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In JoSAA 2024 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at IIT Kanpur (All India quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Advanced rank 252. The last programme to close was Chemistry (4 yr, Bachelor of Science) at rank 10,498.
Check my chancesAbout IIT Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) is an Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, established in 1959. IIT Kanpur is ranked 4 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 252 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
- JoSAA group
- IITs
- Location
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Established
- 1959
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 4 (2025) · 4 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Advanced rank, JoSAA
- JoSAA programmes
- 14 in 2024
- Official website
- iitk.ac.in
IIT Kanpur 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 | 252 | 1,117 | 120 |
| Mathematics and Scientific Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 990 | 3,445 | 756 |
| Statistics and Data Science4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 1,030 | 3,674 | 699 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,290 | 3,166 | 743 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,776 | 8,298 | 1,889 |
| Economics4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 3,106 | 6,326 | 2,137 |
| Aerospace Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,638 | 10,186 | 2,713 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,015 | 9,528 | 2,227 |
| Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 5,508 | 16,084 | 3,377 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,948 | 13,819 | 4,213 |
| Materials Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 6,008 | 13,464 | 4,831 |
| Biological Sciences and Bioengineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 6,952 | 12,032 | 5,259 |
| Earth Sciences4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 10,058 | 17,618 | 7,210 |
| Chemistry4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 10,498 | 16,196 | 7,317 |
How IIT Kanpur 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 | 248 | 252 | +4 |
| Mathematics and Scientific Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 926 | 990 | +64 |
| Statistics and Data Science4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 990 | 1,030 | +40 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,257 | 1,290 | +33 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,736 | 2,776 | +40 |
| Economics4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 2,993 | 3,106 | +113 |
| Aerospace Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,495 | 3,638 | +143 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,903 | 4,015 | +112 |
| Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 4,609 | 5,508 | +899 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,676 | 5,948 | +272 |
| Materials Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,791 | 6,008 | +217 |
| Biological Sciences and Bioengineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 6,791 | 6,952 | +161 |
| Earth Sciences4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 9,550 | 10,058 | +508 |
| Chemistry4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 10,037 | 10,498 | +461 |
IIT Kanpur 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 3,638 | 3,805 | 4,015 |
| Biological Sciences and Bioengineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 6,952 | 7,105 | 7,837 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 4,015 | 4,280 | 4,436 |
| Chemistry4 yr, Bachelor of Science | AI | 10,498 | 10,482 | 11,668 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 5,948 | 6,161 | 7,177 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 252 | 271 | 283 |
| Earth Sciences4 yr, Bachelor of Science | AI | 10,058 | 10,108 | 10,774 |
| Economics4 yr, Bachelor of Science | AI | 3,106 | 3,310 | 3,650 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 1,290 | 1,146 | 1,171 |
| Materials Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 6,008 | 6,337 | 6,533 |
| Mathematics and Scientific Computing4 yr, Bachelor of Science | AI | 990 | 1,179 | 1,270 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 2,776 | 2,771 | 3,178 |
| Physics4 yr, Bachelor of Science | AI | 5,508 | 5,691 | 5,723 |
| Statistics and Data Science4 yr, Bachelor of Science | AI | 1,030 | 1,270 | 1,409 |
How to reach IIT Kanpur and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Kanpur Airport (KNU), about 21 km
- Main railway station: Kanpur Central, about 13 km
- City: Kanpur, Uttar 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 Kanpur cutoff
What is the IIT Kanpur cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2024?
In JoSAA 2024 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 252 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 10,498 for Chemistry (4 yr, Bachelor of Science). These are JEE Advanced CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at IIT Kanpur?
Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur closed at JEE Advanced rank 252 (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 Kanpur?
IIT Kanpur 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 Kanpur?
IIT Kanpur is placed at rank 4 in NIRF 2025 and rank 4 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is IIT Kanpur and how do I reach it?
IIT Kanpur is in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport (KNU), about 21 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Kanpur Central, about 13 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.