Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at IIT Gandhinagar (All India quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Advanced rank 2,315. The last programme to close was Materials Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 12,873.
Check my chancesAbout IIT Gandhinagar
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) is an Indian Institute of Technology in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, established in 2008. IIT Gandhinagar is ranked 25 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 2,315 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
- JoSAA group
- IITs
- Location
- Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- Established
- 2008
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 25 (2025) · 18 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Advanced rank, JoSAA
- JoSAA programmes
- 8 in 2026
- Official website
- iitgn.ac.in
IIT Gandhinagar 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 | 2,315 | 5,437 | 1,248 |
| Artificial Intelligence4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,745 | 5,549 | 2,284 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,007 | 7,657 | 2,635 |
| Integrated Circuit Design & Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,460 | 9,508 | 4,069 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,236 | 12,526 | 5,034 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 9,842 | 17,488 | 7,423 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 12,508 | 20,270 | 9,176 |
| Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 12,873 | 20,090 | 9,873 |
How IIT Gandhinagar 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 | 2,144 | 2,315 | +171 |
| Artificial Intelligence4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,341 | 2,745 | +404 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,743 | 4,007 | +264 |
| Integrated Circuit Design & Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,328 | 4,460 | +132 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 6,790 | 7,236 | +446 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,469 | 9,842 | +1,373 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 11,023 | 12,508 | +1,485 |
| Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 11,173 | 12,873 | +1,700 |
IIT Gandhinagar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 2,309 | 2,236 | 2,745 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 8,269 | 9,276 | 9,842 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 10,234 | 10,796 | 12,508 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 1,708 | 2,020 | 2,315 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 4,055 | 3,931 | 4,007 |
| Integrated Circuit Design & Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 4,349 | 4,652 | 4,460 |
| Materials Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 11,298 | 11,066 | 12,873 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 6,344 | 6,904 | 7,236 |
How to reach IIT Gandhinagar and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport (AMD), about 16 km
- Main railway station: Sabarmati Junction, about 18 km
- City: Gandhinagar, Gujarat
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 Gandhinagar cutoff
What is the IIT Gandhinagar cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 2,315 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 12,873 for Materials Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Advanced CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at IIT Gandhinagar?
Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Gandhinagar closed at JEE Advanced rank 2,315 (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 Gandhinagar?
IIT Gandhinagar 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 Gandhinagar?
IIT Gandhinagar is placed at rank 25 in NIRF 2025 and rank 18 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is IIT Gandhinagar and how do I reach it?
IIT Gandhinagar is in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport (AMD), about 16 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Sabarmati Junction, about 18 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.