Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) — OPEN Cutoff 2026
Round-by-round, 2026
| Round | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | 7,871 | 26,090 |
| R1 | 6,382 | 13,499 |
| R5 | 8,436 | 29,864 |
| R5 | 6,382 | 15,088 |
Previous years
- 2025: closing 19,702 (R6)
- 2026: closing 29,864 (R5)
Asked constantly
What was the Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) OPEN closing rank in 2026?
The final-round (round 5) closing rank was 15,088, with an opening rank of 6,382 under the OS quota (JoSAA). This is previous-year, indicative data — the official JoSAA PDF is the ground truth.
Is Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) harder to get than NIT Karnataka, Surathkal?
No — in 2026, NIT Karnataka, Surathkal Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) closed at a more competitive rank (3,331) than Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh (15,088) 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 26,090 (round 1) to 15,088 (round 5).
Source basis: JoSAA official records. Figures are previous-year and verified. Not an admission guarantee.