NIT Patna Cutoff 2019: Check Category-Wise JEE Main Cutoff Ranks

Yatendra Kumar
Yatendra Kumar
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9 mins readUpdated on Dec 11, 2025 11:22 IST
One of the prominent insititute, NIT Patna, had offered different BTech and BTech Integrated courses. For the admissions to these course, NIT Patna accepts JEE Main score. On the basis of that score, it releases cutoffs upto six rounds. The Last Round for CSE under general category was released at

JoSSA has issued the National Institute of Technology Patna cutoff 2019. The cutoffs were revealed for the categories All India and All India Female, as well as Home State and Home State Female. For the First and Final Rounds, the BTech cutoffs were released. Students were invited to participate in the JoSAA counselling round for various BTech and BTech Integrated courses in 2019 based on their verified JEE Main results.

As per the NIT Patna JEE Main cutoff 2019, the most demanded course overall was CSE. The last round cutoff of BTech CSE for the General All India Category was 13638. To learn more about the NIT Patna BTech cutoff 2019, read the article below.

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Table of contents
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for General All India Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for General All India Female Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for OBC All India Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for OBC All India Female Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for SC All India Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for SC All India Female Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for ST All India Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for ST All India Female Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for EWS All India Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for EWS All India Female Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for PWD All India Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for General Home State Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for General Home State Female Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for OBC Home State Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for OBC Home State Female Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for SC Home State Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for SC Home State Female Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for ST Home State Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for ST Home State Female Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for EWS Home State Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for EWS Home State Female Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for PWD Home State Category
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NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for General All India Category

As per NIT Patna cutoff 2019, last round closing ranks ranged from 13638 to 33262. With closing ranks of 11493 in Round 1 and 13638 in Last Round, the most competitive specialisation was BTech CSE. The least amount of competition was for Civil Engineering. See table below for details on cutoff for additional specialisations:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

25383

33262

Computer Science and Engineering

11493

13638

Electrical Engineering

19078

25666

Electronics and Communication Engineering

16582

20697

Mechanical Engineering

20723

27050

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Q:   What is the NIT Patna cutoff for the BTech CSE course?
A: 

JoSAA Counselling 2024 for NIT Patna admissions to BTech course concluded after six rounds. NIT Patna Round 6 closing cutoff for the BTech in CSE course was 18206. Given below are the JoSAA R6 closing ranks for NIT Patna cutoff 2024 for the General category students: 

JEE Main Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course2024
Integrated in Computer Science and Engineering18206
Integrated M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)19527
Integrated M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)20528
Integrated M.Tech in Mathematics and Computing Technology15362 (R1)
Q:   Can I get NIT Patna with 40000 rank in JEE Main?
A: 

Yes, you can get NIT Patna with a rank of 40K if you belong to the General AI category. This category had the overall cutoff ranging from 878 inthe first round to 65552 in the last round. Hence, admission at NIT Patna for this category is possible. 

On the other hand, for the General HS category, the NIT Patna JEE Main cutoff 2025 varied between 3414 and 73282. So, students in this category can also avail admission. 

For other categories and quotas, students can click here.

Q:   What is the GATE cutoff for M.Tech at NIT Patna?
A: 

Tabulated below is the M.Tech specialisation-wise cutoff for GATE CCMT:

Course

2023

MTech in Structural Engineering

390

MTech in Environmental Engineering

394

MTech in Power System Engineering

356

MTech in VLSI and Microelectronics

355

Check updates related to NIT Patna cutoff, here.

NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for General All India Female Category

The BTech in CSE course was the most demanded branch, considering the Last Round. Furthermore, the First and Last Round cutoffs for CSE were 17952 and 19565, respectively. The following are the branch-specific cutoffs for NIT Patna:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

31903

42603

Computer Science and Engineering

17952

19565

Electrical Engineering

24220

32639

Electronics and Communication Engineering

23060

27991

Mechanical Engineering

33029

41730

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NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for OBC All India Category

Under the OBC AI category, the First and Last Round cutoffs for CSE were 4201 and 4610, respectively. Also, it was the most competitive course available at NIT Patna. The Last Round for Electrical Engineering was 7873. Check out the branch-wise cutoffs displayed below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

7931

9704

Computer Science and Engineering

4201

4610

Electrical Engineering

6347

7873

Electronics and Communication Engineering

5714

6228

Mechanical Engineering

7111

8273

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Q:   How much rank should I score to get IIIT Allahabad?
A: 

IIIT Allahabad accpets JEE Main score for admission to the BTech courses. As per the IIIT Allahabad cutoff 2023, the Last Round closing rank for BTech ranged between 5924 and 9558, among which Information Technology was the most competitive specialisation. The Round 1 closing rank for BTech ranged between 4817 and 8428 for BTech. 

