IIT Patna Cutoff 2017: Category-wise JEE Advanced Cutoff Ranks

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Janki H Gajjar
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4 mins readUpdated on Dec 5, 2025 11:35 IST
IIT Patna cutoff 2017 was concluded after Round 6 of the JoSAA Counselling rounds for admission to the BTech and Integrated BTech courses. The JEE Advanced cutoff was released in the form of opening and closing ranks for several categories, including General, ST, SC, OBC, EWS and PWD.

IIT Patna cutoff 2017 for various specialisations is based on JEE Advanced scores followed by JoSAA Counselling. JoSAA conducts round-wise JoSAA Counselling after release of JEE Advanced scores for final admissions to IITs, including IIT Patna. Every round releases cutoffs for various categories including General, SC, ST OBC, PwD and EWS. Interested candidates can check the category-wise IIT Patna cutoff for BTech courses for the current and previous years from the table:

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Table of contents
  • IIT Patna Cutoff 2017 For General All India Category
  • IIT Patna Cutoff 2017 For OBC All India Category
  • IIT Patna Cutoff 2017 For SC All India Category
  • IIT Patna Cutoff 2017 For ST All India Category
  • IIT Patna Cutoff 2017 For Person with Disability (PWD) All India Category
  • IIT Patna Cutoff 2017 FAQs

IIT Patna Cutoff 2017 For General All India Category

As per Round 1 closing ranks for the all the BTech specialisations ranged between 2873 and 7081The most competitive rank has been BTech CSE with closing ranks of 2873 and 3298 for the round 1 and the last round, respectively. Candidates can check the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for IIT Patna cutoff 2017 for the JEE Advanced courses for General category candidates: 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Chemical Engineering

7081

8853

Civil Engineering

6827

8281

Computer Science and Engineering

2873

3298

Electrical Engineering

5155

6151

Mechanical Engineering

5788

7237

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What category-wise rank in the JEE Advanced is required for a student to get a chance in the AI and DS stream at IIT Patna?
A: 

IIT Patna offer various BTech specialisations through JEE Advanced exam scores. Among all the courses offered by IIT Patna, BTech in AI and DS was one of the most popular course. The category-wise cutoff for the same course is given in the table below:

CourseBTech in AI and DS
General All India4346
OBC All India1661
SC All India681
ST All India404
PWD All India611
Q:   What rank is required in IIT JAM for IIT Patna MSc admission?
A: 

IIT Patna JAM cutoff 2026 has been released for admission to the MSc course across multiple specialisations. For Round 3, the closing ranks varied between 638 and 674 for admission. So, candidates seeking admission in Round 3 must target a cutoff rank of up to 674 for MSc admission. The cutoff ranks vary by rounds, specialisations and categories. 

Q:   Does IIT Patna accept CUET score?
A: 

IIT Patna accepts CUET score for the BSc programme. To get admission to the BSc programme at IIT Patna the aspiring candidates need to have a minimum of 60% in class 12. They also need National/State Level Entrance (i.e., JEE (Advanced/Main), NEET, CUET, BITSAT, KVPY/NTSE/INSPIRE scholarship holders, State Entrance Examinations). 

Q:   Can I join IIT Patna BSc course if I don't have JEE Advance?
A: 

IIT Patna accepts multiple state/national entrance exams other than JEE advance for admission to BSc courses. NEET, CUET, BITSAT, etc.,  are other exams accepted by the institute. However, candidates must make sure to first qualify for the BSc eligibility criteria. Qualified candidates just need to apply via the official website of IIT Patna. 

BSc eligibility criteria: Class 12 in Science Stream with 60% aggregate

Therefore, even if a student doesn't have a JEE Advanced score, they can always go for other entrance exam for admission. Howvever, candidates must make sure to qualify for any one of the entrance exam mentioned, in order to get admission to the BSc cousre at IIT Patna.

