Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at IIT Mandi (All India quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Advanced rank 3,762. The last programme to close was BS in Chemical Sciences (4 yr, Bachelor of Science) at rank 18,835.
Check my chancesAbout IIT Mandi
Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) is an Indian Institute of Technology in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, established in 2009. IIT Mandi is ranked 26 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 3,762 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- Indian Institute of Technology Mandi
- JoSAA group
- IITs
- Location
- Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
- Established
- 2009
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 26 (2025) · 31 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Advanced rank, JoSAA
- JoSAA programmes
- 15 in 2026
- Official website
- iitmandi.ac.in
IIT Mandi 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 | 3,762 | 8,245 | 2,532 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,916 | 9,859 | 3,878 |
| B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,251 | 10,630 | 4,300 |
| B.Tech in Microelectronics & VLSI4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 6,316 | 13,194 | 5,092 |
| Quantum Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,351 | 14,182 | 5,442 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,947 | 14,320 | 5,693 |
| B.Tech in General Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 9,733 | 16,277 | 6,760 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 11,085 | 22,360 | 8,234 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 11,744 | 19,931 | 7,712 |
| Chemical Engineering with Data Analytics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 12,307 | 18,689 | 9,510 |
| B.Tech in Materials Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 13,925 | 27,454 | 10,970 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 15,702 | 23,863 | 12,086 |
| Bio Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 16,526 | 23,813 | 14,040 |
| Agricultural Engineering with Data Analytics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 16,689 | 25,733 | 14,334 |
| BS in Chemical Sciences4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 18,835 | 27,211 | 17,835 |
How IIT Mandi 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 | 3,609 | 3,762 | +153 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,627 | 4,916 | +289 |
| B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,823 | 5,251 | +428 |
| B.Tech in Microelectronics & VLSI4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,718 | 6,316 | +598 |
| Quantum Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 6,695 | 7,351 | +656 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 6,770 | 7,947 | +1,177 |
| B.Tech in General Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,455 | 9,733 | +1,278 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 9,743 | 11,085 | +1,342 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 9,934 | 11,744 | +1,810 |
| Chemical Engineering with Data Analytics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 11,168 | 12,307 | +1,139 |
| B.Tech in Materials Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 12,412 | 13,925 | +1,513 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 13,219 | 15,702 | +2,483 |
| Bio Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 14,098 | 16,526 | +2,428 |
| Agricultural Engineering with Data Analytics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 14,987 | 16,689 | +1,702 |
| BS in Chemical Sciences4 yr · Bachelor of Science | 16,066 | 18,835 | +2,769 |
IIT Mandi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech in General Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 10,842 | 11,034 | 9,733 |
| B.Tech in Materials Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 14,440 | 14,368 | 13,925 |
| B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 4,089 | 4,285 | 5,251 |
| B.Tech in Microelectronics & VLSI4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 6,643 | 6,166 | 6,316 |
| BS in Chemical Sciences4 yr, Bachelor of Science | AI | 16,430 | 17,491 | 18,835 |
| Bio Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 14,239 | 14,879 | 16,526 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 12,562 | 14,274 | 15,702 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 3,118 | 3,123 | 3,762 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 3,928 | 4,916 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 6,909 | 7,590 | 7,947 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 10,475 | 12,110 | 11,744 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 9,734 | 10,267 | 11,085 |
How to reach IIT Mandi and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Kullu Manali Airport (KUU), about 20 km
- City: Mandi, Himachal 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 Mandi cutoff
What is the IIT Mandi cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 3,762 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 18,835 for BS in Chemical Sciences (4 yr, Bachelor of Science). These are JEE Advanced CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at IIT Mandi?
Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Mandi closed at JEE Advanced rank 3,762 (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 Mandi?
IIT Mandi 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 Mandi?
IIT Mandi is placed at rank 26 in NIRF 2025 and rank 31 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is IIT Mandi and how do I reach it?
IIT Mandi is in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Kullu Manali Airport (KUU), about 20 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.