rank (18,241) than NIT, Rourkela (19,887) 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 26,651 (round 1) to 19,887 (round 5).
Source basis: JoSAA official records. Figures are previous-year and verified. Not an admission guarantee.