Quick answer
In JoSAA 2024 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at IIT Delhi (All India quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Advanced rank 116. The last programme to close was Textile Technology (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 6,102.
Check my chancesAbout IIT Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is an Indian Institute of Technology in New Delhi, Delhi, established in 1961. IIT Delhi is ranked 2 in the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking. Admission to its undergraduate programmes is through JEE Advanced ranks in JoSAA counselling. In JoSAA 2024, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Advanced rank 116 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
- JoSAA group
- IITs
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Established
- 1961
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 2 (2025) · 2 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Advanced rank, JoSAA
- JoSAA programmes
- 17 in 2024
- Official website
- iitd.ac.in
IIT Delhi General (OPEN) cutoff 2024: All India quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 116 | 556 | 27 |
| Computer Science and Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 204 | 1,061 | 128 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 332 | 1,240 | 118 |
| Mathematics and Computing5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 417 | 1,644 | 339 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 625 | 1,826 | 382 |
| Electrical Engineering (Power and Automation)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 810 | 2,462 | 646 |
| Engineering and Computational Mechanics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,194 | 3,381 | 890 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,782 | 5,487 | 1,225 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,221 | 5,060 | 1,689 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,560 | 7,030 | 1,845 |
| Energy Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,707 | 6,523 | 1,898 |
| Production and Industrial Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,089 | 9,018 | 2,452 |
| Chemical Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 3,646 | 6,847 | 2,629 |
| Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,797 | 9,743 | 2,422 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,169 | 9,424 | 2,666 |
| Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,849 | 9,733 | 3,677 |
| Textile Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 6,102 | 12,551 | 4,352 |
How IIT Delhi cutoffs moved in JoSAA 2024: 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 | 116 | 116 | 0 |
| Computer Science and Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 204 | 204 | 0 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 329 | 332 | +3 |
| Mathematics and Computing5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 413 | 417 | +4 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 622 | 625 | +3 |
| Electrical Engineering (Power and Automation)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 810 | 810 | 0 |
| Engineering and Computational Mechanics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,154 | 1,194 | +40 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,774 | 1,782 | +8 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,207 | 2,221 | +14 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,423 | 2,560 | +137 |
| Energy Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,646 | 2,707 | +61 |
| Production and Industrial Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,089 | 3,089 | 0 |
| Chemical Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 3,593 | 3,646 | +53 |
| Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,787 | 3,797 | +10 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,108 | 4,169 | +61 |
| Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,754 | 4,849 | +95 |
| Textile Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,930 | 6,102 | +172 |
IIT Delhi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Campus - Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 5,712 | 6,145 |
| Abu Dhabi Campus - Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 1,761 | 1,788 |
| Abu Dhabi Campus - Energy Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 5,590 | 4,465 |
| Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 4,849 | 4,999 | 4,990 |
| Chemical Engineering5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | AI | 3,646 | 3,454 | 3,968 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 2,221 | 2,548 | 2,724 |
| Chemistry4 yr, Bachelor of Science | AI | – | 8,528 | 8,823 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 4,169 | 4,302 | 4,901 |
| Computer Science and Engineering5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | AI | 204 | 186 | 212 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 116 | 126 | 128 |
| Design4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 12,217 | 12,730 |
| Electrical Engineering (Power and Automation)4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 810 | 823 | 823 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 625 | 605 | 612 |
| Energy Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 2,707 | 2,668 | 2,965 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 2,560 | 2,565 | 2,435 |
| Engineering and Computational Mechanics4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 1,194 | 1,103 | 1,107 |
| Materials Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 3,797 | 3,736 | 3,706 |
| Mathematics and Computing5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | AI | 417 | 355 | 403 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 332 | 323 | 338 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 1,782 | 1,862 | 2,205 |
| Production and Industrial Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 3,089 | 3,223 | 3,402 |
| Textile Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 6,102 | 5,733 | 6,580 |
How to reach IIT Delhi and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 10 km
- Main railway station: New Delhi, about 11 km
- City: New Delhi, Delhi
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 Delhi cutoff
What is the IIT Delhi cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2024?
In JoSAA 2024 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 116 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 6,102 for Textile Technology (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Advanced CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at IIT Delhi?
Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Delhi closed at JEE Advanced rank 116 (General (OPEN), All India quota) in the final round of JoSAA 2024. A rank comfortably below this gives a realistic chance; cutoffs move a little every year.
Which exam rank is used for admission to IIT Delhi?
IIT Delhi 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 Delhi?
IIT Delhi is placed at rank 2 in NIRF 2025 and rank 2 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is IIT Delhi and how do I reach it?
IIT Delhi is in New Delhi, Delhi. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 10 km away, and the nearest main railway station is New Delhi, about 11 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.