Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at BIT Mesra (All India quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 24,247. The last programme to close was Food Engineering and Technology (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 77,123.
Check my chancesAbout BIT Mesra
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi (BIT Mesra) is located in Ranchi, Jharkhand, established in 1955. It takes part in JoSAA counselling alongside the Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). BIT Mesra is ranked 51 in the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking. Admission to its undergraduate programmes is through JEE Main ranks in JoSAA counselling. In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 24,247 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi
- JoSAA group
- GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes)
- Location
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Established
- 1955
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 51 (2025) · 48 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 13 in 2026
- Official website
- bitmesra.ac.in
BIT Mesra General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: All India quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 24,247 | 36,685 | 10,675 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 25,122 | 37,812 | 18,633 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 35,428 | 45,994 | 19,570 |
| Mathematics and Computing5 yr · Integrated Master of Science | 41,133 | 49,525 | 28,580 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 44,295 | 50,375 | 35,570 |
| Quantitative Economics & Data Science5 yr · Integrated Master of Science | 47,237 | 59,864 | 37,793 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 53,694 | 60,237 | 31,676 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 61,847 | 65,596 | 45,485 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 64,296 | 68,725 | 46,262 |
| Bio Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 67,616 | 65,614 | 52,712 |
| Production and Industrial Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 67,784 | 71,913 | 55,103 |
| Physics5 yr · Integrated Master of Science | 67,822 | 69,469 | 25,878 |
| Food Engineering and Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 77,123 | 80,384 | 53,806 |
How BIT Mesra cutoffs moved in JoSAA 2026: Round 1 vs Round 5
Closing ranks usually rise (open up) in later rounds as candidates upgrade or withdraw. All India quota, General (OPEN), gender-neutral seats.
| Programme | Round 1 | Round 5 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 21,530 | 24,247 | +2,717 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 22,634 | 25,122 | +2,488 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 29,721 | 35,428 | +5,707 |
| Mathematics and Computing5 yr · Integrated Master of Science | 35,134 | 41,133 | +5,999 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 36,925 | 44,295 | +7,370 |
| Quantitative Economics & Data Science5 yr · Integrated Master of Science | 39,464 | 47,237 | +7,773 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 44,776 | 53,694 | +8,918 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 53,335 | 61,847 | +8,512 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 53,805 | 64,296 | +10,491 |
| Bio Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 53,136 | 67,616 | +14,480 |
| Production and Industrial Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 57,228 | 67,784 | +10,556 |
| Physics5 yr · Integrated Master of Science | 53,104 | 67,822 | +14,718 |
| Food Engineering and Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 61,788 | 77,123 | +15,335 |
BIT Mesra closing rank trend 2024–2026 (General (OPEN), final round)
Lower closing rank means more competitive. A rising number means the programme became easier to get.
| Programme | Quota | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture5 yr, Bachelor of Architecture | AI | 1,667 | 1,016 | – |
| Architecture5 yr, Bachelor of Architecture | HS | 9,499 | 3,690 | – |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 19,251 | 20,008 | – |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 35,711 | 37,238 | – |
| Bio Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 57,068 | 59,086 | 67,616 |
| Bio Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 91,376 | 1,13,717 | – |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 49,909 | 54,554 | 61,847 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 82,308 | 91,841 | – |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 53,237 | 57,616 | 64,296 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 75,669 | 92,424 | – |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 18,030 | 18,711 | 24,247 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 30,267 | 32,592 | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 31,361 | 34,595 | 44,295 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 53,882 | 54,382 | – |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 27,924 | 28,464 | 35,428 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 50,935 | 48,312 | – |
| Food Engineering and Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 59,904 | 61,127 | 77,123 |
| Food Engineering and Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 1,06,423 | 1,22,354 | – |
| Mathematics and Computing5 yr, Integrated Master of Science | AI | 31,152 | 34,512 | 41,133 |
| Mathematics and Computing5 yr, Integrated Master of Science | HS | 65,629 | 73,499 | – |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 43,489 | 46,739 | 53,694 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 66,709 | 69,698 | – |
| Physics5 yr, Integrated Master of Science | AI | 55,470 | 57,275 | 67,822 |
| Physics5 yr, Integrated Master of Science | HS | 1,02,547 | 1,21,027 | – |
| Production and Industrial Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 55,546 | 59,936 | 67,784 |
| Production and Industrial Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 94,141 | 1,21,470 | – |
| Quantitative Economics & Data Science5 yr, Integrated Master of Science | AI | 41,337 | 43,651 | 47,237 |
| Quantitative Economics & Data Science5 yr, Integrated Master of Science | HS | 70,085 | 98,345 | – |
How to reach BIT Mesra and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Birsa Munda Airport (IXR), about 17 km
- Main railway station: Ranchi, about 13 km
- City: Ranchi, Jharkhand
Distances are approximate straight-line distances from the campus; road distance is usually longer.
Reporting day and stay: parents usually need one or two nights near the campus during document verification and reporting, so book early because rooms near the campus fill up during JoSAA reporting weeks. Hostel allotment, hostel fees and mess charges for new students are published by the institute on its official website; check the latest fee notice before paying.
FAQs: BIT Mesra cutoff
What is the BIT Mesra cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 24,247 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 77,123 for Food Engineering and Technology (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at BIT Mesra?
Computer Science and Engineering at BIT Mesra closed at JEE Main rank 24,247 (General (OPEN), All India quota) in the final round of JoSAA 2026. A rank comfortably below this gives a realistic chance; cutoffs move a little every year.
Which exam rank is used for admission to BIT Mesra?
BIT Mesra admits through JEE Main ranks via JoSAA (and CSAB special rounds for vacant seats). Closing ranks on this page are JEE Main CRL ranks for OPEN seats and category ranks for EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST seats.
What is the NIRF ranking of BIT Mesra?
BIT Mesra is placed at rank 51 in NIRF 2025 and rank 48 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is BIT Mesra and how do I reach it?
BIT Mesra is in Ranchi, Jharkhand. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport (IXR), about 17 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Ranchi, about 13 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.