The JoSAA Counselling 2025 Round 1 seat allotment and reporting process has concluded, and Bihar’s top engineering institutions — IIT Patna and NIT Patna — witnessed intense competition. Courses like Computer Science Engineering (CSE) and AI & Data Science were among the first to be filled, with most seats locked in the initial round itself. As students prepare for upcoming rounds, the opening and closing ranks offer crucial insights into current trends and help strategize next steps.

🔹 IIT Patna: CSE Still the Top Choice

IIT Patna, one of Bihar’s premier engineering institutions, saw nearly all of its 817 seats filled in Round 1, with approximately 775 seats allotted.

👉 General Category Cutoffs for Key Branches:

• Computer Science Engineering (CSE)

  • Opening Rank: 1954

  • Closing Rank: 3215

• Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

  • Closing Rank: ~5200

• Electronics and Communication Engineering

  • Closing Rank: ~6400

• Mathematics and Computing

  • Closing Rank: ~7000

• Economics and Data Science

  • Closing Rank: 11532

Interestingly, newer courses like Economics and Data Science also saw significant demand this year.

🔹 NIT Patna: High Demand for CSE, Slight Drop in Other Branches

NIT Patna, another key institute in the state, reported 930 out of 981 seats filled in Round 1. CSE once again led the race in popularity, while other branches saw a marginal drop in cutoff ranks compared to last year.

👉 General Category Cutoffs for Key Branches:

• Computer Science Engineering (CSE)

  • Opening Rank: 10323

  • Closing Rank: 16345

• Electronics & Communication Engineering

  • Closing Rank: ~21000

• Electrical Engineering

  • Closing Rank: ~27000

• Mechanical Engineering

  • Closing Rank: ~31000

• Civil Engineering

  • Closing Rank: ~35000

The drop in closing ranks for core branches suggests shifting student preferences toward newer and tech-driven fields.

📌 What’s Next for Candidates?

• Candidates who didn’t get a seat in Round 1 or want to upgrade can participate in Round 2 of JoSAA Counselling.

• It is important to review branch trends, update choices accordingly, and decide whether to freeze, float, or slide the allotted seat.

🔎 Expert Insight

Career Counsellor Vikas Kumar commented:

“The competition for top branches like CSE and AI has intensified this year. Students must understand the cutoff dynamics and carefully prioritize their choices for upcoming rounds.“

✅ Conclusion

If you’re targeting the best BTech colleges in Bihar, understanding the JoSAA Round 1 seat trends at IIT Patna and NIT Patna is essential. Use the cutoff ranks as a guide to plan effectively for the next rounds and secure your dream branch.

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