IIT Madras CSE Cutoff 2026

Opening & Closing Ranks for Computer Science Engineering – All Categories

IIT Madras CSE – Programme Overview

IIT Madras, India's top-ranked institution (NIRF No. 1 Overall, 2024), offers one of the most sought-after Computer Science & Engineering B.Tech programmes in the country. The Department of Computer Science & Engineering at IITM is known for its research intensity and strong industry connections.

The B.Tech CSE programme at IIT Madras covers a rigorous 4-year curriculum including algorithms, systems, AI/ML, computer networks, programming languages, and advanced electives. The Robert Bosch Centre for Data Science and AI (RBCDSAI) provides cutting-edge research opportunities for students.

In JoSAA 2025, the IIT Madras CSE B.Tech closing rank for General CRL (Round 5 final round) was approximately 170. The campus placement season sees heavy recruitment by global tech and finance companies.

A key differentiator for IIT Madras is its unique B.Tech Data Science & Engineering programme – one of the first offered by an IIT – which has quickly become the second most competitive programme at IITM after CSE.

IIT Madras CSE Cutoff 2026 – All Categories

Expected opening and closing ranks based on JoSAA 2025 Round 5 data.

CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank

General (CRL)1100–180

OBC-NCL155–95

SC122–40

ST18–20

EWS120–35

General (CRL) – PwD15–15

* Expected ranges based on JoSAA 2025 Round 5 data. Official 2026 cutoffs are now final; JoSAA 2026 has concluded — the final round (Round 5) was completed on July 16, 2026. Verify the latest closing ranks at josaa.nic.in.

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Frequently asked questions about IIT Madras Computer Science admission

What rank do I need for IIT Madras CSE in 2026?

Based on 2025 JoSAA trends, you need a General CRL rank of approximately 100–180 to secure IIT Madras CSE B.Tech. For OBC-NCL, the closing rank is around 55–95, and for SC around 22–40.

How is IIT Madras CSE compared to IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi CSE?

All three are among the top CSE programmes in India. IIT Bombay CSE is slightly more competitive (closing rank ~60–80), followed by IIT Delhi (~100–150) and IIT Madras (~100–180). All offer excellent research opportunities, placements, and alumni networks.

Does IIT Madras have a separate Data Science programme?

Yes. IIT Madras offers B.Tech in Data Science & Engineering (DSE), which is separate from CSE. DSE closing rank is around 200–400 General CRL, making it very competitive but slightly more accessible than CSE.

What research opportunities are available in IIT Madras CSE?

IIT Madras has top-tier research labs in AI/ML, computer vision, natural language processing, computer architecture, and theoretical computer science. It has research collaborations with MIT, Stanford, and leading tech companies.

What is the NIRF ranking of IIT Madras for CS?

IIT Madras is ranked No. 1 in NIRF Overall Rankings (2024) and among the top 3 in NIRF Engineering. Its Computer Science department is internationally recognized for research output and faculty quality.

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Cutoffs shown are based on JoSAA 2025 Round 5 trends. Official 2026 cutoffs are now final; JoSAA 2026 has concluded — the final round (Round 5) was completed on July 16, 2026. Verify the latest closing ranks at josaa.nic.in.