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IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2026

Branch-wise Opening & Closing Ranks · All Categories · JoSAA 2026 · JEE Advanced

IIT Kanpur 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.

#5

NIRF Rank 2025

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Location

~860

Total Seats (B.Tech)

₹28–40 LPA

Avg. Package (CSE)

IIT Kanpur (IITK) holds a special place in Indian engineering history — it established India's first computer science department. Ranked #5 in NIRF 2025, IIT Kanpur is renowned for its rigorous academic programs, world-class research facilities, and strong alumni network spanning global tech companies, academia, and entrepreneurship. The campus offers a 5-year Dual Degree in Mathematics & Scientific Computing, one of its most distinctive programs.

IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2026 – All Branches (General AI, Estimated)

ProgrammeORCR (OPEN)CR (OBC)CR (SC)CR (ST)CR (EWS)
Computer Science & Engineering (B.Tech)419898492578
Electronics & Communication Engineering (B.Tech)21569834617584279
Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech)6991201595301145481
Chemical Engineering (B.Tech)12022001992501241801
Aerospace Engineering (B.Tech)2002320115888013851281
Civil Engineering (B.Tech)32024801238112015771921
Materials Science & Engineering (B.Tech)48026801337117018172721
Mathematics & Scientific Computing (5-year Dual Degree)43121557838125

OR = Opening Rank, CR = Closing Rank. AI = All India quota. OBC/SC/ST/EWS closing ranks are category ranks (not overall ranks). Data based on JoSAA 2025 — 2026 may vary.

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What rank is needed for IIT Kanpur CSE in 2026?
Based on JoSAA 2025 data, IIT Kanpur CSE (B.Tech, AI quota, General category) had a closing rank of approximately 198. For 2026, expect a JEE Advanced rank under 195–200 for General category. IIT Kanpur CSE is the 3rd most competitive CSE program after IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi.
2
Is IIT Kanpur good for Computer Science?
Yes. IIT Kanpur is consistently ranked among the top 5 institutes for CSE in India. It has pioneered computer science education in India — the first CS department was established here. The institute has a strong research culture and excellent placements, with average packages of ₹28–40 LPA for CSE graduates.
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What is the Mathematics & Scientific Computing program at IIT Kanpur?
IIT Kanpur offers a 5-year Dual Degree in Mathematics & Scientific Computing — a unique program combining mathematics, statistics, and computing. The closing rank in 2025 was approximately 312 (General AI), making it competitive but slightly more accessible than pure CSE. Graduates are well-placed in finance, data science, and tech roles.
4
What is the IIT Kanpur NIRF ranking?
IIT Kanpur is ranked #5 in NIRF 2025 Engineering rankings. Despite being ranked 5th nationally, IIT Kanpur has a legacy of academic excellence and strong research contributions, particularly in engineering sciences, space research, and emerging technologies.
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Can I get IIT Kanpur with a rank of 2000?
With a JEE Advanced rank of 2000 (General AI), you can target Chemical Engineering (closing rank ~2001), or Aerospace Engineering (closing rank ~3201) at IIT Kanpur. Branches like Materials Science close around rank 6801, making them accessible even with ranks above 5000.
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