Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) — OPEN Cutoff 2026
Round-by-round, 2026
| Round | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | 16,495 | 45,078 |
| R1 | 13,859 | 19,709 |
| R5 | 16,495 | 46,637 |
| R5 | 16,039 | 21,759 |
Previous years
- 2025: closing 36,774 (R6)
- 2026: closing 46,637 (R5)
Asked constantly
What was the Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) OPEN closing rank in 2026?
The final-round (round 5) closing rank was 21,759, with an opening rank of 16,039 under the OS quota (JoSAA). This is previous-year, indicative data — the official JoSAA PDF is the ground truth.
Is Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh 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 Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh (21,759) 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 45,078 (round 1) to 21,759 (round 5).
Source basis: JoSAA official records. Figures are previous-year and verified. Not an admission guarantee.