Puducherry Technological University JEE Main Cutoff 2026
Puducherry Technological University will admit students through JEE Main ranks via JoSAA counselling for 2026, and expected cutoffs show wide category and quota variation. If you aim for CSE or Information Technology, expect the toughest closing ranks among branches.
Puducherry Technological University JEE Main Cutoff 2026 — Category-wise (AI)
Overall expected ranges for All India (AI) quota: General: 33,814–3,08,414 , OBC-NCL: 12,176–9,44,525 . Round 1 is likely more competitive: General Round 1: 33,814–66,588 , OBC-NCL Round 1: 12,176–24,432 .
| Category | Round 1 (AI) | Closing rank (AI) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 33,814–66,588 | 33,814–3,08,414 |
| OBC-NCL | 12,176–24,432 | 12,176–9,44,525 |
| SC | 2,915–11,452 | 2,915–4,12,322 |
| ST | 2,926–5,160 | 2,926–6,86,019 |
| EWS | 5,420–11,339 | 5,420–4,31,867 |
These estimates are based on past trends, seat availability and expected applicant numbers. Cutoffs under Home State (HS) quota are typically higher (worse ranks) than AI quota; for example General HS expected range is 1,07,632–5,81,916 .
Puducherry Technological University JEE Main Cutoff 2026 — Course-wise (AI & HS)
Top demand branches are Computer Science Engineering and Information Technology. Expected AI ranges for these two:
| Course | Round 1 (AI) | Closing rank (AI) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Computer Science Engineering (CSE) | 33,814–44,440 | 33,814–77,061 |
| B.Tech Information Technology (IT) | 34,826–42,527 | 34,826–69,400 |
Home State (HS) expected ranges are notably higher for the same courses. Example:
| Course (HS) | Round 1 (HS) | Closing rank (HS) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech CSE (HS) | 1,07,632–1,39,150 | 1,07,632–2,15,761 |
| B.Tech ECE (HS) | 1,64,832–1,86,706 | 1,64,832–2,97,472 |
Quick context from 2025 for comparison: General AI closing rank was 64,579 and General HS 4,23,455 ; OBC-NCL AI was 17,882 and HS 93,702 .
Eligibility and seat factors
Admission depends on your JEE Main rank and JoSAA counselling choices. Cutoffs vary by All India and Home State quotas, category reservations and the number of applicants per branch. Seat allocation changes every round, so Round 1 ranks are usually the lowest (most competitive).
What this means for you
If your rank is within the lower end of the AI ranges above, you have a realistic shot at CSE or IT. If your rank is higher, look at HS quota options or other branches where expected closing ranks are larger.