So, considering the previous year Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks, candidates seeking admission to IIIT Allahabad must secure a rank over and above 4800 and 9600 for the General ALL India category candidates. 

Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the 2023 Last Round closing ranks for IIIT Allahabad to get an idea of the ranks required for all the BTech courses offered at this institute: 

CourseRound 1Last Round 
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering84289558
B.Tech. in Information Technology48175924
B.Tech. in Information Technology (Business Informatics)51626587
Q:   What is the JEE Mains cutoff for B.Tech in Civil Engineering at NIT Patna?
A: 

NIT Patna B.Tech. in Civil Engineering 2022 cut off was 60345 for General category candidates in All India quota. For the female candidates in the General category under All India quota, 84948 was the closing rank. The BTech cut off varies every year depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant as it depends upon various dyanmic factors. Candidates can read more about NIT Patna Cutoff.

Q:   How much rank should I score to get NIT Patna?
A: 

To secure a place at NIT Panta, candidates need to secure a rank within the JEE Main cutoff range for their particular category. The cutoff was released for AI and HS quota students. 

For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 878 to 65552. So, students need to rank below 65552 to be eligible for admission at NIT Patna. On the other hand, among the OBC AI category, the rank needed should be below 73797, as this was the last round closing rank. 

Students can refer to the table below to know the last round cutoff rank for various categories. 

CategoryNIT Patna JEE Main cutoff 2025 (Last Round)
All India Quota Categories
ST233548
SC208843
PWD368437
EWS86926
Home State Quota Categories
General73282
OBC73373
SC192695
ST545578
PWD1104890
EWS78878

NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for OBC All India Female Category

As per NIT Patna OBC AI female cutoff 2019, the First and Last Rounds for CSE were concluded closely at 8141 and 8146, respectively. Further, in 2019, CSE was the most competitive course offered. The 2019 branch-wise cutoffs are shown below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

12201

15281

Computer Science and Engineering

8141

8146

Electrical Engineering

12562

13254

Electronics and Communication Engineering

9441

10159

Mechanical Engineering

13254

16199

NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for SC All India Category

The BTech cutoff for the SC AI category ranged from 2381 to 4863 for the Last Round. The most competitive specialisation was BTech in CSE, as per the closing ranks of the First and Last Rounds. Go through the table below for more specialisations:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

4157

4863

Computer Science and Engineering

2300

2381

Electrical Engineering

3937

4491

Electronics and Communication Engineering

3585

4506

Mechanical Engineering

4045

4810

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Q:   What is the opening and closing rank for B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering at NIT Patna?
A: 

Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the General category under All India, opening rank was 30523 and closing rank was 42322. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. Admission to BTech in Mechanical Engineering in NIT Patna is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

Q:   What is the opening and closing rank for B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering at NIT Patna?
A: 

Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the General category under All India, opening rank was 18001 and closing rank was 22270. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 24149 and 30091. Admission to BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering in NIT Patna is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. 

Q:   Can I get NIT Patna with 95 percentile?
A: 

Getting into the flagship programme of NIT Patna i.e. BTech requires passing JEE Main. The cutoffs are usually competitive due to large number of applicants and less no. seat availability. It may be challenging for General category candidates to get into popular branches such as CSE with a 95 percentile. However, aspirants belonging to reserved category or female candidates can get admission with a 95 percentile.

NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for SC All India Female Category

The data given below shows that CSE had the lowest First and Last Round cutoffs. Also, Civil Engineering had the same opening and closing round cutoffs. The cutoff distribution for 2019 is as follows:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

6574

6574

Computer Science and Engineering

2917

3734

Electrical Engineering

6652

6919

Electronics and Communication Engineering

5774

5915

Mechanical Engineering

6775

8040

NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for ST All India Category

Considering the Last Round closing rank, we can conclude that BTech CSE was the most demanded specialisation in 2019. In contrast to it, BTech in ECE was the least competitive course available at NIT PatnaFor other specialisations, refer to the table below: 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

1348

1542

Computer Science and Engineering

1220

1500

Electrical Engineering

1497

1867

Electronics and Communication Engineering

1562

2067

Mechanical Engineering

1681

1936

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Q:   What is the minimum eligibility criteria for NIT Patna BArch course?
A: 

Candidates interested in taking admission to the NIT Patna BArch course must have passed Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 60% with Maths and Physics as compulsory subjects. Apart from fulfilling the minimum eligibility requirement, it is also mandatory to submit a valid JEE Main paper 2 score for the National Institute of Technology Patna BArch admission. 

