NIT Patna Cutoff 2021: Check Category-Wise JEE Main Cutoff Ranks

Yatendra Kumar
Yatendra Kumar
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10 mins readUpdated on Dec 11, 2025 15:08 IST
The NIT Patna cutoff 2021 were released for several branches under several categories, including All India and All India Female; Home State and Home State Female. As per the NIT Patna BTech cutoff 2021, the Final Round rank for CSE was, 14394 under general AI category.

The NIT Patna cutoff 2021 was released as the opening and closing round cutoff for admission to BTech and BTech Integrated courses. The cutoff was announced for different categories, including general, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PWD, for both All India and Home State including the female category. According to the NIT Patna BTech cutoff 2022, CSE was the most demanded branch of all. The Round 1 and Final Round CSE closing ranks for General AI India category candidates were 12661 and 14394, respectively. Scroll down to see the category-specific cutoffs for the various BTech specialisations.

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Table of contents
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for General All India Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for General All India Female Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for OBC All India Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for OBC All India Female Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for SC All India Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for SC All India Female Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for ST All India Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for ST All India Female Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for EWS All India Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for EWS All India Female Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for PWD All India Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for General Home State Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for General Home State Female Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for OBC Home State Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for OBC Home State Female Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for SC Home State Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for SC Home State Female Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for ST Home State Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for ST Home State Female Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for EWS Home State Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for EWS Home State Female Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for PWD Home State Category
  • NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for PWD Home State Female Category
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NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for General All India Category

Under the General All India category, CSE was the toughest course to get into. However, the competition for Civil Engineering was lower than any other branch in 2021. It had a Last Round cutoff of 43265. Apart from that, Electrical Engineering had the Last Round rank of 28195. Check out more specialisations in the table below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

34680

43265

Computer Science and Engineering

12661

14394

Electrical Engineering

22989

28195

Electronics and Communication Engineering

17871

21973

Mechanical Engineering

28037

37059

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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:   What has been the cutoff trend for B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering for NIT Patna?
A: 

The cut off ranks have changed from 22266 to 21654 for OBC, 79063 to 56352 for SC, 1884 to 70929 for ST, 18577 to 18303 for EWS, 415 to 292 for PWD. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for engineering education in India continues to grow. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.

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.

NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for General All India Female Category

According to the NIT Patna BTech cutoff 2021, the most demanded course was Computer Science and Engineering. In addition, the CSE Last Round cutoff was 21876. On the other hand, theBTech in Civil Engineering was the least competitive course offered. The NIT Patna branch-wise cutoff distribution is tabulated below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

42140

53534

Computer Science and Engineering

18462

21876

Electrical Engineering

30072

37710

Electronics and Communication Engineering

25701

26771

Mechanical Engineering

39299

50090

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NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for OBC All India Category

CSE cutoffs for Round 1 and last last round were 4274 and 4623, respectively. As per NIT Patna CSE cutoff 2021, CSE was most competitive course in 2021. The second most competitive course at  NIT Patna was Electronics and Communication Engineering. See below for more specialisations:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

10561

13654

Computer Science and Engineering

4274

4623

Electrical Engineering

7777

9083

Electronics and Communication Engineering

6170

7112

Mechanical Engineering

9334

11366

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Commonly asked questions
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

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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

NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for OBC All India Female Category

As per the NIT Patna OBC AI female category cutoff 2021, the Last Round cutoff ranged from 8246 to 19766. The CSE cutoffs for the First and Final Round under the OBC female category concluded at 7823 and 8246, respectively. For more specialisations, refer to the table below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

17410

19766

Computer Science and Engineering

7823

8246

Electrical Engineering

13084

15677

Electronics and Communication Engineering

9999

11544

Mechanical Engineering

16119

19203

NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for SC All India Category

As per the NIT Patna BTech cutoff 2021, the cutoffs for the First and Final Roung varied from 2457 to 5905 and 2675 to 6963, respectivelyWith respect to it, CSE's Last Round cutoff was 2675. In addition to that, CSE was the toughest course to get into in 2021. The branch-specific cutoffs for the SC All India Category for 2021 are listed below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

