Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at IIIT Bhopal (All India quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 30,996. The last programme to close was Physics and Computational Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 52,023.
Check my chancesAbout IIIT Bhopal
Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhopal (IIIT Bhopal) is an Indian Institute of Information Technology in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Admission to its undergraduate programmes is through JEE Main ranks in JoSAA counselling. In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 30,996 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhopal
- JoSAA group
- IIITs
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- NIRF Engineering rank
- Not ranked in the top 300
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 9 in 2026
IIIT Bhopal General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: All India quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 30,996 | – | 15,833 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 31,763 | – | 18,062 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 34,343 | – | 21,639 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 36,605 | – | 26,070 |
| B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 38,942 | – | 22,807 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Physical System)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 40,355 | – | 25,675 |
| Information Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 40,826 | – | 31,387 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 44,189 | – | 24,476 |
| Physics and Computational Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 52,023 | – | 31,790 |
How IIIT Bhopal cutoffs moved in JoSAA 2026: Round 1 vs Round 5
Closing ranks usually rise (open up) in later rounds as candidates upgrade or withdraw. All India quota, General (OPEN), gender-neutral seats.
| Programme | Round 1 | Round 5 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 27,901 | 30,996 | +3,095 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 28,066 | 31,763 | +3,697 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 30,247 | 34,343 | +4,096 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 31,564 | 36,605 | +5,041 |
| B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 33,055 | 38,942 | +5,887 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Physical System)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 34,611 | 40,355 | +5,744 |
| Information Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 35,173 | 40,826 | +5,653 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 36,490 | 44,189 | +7,699 |
| Physics and Computational Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 44,131 | 52,023 | +7,892 |
IIIT Bhopal closing rank trend 2024–2026 (General (OPEN), final round)
Lower closing rank means more competitive. A rising number means the programme became easier to get.
| Programme | Quota | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 33,940 | 38,942 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 23,637 | 27,359 | 31,763 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Physical System)4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 30,659 | 35,838 | 40,355 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 27,858 | 31,569 | 36,605 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 24,335 | 28,976 | 34,343 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 23,999 | 27,095 | 30,996 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 35,355 | 40,247 | 44,189 |
| Information Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 30,065 | 36,619 | 40,826 |
| Physics and Computational Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 43,349 | 52,023 |
How to reach IIIT Bhopal and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), about 8 km
- Main railway station: Bhopal Junction, about 1 km
- City: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Distances are approximate straight-line distances from the centre of Bhopal; road distance is usually longer.
Reporting day and stay: parents usually need one or two nights near the campus during document verification and reporting, so book early because rooms near the campus fill up during JoSAA reporting weeks. Hostel allotment, hostel fees and mess charges for new students are published by the institute; check the latest fee notice before paying.
FAQs: IIIT Bhopal cutoff
What is the IIIT Bhopal cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 30,996 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 52,023 for Physics and Computational Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at IIIT Bhopal?
Computer Science and Engineering at IIIT Bhopal closed at JEE Main rank 30,996 (General (OPEN), All India quota) in the final round of JoSAA 2026. A rank comfortably below this gives a realistic chance; cutoffs move a little every year.
Which exam rank is used for admission to IIIT Bhopal?
IIIT Bhopal admits through JEE Main ranks via JoSAA (and CSAB special rounds for vacant seats). Closing ranks on this page are JEE Main CRL ranks for OPEN seats and category ranks for EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST seats.
Where is IIIT Bhopal and how do I reach it?
IIIT Bhopal is in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. By straight-line distance from the city centre, the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), about 8 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Bhopal Junction, about 1 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.