IIT Madras Cutoff 2026

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

About IIT Madras

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), established in 1959 with German collaboration, is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It has been ranked No. 1 in NIRF Overall Rankings for multiple consecutive years and is the highest-ranked Indian institution in several global rankings.

IIT Madras offers B.Tech, B.S., Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech), and M.Sc programmes across 16 departments. The campus, spread over 620 acres within the Guindy National Park, is known for its research infrastructure and vibrant student community.

A notable addition is the B.Tech in Data Science & Engineering – one of the first such programmes at an IIT. This has quickly become one of the most competitive entries after CSE, reflecting industry demand for data-centric skills.

In JoSAA 2025, IIT Madras received about 880 B.Tech seats. The institute has a strong industry presence in Chennai's IT and manufacturing sectors, contributing to excellent placement outcomes across all departments.

IIT Madras 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 & Engineering100–18055–9522–40

Data Science & Engineering200–400100–21045–90

Electrical Engineering400–700210–37095–170

Mechanical Engineering600–950310–500140–230

Chemical Engineering700–1100360–570160–280

Civil Engineering1000–1600520–840240–400

Aerospace Engineering500–850260–450120–210

Engineering Physics1200–2000620–1050280–480

* 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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Frequently asked questions about IIT Madras JoSAA cutoffs

What is the IIT Madras CSE cutoff 2026?

Based on 2025 JoSAA trends, the IIT Madras CSE closing rank for General CRL is expected around 100–180. It is one of the most competitive B.Tech programmes in India.

What is the IIT Madras Data Science cutoff 2026?

The Data Science & Engineering (DSE) programme at IIT Madras is newer but extremely popular. Expected General CRL closing rank is around 200–400, making it nearly as competitive as CSE.

Is IIT Madras ranked number 1 in India?

IIT Madras has been ranked No. 1 in NIRF Overall Rankings for multiple consecutive years (2020–2024). It is also highly ranked in QS and Times Higher Education rankings.

What is the IIT Madras Electrical Engineering cutoff?

The Electrical Engineering closing rank at IIT Madras for General CRL is expected around 400–700 in 2026 based on 2025 JoSAA data.

Does IIT Madras have an on-campus placement season?

Yes. IIT Madras has a very active Campus Placement Cell. Major tech companies including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Goldman Sachs recruit from IIT Madras. Average placement packages are among the highest in India.

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