5905

6963

Computer Science and Engineering

2457

2675

Electrical Engineering

4466

5642

Electronics and Communication Engineering

3997

4463

Mechanical Engineering

5549

6904

NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for SC All India Female Category

For the SC AI female category, BTech in CSE had the First and Final Round cutoffs of 3651 and 3795, respectively. Also, CSE was the most competitive course in 2021. However, the least competitive programme was Mechanical Engineering, under AII India Female Quota. 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

7134

7793

Computer Science and Engineering

3651

3795

Electrical Engineering

5948

6457

Electronics and Communication Engineering

5163

5445

Mechanical Engineering

7751

9505

NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for ST All India Category

As per the NIT Patna BTech cutoff 2021, the most demanded course was CSE, while the least competitive course was again Mechanical Engineering. For Electrical Engineering, the Last Round cutoff was 2142. For more specialisations, refer to the table below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

1976

2231

Computer Science and Engineering

1122

1287

Electrical Engineering

1885

2142

Electronics and Communication Engineering

1604

1800

Mechanical Engineering

2125

2536

NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for ST All India Female Category

As per the table below, the Last Round for CSE and Civil Engineering concluded at 1884 and 2835, respectively. Also, CSE was the most competitive course, while Civil Engineering was the second-least competitive course. Refer to the table below for more cutoff-related information

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

2243

2835

Computer Science and Engineering

1676

1884

Electrical Engineering

1958

2458

Electronics and Communication Engineering

1884

1955

Mechanical Engineering

2835

2996

NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for EWS All India Category

Candidates can check the Civil Engineering, CSE, Electrical Engineering, ECE, and Mechanical Engineering cutoffs for the First and Last Round at NIT Patna. Furthermore, CSE had the lowest last round of 2084 under the EWS AI category.

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

5400

6873

Computer Science and Engineering

1826

2084

Electrical Engineering

3525

4540

Electronics and Communication Engineering

2676

3267

Mechanical Engineering

4500

5957

NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for EWS All India Female Category

For the EWS AII India female category, the Last Round cutoff ranged between 3560 and 9009, under which CSE was the toughest course to get into at NIT Patna in 2021. To check out the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for all the BTech courses offered at NIT Patna, refer to the table below: 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

6531

9009

Computer Science and Engineering

2963

3560

Electrical Engineering

5155

6837

Electronics and Communication Engineering

4848

5096

Mechanical Engineering

6417

8192

NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for PWD All India Category

CSE had the lowest ranks under the PWD category, shown that, candidates had faced intense competition. The CSE in 2021 had the lowest closing Last Round cutoff of 415. Check out more specialisations in the table given below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

1159

1567

Computer Science and Engineering

397

415

Electrical Engineering

1031

1167

Electronics and Communication Engineering

775

1031

Mechanical Engineering

869

1726

NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for General Home State Category

As per the data below, CSE had faced high competition because of the low cutoffs, however Civil Engineering saw the least amount of competition in the Final Round. See the table below for details on the cutoff for additional specialisations:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

33505

40756

Computer Science and Engineering

13449

16339

Electrical Engineering

25958

30797

Electronics and Communication Engineering

20343

23103

Mechanical Engineering

31148

37675

NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for General Home State Female Category

The First and Last Round cutoffs for CSE was 21047 and 22532, respectively, as per NIT Patna General Home State female category. Further, ECE had the Last Round cutoff of 34027. For 2021, the cutoff information is given below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

47356

56589

Computer Science and Engineering

21047

22532

Electrical Engineering

34027

45091

Electronics and Communication Engineering

28609

34027

Mechanical Engineering

46720

53090

NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for OBC Home State Category

Under the OBC Home State category, the CSE had the lowest cutoffs, the Last Round for CSE was 4492. In addition to that, it was the most competitive course at NIT Patna. For Electrical Engineering, the Last Round concluded at 9108. View the branch-wise cutoff distribution for 2021:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

10330

12641

Computer Science and Engineering

4195

4492

Electrical Engineering

7526

9108

Electronics and Communication Engineering

6027

7058

Mechanical Engineering

9788

11296

NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for OBC Home State Female Category

