Quick answer
In JoSAA 2025 Round 6, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at NIELIT Patna (All India quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 63,949. The last programme to close was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 63,949.
Check my chancesAbout NIELIT Patna
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna (Bihar) (NIELIT Patna) is located in Patna, Bihar. 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 2025, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 63,949 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna (Bihar)
- JoSAA group
- GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes)
- Location
- Patna, Bihar
- NIRF Engineering rank
- Not ranked in the top 300
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 1 in 2025
NIELIT Patna General (OPEN) cutoff 2025: All India quota (Round 6)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 63,949 | – | 44,432 |
How NIELIT Patna cutoffs moved in JoSAA 2025: Round 1 vs Round 6
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 6 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 50,162 | 63,949 | +13,787 |
NIELIT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 63,949 | 68,926 |
How to reach NIELIT Patna and where to stay
- City: Patna, Bihar
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; check the latest fee notice before paying.
FAQs: NIELIT Patna cutoff
What is the NIELIT Patna cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2025?
In JoSAA 2025 Round 6, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 63,949 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 63,949 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at NIELIT Patna?
Computer Science and Engineering at NIELIT Patna closed at JEE Main rank 63,949 (General (OPEN), All India quota) in the final round of JoSAA 2025. A rank comfortably below this gives a realistic chance; cutoffs move a little every year.
Which exam rank is used for admission to NIELIT Patna?
NIELIT 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.