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NIT Patna — JoSAA Cutoff 2024 (All Branches)
NIT Patna is a NIT located in Bihar. JEE Main qualifiers apply via JoSAA counselling. Below are branch-wise closing ranks for JoSAA Round 6 of 2024 (General-OS) — use as estimates for 2026 admissions. Home-state (HS) quota applies for candidates with domicile in Bihar.
Branch-Wise Cutoffs at NIT Patna
Closing ranks shown are for General category, Other State (OS) quota, JoSAA 2024 Round 6. Click any branch for category-wise (Gen/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) detailed cutoff breakdown.
| Branch | Code | Gen OS Closing | Gen HS Closing | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | CSE | 10,500 | ~13,650 | Category-wise cutoff |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | ECE | 15,500 | ~20,150 | Category-wise cutoff |
| Electrical Engineering | EE | 18,500 | ~24,050 | Category-wise cutoff |
| Mechanical Engineering | ME | 26,500 | ~34,450 | Category-wise cutoff |
Sample Category-Wise Breakdown (Computer Science & Engineering)
Example closing ranks for the most-competitive branch at NIT Patna. Other categories follow similar multipliers across all branches.
| Category | Other State (OS) | Home State (HS) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 10,500 | 13,650 |
| OBC-NCL | 13,650 | 17,745 |
| EWS | 12,075 | 15,697 |
| SC | 42,000 | 54,600 |
| ST | 63,000 | 81,900 |
| PwD | 52,500 | 68,250 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cutoff for NIT Patna?
Closing ranks at NIT Patna range from ~10,500 (Computer Science & Engineering, Gen OS) for the most competitive branch to ~26,500 (Mechanical Engineering, Gen OS) for less-competitive branches. Category-specific cutoffs vary significantly — see per-branch tables for details.
Does NIT Patna have home-state quota?
Yes — NITs reserve approximately 50% of seats for home-state candidates (HS quota). HS closing ranks are typically ~30% higher AIR than OS (Other State), making HS easier to secure for Bihar domicile candidates.
How accurate are these closing ranks?
These are based on JoSAA 2024 Round 6 General-OS data with category multipliers applied for reserved categories. Expected accuracy is ±15% vs 2026 actual cutoffs. Paper difficulty, candidate volume and seat matrix changes can shift cutoffs year-on-year.
Which branch has the lowest closing rank at NIT Patna?
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) — closing around AIR 10,500 for General Other-State in 2024. This is the most-competitive branch at NIT Patna.