During the NIT Patna BTech cutoff 2021CSE was the most competitive specialisation with Round 1 and Last Round closing ranks of 7720 and 7807, respectively. The least competitive course was Mechanical Engineering with a Last Round cutoff of 17553 for the General AII India category students. For more specialisations, refer to the table below. 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

15792

16893

Computer Science and Engineering

7720

7807

Electrical Engineering

11645

14380

Electronics and Communication Engineering

9527

10203

Mechanical Engineering

15565

17553

       

NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for SC Home State Category

With respect to SC Home State category, the Last Round for CSE and Civil Engineering concluded at 3594 and 6742, respectively. For ECE, the First and Last Round cutoff were 4899 and 6209, respectively. Moreover, the most-demanded course in 2021 was CSE.

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

5272

6742

Computer Science and Engineering

3212

3594

Electrical Engineering

4899

6209

Electronics and Communication Engineering

4183

4899

Mechanical Engineering

5997

7064

NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for SC Home State Female Category

Under the NIT Patna CSE cutoff 2021, the CSE was the most demanded course, followed by Electronics and Communication Engineering. In contrast, the least demanded course was Mechanical Engineering. For more information, refer to the table below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

8779

8779

Computer Science and Engineering

3654

3654

Electrical Engineering

6922

7412

Electronics and Communication Engineering

4251

4251

Mechanical Engineering

9745

9745

NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for ST Home State Category

In 2021, ST Home State category candidates had faced fierce competition for the admission to BTech and BTech Integrated courses. In relation to that, the Last Round for CSE was 1153. Refer below for more cutoff-related information:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

2858

3459

Computer Science and Engineering

1110

1153

Electrical Engineering

2331

2570

Electronics and Communication Engineering

1967

2104

Mechanical Engineering

2817

3400

NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for ST Home State Female Category

According to NIT Patna JEE Main cutoff 2021, the CSE had the same opening and closing round cutoff of 1863. In addition to that, Civil Engineering had also the same opening and closing cutoffs in 2021 as per the data given below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

3138

3138

Computer Science and Engineering

1863

1863

Electrical Engineering

3180

5237

Electronics and Communication Engineering

2724

3797

Mechanical Engineering

2812

5607

NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for EWS Home State Category

For the EWS Home State category, CSE had the First and Last Round of 2047 and 2543, respectively. Moreover, CSE was the most demanded course in 2021. Other than that, the Last Round for ECE was 3512. Check out the BTech cutoffs in the table below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

5507

6326

Computer Science and Engineering

2047

2543

Electrical Engineering

4027

4776

Electronics and Communication Engineering

3094

3512

Mechanical Engineering

4834

6137

NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for EWS Home State Female Category

For 2021, the cutoffs were quite competitive for the candidates applying to NIT Patna. The CSE Last Round cutoff was 3759. Mentioned below are the branch-wise data available for NIT Patna:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

7869

8865

Computer Science and Engineering

3584

3759

Electrical Engineering

5609

7083

Electronics and Communication Engineering

5394

5609

Mechanical Engineering

7727

8451

NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for PWD Home State Category

As compared to cutoffs for all the categories, the PWD Home State category had the most competitive and toughest cutoffs. The CSE had Lowest Last Round rank of 491. For ECE, the First and Last Round concluded at 416.

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

228

228

Computer Science and Engineering

463

491

Electrical Engineering

923

1412

Electronics and Communication Engineering

416

416

Mechanical Engineering

1106

1327

NIT Patna Cutoff 2021 for PWD Home State Female Category

Candidates can refer to the table below to check out Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks at NIT Patna. Considering the Last Round, Mechanical Engineering had the lowest and CSE had the highest cutoff ranks. 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Computer Science and Engineering

540

540

Mechanical Engineering

1763

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Answered a month ago

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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Answered 3 weeks ago

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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Nupur Shukla

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Answered 3 weeks ago

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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Answered 3 weeks ago

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 3 weeks 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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Answered 3 weeks ago

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

  • Admission form
  • Certificate of sponsorship - if applicable
  • 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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Answered 3 weeks ago

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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Answered 3 weeks ago

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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