Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at IIT Madras (All India quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Advanced rank 151. The last programme to close was Biological Science (4 yr, Bachelor of Science) at rank 12,204.
Check my chancesAbout IIT Madras
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is an Indian Institute of Technology in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1959. IIT Madras is ranked 1 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 151 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- JoSAA group
- IITs
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Established
- 1959
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 1 (2025) · 1 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Advanced rank, JoSAA
- JoSAA programmes
- 18 in 2026
- Official website
- iitm.ac.in
IIT Madras 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 | 151 | 539 | 74 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 226 | 1,119 | 91 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 749 | 2,457 | 231 |
| Computational Engineering and Mechanics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,314 | 4,625 | 769 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,316 | 5,286 | 855 |
| BS in Mathematics4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 1,804 | 5,348 | 1,082 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,619 | 7,362 | 543 |
| Engineering Design5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 3,093 | 8,063 | 1,977 |
| Aerospace Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,278 | 7,578 | 1,093 |
| Aerospace Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 3,389 | 7,868 | 3,175 |
| Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 3,918 | 9,072 | 2,603 |
| Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,011 | 9,294 | 2,863 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,162 | 8,479 | 3,099 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,398 | 10,053 | 4,017 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 6,225 | 13,648 | 4,450 |
| Biological Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 6,440 | 9,103 | 4,271 |
| Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,354 | 12,499 | 5,628 |
| Biological Science4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 12,204 | 18,453 | 6,602 |
How IIT Madras 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 | 149 | 151 | +2 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 226 | 226 | 0 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 742 | 749 | +7 |
| Computational Engineering and Mechanics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,313 | 1,314 | +1 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,316 | 1,316 | 0 |
| BS in Mathematics4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 1,470 | 1,804 | +334 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,445 | 2,619 | +174 |
| Engineering Design5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 3,078 | 3,093 | +15 |
| Aerospace Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,125 | 3,278 | +153 |
| Aerospace Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 3,175 | 3,389 | +214 |
| Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 2,603 | 3,918 | +1,315 |
| Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,884 | 4,011 | +127 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,131 | 4,162 | +31 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,137 | 5,398 | +261 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,970 | 6,225 | +255 |
| Biological Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,940 | 6,440 | +500 |
| Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,648 | 8,354 | +706 |
| Biological Science4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 10,990 | 12,204 | +1,214 |
IIT Madras 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 Engineering5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | AI | 2,984 | 2,808 | 3,389 |
| Aerospace Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 2,815 | 3,211 | 3,278 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 419 | 306 | 226 |
| Biological Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 5,755 | 5,261 | 6,440 |
| Biological Science4 yr, Bachelor of Science | AI | 10,682 | 10,290 | 12,204 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 3,972 | 4,116 | 4,162 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 5,688 | 6,112 | 6,225 |
| Computational Engineering and Mechanics4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 1,309 | 1,314 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 159 | 171 | 151 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 838 | 849 | 749 |
| Engineering Design5 yr, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | AI | 3,656 | 3,380 | 3,093 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 1,858 | 1,441 | 1,316 |
| Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 4,366 | 4,011 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 2,310 | 2,468 | 2,619 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 4,748 | 5,499 | 5,398 |
| Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 7,404 | 7,433 | 8,354 |
| Physics4 yr, Bachelor of Science | AI | – | 3,804 | 3,918 |
How to reach IIT Madras and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Chennai International Airport (MAA), about 7 km
- Main railway station: Chennai Central, about 11 km
- City: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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 Madras cutoff
What is the IIT Madras cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 151 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 12,204 for Biological Science (4 yr, Bachelor of Science). These are JEE Advanced CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at IIT Madras?
Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Madras closed at JEE Advanced rank 151 (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 Madras?
IIT Madras 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 Madras?
IIT Madras is placed at rank 1 in NIRF 2025 and rank 1 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is IIT Madras and how do I reach it?
IIT Madras is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Chennai International Airport (MAA), about 7 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Chennai Central, about 11 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.