Chemical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Patna
The Chemical Engineering programme at Indian Institute of Technology Patna closed at rank 14,174 in the 2026 JoSAA counselling for the OPEN category (gender-neutral, All-India quota). Compared to three years earlier, the closing rank has eased by 241 places. Across all JoSAA-participating institutes, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has the most competitive Chemical Engineering cutoff at rank 2,649.
Closing rank trend · Chemical Engineering
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · All-India quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7,386 | 8,746 | — |
| 2019 | 8,266 | 10,497 | ↑ +1,751 (easier) |
| 2020 | 9,567 | 12,130 | ↑ +1,633 (easier) |
| 2021 | 8,921 | 11,673 | ↓ 457 (harder) |
| 2022 | 11,094 | 12,874 | ↑ +1,201 (easier) |
| 2023 | 11,620 | 13,933 | ↑ +1,059 (easier) |
| 2024 | 10,776 | 12,519 | ↓ 1,414 (harder) |
| 2025 | 10,452 | 11,968 | ↓ 551 (harder) |
| 2026 | 10,388 | 14,174 | ↑ +2,206 (easier) |
Closing ranks by category × gender · 2026
Round 5 · All-India quota. Lower rank = harder to get in.
| Category | Gender-neutral pool | Female pool |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 14,174 | 23,962 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,931 | 9,854 |
| SC | 2,666 | 4,472 |
| ST | 1,325 | 1,778 |
| EWS | 2,099 | 3,790 |
Same programme at other institutes
Chemical Engineering closing ranks across JoSAA institutes (2026, OPEN, gender-neutral).
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE cutoff for Chemical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Patna?
The closing rank for Chemical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Patna in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, All-India quota) was 14,174. The opening rank was 10,388.
Has the Chemical Engineering cutoff at Indian Institute of Technology Patna changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become easier by 241 places over the last three years. See the year-by-year trend table above for the full history.
What is the OBC-NCL cutoff for Chemical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Patna?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Chemical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Patna was 4,931 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 9,854.
What is the SC cutoff for Chemical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Patna?
The SC-category closing rank for Chemical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Patna in 2026 was 2,666 (gender-neutral pool).
Which other institutes offer Chemical Engineering?
2+ JoSAA-participating institutes offer Chemical Engineering. See the 'Same programme at other institutes' section above for a ranked list.