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IIT Bombay CSE Cutoff 2026

Category-wise Opening & Closing Ranks · Historical Trend · JoSAA 2026 · India's Most Competitive CSE Program

IIT Bombay CSE 2026 cutoff will be released during JoSAA 2026 counselling (~June–July 2026). Data below is based on JoSAA 2025 (Round 6, final closing ranks) and serves as reference. Ranks are approximate — verify on josaa.nic.in.

#3

NIRF Rank 2025

B.Tech + DD CSE

Program

~67

Gen AI Closing Rank

₹35–50 LPA

Avg. Package (CSE)

IIT Bombay Computer Science & Engineering is the most competitive undergraduate program in India. With a General AI closing rank consistently under 70, only the top 70 JEE Advanced qualifiers can secure this seat. The program is renowned for producing India's highest-paid engineers, with placements at Google, Meta, Jane Street, Citadel, and leading global tech firms.

IIT Bombay B.Tech CSE – Category-wise Cutoff 2026 (Estimated)

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OPEN (General)167
OBC-NCL135
SC118
ST110
EWS128

OBC/SC/ST/EWS closing ranks are category-specific ranks (not overall CRL). All India quota only — no state quota at IITs.

IIT Bombay CSE + Maths (5-year Dual Degree) – Category-wise Cutoff 2026

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
OPEN (General)198
OBC-NCL148
SC125
ST114
EWS139

IIT Bombay CSE Historical Closing Rank Trend (General AI)

YearOPEN CROBC-NCL CRSC CREWS CR
202371372030
202463321726
202567351828
2026 (Est.)60–7530–3816–2025–31

Historical trend shows stability. 2026 estimate is a projection based on 3-year trend. Actual cutoffs may vary.

1
What rank do I need for IIT Bombay CSE?
For IIT Bombay B.Tech CSE (General AI category), the closing rank in 2025 was approximately 67. This is consistently the most competitive program in India. Over the past 3 years the closing rank has been stable: 71 (2023), 63 (2024), 67 (2025). For 2026, expect a range of 60–75 for General category.
2
What is the OBC cutoff for IIT Bombay CSE?
For OBC-NCL category, IIT Bombay CSE has a closing rank (category rank) of approximately 35 based on 2025 data. Category ranks are not the same as overall CRL ranks. OBC candidates should compare their OBC-NCL category rank with these cutoffs, not their overall rank.
3
Should I choose B.Tech CSE or Dual Degree CSE at IIT Bombay?
B.Tech CSE (4-year) has a lower closing rank (~67) and is more sought after for placements in top companies early. Dual Degree CSE (5-year, with M.Tech) has a slightly higher closing rank (~98) but offers a deeper specialization and a postgraduate degree in the same duration. If you want to enter industry quickly, B.Tech is preferred; for research and depth, Dual Degree is valuable.
4
What are the top placement offers from IIT Bombay CSE?
IIT Bombay CSE consistently sees the highest placement packages in India. Top offers include international roles from Google (US), Meta, Jane Street, Citadel, Uber, and similar firms at ₹1–2 Crore+ CTC. The average package for IIT Bombay CSE graduates is ₹35–50 LPA. Approximately 60–70% of CSE students are placed in top-tier tech and finance companies.
5
Is IIT Bombay CSE harder to get than IIT Delhi CSE?
Yes. IIT Bombay CSE (closing rank ~67) is harder to get than IIT Delhi CSE (closing rank ~98) based on 2025 JoSAA data. Despite IIT Delhi being ranked #2 (vs IIT Bombay at #3 in NIRF 2025), IIT Bombay CSE is the most sought-after engineering program in India due to its placement record, alumni network, and location in Mumbai's tech ecosystem.
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