Quick answer
In JoSAA 2025 Round 6, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at IIT Guwahati (All India quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Advanced rank 792. The last programme to close was Biosciences and Bioengineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 10,727.
Check my chancesAbout IIT Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) is an Indian Institute of Technology in Guwahati, Assam, established in 1994. IIT Guwahati is ranked 8 in the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking. Admission to its undergraduate programmes is through JEE Advanced ranks in JoSAA counselling. In JoSAA 2025, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Advanced rank 792 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
- JoSAA group
- IITs
- Location
- Guwahati, Assam
- Established
- 1994
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 8 (2025) · 7 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Advanced rank, JoSAA
- JoSAA programmes
- 12 in 2025
- Official website
- iitg.ac.in
IIT Guwahati General (OPEN) cutoff 2025: All India quota (Round 6)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 792 | 2,694 | 504 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,078 | 3,235 | 873 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,276 | 3,849 | 899 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,829 | 5,298 | 1,497 |
| Electronics and Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,195 | 6,224 | 1,934 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,892 | 12,699 | 3,984 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 6,053 | 12,587 | 4,289 |
| Energy Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 6,610 | 13,282 | 5,870 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,117 | 13,774 | 4,635 |
| Chemical Science and Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,958 | 15,815 | 6,432 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 9,021 | 16,742 | 7,268 |
| Biosciences and Bioengineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 10,727 | 15,919 | 6,303 |
How IIT Guwahati cutoffs moved in JoSAA 2025: Round 1 vs Round 6
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 6 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 699 | 792 | +93 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,077 | 1,078 | +1 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,222 | 1,276 | +54 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,656 | 1,829 | +173 |
| Electronics and Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,064 | 2,195 | +131 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,381 | 4,892 | +511 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,193 | 6,053 | +860 |
| Energy Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,804 | 6,610 | +806 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,805 | 7,117 | +1,312 |
| Chemical Science and Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,273 | 7,958 | +685 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,921 | 9,021 | +1,100 |
| Biosciences and Bioengineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,813 | 10,727 | +1,914 |
IIT Guwahati 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biosciences and Bioengineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 9,178 | 10,727 | 12,170 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 5,363 | 6,053 | 6,915 |
| Chemical Science and Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 6,834 | 7,958 | 9,262 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 7,670 | 9,021 | 9,883 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 623 | 792 | 822 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 995 | 1,078 | 1,286 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 1,658 | 1,829 | 1,988 |
| Electronics and Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 2,217 | 2,195 | 2,247 |
| Energy Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 5,920 | 6,610 | 6,728 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 5,686 | 7,117 | 6,121 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 1,021 | 1,276 | 1,366 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 4,523 | 4,892 | 5,642 |
How to reach IIT Guwahati and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), about 14 km
- Main railway station: Guwahati, about 6 km
- City: Guwahati, Assam
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 Guwahati cutoff
What is the IIT Guwahati cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2025?
In JoSAA 2025 Round 6, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 792 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 10,727 for Biosciences and Bioengineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Advanced CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at IIT Guwahati?
Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Guwahati closed at JEE Advanced rank 792 (General (OPEN), All India quota) in the final round of JoSAA 2025. A rank comfortably below this gives a realistic chance; cutoffs move a little every year.
Which exam rank is used for admission to IIT Guwahati?
IIT Guwahati 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 Guwahati?
IIT Guwahati is placed at rank 8 in NIRF 2025 and rank 7 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is IIT Guwahati and how do I reach it?
IIT Guwahati is in Guwahati, Assam. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), about 14 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Guwahati, about 6 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.