Mechanical Engineering at Puducherry Technological University
The Mechanical Engineering programme at Puducherry Technological University closed at rank 70,294 in the 2026 JoSAA counselling for the OPEN category (gender-neutral, All-India quota). Compared to three years earlier, the closing rank has eased by 323 places. Across all JoSAA-participating institutes, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has the most competitive Mechanical Engineering cutoff at rank 1,852.
Closing rank trend · Mechanical Engineering
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · All-India quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 35,420 | 44,201 | — |
| 2020 | 39,955 | 50,839 | ↑ +6,638 (easier) |
| 2021 | 51,748 | 65,103 | ↑ +14,264 (easier) |
| 2022 | 53,969 | 67,326 | ↑ +2,223 (easier) |
| 2023 | 52,635 | 69,971 | ↑ +2,645 (easier) |
| 2024 | 50,026 | 69,273 | ↓ 698 (harder) |
| 2025 | 43,840 | 72,660 | ↑ +3,387 (easier) |
| 2026 | 67,471 | 70,294 | ↓ 2,366 (harder) |
Closing ranks by category × gender · 2026
Round 5 · All-India quota. Lower rank = harder to get in.
| Category | Gender-neutral pool | Female pool |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 70,294 | — |
| OBC-NCL | 25,317 | — |
| SC | 9,445 | — |
| EWS | 11,451 | — |
Same programme at other institutes
Mechanical Engineering closing ranks across JoSAA institutes (2026, OPEN, gender-neutral).
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE cutoff for Mechanical Engineering at Puducherry Technological University?
The closing rank for Mechanical Engineering at Puducherry Technological University in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, All-India quota) was 70,294. The opening rank was 67,471.
Has the Mechanical Engineering cutoff at Puducherry Technological University changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become easier by 323 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 Mechanical Engineering at Puducherry Technological University?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Mechanical Engineering at Puducherry Technological University was 25,317 (gender-neutral pool).
What is the SC cutoff for Mechanical Engineering at Puducherry Technological University?
The SC-category closing rank for Mechanical Engineering at Puducherry Technological University in 2026 was 9,445 (gender-neutral pool).
Which other institutes offer Mechanical Engineering?
3+ JoSAA-participating institutes offer Mechanical Engineering. See the 'Same programme at other institutes' section above for a ranked list.