Computer Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Patna
The Computer Science and Engineering programme at National Institute of Technology Patna closed at rank 17,282 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 3,318 places. Across all JoSAA-participating institutes, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli has the most competitive Computer Science and Engineering cutoff at rank 1,317.
Closing rank trend · Computer Science and Engineering
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · Other-State quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 9,421 | 14,840 | — |
| 2019 | 9,803 | 13,638 | ↓ 1,202 (harder) |
| 2020 | 8,888 | 14,010 | ↑ +372 (easier) |
| 2021 | 10,309 | 14,394 | ↑ +384 (easier) |
| 2022 | 11,521 | 13,876 | ↓ 518 (harder) |
| 2023 | 8,125 | 13,964 | ↑ +88 (easier) |
| 2024 | 9,288 | 14,442 | ↑ +478 (easier) |
| 2025 | 10,529 | 13,948 | ↓ 494 (harder) |
| 2026 | 11,488 | 17,282 | ↑ +3,334 (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 | 17,282 | 24,677 |
| OBC-NCL | 5,437 | 11,512 |
| SC | 2,908 | 4,183 |
| ST | 1,373 | 1,601 |
| EWS | 2,511 | 4,041 |
Same programme at other institutes
Computer Science and Engineering closing ranks across JoSAA institutes (2026, OPEN, gender-neutral).
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Patna?
The closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Patna in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, Other-State quota) was 17,282. The opening rank was 11,488.
Has the Computer Science and Engineering cutoff at National Institute of Technology Patna changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become easier by 3,318 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 Computer Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Patna?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Patna was 5,437 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 11,512.
What is the SC cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Patna?
The SC-category closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Patna in 2026 was 2,908 (gender-neutral pool).
Which other institutes offer Computer Science and Engineering?
3+ JoSAA-participating institutes offer Computer Science and Engineering. See the 'Same programme at other institutes' section above for a ranked list.