Mechanical Engineering at Birla Institute of Technology
The Mechanical Engineering programme at Birla Institute of Technology closed at rank 53,694 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 9,033 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 14,607 | 22,761 | — |
| 2019 | 18,770 | 26,245 | ↑ +3,484 (easier) |
| 2020 | 21,162 | 32,921 | ↑ +6,676 (easier) |
| 2021 | 25,961 | 39,123 | ↑ +6,202 (easier) |
| 2022 | 20,501 | 44,402 | ↑ +5,279 (easier) |
| 2023 | 28,182 | 44,661 | ↑ +259 (easier) |
| 2024 | 31,389 | 43,489 | ↓ 1,172 (harder) |
| 2025 | 31,152 | 43,420 | ↓ 69 (harder) |
| 2026 | 31,676 | 53,694 | ↑ +10,274 (easier) |
Closing ranks by category × gender · 2026
Round 5 · All-India quota. Lower rank = harder to get in.
| Category | Gender-neutral pool | Female pool |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 53,694 | 60,237 |
| OBC-NCL | 22,038 | — |
| SC | 12,322 | — |
| ST | 6,513 | — |
| EWS | 9,023 | — |
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 Birla Institute of Technology?
The closing rank for Mechanical Engineering at Birla Institute of Technology in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, All-India quota) was 53,694. The opening rank was 31,676.
Has the Mechanical Engineering cutoff at Birla Institute of Technology changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become easier by 9,033 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 Birla Institute of Technology?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Mechanical Engineering at Birla Institute of Technology was 22,038 (gender-neutral pool).
What is the SC cutoff for Mechanical Engineering at Birla Institute of Technology?
The SC-category closing rank for Mechanical Engineering at Birla Institute of Technology in 2026 was 12,322 (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.