Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) — OPEN Cutoff 2026
Round-by-round, 2026
| Round | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | 42,714 | 74,631 |
| R1 | 28,734 | 36,411 |
| R5 | 42,714 | 85,261 |
| R5 | 29,716 | 41,505 |
Previous years
- 2025: closing 67,850 (R6)
- 2026: closing 85,261 (R5)
Asked constantly
What was the Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) OPEN closing rank in 2026?
The final-round (round 5) closing rank was 41,505, with an opening rank of 29,716 under the OS quota (JoSAA). This is previous-year, indicative data — the official JoSAA PDF is the ground truth.
Is Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh 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 Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh (41,505) 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 74,631 (round 1) to 41,505 (round 5).
Source basis: JoSAA official records. Figures are previous-year and verified. Not an admission guarantee.