IIT Patna Cutoff 2017 For OBC All India Category

For the IIT Patna cutoff 2017, the Round 1 closing ranks the most competitive rank has been that of BTech CSE as always. IIT Patna cutoff 2017 has been released for various courses category-wise including the OBC category. To check out the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for IIT Patna cutoff 2017 based on JEE Advanced scores for the OBC category refer to the table mentioned below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Chemical Engineering

2758

2880

Civil Engineering

2327

2444

Computer Science and Engineering

1079

1122

Electrical Engineering

1891

1995

Mechanical Engineering

2120

2234

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IIT Patna Cutoff 2017 For SC All India Category

For Round 1 closing ranks most competitive rank has been that of BTech CSE as always. IIT Patna cutoff 2017 has been released for various courses category-wise including the OBC category. See below Round 1 and Last Round closing ranks for IIT Patna cutoff 2017 based on JEE Advanced scores for SC category refer to the table mentioned below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Chemical Engineering

1539

1682

Civil Engineering

1282

1360

Computer Science and Engineering

664

664

Electrical Engineering

1225

1299

Mechanical Engineering

1275

1306

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the category-wise cutoff for CSE to get into IIT Patna?
A: 

IIT Patna CSE cutoff 2026 has been released for various categories. In Round 1, the closing rank for CSE admission was 3303 for the General AI category. To view the Round 1 closing ranks for other categories, check out the table below:

CategoryJEE Advanced Cutoff 2026 
General3303
OBC1255
SC761
ST359
EWS476
PWD127

 

Q:   What is the latest cutoff information for BTech at IIT Patna?
A: 

For IIT Patna BTech course, the latest cutoff information available is for 2026 for the first round.

As per IIT Patna BTech cutoff 2026, the first round closing ranks ranged between 3303 and 15253 for the General AI quota. The cutoff ranks vary for different rounds, categories, etc. 

Q:   Who is eligible for BTech at IIT Patna?
A: 

Candidates must complete Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with a minimum of 75% aggregate to apply for BTech programme at IIT Patna. Aspirants also need to pass JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced to get a seat in the BTech course.

Q:   What is the JEE Advanced cut off for BTech in Mechanical Engineering in IIT Patna?
A: 

For 2022, cut off was 10861 for General category candidates in All India quota for B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering in IIT Patna - Indian Institute of Technology. For female candidates in general category under All India quota, 19143 was the closing rank. B.Tech cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.

IIT Patna Cutoff 2017 For ST All India Category

IIT Patna JEE Advanced cutoff is determined by factors including the number of candidates, how many candidates have passed the exam, previous year cutoff trends and more. For the IIT Patna JEE Advanced cutoff, the closing ranks for the most competitive BTech CSE course for both Round 1 and the Last Round. Tabulated below are the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for IIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for ST All India Category:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Chemical Engineering

749

796

Civil Engineering

396

497

Computer Science and Engineering

457

498

Electrical Engineering

604

614

Mechanical Engineering

616

618

IIT Patna Cutoff 2017 For Person with Disability (PWD) All India Category

IIT Patna cutoff 2017 for PwD category has been released for many specialisations, including BTech CSE. The Round 1 and the Last Round closing rank was 33 both for the Person with Disability (PWD) All India Category for IIT Patna cutoff 2017. Candidates can check out cutoff ranks for IIT Patna admissions 2017 in the table below for the mentioned category: 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

179

179

Computer Science and Engineering

33

33

Electrical Engineering

161

161

IIT Patna Cutoff 2017 FAQs

Q. What is IIT Patna Cutoff 2017?

A. Candidates can check the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for IIT Patna cutoff 2017 for the JEE Advanced courses for General category candidates: 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Chemical Engineering

7081

8853

Civil Engineering

6827

8281

Computer Science and Engineering

2873

3298

Electrical Engineering

5155

6151

Mechanical Engineering

5788

7237

Q. IIT Patna Cutoff 2017 for OBC All India Category?

A. To check out the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for IIT Patna cutoff 2017 based on JEE Advanced scores for the OBC category refer to the table mentioned below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Chemical Engineering

2758

2880

Civil Engineering

2327

2444

Computer Science and Engineering

1079

1122

Electrical Engineering

1891

1995

Mechanical Engineering

2120

2234

Q. What is IIT Patna Cutoff 2017 For ST All India Category?

A.  IIT Patna Cutoff 2017 For ST All India Category is tabulated below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Chemical Engineering

749

796

Civil Engineering

396

497

Computer Science and Engineering

457

498

Electrical Engineering

604

614

Mechanical Engineering

616

618

Q. What is IIT Patna Cutoff 2017 For PwD All India Category?

A. Candidates can check out last year's IIT Patna cut off 2017 in the table below for the mentioned category: 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

179

179

Computer Science and Engineering

33

33

Electrical Engineering

161

161

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