Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at BIT Patna (All India quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 59,171. The last programme to close was Civil Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 92,313.
Check my chancesAbout BIT Patna
Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus (BIT Patna) is located in Patna, Bihar, established in 2006. It takes part in JoSAA counselling alongside the Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). 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 59,171 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus
- JoSAA group
- GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes)
- Location
- Patna, Bihar
- Established
- 2006
- NIRF Engineering rank
- Not ranked in the top 300
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 7 in 2026
- Home State quota
- Bihar (50% of seats)
- Official website
- bitmesra.ac.in/Default.aspx?this=8
BIT Patna 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 | 59,171 | 59,540 | 47,146 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 60,379 | 60,473 | 45,683 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 67,453 | 72,995 | 44,415 |
| Mathematics and Computing5 yr · Integrated Master of Science | 72,605 | 64,560 | 59,921 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 77,832 | 76,739 | 69,987 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 84,916 | 84,763 | 74,748 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 92,313 | 86,504 | 78,838 |
BIT Patna General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: Home State quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 75,512 | 82,157 | 59,400 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 78,434 | 90,280 | 67,872 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 93,685 | 95,798 | 68,321 |
| Mathematics and Computing5 yr · Integrated Master of Science | 1,05,395 | 98,832 | 82,725 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,08,441 | 1,02,050 | 95,286 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,25,318 | 1,30,314 | 94,801 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,28,321 | 1,25,559 | 1,01,139 |
How BIT Patna 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 | 48,416 | 59,171 | +10,755 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 48,750 | 60,379 | +11,629 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 55,300 | 67,453 | +12,153 |
| Mathematics and Computing5 yr · Integrated Master of Science | 53,693 | 72,605 | +18,912 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 59,809 | 77,832 | +18,023 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 64,967 | 84,916 | +19,949 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 70,944 | 92,313 | +21,369 |
BIT Patna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 50,586 | 54,588 | – |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 70,616 | 82,815 | – |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 73,960 | 78,797 | 92,313 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 1,08,249 | 1,20,505 | 1,28,321 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 45,956 | 49,330 | 59,171 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 61,818 | 70,211 | 75,512 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 61,655 | 64,669 | 77,832 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 92,622 | 98,370 | 1,08,441 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 56,509 | 58,571 | 67,453 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 84,176 | 87,928 | 93,685 |
| Mathematics and Computing5 yr, Integrated Master of Science | AI | – | 57,842 | 72,605 |
| Mathematics and Computing5 yr, Integrated Master of Science | HS | – | 99,593 | 1,05,395 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 68,874 | 74,710 | 84,916 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 1,05,046 | 1,14,860 | 1,25,318 |
How to reach BIT Patna and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 1 km
- Main railway station: Patna Junction, about 5 km
- City: Patna, Bihar
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 Patna cutoff
What is the BIT Patna cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 59,171 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 92,313 for Civil Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at BIT Patna?
Computer Science and Engineering at BIT Patna closed at JEE Main rank 59,171 (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.
Is there a home state quota at BIT Patna?
Yes. Candidates whose Class 12 state is Bihar compete for Home State seats, which usually close at much higher ranks. For example, Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) closed at 75,512 for the Home State quota versus 59,171 for Other State in JoSAA 2026.
Which exam rank is used for admission to BIT Patna?
BIT Patna 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.
Where is BIT Patna and how do I reach it?
BIT Patna is in Patna, Bihar. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 1 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Patna Junction, about 5 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.