IIT Bombay Cutoff 2026

JoSAA Opening & Closing Ranks for all branches – based on 2025 trends

About IIT Bombay

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), established in 1958, is located in Powai, Mumbai. It is consistently ranked among the top engineering institutions in India and among the top 150 universities globally. NIRF Engineering Ranking 2024: Rank 3.

IIT Bombay offers B.Tech, B.Tech + M.Tech (Dual Degree), and M.Sc programmes across engineering, sciences, design, and humanities. The institute is particularly well-regarded for its Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Aerospace programmes.

Admission to IIT Bombay is through JoSAA counselling based on JEE Advanced rank. With approximately 880 B.Tech seats, competition is exceptionally high. In 2025, approximately 56,880 students qualified JEE Advanced, all competing for seats across 23 IITs.

IIT Bombay's Computer Science programme is the most coveted in India. In JoSAA 2025, the CSE closing rank for General CRL in Round 6 was around 66, making it accessible only to the top 66 rankers nationally.

IIT Bombay Cutoff 2026 (Expected, based on 2025 trends)

Closing ranks shown are JoSAA Round 6 General CRL, OBC-NCL, and SC estimates.

BranchGen CRLOBC-NCLSC

Computer Science & Engineering60–8030–4515–25

Electrical Engineering200–350100–18050–90

Mechanical Engineering400–700200–380100–180

Chemical Engineering500–900270–480130–230

Civil Engineering800–1200400–650200–350

Engineering Physics1500–2500750–1300350–600

Aerospace Engineering600–1000300–520150–270

Metallurgy & Mat. Science2500–40001300–2100600–1000

* These are expected ranges based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6 data. Official 2026 cutoffs will be released after JoSAA 2026 rounds.

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IIT Bombay Cutoff FAQs

Frequently asked questions about IIT Bombay JoSAA cutoffs

What is the IIT Bombay CSE cutoff for General category in 2026?

Based on 2025 JoSAA trends, the expected IIT Bombay CSE closing rank for General CRL is around 60–80. It is the most competitive program among all IITs and the cutoff is extremely tight.

Which is the easiest branch to get into IIT Bombay?

Engineering Physics and Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science (MEMS) typically have the highest (most relaxed) closing ranks at IIT Bombay, often ranging from 2,500 to 4,000 in General CRL.

Does IIT Bombay have a home state quota?

No. IIT Bombay, like all IITs, does not have a home state quota. Admission is purely rank-based through JoSAA counselling.

What is the NIRF ranking of IIT Bombay?

IIT Bombay consistently ranks among the top 3 in NIRF Engineering rankings, typically at rank 3 nationally, and is among India's top institutions globally in QS World University Rankings.

Can I change my branch at IIT Bombay after the first year?

Yes. IIT Bombay allows branch change after the first year based on academic performance (CGPA). CSE and Electrical are the most sought-after branches for change requests.

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Cutoffs shown are based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6 trends. Official 2026 cutoffs will be released after JoSAA 2026 rounds.