Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at IIT Bombay (All India quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Advanced rank 67. The last programme to close was Chemistry (4 yr, Bachelor of Science) at rank 7,838.
Check my chancesAbout IIT Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) is an Indian Institute of Technology in Mumbai, Maharashtra, established in 1958. IIT Bombay is ranked 3 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 67 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
- JoSAA group
- IITs
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Established
- 1958
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 3 (2025) · 3 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Advanced rank, JoSAA
- JoSAA programmes
- 16 in 2026
- Official website
- iitb.ac.in
IIT Bombay 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 | 67 | 395 | 1 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 411 | 1,600 | 175 |
| Industrial Engineering and Operations Research4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 834 | 3,189 | 448 |
| Electrical Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 844 | 2,693 | 420 |
| BS in Mathematics4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 1,042 | 3,727 | 827 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,575 | 4,541 | 496 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,900 | 4,903 | 380 |
| Economics4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 2,272 | 5,998 | 1,296 |
| Energy Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,605 | 6,945 | 1,858 |
| Aerospace Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,638 | 6,885 | 1,785 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,833 | 6,336 | 1,933 |
| Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,995 | 8,335 | 2,650 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,417 | 8,730 | 385 |
| Environmental Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,473 | 9,532 | 3,374 |
| Applied Geophysics4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 7,301 | 14,289 | 5,649 |
| Chemistry4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 7,838 | 16,204 | 5,773 |
How IIT Bombay 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 | 65 | 67 | +2 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 400 | 411 | +11 |
| Industrial Engineering and Operations Research4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 834 | 834 | 0 |
| Electrical Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 844 | 844 | 0 |
| BS in Mathematics4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 1,042 | 1,042 | 0 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,435 | 1,575 | +140 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,852 | 1,900 | +48 |
| Economics4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 2,270 | 2,272 | +2 |
| Energy Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,588 | 2,605 | +17 |
| Aerospace Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,593 | 2,638 | +45 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,750 | 2,833 | +83 |
| Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,941 | 3,995 | +54 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,376 | 4,417 | +41 |
| Environmental Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,979 | 5,473 | +494 |
| Applied Geophysics4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 6,691 | 7,301 | +610 |
| Chemistry4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 7,099 | 7,838 | +739 |
IIT Bombay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 2,394 | 2,361 | 2,638 |
| Applied Geophysics4 yr, Bachelor of Science | AI | – | 8,343 | 7,301 |
| BS in Mathematics4 yr, Bachelor of Science | AI | 1,191 | 1,067 | 1,042 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 2,545 | 2,464 | 2,833 |
| Chemistry4 yr, Bachelor of Science | AI | 7,430 | 7,228 | 7,838 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 4,046 | 4,250 | 4,417 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 68 | 66 | 67 |
| Economics4 yr, Bachelor of Science | AI | 2,408 | 2,372 | 2,272 |
| Electrical Engineering5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | AI | 973 | 841 | 844 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 496 | 433 | 411 |
| Energy Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 2,689 | 2,584 | 2,605 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 1,719 | 1,539 | 1,575 |
| Environmental Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 4,718 | 4,777 | 5,473 |
| Industrial Engineering and Operations Research4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 1,726 | 1,273 | 834 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 1,685 | 1,834 | 1,900 |
| Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 4,193 | 4,345 | 3,995 |
How to reach IIT Bombay and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), about 7 km
- Main railway station: Mumbai Central, about 21 km
- City: Mumbai, Maharashtra
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 Bombay cutoff
What is the IIT Bombay cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 67 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 7,838 for Chemistry (4 yr, Bachelor of Science). These are JEE Advanced CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at IIT Bombay?
Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Bombay closed at JEE Advanced rank 67 (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 Bombay?
IIT Bombay 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 Bombay?
IIT Bombay is placed at rank 3 in NIRF 2025 and rank 3 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is IIT Bombay and how do I reach it?
IIT Bombay is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), about 7 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Mumbai Central, about 21 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.