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JEE Advanced 2026 Cutoff for IIT Bombay – Branch-wise Ranks

CSE closing rank ~67 · EE ~285 · Mech ~620 · Chemical ~780 · Aerospace ~1401

About IIT Bombay

IIT Bombay, established in 1958, is consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions. It is ranked #3 in NIRF 2025 and is one of the most sought-after destinations for JEE Advanced toppers. The institute is known for its research culture, industry connections, and Mumbai's cosmopolitan environment.

Admission to IIT Bombay is through JEE Advanced 2026 and JoSAA counselling. Seats are allocated based on rank, category, and candidate preferences in multiple JoSAA rounds.

IIT Bombay Branch-wise Cutoff 2026 (General Category, All India)

BranchOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)B.Tech1~67
Electrical Engineering (EE)B.Tech68~285
Mechanical EngineeringB.Tech286~620
Chemical EngineeringB.Tech401~780
Aerospace EngineeringB.Tech781~1401
Civil EngineeringB.Tech1201~2101
Metallurgical & Materials Sci.B.Tech2102~3401
Earth Sciences (5-yr Int. M.Sc.)Int. M.Sc.3402~5201
Engineering PhysicsB.Tech501~1200
Mathematics & ComputingB.Tech68~280

* Ranks are approximate based on JoSAA 2025 data. Verify at josaa.nic.in for official 2026 cutoffs after counselling.

Branch Selection Strategy for IIT Bombay

Rank 1–100: CSE, Electrical, Mathematics & Computing are your top choices. CSE IIT Bombay is the gold standard in Indian engineering education for placement and research.

Rank 100–500: Electrical Engineering, Mathematics & Computing, Engineering Physics. These are strong programmes with excellent placement records.

Rank 500–1500: Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, Engineering Physics. All are well-regarded with strong industry connections and research opportunities.

Rank 1500–5000: Civil Engineering, Metallurgy, Earth Sciences. These programmes have good academic quality though placement profiles differ from CS/EE branches.

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Frequently Asked Questions – IIT Bombay Cutoff 2026

Common questions about IIT Bombay JEE Advanced 2026 branch-wise opening and closing ranks

1
What rank is needed for IIT Bombay in JEE Advanced 2026?
For IIT Bombay, the rank required depends on the branch. CSE (Computer Science) typically closes around AIR 67 for General category. Electrical Engineering closes around AIR 285, Mechanical Engineering around AIR 620. Less competitive branches like Civil Engineering or Earth Sciences have closing ranks in the range of 2000–5000.
2
What is the CSE cutoff at IIT Bombay in JEE Advanced 2026?
IIT Bombay CSE has one of the lowest (most competitive) closing ranks in the country. For General (CRL) category, the opening rank is typically AIR 1 and closing rank is approximately AIR 67. For OBC-NCL, the closing rank is around AIR 250. For SC, approximately AIR 20, and for ST, approximately AIR 10 (within respective category ranks).
3
What rank gives Electrical Engineering at IIT Bombay?
Electrical Engineering (EE) at IIT Bombay has an opening rank of approximately AIR 68 and closing rank of around AIR 285 for General category via JoSAA. This makes it highly competitive, accessible only to candidates in the top 285 of all JEE Advanced qualifiers.
4
Can a rank of 500 get into IIT Bombay?
Yes. With an AIR of 500 in JEE Advanced 2026, you can get into IIT Bombay's Mechanical Engineering (closing rank ~620), Chemical Engineering (closing rank ~780), or potentially Aerospace Engineering. Branches like CSE (CR ~67) and EE (CR ~285) would not be available at rank 500.
5
What is the OBC-NCL cutoff for IIT Bombay branches?
For IIT Bombay, OBC-NCL cutoffs (opening and closing ranks within OBC-NCL list) are approximately: CSE – OR ~1, CR ~250; EE – OR ~251, CR ~900; Mech – OR ~901, CR ~1800. These are category ranks, not All India Ranks. Only candidates who have claimed OBC-NCL status are considered against these seats.

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Cutoff ranks are based on JoSAA 2025 data and are approximate for 2026. Official 2026 cutoffs will be published on josaa.nic.in after each JoSAA round.