Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at IIT Bhubaneswar (All India quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Advanced rank 4,899. The last programme to close was Civil Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 16,868.
Check my chancesAbout IIT Bhubaneswar
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar (IIT Bhubaneswar) is an Indian Institute of Technology in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, established in 2008. IIT Bhubaneswar is ranked 39 in the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking. Admission to its undergraduate programmes is through JEE Advanced ranks in JoSAA counselling. In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Advanced rank 4,899 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar
- JoSAA group
- IITs
- Location
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Established
- 2008
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 39 (2025) · 54 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Advanced rank, JoSAA
- JoSAA programmes
- 8 in 2026
- Official website
- iitbbs.ac.in
IIT Bhubaneswar 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 | 4,899 | 8,782 | 3,022 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,273 | 10,002 | 2,982 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 6,314 | 12,172 | 3,866 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,668 | 15,477 | 6,930 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 12,064 | 21,855 | 8,080 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 12,622 | 18,668 | 9,276 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 15,556 | 25,097 | 13,446 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 16,868 | 24,750 | 10,752 |
How IIT Bhubaneswar 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 | 4,582 | 4,899 | +317 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,775 | 5,273 | +498 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,807 | 6,314 | +507 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,580 | 8,668 | +1,088 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 10,367 | 12,064 | +1,697 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 10,738 | 12,622 | +1,884 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 13,988 | 15,556 | +1,568 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 14,763 | 16,868 | +2,105 |
IIT Bhubaneswar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 14,782 | 16,156 | 16,868 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 3,685 | 4,162 | 4,899 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 7,661 | 8,165 | 8,668 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 5,157 | 5,885 | 6,314 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 11,307 | 12,466 | 12,622 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 4,708 | 5,273 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 10,233 | 11,678 | 12,064 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 14,898 | 16,268 | 15,556 |
How to reach IIT Bhubaneswar and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), about 6 km
- Main railway station: Bhubaneswar, about 5 km
- City: Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Distances are approximate straight-line distances from the campus; 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 on its official website; check the latest fee notice before paying.
FAQs: IIT Bhubaneswar cutoff
What is the IIT Bhubaneswar cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 4,899 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 16,868 for Civil Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Advanced CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at IIT Bhubaneswar?
Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Bhubaneswar closed at JEE Advanced rank 4,899 (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 IIT Bhubaneswar?
IIT Bhubaneswar admits through JEE Advanced ranks via JoSAA. You must qualify JEE Advanced; the closing ranks on this page are JEE Advanced CRL or category ranks.
What is the NIRF ranking of IIT Bhubaneswar?
IIT Bhubaneswar is placed at rank 39 in NIRF 2025 and rank 54 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is IIT Bhubaneswar and how do I reach it?
IIT Bhubaneswar is in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), about 6 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Bhubaneswar, about 5 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.