Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at IIT Hyderabad (All India quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Advanced rank 680. The last programme to close was Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 9,123.
Check my chancesAbout IIT Hyderabad
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) is an Indian Institute of Technology in Hyderabad, Telangana, established in 2008. IIT Hyderabad is ranked 7 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 680 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
- JoSAA group
- IITs
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Established
- 2008
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 7 (2025) · 8 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Advanced rank, JoSAA
- JoSAA programmes
- 15 in 2026
- Official website
- iith.ac.in
IIT Hyderabad 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 | 680 | 2,220 | 339 |
| Artificial Intelligence4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 917 | 2,564 | 696 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 927 | 2,753 | 745 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,714 | 3,854 | 854 |
| Electrical Engineering (IC Design and Technology)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,896 | 4,351 | 1,309 |
| Computational Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,938 | 4,923 | 1,605 |
| Engineering Science4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,602 | 6,577 | 1,868 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,208 | 7,918 | 2,289 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,767 | 9,626 | 3,169 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,988 | 11,625 | 4,722 |
| Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,582 | 14,730 | 5,478 |
| Biomedical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,475 | 15,213 | 5,893 |
| Industrial Chemistry4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,762 | 15,328 | 7,437 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,928 | 17,416 | 7,738 |
| Biotechnology and Bioinformatics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 9,123 | 14,616 | 5,481 |
How IIT Hyderabad 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 | 647 | 680 | +33 |
| Artificial Intelligence4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 906 | 917 | +11 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 916 | 927 | +11 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,714 | 1,714 | 0 |
| Electrical Engineering (IC Design and Technology)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,762 | 1,896 | +134 |
| Computational Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,917 | 1,938 | +21 |
| Engineering Science4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,602 | 2,602 | 0 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,574 | 4,208 | +634 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,324 | 4,767 | +443 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,374 | 5,988 | +614 |
| Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 6,735 | 7,582 | +847 |
| Biomedical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,443 | 8,475 | +32 |
| Industrial Chemistry4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,541 | 8,762 | +221 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,381 | 8,928 | +547 |
| Biotechnology and Bioinformatics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,496 | 9,123 | +627 |
IIT Hyderabad 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 | 875 | 861 | 917 |
| Biomedical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 8,493 | 8,376 | 8,475 |
| Biotechnology and Bioinformatics4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 8,524 | 9,378 | 9,123 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 5,757 | 5,756 | 5,988 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 7,898 | 8,698 | 8,928 |
| Computational Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 1,790 | 1,866 | 1,938 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 656 | 673 | 680 |
| Electrical Engineering (IC Design and Technology)4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 2,147 | 1,895 | 1,896 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 2,105 | 1,900 | 1,714 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 4,932 | 4,686 | 4,208 |
| Engineering Science4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 3,835 | 3,272 | 2,602 |
| Industrial Chemistry4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 9,551 | 10,043 | 8,762 |
| Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 8,197 | 7,604 | 7,582 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 982 | 1,015 | 927 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 4,469 | 4,443 | 4,767 |
How to reach IIT Hyderabad and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), about 42 km
- Main railway station: Lingampalli, about 19 km
- City: Hyderabad, Telangana
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 Hyderabad cutoff
What is the IIT Hyderabad cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 680 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 9,123 for Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Advanced CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at IIT Hyderabad?
Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Hyderabad closed at JEE Advanced rank 680 (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 Hyderabad?
IIT Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad?
IIT Hyderabad is placed at rank 7 in NIRF 2025 and rank 8 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is IIT Hyderabad and how do I reach it?
IIT Hyderabad is in Hyderabad, Telangana. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), about 42 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Lingampalli, about 19 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.