Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at IIT Indore (All India quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Advanced rank 1,676. The last programme to close was Applied and Industrial Chemistry (4 yr, Bachelor of Science) at rank 15,409.
Check my chancesAbout IIT Indore
Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) is an Indian Institute of Technology in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, established in 2009. IIT Indore is ranked 12 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 1,676 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- Indian Institute of Technology Indore
- JoSAA group
- IITs
- Location
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Established
- 2009
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 12 (2025) · 16 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Advanced rank, JoSAA
- JoSAA programmes
- 12 in 2026
- Official website
- iiti.ac.in
IIT Indore 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 | 1,676 | 4,321 | 1,186 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,136 | 5,443 | 1,759 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,350 | 7,185 | 2,579 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,062 | 16,325 | 6,355 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,561 | 15,600 | 5,498 |
| Space Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,950 | 15,536 | 6,183 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 9,168 | 16,420 | 7,795 |
| Biomedical Engineering and Data Science4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 11,519 | 17,879 | 9,069 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 11,604 | 19,641 | 8,751 |
| Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 12,608 | 19,233 | 10,406 |
| Environmental Economics and Sustainable Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 14,267 | 22,079 | 9,486 |
| Applied and Industrial Chemistry4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 15,409 | 22,724 | 12,653 |
How IIT Indore 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 | 1,639 | 1,676 | +37 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,017 | 2,136 | +119 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,113 | 3,350 | +237 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 6,793 | 7,062 | +269 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,079 | 7,561 | +482 |
| Space Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,221 | 7,950 | +729 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,340 | 9,168 | +828 |
| Biomedical Engineering and Data Science4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 10,045 | 11,519 | +1,474 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 10,389 | 11,604 | +1,215 |
| Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 10,764 | 12,608 | +1,844 |
| Environmental Economics and Sustainable Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 11,593 | 14,267 | +2,674 |
| Applied and Industrial Chemistry4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 13,479 | 15,409 | +1,930 |
IIT Indore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 7,913 | 8,824 | 9,168 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 9,773 | 10,641 | 11,604 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 1,389 | 1,775 | 1,676 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 3,818 | 3,723 | 3,350 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 7,612 | 8,299 | 7,062 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 2,180 | 2,099 | 2,136 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 6,812 | 7,545 | 7,561 |
| Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 10,894 | 11,274 | 12,608 |
| Space Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 7,419 | 7,950 |
How to reach IIT Indore and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), about 25 km
- Main railway station: Indore Junction, about 22 km
- City: Indore, Madhya Pradesh
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 Indore cutoff
What is the IIT Indore cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 1,676 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 15,409 for Applied and Industrial Chemistry (4 yr, Bachelor of Science). These are JEE Advanced CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at IIT Indore?
Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Indore closed at JEE Advanced rank 1,676 (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 Indore?
IIT Indore 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 Indore?
IIT Indore is placed at rank 12 in NIRF 2025 and rank 16 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is IIT Indore and how do I reach it?
IIT Indore is in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), about 25 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Indore Junction, about 22 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.