Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Patna
The Electrical and Electronics Engineering programme at Indian Institute of Technology Patna closed at rank 7,827 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 468 places. Across all JoSAA-participating institutes, IIT Dharwad has the most competitive Electrical and Electronics Engineering cutoff at rank 9,552.
Closing rank trend · Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · All-India quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,509 | 5,995 | — |
| 2020 | 3,073 | 6,796 | ↑ +801 (easier) |
| 2021 | 3,756 | 6,621 | ↓ 175 (harder) |
| 2022 | 5,453 | 7,028 | ↑ +407 (easier) |
| 2023 | 4,228 | 7,359 | ↑ +331 (easier) |
| 2024 | 5,868 | 6,873 | ↓ 486 (harder) |
| 2025 | 5,961 | 6,599 | ↓ 274 (harder) |
| 2026 | 6,346 | 7,827 | ↑ +1,228 (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 | 7,827 | 14,083 |
| OBC-NCL | 2,817 | 6,237 |
| SC | 1,779 | 2,403 |
| ST | 791 | 1,282 |
| EWS | 1,153 | 2,049 |
Same programme at other institutes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering closing ranks across JoSAA institutes (2026, OPEN, gender-neutral).
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE cutoff for Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Patna?
The closing rank for Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Patna in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, All-India quota) was 7,827. The opening rank was 6,346.
Has the Electrical and Electronics Engineering cutoff at Indian Institute of Technology Patna changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become easier by 468 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 Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Patna?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Patna was 2,817 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 6,237.
What is the SC cutoff for Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Patna?
The SC-category closing rank for Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Patna in 2026 was 1,779 (gender-neutral pool).
Which other institutes offer Electrical and Electronics Engineering?
3+ JoSAA-participating institutes offer Electrical and Electronics Engineering. See the 'Same programme at other institutes' section above for a ranked list.