NIT Patna has quickly become a premier choice for engineering aspirants in Bihar and beyond. With the JEE Main result now available, the focus has shifted to the JoSAA 2026 counseling process. Candidates are currently analyzing opening and closing rank trends to estimate their admission chances for various B.Tech programs.
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The National Institute of Technology Patna is recognized for its excellent academic framework and strong placement records. Whether aiming for high-demand seats in Computer Science or exploring specialized fields like Electronics and Communication, understanding how ranks fluctuate through each counseling round is crucial. Lately, the ranks needed for the most popular engineering branches have become much more competitive. This is mainly because a huge number of students are taking the JEE Main, which pushes the required scores higher and makes every seat harder to get.
NIT Patna Cutoff 2026: Previous Year Opening & Closing Ranks
The following table outlines the round-wise closing ranks for various academic programs at NIT Patna, providing a benchmark for the current admission cycle.
| Academic Program Name | Quota | Category | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | R6 |
| Architecture | HS | OPEN | 3414 | 4139 | 4169 | 4169 | 4269 | 4364 |
| Architecture | OS | OPEN | 878 | 1036 | 1070 | 1070 | 1092 | 1187 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | HS | OPEN | 20710 | 20824 | 21101 | 21101 | 21101 | 21207 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | OS | OPEN | 15261 | 15862 | 15994 | 15994 | 15994 | 16537 |
| Chemical Technology (Dual Degree) | HS | OPEN | 44108 | 49846 | 54616 | 54616 | 54920 | 54920 |
| Chemical Technology (Dual Degree) | OS | OPEN | 28123 | 35060 | 35060 | 35060 | 35060 | 43789 |
| Civil Engineering | HS | OPEN | 43231 | 46368 | 46762 | 46762 | 46910 | 48512 |
| Civil Engineering | OS | OPEN | 41773 | 44883 | 44984 | 44984 | 45526 | 48513 |
| Civil Engineering with Specialization in Construction Technology and Management (Dual Degree) | HS | OPEN | 44664 | 44664 | 44664 | 44664 | 44664 | 48231 |
| Civil Engineering with Specialization in Construction Technology and Management (Dual Degree) | OS | OPEN | 40690 | 44286 | 45208 | 45208 | 45208 | 47881 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | HS | OPEN | 16345 | 16398 | 16398 | 16398 | 16398 | 17808 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | OS | OPEN | 13235 | 13629 | 13706 | 13706 | 13706 | 14996 |
| Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Cyber Security (Dual Degree) | HS | OPEN | 22964 | 23681 | 23681 | 23681 | 23681 | 23681 |
| Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Cyber Security (Dual Degree) | OS | OPEN | 16088 | 16664 | 16757 | 16757 | 16757 | 17732 |
| Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Data Science (Dual Degree) | HS | OPEN | 21534 | 21956 | 21956 | 21956 | 22750 | 22789 |
| Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Data Science (Dual Degree) | OS | OPEN | 14600 | 15393 | 15858 | 15858 | 15858 | 17439 |
| Electrical Engineering | HS | OPEN | 29069 | 30887 | 30981 | 30981 | 31160 | 31816 |
| Electrical Engineering | OS | OPEN | 24524 | 25041 | 25051 | 25051 | 25051 | 27921 |
| Electrical Engineering with Specialization in Power System Engineering (Dual Degree) | HS | OPEN | 33615 | 35168 | 35292 | 35292 | 35292 | 35951 |
| Electrical Engineering with Specialization in Power System Engineering (Dual Degree) | OS | OPEN | 27504 | 27777 | 27777 | 27777 | 27777 | 30990 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | HS | OPEN | 23727 | 24555 | 24684 | 24684 | 24684 | 25184 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | OS | OPEN | 18152 | 18672 | 18876 | 18876 | 18880 | 20558 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering with Specialization in Microelectronics and VLSI System Design (Dual Degree) | HS | OPEN | 29267 | 29291 | 29291 | 29291 | 29291 | 29291 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering with Specialization in Microelectronics and VLSI System Design (Dual Degree) | OS | OPEN | 21593 | 22526 | 22526 | 22526 | 22526 | 23301 |
| Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) | HS | OPEN | 28016 | 29481 | 29926 | 29926 | 30037 | 30551 |
| Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) | OS | OPEN | 20095 | 20726 | 20726 | 20726 | 20726 | 22770 |
| Material Science and Engineering (Dual Degree) | HS | OPEN | 46166 | 48419 | 48419 | 48419 | 48419 | 55890 |
| Material Science and Engineering (Dual Degree) | OS | OPEN | 35969 | 38018 | 38018 | 38018 | 38018 | 40081 |
| Mathematics and Computing Technology (Dual Degree) | HS | OPEN | 24376 | 24578 | 24578 | 24578 | 25084 | 25200 |
| Mathematics and Computing Technology (Dual Degree) | OS | OPEN | 11555 | 16098 | 16098 | 16098 | 16098 | 17348 |
| Mechanical Engineering | HS | OPEN | 35292 | 38064 | 38310 | 38310 | 38355 | 38896 |
| Mechanical Engineering | OS | OPEN | 30791 | 33708 | 34053 | 34053 | 34053 | 37407 |
| Mechanical Engineering with Specialization in Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering (Dual Degree) | HS | OPEN | 40262 | 42232 | 44406 | 44406 | 44406 | 46166 |
| Mechanical Engineering with Specialization in Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering (Dual Degree) | OS | OPEN | 35056 | 36035 | 36035 | 36035 | 36035 | 38169 |
| Mechatronics and Automation Engineering | HS | OPEN | 31627 | 31994 | 31994 | 31994 | 31994 | 33461 |
| Mechatronics and Automation Engineering | OS | OPEN | 21854 | 22770 | 22911 | 22911 | 22911 | 25887 |
Difference between Home State and Other State Quota
The difference between Home State (HS) and Other State (OS) ranks remains a deciding factor for many. For example, in Civil Engineering, a candidate from Bihar might secure a seat with a rank around 51,000. However, for those applying from other states, the cutoff settles much earlier, often around the 42,000 mark. Similarly, in Computer Science, the local advantage allows students from Bihar to enter with ranks up to 16,500, whereas out-of-state candidates must generally stay under 13,500.
NIT Patna Admission Process 2026
Admission to NIT Patna follows a structured national-level process managed by central counseling authorities.
- JEE Main Entrance: Candidates must qualify for the JEE Main exam conducted by the NTA. The All India Rank (AIR) is the primary criterion for eligibility.
- JoSAA Counseling: Eligible students must register for the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). During this phase, candidates fill in their choices of colleges and branches in order of preference.
- Seat Allotment: Seats are allotted over six rounds based on rank, category, and availability. Candidates can choose to 'Freeze', 'Float', or 'Slide' their allotted seat.
- CSAB Special Rounds: If vacancies remain after JoSAA, the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) conducts special rounds, which often provide a final opportunity for students with slightly lower ranks.
- Document Verification & Reporting: Once a seat is finalized, candidates must complete online reporting, fee payment, and physical document verification at the institute to confirm their admission.
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