Architecture at National Institute of Technology Patna
The Architecture programme at National Institute of Technology Patna closed at rank 892 in the 2026 JoSAA counselling for the OPEN category (gender-neutral, Other-State quota). Compared to three years earlier, the closing rank has tightened by 173 places. Across all JoSAA-participating institutes, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli has the most competitive Architecture cutoff at rank 205.
Closing rank trend · Architecture
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · Other-State quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1,644 | 2,092 | — |
| 2019 | 3,051 | 3,828 | ↑ +1,736 (easier) |
| 2020 | 845 | 1,454 | ↓ 2,374 (harder) |
| 2021 | 1,131 | 1,324 | ↓ 130 (harder) |
| 2022 | 654 | 1,134 | ↓ 190 (harder) |
| 2023 | 949 | 1,065 | ↓ 69 (harder) |
| 2024 | 1,069 | 1,687 | ↑ +622 (easier) |
| 2025 | 938 | 1,119 | ↓ 568 (harder) |
| 2026 | 746 | 892 | ↓ 227 (harder) |
Closing ranks by category × gender · 2026
Round 5 · Other-State quota. Lower rank = harder to get in.
| Category | Gender-neutral pool | Female pool |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 892 | 826 |
| OBC-NCL | 452 | 351 |
| SC | 300 | 225 |
| ST | 113 | — |
| EWS | 366 | — |
Same programme at other institutes
Architecture closing ranks across JoSAA institutes (2026, OPEN, gender-neutral).
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE cutoff for Architecture at National Institute of Technology Patna?
The closing rank for Architecture at National Institute of Technology Patna in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, Other-State quota) was 892. The opening rank was 746.
Has the Architecture cutoff at National Institute of Technology Patna changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become harder by 173 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 Architecture at National Institute of Technology Patna?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Architecture at National Institute of Technology Patna was 452 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 351.
What is the SC cutoff for Architecture at National Institute of Technology Patna?
The SC-category closing rank for Architecture at National Institute of Technology Patna in 2026 was 300 (gender-neutral pool).
Which other institutes offer Architecture?
3+ JoSAA-participating institutes offer Architecture. See the 'Same programme at other institutes' section above for a ranked list.