Programme profile

Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Cyber Security at National Institute of Technology Patna

The Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Cyber Security programme at National Institute of Technology Patna closed at rank 19,648 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 3,289 places.

Latest closing rank
19,648
2026 · OPEN · gender-neutral · Other-State
Latest opening rank
17,661
Home-State closing rank
28,157
2026 · for applicants from the institute's home state
3-year trend
↑ +3,289 easier
vs 3 years ago

Closing rank trend · Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Cyber Security

Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · Other-State quota.

Year Opening Closing Change
2022 4,278 16,890 —
2023 15,278 16,359 ↓ 531 (harder)
2024 16,249 16,444 ↑ +85 (easier)
2025 16,088 16,757 ↑ +313 (easier)
2026 17,661 19,648 ↑ +2,891 (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 19,648 30,035
OBC-NCL 6,677 13,669
SC 3,124 —
ST 1,382 —
EWS 2,959 —

Frequently asked questions

What is the JEE cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Cyber Security at National Institute of Technology Patna?

The closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Cyber Security at National Institute of Technology Patna in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, Other-State quota) was 19,648. The opening rank was 17,661.

Has the Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Cyber Security cutoff at National Institute of Technology Patna changed over the years?

Yes — the closing rank has become easier by 3,289 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 with Specialization in Cyber Security at National Institute of Technology Patna?

For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Cyber Security at National Institute of Technology Patna was 6,677 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 13,669.

What is the SC cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Cyber Security at National Institute of Technology Patna?

The SC-category closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Cyber Security at National Institute of Technology Patna in 2026 was 3,124 (gender-neutral pool).