Q:   Can we join NIT Patna BTech without JEE Main score?
A: 

No, admission at National Institute of Technology Patna to a BTech programme is done only on the basis of merit in JEE Main. The seat allotment process is carried out through JoSAA counselling. There is no other provision for admission. Further, candidates seeking admission must also check the eligibility requirements for JEE Main before filling out the application form. 

Q:   What is the percentile required for admission in NIT Patna?
A: 

For each of the NIT Patna course admissions, aspirants have to meet the set eligibility requirements. The eligibility criteria define the minimum qualification required for selection along with the aggregate. In the below table, the course-wise required percentile is mentioned:

Course

Eligibility Criteria

BTech

Class 12 with a minimum 75% aggregate

BArch

Minimum 60% aggregate in Class 12 with Maths & Physics as compulsory subjects

MTech

BE/BTech in relevant subject with a minimum 60% aggregate

Integrated MSc (BSc + MSc)

Class 12 with a minimum 75% aggregate

PhD

Graduation with a minimum aggregate of 60%

NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for ST All India Female Category

As per the NIT Patna CSE cutoff 2019, the opening and closing rounds of the CSE in 2019 both had a 1626 cutoff. Also, the most demanded branch that NIT Patna offered was CSE. The following table shows the branch-wise distribution of cutoffs for the various specialisations:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

2465

2858

Computer Science and Engineering

1626

1626

Electrical Engineering

2533

2533

Electronics and Communication Engineering

2218

2218

Mechanical Engineering

2608

3340

NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for EWS All India Category

At NIT Patna, the most competitive course for EWS AI category was CSE. Similarly, Civil Engineering was the least competitive course. The Last Round for CSE was 2045. Refer to the table below for more specialisations:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

3216

4456

Computer Science and Engineering

1580

2045

Electrical Engineering

2553

3511

Electronics and Communication Engineering

2111

2623

Mechanical Engineering

2681

3692

NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for EWS All India Female Category

According to the NIT Patna BTech cutoff 2019, CSE was the most competitive, with the Last Round at 2806. However, Mechanical Engineering was the second-least competitive course under the EWS All India Category. Check out BTech cutoffs from the table below for 2019:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

4304

6020

Computer Science and Engineering

2393

2806

Electrical Engineering

3656

4433

Electronics and Communication Engineering

3112

4119

Mechanical Engineering

4205

5359

NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for PWD All India Category

According to the data below, the BTech cutoffs were very competitive for the PWD AI category. CSE had the lowest Last Round cutoff at 400 among all categories. For other specialisations, refer to the table below.

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

725

1364

Computer Science and Engineering

224

400

Electrical Engineering

858

1115

Electronics and Communication Engineering

687

689

Mechanical Engineering

336

1173

NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for General Home State Category

The most competitive BTech branch in the General Home State Category was CSE. Contrary to that, Civil Engineering was the least competitive branch. Moreover, CSE was released at 14519 in the First Round of competition. For further branch-wise cutoffs, refer to the following table:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

28122

33602

Computer Science and Engineering

14519

16347

Electrical Engineering

23444

27772

Electronics and Communication Engineering

19320

23387

Mechanical Engineering

24161

30010

NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for General Home State Female Category

In the General Home State Female category, the branch with the lowest cutoff was CSE, while the branch with the highest cutoff was Mechanical Engineering. For other specialisations, see the table below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

38223

40497

Computer Science and Engineering

22438

24847

Electrical Engineering

31434

33419

Electronics and Communication Engineering

30955

31200

Mechanical Engineering

35593

44916

NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for OBC Home State Category

The cutoff at NIT Patna ranged between 4531 and 9263 for the First Round. With respect to that, CSE had the First and Last Round cutoffs of 4352 and 4531. The Last Round for Electrical Engineering was 7378, respectively.

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

7757

9263

Computer Science and Engineering

4352

4531

Electrical Engineering

6517

7378

Electronics and Communication Engineering

5798

6492

Mechanical Engineering

7207

8268

NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for OBC Home State Female Category

The table below shows the Round 1 and Last Round closure cutoffs for various BTech branches at NIT Patna in 2019. Under which, CSE had the same opening and closing round cutoff:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

12778

14162

Computer Science and Engineering

8392

8392

Electrical Engineering

11020

11881

Electronics and Communication Engineering

10099

10917

Mechanical Engineering

13544

15210

NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for SC Home State Category

As per the NIT Patna SC Home State category cutoff 2019, the BTech CSE's Last Round  ended at 3377 in 2019. It was the most demanded course. The second-demanded course was Electrical Engineering. The branch-wise cutoffs are listed below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

