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JoSAA 2026 CSE Cutoff – IIT, NIT & IIIT Ranks

Computer Science Engineering opening and closing ranks across all IITs, NITs, and IIITs. Based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6 data.

CSE Cutoffs 2026 — Overview

Computer Science Engineering (CSE) is the most competitive branch in JoSAA across all institute types. IIT CSE programs use JEE Advanced ranks, while NIT and IIIT CSE programs use JEE Main CRL ranks. The data below is based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6 final allotment and serves as a planning guide for JoSAA 2026.

IIT Bombay CSE and IIT Delhi CSE are in a league of their own — closing ranks below 150 in JEE Advanced. New IITs offer CSE to candidates up to rank ~8,000. For JEE Main candidates, NIT Trichy CSE (closing ~6,000–8,000 CRL) is the gold standard among NITs.

IIT CSE Cutoffs — General-Open Category (JEE Advanced 2025)

InstituteOpening RankClosing Rank
IIT Bombay~42~78
IIT Delhi~68~148
IIT Madras~85~175
IIT Kanpur~180~340
IIT Kharagpur~250~420
IIT Roorkee~350~550
IIT Hyderabad~400~700
IIT Gandhinagar~1800~3400
IIT Jodhpur~2200~5200
IIT Mandi~2500~5800
IIT Ropar~3200~6800
IIT Patna~3800~7200

* JEE Advanced General-Open. JoSAA 2025 Round 6 indicative data.

NIT & IIIT CSE Cutoffs — General-Open, Other State (JEE Main 2025)

IIIT Hyderabad~800–1,200 (JEE Adv)
NIT Trichy~6,000–8,000
NIT Warangal~7,000–10,000
NIT Surathkal (NITK)~8,000–12,000
IIIT Delhi~9,000–14,000
MNIT Jaipur~10,000–15,000
NIT Calicut~9,000–13,000
MNNIT Allahabad~10,000–16,000
NIT Delhi~12,000–18,000
NIT Rourkela~12,000–18,000
VNIT Nagpur~13,000–20,000
IIIT Allahabad~12,000–18,000

* JEE Main CRL ranks (OS quota) unless noted. JoSAA 2025 data.

CSE Cutoff Trends — What to Expect in 2026

CSE cutoffs at IITs have been extremely stable over the last 5 years. IIT Bombay CSE has not gone beyond rank 85 in any year since 2019. NIT cutoffs for CSE saw a slight relaxation in 2023-24 due to increased seat capacity, but 2025 saw tightening again.

Key 2026 Factors

  • • New IIT seats in CSE programs may ease competition at newer IITs slightly
  • • IIIT seats additions could slightly relax IIIT CSE cutoffs
  • • NIT CSE OS quota: expect similar to 2025, ±5% variation
  • • IIT CSE top 5: virtually no change expected (rank 80-600 range)

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JoSAA 2026 CSE Cutoff – FAQs

Common questions about CSE cutoff ranks in JoSAA 2026

1
What is the JEE Advanced rank needed for IIT Bombay CSE in 2026?
IIT Bombay CSE is the most sought-after program in JoSAA. Based on JoSAA 2025 data, IIT Bombay CSE (4-year B.Tech) had a General-Open closing rank of approximately 60-80 in JEE Advanced. IIT Delhi CSE closed around 100-150. These ranks remain very stable year-over-year. For 2026, expect similar or marginally tighter cutoffs depending on the number of qualified students.
2
Which is the cheapest way to get CSE in a top institute — IIT, NIT, or IIIT?
IITs have a fixed fee of ~Rs 2.2 lakh/year for B.Tech regardless of branch — so IIT CSE at any rank is cost-equivalent. NITs cost Rs 1.25–1.75 lakh/year. IIITs vary widely: IIIT Hyderabad charges ~Rs 2.4 lakh/year (self-financed model) while IIIT Delhi is ~Rs 1.5 lakh/year. In terms of value-for-money for CSE, top NITs (Trichy, Warangal) are excellent choices with strong placement records at lower fees.
3
What JEE Main rank is needed for NIT Trichy CSE in 2026?
NIT Trichy CSE (Other State, General-Open) closed at approximately 6,000–8,000 CRL in JoSAA 2025 Round 6. Home State (Tamil Nadu) quota closed around 4,500–6,500. For 2026, expect similar numbers. NIT Warangal CSE OS quota closed at ~7,000–10,000. NIT Surathkal CSE closed ~8,000–12,000. These are JEE Main CRL ranks, not percentile.
4
Is IIT Jodhpur CSE better than NIT Trichy CSE?
IIT Jodhpur CSE (closing rank ~3,500–5,500 JEE Advanced) has a slightly different profile than NIT Trichy CSE (closing rank ~6,000–8,000 JEE Main). IIT tag opens more research and higher study opportunities globally. NIT Trichy has better core engineering industry connections and older alumni network. If you get IIT Jodhpur CSE with a JEE Advanced rank around 5,000, it's generally recommended over NIT Trichy CSE for those aiming for product companies or higher education abroad.
5
Do IIIT Hyderabad CSE cutoffs use JEE Main or JEE Advanced ranks?
IIIT Hyderabad (IIIT-H) participates in JoSAA and uses JEE Advanced ranks for its CLD (Computer Science and Engineering) program. IIIT Hyderabad CSE B.Tech closed at approximately rank 800–1,200 in JEE Advanced (General-Open) in 2025. It is one of the most competitive IIIT programs. The 5-year Dual Degree (B.Tech + MS) at IIIT-H is slightly less competitive, closing around rank 1,000–1,600.

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Cutoff data is indicative based on JoSAA 2025. Actual 2026 cutoffs publish after Round 1. Always verify at josaa.nic.in.