Civil Engineering at National Institute of Technology Patna
The Civil Engineering programme at National Institute of Technology Patna closed at rank 50,873 in the 2026 JoSAA counselling for the OPEN category (gender-neutral, Other-State quota). Compared to three years earlier, the closing rank has eased by 4,355 places. Across all JoSAA-participating institutes, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli has the most competitive Civil Engineering cutoff at rank 15,884.
Closing rank trend · Civil Engineering
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · Other-State quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 23,528 | 29,771 | — |
| 2019 | 25,942 | 33,262 | ↑ +3,491 (easier) |
| 2020 | 22,338 | 40,491 | ↑ +7,229 (easier) |
| 2021 | 38,212 | 43,265 | ↑ +2,774 (easier) |
| 2022 | 42,414 | 47,354 | ↑ +4,089 (easier) |
| 2023 | 30,298 | 46,518 | ↓ 836 (harder) |
| 2024 | 42,153 | 46,400 | ↓ 118 (harder) |
| 2025 | 39,568 | 45,921 | ↓ 479 (harder) |
| 2026 | 39,403 | 50,873 | ↑ +4,952 (easier) |
Closing ranks by category × gender · 2026
Round 5 · Other-State quota. Lower rank = harder to get in.
| Category | Gender-neutral pool | Female pool |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 50,873 | 63,406 |
| OBC-NCL | 16,901 | 23,366 |
| SC | 7,438 | 10,812 |
| ST | 2,466 | 2,885 |
| EWS | 7,615 | 9,586 |
Same programme at other institutes
Civil Engineering closing ranks across JoSAA institutes (2026, OPEN, gender-neutral).
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE cutoff for Civil Engineering at National Institute of Technology Patna?
The closing rank for Civil Engineering at National Institute of Technology Patna in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, Other-State quota) was 50,873. The opening rank was 39,403.
Has the Civil Engineering cutoff at National Institute of Technology Patna changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become easier by 4,355 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 Civil Engineering at National Institute of Technology Patna?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Civil Engineering at National Institute of Technology Patna was 16,901 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 23,366.
What is the SC cutoff for Civil Engineering at National Institute of Technology Patna?
The SC-category closing rank for Civil Engineering at National Institute of Technology Patna in 2026 was 7,438 (gender-neutral pool).
Which other institutes offer Civil Engineering?
4+ JoSAA-participating institutes offer Civil Engineering. See the 'Same programme at other institutes' section above for a ranked list.