4669

5670

Computer Science and Engineering

3190

3377

Electrical Engineering

4131

4655

Electronics and Communication Engineering

4294

6511

Mechanical Engineering

5447

6240

NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for SC Home State Female Category

Under the SC Home State Female CategoryBTech CSE specialisation was the most competitive branch at NIT Patna in 2019. It had the Last Round cutoff of 4561. For other BTech programmes, refer to the table below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

5501

9256

Computer Science and Engineering

6805

4561

Electrical Engineering

7998

8007

Electronics and Communication Engineering

7823

7823

Mechanical Engineering

8247

8393

NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for ST Home State Category

In 2019, CSE was the most competitive course, while one of the least competitive courses was ECE in the ST Home State category. In addition to that, CSE had a Final Round cutoff of 1342. The NIT Patna branch-specific cutoff for 2020 is shown below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

1834

2656

Computer Science and Engineering

1024

1342

Electrical Engineering

1969

2284

Electronics and Communication Engineering

2492

3097

Mechanical Engineering

2376

3026

NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for ST Home State Female Category

According to the data in the table below, CSE was the third-least competitive course at NIT Patna.Further, the most competitive course was ECE. Check our more cutoff in the table below:

 

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

3515

4185

Computer Science and Engineering

2401

5896

Electrical Engineering

4185

6777

Electronics and Communication Engineering

3349

3349

Mechanical Engineering

6777

9057

NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for EWS Home State Category

As per the data below, CSE was the most competitive branch. Apart from that, Electronics and Communication Engineering was one of the competitive courses in the EWS category. For more information about cutoffs, see the table below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

3699

4637

Computer Science and Engineering

1919

2173

Electrical Engineering

3176

3846

Electronics and Communication Engineering

2534

3476

Mechanical Engineering

3306

4137

NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for EWS Home State Female Category

At 5287, the Final Round of the CSE under the EWS Home State Female category ended. Further, CSE and ECE were the most competitive and second-most competitive course in 2019. Refer to the table below for more specialisations:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

5769

5866

Computer Science and Engineering

3565

5287

Electrical Engineering

5429

5559

Electronics and Communication Engineering

5212

5429

Mechanical Engineering

5559

6342

NIT Patna Cutoff 2019 for PWD Home State Category

The PWD category had the Last Round ranks ranging from 551 to 1408. In addition to that, CSE had the Last Round cutoff for 1408:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

551

551

Computer Science and Engineering

510

652

Electrical Engineering

663

1408

Electronics and Communication Engineering

533

783

Mechanical Engineering

971

971

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No, the NIT Patna BTech admissions are yet to be opened for the year 2026. The admissions are typically opened around the month of August after the JoSAA counseling is over.

Candidates interested in NIT Patna BTech admissions need to appear for the JEE Mains 2026 whose registrations will be opened so

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Saurabh Khanduri

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NIT Patna offers BTech, MTech, and PhD courses at the UG, PG, and doctoral levels in the Engineering stream. These courses are offered across several specialisations including Civil Engineering, CSE, ECE, etc. 

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NIT Patna has limited seats. The intake is different for each programme. Students have to complete the admission process to get a seat. The intake is as below:

Course Name

Seat Intake

BTech

944

MTech

468

BSc

12

BArch

40

MPlan

10

PhD

149

 

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Upasana Harsha

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NIT Patna offers a BTech course to students at the UG level. It is offered in full-time mode for 4 years. The total tuition fee of BTech at NIT Patna ranges around INR 5 LPA.

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Anya Singh

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Answered a month ago

NIT Patna fees is different for each programme. Students have to pay the amount through the accepted payment gateway. The fees is as below for some top programmes:

Course

Total Tuition Fee

BTech

INR 5 lakh

MTech

INR 1.4 lakh

BSc

INR 6.3 lakh

BArch

INR 5 lakh

MPlan

INR 1.4 lakh

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Bhumika Jain

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Students have to submit some documents during NIT Patna admissions. The general list is as below:

  • Admission form
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  • No objection certificate from parent employer - if applicable
  • Proof of admission fee paid to NIT Patna
  • Photo identity card (issued by the government

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Nishtha Hazarika

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NIT Patna shortlists students mainly on an entrance basis. Students have to appear for entrance tests followed by other selection rounds. For BTech and MSc these are counselling. The selection process for popular programmes is as below:

  • NIT Patna BTech selection process - JEE Main + JoSAA
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Anupama Garg

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To get admission in NIT Patna, students have to clear the cutoff. The minimum percentile is different for each programme and specialisation. Students need to get around 89 to 97 percentile in JEE Mains for BTech. For other programmes, students have to check the cutoff trend to know more.

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