Material Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Patna
The Material Science and Engineering programme at National Institute of Technology Patna closed at rank 53,805 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 9,909 places.
Closing rank trend · Material Science and Engineering
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · Other-State quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 47,468 | 47,468 | — |
| 2023 | 43,896 | 43,896 | ↓ 3,572 (harder) |
| 2024 | 37,241 | 37,241 | ↓ 6,655 (harder) |
| 2025 | 36,849 | 38,018 | ↑ +777 (easier) |
| 2026 | 53,237 | 53,805 | ↑ +15,787 (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 | 53,805 | 47,662 |
| OBC-NCL | 17,742 | — |
| SC | 6,702 | 10,599 |
| ST | 3,678 | — |
| EWS | 8,276 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE cutoff for Material Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Patna?
The closing rank for Material Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Patna in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, Other-State quota) was 53,805. The opening rank was 53,237.
Has the Material Science and Engineering cutoff at National Institute of Technology Patna changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become easier by 9,909 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 Material Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Patna?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Material Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Patna was 17,742 (gender-neutral pool).
What is the SC cutoff for Material Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Patna?
The SC-category closing rank for Material Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Patna in 2026 was 6,702 (gender-neutral pool).