Programme profile

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

The Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Data Science programme at National Institute of Technology Patna closed at rank 20,201 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 6,086 places.

Latest closing rank
20,201
2026 · OPEN · gender-neutral · Other-State
Latest opening rank
17,519
Home-State closing rank
25,421
2026 · for applicants from the institute's home state
3-year trend
↑ +6,086 easier
vs 3 years ago

Closing rank trend · Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Data Science

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

Year Opening Closing Change
2022 12,697 16,322 —
2023 11,823 14,115 ↓ 2,207 (harder)
2024 11,908 15,659 ↑ +1,544 (easier)
2025 14,996 15,858 ↑ +199 (easier)
2026 17,519 20,201 ↑ +4,343 (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 20,201 28,289
OBC-NCL 6,637 —
SC 3,311 5,214
ST 1,726 —
EWS 2,773 —

Frequently asked questions

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

The closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Data Science at National Institute of Technology Patna in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, Other-State quota) was 20,201. The opening rank was 17,519.

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

Yes — the closing rank has become easier by 6,086 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 Data Science at National Institute of Technology Patna?

For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Data Science at National Institute of Technology Patna was 6,637 (gender-neutral pool).

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

The SC-category closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Data Science at National Institute of Technology Patna in 2026 was 3,311 (gender-neutral pool).