CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
DK844 Mechanical Engineering, DkIT: CAO points 2026
Dundalk Institute of Technology, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 287. Unchanged from 2025, when Round 1 was also 287. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 287
- 2025 Round 1
- 287
- Level
- 8
- College
- DkIT
DK844 points 2026 and 2025
Round 1 is the main cut-off. Round 2 shows only when the course made offers in that round. The last column is the latest published figure: for 2025 that is the end-of-season cut-off, for 2026 the most recent round so far.
| Year | Round 1 | Round 2 | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 287 | - | 287 |
| 2025 | 287 | - | 287 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 287?
Put your grades into the calculator. It applies the best-six rule, the Higher Maths bonus and LCVP the way CAO does, then compare your total with 287.
287 points is above roughly 22% of 2026 candidates (about 78% scored 280 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Other courses at DkIT
The DkIT courses closest in points to DK844. All DkIT courses and points.
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- DK872Intellectual Disability NursingLevel 8297
- DK862Social CareLevel 8281
- DK863Creative MediaLevel 8279
- DK843Engineering (Common Entry)Level 8275
- DK764Film and Television ProductionLevel 7272
- DK750Hospitality ManagementLevel 7271
- DK730Building SurveyingLevel 7270
- DK846Civil EngineeringLevel 8269
- DK852Event Management with MarketingLevel 8269
Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for DK844: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one.
The main figure on this page is the Round 1 cut-off: the points of the last applicant offered a place. It is not a fixed entry requirement. When Round 1 offers are turned down, places free up and points can fall in Round 2. See the CAO key dates and how CAO offers work.
Questions about DK844
What were the CAO points for DK844 in 2026?
Mechanical Engineering (DK844) at Dundalk Institute of Technology had a Round 1 cut-off of 287 points in 2026.
What were the points for DK844 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DK844 was 287 points. Unchanged from 2025, when Round 1 was also 287.
Is DK844 a Level 8 course?
Yes. DK844 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for DK844 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for DK844: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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